Stories for 23 August 2007

Business

ACCOUNTANCY: A degree isn’t the only way to the top

FOLLOWING the success of hundreds of Worcestershire students in their A-levels, new research has revealed that vocational training could be more financially lucrative than going to university.  more...

Print firm announces changes in personnel

WORCESTER-based printer Goodman Baylis has announced major changes in its senior management structure following the retirement of managing director Ian Cranston.  more...

Financial advice that won’t cost anything

WORCESTER Citizens' Advice Bureau (CAB) is working with independent financial advisers to offer free advice to people on low to middle incomes.  more...

Cricket

Teams

BARNARDS GREEN CC  more...

Annual sixes set for Sunday

BARNARDS Green CC hold their third annual six-a-side competition on Sunday (August 26) at North End Lane.  more...

Exhibition Details 2007

Three Counties Package Details

For details of our forthcoming Bridal Shows at the Three Counties Showground, please click here.  more...

Festival Diary

Friday, August 24

toMORROW Ouja - Crowngate Live Stage at 10am.  more...

Friday, August 24

TOMORROW Ouja - Crowngate Live Stage at 10am.  more...

Thursday, August 23

TODAY  more...

Festival Gallery

Worcester Festival

The Billington family of buskers on the stage at Crowngate, entertaining shoppers during the Worcester Festival. Pic Ref No 34132701  more...

Festival Reports

The next best thing to Clapton

A TRIBUTE to one of the world's most talented guitarists is set to close the Worcester Festival.  more...

WORCESTER FESTIVAL: Dame Judi and pals to put in an appearance

FILM fans have not been forgotten in this year's Worcester Festival.  more...

Football

Tributes paid to Richard Allen

THE Malvern Football League lost one of its stalwart members on Tuesday when Richard Allen passed away suddenly.  more...

General

Double the fun at picnic performance

YOUNGSTERS are in for double the fun when they visit Stourport Canal Basins for a day of school holiday entertainment.  more...

Golden oldies at hotel showcase

MUSIC lovers will flock to a Kidderminster hotel when Upfront Entertainments hold their seventh showcase event of the year.  more...

Kidder News Latest

Fun day with safety message

A RIVER rescue demonstration is just one of the action-packed events taking place during an annual fun day.  more...

Anxious wait as wall is repaired

HOMES and businesses evacuated over fears of a wall collapse in Kidderminster could remain empty for at least two more weeks.  more...

Pubgoers and staff in the pink

VISITORS to a Blakedown pub will be tickled pink when it holds special events to raise money for breast cancer.  more...

Longer hours bid under fire

A DISTRICT councillor is up in arms over plans to extend the opening hours of a fast food restaurant.  more...

End in sight in drain row?

AN ongoing row between Worcester-shire County Council and a water company over which party is responsible for fixing a broken drain could be resolved.  more...

End in sight in drain row?

AN ongoing row between Worcester-shire County Council and a water company over which party is responsible for fixing a broken drain could be resolved.  more...

Go as you pay!

FOUR runaway cars have rolled off a petrol station forecourt and across a busy main road in little more than a year.  more...

Store backs appeal for Senses Garden

EFFORTS to repair a vandalised memorial garden have received a huge boost after a major DIY retailer stepped in to offer help.  more...

Blaze was attention seeking

A FORMER security guard who set ablaze his terraced house in Kidderminster because he was lonely and wanted attention has been jailed for three years.  more...

Dead motorcyclist named

POLICE have named a motorcyclist killed in a road traffic collision near Kidderminster on Monday.  more...

Two arrested after assault

TWO males have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a 24-year-old man was found with serious injuries.  more...

Two arrested after assault

TWO males have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a 24-year-old man was found with serious injuries.  more...

Jubilation at pupils' results

CLEOBURY Mortimer's Lacon Childe School has achieved some of its best exam results, with a 72 per cent pass rate for five or more grades at A* to C.  more...

Jubilation at pupils' results

CLEOBURY Mortimer's Lacon Childe School has achieved some of its best exam results, with a 72 per cent pass rate for five or more grades at A* to C.  more...

Charged with attempted murder

A KIDDERMINSTER youth accused of knifing a 22-year-old man was remanded in custody by a judge at Worcester Crown Court.  more...

Cleaner fined over crash

A CLEANER'S car being used without her knowledge was involved in a crash in Stourport while she was abroad, Worcester Crown Court heard.  more...

Man tried to lure girl into car

A TEENAGE girl was left shaken after a man tried to persuade her to get into his car.  more...

Latest

Kempsey vandalism problems subside

THE anti-social behaviour and vandalism plaguing a Worcestershire village is on the wane according to a police inspector.  more...

Green haven for Tolladine opened

A GREEN haven in the centre of a Worcester estate has been officially opened.  more...

The floods: One month on

ONE month on and this is the reality for many flood victims.  more...

The floods: One month on

ONE month on and this is the reality for many flood victims.  more...

Man fined after French man abuse

AN ANGRY man racially abused a terrified Frenchman in the street during a foul-mouthed tirade, shouting at him "get out of my phone box".  more...

Man sentenced after French man abuse

AN ANGRY man racially abused a terrified Frenchman in the street during a foul-mouthed tirade, shouting at him "get out of my phone box".  more...

Witnesses sought after indecent exposure

A MAN seen performing a sexual act on Malvern common is being sought by police.  more...

Don and Dorothy ready for Christmas

A FESTIVE couple are gearing up to make the very first batches of this year's Christmas puddings.  more...

Officer hits Himalayas for Leukamia Care

A POLICE officer has scaled the heights of the Himalayas to raise funds for Leukaemia Research and Leukaemia CARE.  more...

Officer hits Himalayas for Leukamia Care

A POLICE officer has scaled the heights of the Himalayas to raise funds for Leukaemia Research and Leukaemia CARE.  more...

Suspended sentence for imitation firearm

A MAN has been given a suspended jail sentence after police found him with a handgun in his jacket pocket.  more...

Anger over bus timetable

ELDERLY and disabled people claim they will be stranded by changes to a Malvern bus timetable.  more...

Banners show defiance of outdoor centre closure

BANNERS bearing messages in defence of outdoor education centres appeared on a prominent landmark at the weekend.  more...

Bride and groom turn clock back to the 30s

A BRIDE and groom have been the first to drive a horse and carriage around an historic house in Worcestershire in more than 70 years.   more...

Repairs underway but who will foot the bill?

MILLIONS of pounds worth of repair work to Worcestershire's flood-hit transport network must get underway without a firm guarantee of where the money to pay for it will come from.  more...

Police operation to reduce caravan accidents

A POLICE operation has been launched to reduce caravan-related accidents on the motorway.  more...

Youngsters hit GCSE highs

YOUNGSTERS up and down the country are celebrating after achieving top grade GCSE passes.  more...

Sisters tribute to music loving dad

TWO sisters are paying tribute to their music-loving dad by putting on a gig tonight in Worcester.  more...

Narrowboat vandalised during floods

A NARROWBOAT has been vandalised following the floods.  more...

Man fined for punch

A DROITWICH man has been fined for punching a woman who was trying to stop him getting into a fight.  more...

County students among country's GCSE best

WHEN it comes to exam success, Worcestershire students have proved they are among the country’s best.  more...

Another record year for GCSEs

THOUSANDS of pupils have celebrated another record year of GCSE results.  more...

Chance to star in opera

THE English Touring Opera is looking for local children to star in one of their shows.  more...

Evesham High School A-level results

Year 13 A-level results: Anderson, Luke Bs,Gg,It; Andrew, Laura En,Ps,So*; Barry, Elizabeth Ar,Mu,Ps; Beasley, Nichola Lr,Pe; Bendy, Catherine Ch,Gg*,It,Ps; Bennett, Liam It*,Md,Ps; Bennett, Nicholas Bs,Hi,It; Blackbrough, Hayley Hs; Bolton, Emma Bs,It*,Ps; Boyles, Natalie En,Ar,It; Bradbury, Charlotte Bi*,Ch*,Gg*; Brown, Nicola En*,Re; Butler, Christine It*,Md,Ps; Button, Abigail En; Byrd, Sam Bi,Ch,Gg; Byrne, James Bs*,Gg*,It*; Chambers, Alexander Gg, Ma, Ph; Chapman, Victoria Gg, Md, Ps; Churchill, Samuel Bs, Gg*,It*; Clarke, Amber Dr,Md; Clear, Sarah En,Gs,Hi; Coburn, Sarah En,Re,So; Cooke, Nikki Lr, Pe; Cornish, Amy En,Gg*,Hi,It; Cowley, Christopher Bi,Pe; Danby, Scott Bs,It*,Ma*; Donnison, Thomas Lr,Md,Pe; Edkins, Oliver Md; Evans, Kirsty Pe; Farrar, Chloe Bi,Gg,Pe*; Fortey, James Dt,Pe; Gardner, Lauren Md; Gardner, Victoria Ar,It; Gore, Aimee En,It,Ps; Grant, Ross En,Gs,It,Mu; Grayson, Alicia Gg,Hi; Grove, Richard Bi,Ma,Ph; Hall, Miriam Dt,Ar,Ma; Hampson, Sarah Gg,Hs; Handy, Jennifer Bi*,En*,Fr,Ps*; Hartland, Dominic Lr*,Sp,Pe; Hill, Lisa Hs; Howe, Sara En,Ps,Pe*; Howman, Jonathan It,Ma,Ph; Ingleby, Natalie En*,Hi,Md; Iorns, Matthew Pe; Jelfs, Benjamin Gg,It*,Ph; Jones, Charlotte En,It,Re; Jones, Nicola En,It*,Md; Kacheche, Howett Bs,It*,Re; Keen, Daniel Dt; Knight, Matthew Gg,It*,Ma*; Lewis, Hayley Ar,It,Md; Lowe, Megan Dr,Md,Mu,Ps; Mawer, Erin Bi*,Ch,En*,Fr; May, Kathryn Fr,Mu; Molyneux, Christopher Bi, Ch, Ma; New, Kayleigh Bs*,Gs,Ma,Ps; Pardoe, Amy En*; Pearson, Steven Bs,It,Md; Peart, Rachel Bi,Ch,Gg; Peats, Steven Lr,Pe; Pickering, Frances Bi,Ch,Gs,Gg*; Reed, Gary Gg,It; Rigg, Victoria Fr,Gs,Gg*,Ps*; Ring, Daniel Dr,En*,It; Roberts, Chontelle Hs,Ps,So; Roberts, Gareth Gg,It; Robinson, Joanne Gs, Ma*, Ph,Sp; Rose, Luke Dt,It; Sampan, Mary Franz Dr,It,Md,Mu; Smith, Jason Bs,Gg,It; Stayte, Joseph Dr,En,Md; Stead, Jonathan Dt,It; Syril, David Dt,It; Taylor, Natasha En,Hs,It*,Ps; Topping, James Bs,It,Lr; Totton, Nicola Gg,It,Ma; Vaughan, Sarah Ar*,Gg,Md; Wallace, Scott Bs,It*,Ma; Watson, Liam En,Gg,So; Wells, David Bi,Dr,It; Williams, Danielle En,Gs,Ps,Sp; Williams, Helen En*,Ar,So; Woodcock, Hayley Bi,Ch,Ma.  more...

Schools celebrate best-ever A-levels

HUNDREDS of students across the Vale were celebrating last week after they received their A-level results - and many schools reported they were the best ever.  more...

Steam trains' final fling

TWO of Britain's most famous steam locomotives - the Green Arrow and the City of Truro - will be back on the same track for the last time this bank holiday weekend.  more...

Probe into cost of calling the doctor

ERSHORE Health Centre's use of a premium rate telephone service is being investigated by Worcestershire Primary Care Trust.  more...

Probe into cost of calling the doctor

PERSHORE Health Centre's use of a premium rate telephone service is being investigated by Worcestershire Primary Care Trust.  more...

Auction date for an idyllic island with a tragic story

AN island in the River Avon is set to go under the hammer this summer.  more...

A warm welcome to old friends

VISITORS from Pershore's German twin town will be welcomed to the Vale on Saturday.  more...

Tributes to mother awarded MBE for life of service

ST Peter's Church in Bengeworth was filled to capacity for the funeral of community stalwart Mary Pinder.  more...

Firm steers course to Poland to cut its costs

TRADITIONAL English boat builders are moving their operations abroad as costs in Britain continue to rise.  more...

Residents take action to ensure vital village service remains

A PLAN of action is being drawn up by villagers to save Elmley Castle post office from permanent closure.  more...

Works begins on mast while protestors visit phone company

VILLAGERS in Bishampton were incensed when they returned from a demonstration against a phone mast only to find work had already started on the installation.  more...

Price increase sends ramp plan off rails

PLANS for a disabled ramp at Evesham railway station have hit the buffers following a price hike.  more...

Families get a helping hand thanks to rotary fund-raisers

watched on helplessly last month as floodwaters ruined their properties will receive a boost, courtesy of the town's Rotary Club.  more...

Households set to get £200 to help with recovery

WYCHAVON District Council is to get £236,000 from the flood recovery grant the regional development agency, Advantage West Midlands, provided for Worcestershire - and each internally-flooded household will receive £200.  more...

Package is an insult, says CLA

THE Country Land & Business Association (CLA) says the West Midland's economic flood recovery package - which provides £2,500 worth of consultancy for flood-affected businesses - is an insult.  more...

Residents tell of woe during a flood clinic

SCORES of local residents poured out their tales of woe during a flood clinic at Evesham Town Hall yesterday.  more...

Migrants racket is uncovered

AN immigration racket involving forged EU passports and other documents has been uncovered - thanks to a Vale company.  more...

Latets

Teenager guilty of murder

A TEENAGER was today found guilty of murdering a female prison officer and sentenced to a minimum term of 20 years jail before he is eligible for release.  more...

Letters

We are being treated with utter contempt

SIR - Mr Margrett's letter (August 18) in which he highlighted the fact that elderly people in Worcester are to be denied the provision of a hot midday meal by Worcester Community Housing sadly highlights yet another example of how the people of this country are treated with complete and utter contempt by those we elect to govern us.  more...

miss my pal Mr H and his busy ways

SIR - I have just lost a little friend. I didn't know him long but he very soon endeared himself to me.  more...

I miss my pal Mr H and his busy ways

SIR - I have just lost a little friend. I didn't know him long but he very soon endeared himself to me.  more...

The BBC is inept and too expensive

Sir -May I venture a reply to the On The Web letters of Friday, August 17?  more...

We are now living in a police state

SIR - To sell our house we needed a HIP (Home Information Pack) - courtesy of EU directive 2002/91/EC - before we could even advertise it!  more...

Theatre’s too posh

SIR - Our Tory city council grants the Swan theatre £650,000. Mostly posh', middle-class people patronise the theatre. Yet working-class citizens pay council tax too.  more...

Operation’s back in business

FRIENDS and supporters of Operation Christmas Child may not know that the warehouse in Davies Road, Evesham was flooded in the recent downpour - lots of things were lost, the most serious being thousands of pencils and crayons and tons of writing paper.  more...

Many thanks from Red Cross

MAY I express my sincere thanks for the generosity shown by so many of your readers who made donations to our National Floods Appeal. The total to date stands at over £1.2 million. The money donated will be channelled primarily through local authorities in flood-impacted areas to help vulnerable people rebuild their lives, or given to local charities for affected communities.  more...

Not hib, hib hooray

TO sell our house we needed a HIP (Home Information Pack) - courtesy of EU Directive 2002/91/EC - before we could even advertise it!  more...

Disappointment

I AND a lot of folk now are bitterly disappointed after reading in the Evesham Journal, that the local planning office has once again turned down Mr Heritage's plans to build a Marina on the old gas works site in Common Road.  more...

Council re-collections

WITH many local authorities wasting considerable sums of taxpayer's money devising bizarre schemes for collecting household waste I had thought that Wychavon District Council had shown considerable sense in dealing with the problem.  more...

Giving back to those who gave...

THE RNLI would like to thank Tesco for giving us a day to collect at their Evesham store on Saturday when £632 was collected from Tesco customers. Eight RNLI inshore lifeboats came up to help in rescue work during the recent floods. The money we raise goes to help training these volunteers.  more...

Giving back to those who gave...

THE RNLI would like to thank Tesco for giving us a day to collect at their Evesham store on Saturday when £632 was collected from Tesco customers. Eight RNLI inshore lifeboats came up to help in rescue work during the recent floods. The money we raise goes to help training these volunteers.  more...

Giving back to those who gave...

THE RNLI would like to thank Tesco for giving us a day to collect at their Evesham store on Saturday when £632 was collected from Tesco customers. Eight RNLI inshore lifeboats came up to help in rescue work during the recent floods. The money we raise goes to help training these volunteers.  more...

Giving back to those who gave...

THE RNLI would like to thank Tesco for giving us a day to collect at their Evesham store on Saturday when £632 was collected from Tesco customers. Eight RNLI inshore lifeboats came up to help in rescue work during the recent floods. The money we raise goes to help training these volunteers.  more...

News

2007 Jobs & Careers Fair dates now available

Click here for details of our forthcoming Jobs & Careers Fairs  more...

Welsh recall for Horsman

CHRIS Horsman has returned to the Wales side to face France in Sunday's final pre-World Cup Test at the Millennium Stadium.  more...

We must raise the bar for Kettering: Preece

WORCESTER City will have to raise their game if they are to mix it with Kettering Town at St George's Lane on Saturday (3pm), according to manager Andy Preece.  more...

Razzaq relishing his County start

ABDUL Razzaq has had no problems settling in with his new team-mates according to Worcestershire chief executive Mark Newton.  more...

Molloy sees promise despite results

MALVERN Town boss Paul Molloy believes the signs are promising for his team despite losing their first two games.  more...

Opinion

When living in a caravan is no holiday

Unlike the thousands of happy caravanners who head off on holiday at this time of year towing their temporary homes behind them, the people of Callow End and Powick would much rather be in their own houses.  more...

Pershore

Book turned out to be a real plum job

A BOOK providing a light-hearted look back at Pershore in the early 1900s can be enjoyed once again as it returns by popular demand.  more...

Property News

Property of the week - August 23, 2007

AN attractive modern det-ached house, 3 Windrush Court in Ford occupies a lovely position at the head of the development.  more...

Reports

Reserves work hard but lack cohesion

BIRCHILLS UNITED 2, MALVERN TOWN RESERVES 1  more...

United prove too strong for Town youngsters

EVESHAM UNITED 2, MALVERN TOWN 0  more...

Round-Up

Smith doubles up with County tons

JAMES Smith has saved his best for last after two consecutive centuries to finish off his season for Worcestershire Under 16s.  more...

West is keeping feet on ground

PAUL West is keeping his feet firmly on the ground after Evesham United's good start to the season.  more...

County’s offering a course

THE Worcestershire Football Association is offering the chance for youngsters to take the first step on the coaching ladder.  more...

Bromyard head to Casuals

BROMYARD Town visit Wolverhampton Casuals in the West Midlands League Premier Division on Saturday (3pm).  more...

Town bid for fifth win in a row

PERSHORE Town are at home to Brocton in the Midland Combination Premier Division on Saturday after opening the season with four straight victories.  more...

Westfields defend 100 per cent record

WESTFIELDS are hoping they can continue their fine start to the season when they visit Market Drayton Town in the Midland Alliance on Saturday (3pm).  more...

Swifts players handed warning

STOURPORT Swifts boss Phil Mullen is looking for his senior players to stand up and be counted when they welcome his former club Cinderford Town to Walshes Meadow on Saturday (3pm).  more...

Unbeaten Rovers hit by Banner injury woe

KEVIN Banner has dealt Bromsgrove Rovers a huge early-season blow after being ruled out for five weeks with a broken toe.  more...

Malvern manager remains upbeat

MALVERN Town boss Paul Molloy believes the signs are promising for his team despite losing their first two games.  more...

Revenge in mind for Harriers stars

WHEN Mark Yates' face went as red as the Kidderminster Harriers shirt last weekend, his players knew they were in trouble.  more...

Turner wary of Rochdale potential

HEREFORD United manager Graham Turner says he is not getting carried away with his side's excellent start to the season.  more...

Only here for the beer

DRINKERS will be raising a toast during a top village beer festival.  more...

How to complain

MEMBERS of the public who want to complain about public services, have difficulty knowing who to complain to, and how, according to a new report.Released by the Local Government Ombudsman, Tony Redmond, the local partnerships and citizen redress report points out the matter "needs to be addressed urgently" and that councils often: "do not have proper, clear procedures and protocols for handling these complaints." In the report the ombudsman calls for clarity regarding accountability, with a clear statement as to who is responsible for handling complaints, and also makes suggestions on how governance processes could be improved, to help local authorities improve their services to the public. Hugh Bennett, assistant chief executive of Bromsgrove District Council, said: "We recognize the issue and are currently implementing a customer feedback, complaints system. We will take into account the findings of this report as part of its development."  more...

Binmen have got it tagged

HELP is at hand for people in the Bromsgrove district who still haven't got the hang of kerbside refuse and recycling collections even three years after it was brought in.  more...

Jump for it

WORCESTERSHIRE'S community fundraiser and volunteer manager for the British Heart Foundation conquered her fears to raise money to keep hearts beating across the UK.  more...

Not the same

DEAN Wood, universally known as Spud,' has asked us to point out that he is not the same Dean Wood who appeared in a report of a Worcester Crown Court trial in the Advertiser-Messenger on August 15. Mr Wood, from Barnfield Road, Bromsgrove, has no connection with Dean Wood, from Humphrey Avenue, Charford, who was found guilty of rape and indecently assaulting a child and who is now serving a ten-year prison sentence.   more...

Cash for flood relief

AGE Concern Droitwich Spa and District will benefit from a £2,000 cash donation from a specially set up flood fund.  more...

Volunteers needed

VOLUNTEERS are needed to staff Droitwich's Christmas Cards for Good Causes shop to help raise much-needeed funds for charity.  more...

Crib's charity cash

Evesham and District League THE league staged a crib drive at Evesham Hospital Social Club on Monday night in support of the Mayor of Evesham's Charity campaign.  more...

Cream of crop at Boddingtons!

ENTRIES were down on previous years for last Sunday's rescheduled Boddington 50K event in Gloucester.  more...

Individuals add to team triumphs

THE rescheduled Area 18 Riding Clubs qualifiers saw Cropthorne and Evesham Vale RC record several team placings in the dressage, while individuals also qualified for next month's National Championships.  more...

Seniors get county call

A COUPLE of senior members at Broadway are included in Gloucestershire's team for a match at Saltford tomorrow.  more...

Vale Mayor's Diary - August 23, 2007

ANOTHER week has passed and still the catchphrase seems to be "is it never going to stop raining?"  more...

Wick - grassroots

FETE: An afternoon for your diaries - Saturday, September 1. Veterans of this annual fête will tell you that it rarely, if ever, rains on the day; what they really mean is that it has never knowingly been postponed, moved, curtailed or cancelled for the weather!  more...

Mickleton - grassroots

GARDENING CLUB: The annual produce and handicraft show will be held on Saturday, August 25, at 2.30pm in King George's Hall. Produce table, plant stall, raffle, sale of exhibits, refreshments. All visitors welcome.  more...

Offenham - Village review

OFFENHAM Conservation Area is under review to make sure it is being fully protected and used.  more...

Countryside - Fedder demos

COMPLETE diet feeder demonstrations will be one of the main activities featured at the Dairy Event 2007, to be staged on September 19 and 20 at Stoneleigh Park, by the Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers.  more...

Countryside - New face at local NFU office

THE NFU Mutual's Evesham local office, which moved to new premises last year, has welcomed a new financial consultant to its team.  more...

Countryside - Call for ban on beef imports from Brazil

GLOUCESTERSHIRE MEP Neil Parish has stressed the need for a ban on beef imports from Brazil where there is virtually no system of traceability.  more...

Countryside - Cheesewrights win US supply contract

FOLLOWING an appearance at the Winter Fancy Food Show in California in January, Malvern Cheesewrights have won a lucrative supply contract with the American Trader Joe chain of grocery stores.  more...

Countryside - Royal Show is set for major changes

BIG changes are being introduced for next year's Royal Show, including a change of days.  more...

Broadway - Volunteers

VOLUNTEERS are needed to work at The Gordon Russell Museum when it opens in October. Anyone with an interest in education would be particularly useful to assist with school and college visits. Contact Ray Leigh on 01386 840208 or Wendy Smith on 01386 424239.  more...

Broadway - Information appeal

WYCHAVON District Council's engineering team is appealing for information on Broadway land owners who are not doing their bit to reduce flood problems.  more...

Broadway - Village champions

BROADWAY Parish Council is on the lookout for community champions who contribute to the village without personal reward or benefit.  more...

Broadway - Call for new traffic survey on hotel plan

THE BROADWAY Trust is bringing in an independent traffic consultant to carry out a survey in the area of the proposed new function suite at the Lygon Arms hotel.  more...

Bidford - Grafitti will be cleaned

A NUMBER of incidents of anti-social behaviour were reported in Bidford in the early hours of Sunday morning.  more...

Views of county change monthly

SOME of Warwickshire's most popular beauty spots are featured in a new calendar.  more...

Bidford - Future of Bidford fire station in the balance

THE FUTURE of Bidford Fire Station will be discussed at a meeting of Warwickshire County Council's cabinet.  more...

Spy cameras are ‘waste of money’

BIDFORD'S CCTV cameras were at the centre of controversy this week after it was revealed that images captured of anti-social behaviour were not good enough to prosecute offenders.  more...

Top tips for a special brew

THERE'S an awful lot of coffee in Brazil, but did you know the second largest producer in the world is now Vietnam?  more...

Archive - Mayor and town councillors threatened with ban from carnival

CRITICISM of Evesham Town Council's alleged lack of support for the carnival was voiced by organisers of the event 50 years ago.  more...

Archive - Evesham rowers show off their silverware collection

A REGATTA organised by Evesham Rowing Club 100 years ago was an opportunity for members to show off their silverware.  more...

Talking Newspaper

AN edited edition of the Evesham Journal is available on audio tape for those who find newsprint difficult to read.  more...

Malvern pupils achieve "astonishing" GCSE results

"ASTONISHING," was how one proud headteacher described the results, as GCSE pupils across Malvern celebrated record exam success once again.  more...

Time Team visits British Camp

TV presenter Phil Harding had to hold onto his trademark hat as he braved strong winds to film a Time Team special on the Malvern Hills.  more...

Time Team visits British Camp

TV presenter Phil Harding had to hold onto his trademark hat as he braved strong winds to film a Time Team special on the Malvern Hills.  more...

Time Team visits British Camp

TV presenter Phil Harding had to hold onto his trademark hat as he braved strong winds to film a Time Team special on the Malvern Hills.  more...

Witness sought after indecent exposure

A MAN seen performing a sexual act on Malvern common is being sought by police.  more...

Malvern Ladies set for higher division

MALVERN Ladies hockey team are looking forward to the approaching season following last year's promotion to Division One.  more...

Groups drawn for Ken Baker Cup

MINI leagues have been drawn for the Marston's Malvern Men's Skittles League's annual Ken Baker Cup.  more...

Davey flies to Welsh victory

UPPER Welland's 16-year-old triathlete Rhys Davey produced a brilliant performance to win the Celtic Tri Welsh Aquathlon, that also incorporated the Welsh National Aquathlon Championships, on Sunday.  more...

Leading drivers are dead level

PRESCOTT again presents top class speed hill climb action with the British Championship event on Sunday, September 2.  more...

Shelsley Walsh hill ready for next meeting

WORK proceeds at pace to repair the recent storm damage to the world famous Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb.  more...

Campbell Cup for Jill Piner

AT the Worcestershire Golf Club two players, Jill Piner and lady captain Pat Rose, returned the same Stableford score resulting in a play-off in which Jill beat Pat on the 18th hole to win the Jack Campbell Cup.  more...

Steven Lane wins the county matchplay championship

NEWENT'S Steven Lane, a member of the Worcestershire GC, won the Worcestershire Matchplay Championship after a succession of top class performances.  more...

Roundup

Double title tester for KVCC

KIDDERMINSTER Victoria CC will be aiming to see off their title rivals and give themselves a chance of topping the Birmingham League Premier Division over the Bank Holiday weekend.  more...

Rugby

Upton should be back on pitch for season

UPTON-upon-Severn Rugby Club is working hard to get everything ready for the new season, especially after the floods seriously affected the Sports Club building, and the pitches, which were under several feet of water.  more...

Society

Brockencote

WI - On August 1, the group held a Kenco coffee tasting morning and bring and buy at Janet Miller's home. Kenco sent three jars of coffee for members to try.  more...

Chaddesley Corbett

GARDENERS CLUB - Hilary Twigg was the speaker at the well attended August meeting. Hilary is a lecturer at Pershore College and her talk was about pruning, which is something many gardeners struggle with. Hilary's advice was clear and concise, demonstrated on material she brought with her. Apart from her pruning expertise, she is also an RHS adviser and answered questions on other aspects of gardening and plants.  more...

This Life - Special Reports

Do firms have to teach teenagers how to read?

ACCORDING to the director general of the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), employers are having to give young recruits extra lessons in literacy and numeracy to bring them up to an acceptable standard.  more...

Do firms have to teach teenagers how to read?

ACCORDING to the director general of the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), employers are having to give young recruits extra lessons in literacy and numeracy to bring them up to an acceptable standard.  more...

Weddings

Steve Woodman ~ Lucy Deacon

STEVE Woodman and Lucy Deacon were married in a small family service at St Peter's church, Wootton Wawen, by Canon Lawrence Mortimer.  more...

Thomas Humphries ~ Hayley Court

THOMAS Humphries and Hayley Court were married at Holy Trinity church, Lickey.  more...

  
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