Stories for 31 August 2007

Alcester

Dying man’s drugs quest

A DYING man from Great Alne is running out of time as he awaits a decision from Warwickshire Primary Care Trust (PCT) on a drug which could help prolong his life.  more...

Business

Technology group helps Comic Relief

POSTCODE Anywhere, the technology company from Hallow, near Worcester, that specialises in the capture and management of information using .NET web services, has done its bit for charity.  more...

Bank backs down on its graduate overdraft fee

High street bank HSBC bowed to pressure and announced it was putting on hold plans to scrap interest-free overdrafts for graduates yesterday.  more...

Safer waste management

THE British Security Industry Association, which is based in Worcester, is advising businesses to review their waste management processes in order to meet the new requirements of the Landfill Directive.  more...

Kidder News Latest

Child contact centre opens

A NEW contact centre has opened its doors, allowing parents coping with a relationship breakdown to see their children.  more...

Free time test to judge race progress

THOSE planning to take part in the Shuttle Mercer Races next month can get a free time-trial from a Kidderminster fitness centre.  more...

Show revels in fine weather

COMPETITORS and visitors alike enjoyed fine weather at Stourport Horticultural Show over the bank holiday weekend.  more...

Bennett rejoins Harriers

Mark Yates has pulled off a transfer surprise by agreeing a deal to bring back former Harriers midfielder Dean Bennett to Aggborough on loan from Chester City.  more...

Wall fears update meeting

RESIDENTS evacuated from Kidderminster's Mill Street because of fears a wall could collapse are to be updated on the situation by Worcestershire County Council during a public meeting next week.  more...

Wall fears update meeting

RESIDENTS evacuated from Kidderminster's Mill Street because of fears a wall could collapse are to be updated on the situation by Worcestershire County Council during a public meeting next week.  more...

Firefighters warn businesses over rubbish

FIREFIGHTERS have tackled the second rubbish fire at a Kidderminster store in two weeks sparking warnings to businesses to keep their bins secure.  more...

Firefighters warn businesses over rubbish

FIREFIGHTERS have tackled the second rubbish fire at a Kidderminster store in two weeks sparking warnings to businesses to keep their bins secure.  more...

Crash witness appeal renewed

POLICE today renewed an appeal for a motorist who might be a vital witness to a fatal road traffic collision in Kidderminster to come forward.  more...

Crash witness appeal renewed

POLICE today renewed an appeal for a motorist who might be a vital witness to a fatal road traffic collision in Kidderminster to come forward.  more...

Kidz Write In

KIDZ ZONE: Write a story about your pet and win a prize!

BEST STORY OF THE WEEK COMPETITION  more...

Latest

Diana remembered a decade on

EXACTLY 10 years ago on August 31, 1997 the world woke up to the shocking news that Diana, Princess of Wales and died in a car crash.  more...

Lord Walker's car hits house

FORMER Worcester MP Peter Walker's car smashed through the front of a house yesterday, leaving a pensioner lucky to be alive.  more...

Lord Walker's car hits house

FORMER Worcester MP Peter Walker's car smashed through the front of a house yesterday, leaving a pensioner lucky to be alive.  more...

Lord Walker's car hits house

FORMER Worcester MP Peter Walker's car smashed through the front of a house yesterday, leaving a pensioner lucky to be alive.  more...

Measles cases low in county despite national worries

MEASLES may be on the rise nationwide because of a backlash against vaccination but in Worcestershire cases are low.  more...

Ledbury library lottery plans dashed

A £2million bid to transform Ledbury Library has been officially rejected by the National Lottery.  more...

man cleared of axe incident

A 41-year-old man has been cleared of terrifying a group of young people in Malvern by chasing them while armed with an axe and machete.  more...

Man cleared of axe incident

A 41-year-old man has been cleared of terrifying a group of young people in Malvern by chasing them while armed with an axe and machete.  more...

Lost identity card could be used in distraction burglary

POLICE fear a lost identity card could be used to commit a distraction burglary.  more...

Man fined after smashing windscreen

A MALVERN man has admitted smashing the windscreen of a Suzuki Swift with a stick but said it was not deliberate.  more...

Survival skills down on the farm

SURVIVAL was the name of the game for a group of youngsters during an activity day at a Worcestershire farm.  more...

Bad weather and blockbusters equals great cinema summer

WORCESTER cinemas are celebrating a bumper summer as bad weather, high-profile blockbusters and a blitz of marketing enticed people to give up the comfort of their sofas and DVDs for the lure of the big screen.  more...

MP on hospital fact finding mission

PATIENTS have been urged to tell their MP about their hospital travel problems as part of a fact-finding drive.  more...

Crowds ready to flock to wedding fair

HUNDREDS of brides and grooms to be will be flocking to the Worcester News Wedding fair, which takes place on Sunday at one of the city's best known hotels.  more...

How the Woofers came to an end

ON December 16, 2004, Defence Minister Geoff Hoon stood before Parliament and effectively announced the end of the Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment.  more...

Curtain comes down on proud Woofers

AS the formalities take place in Tamworth tomorrow, troops in Afghanistan will be taking part in an historic ceremony to mark the beginning of a new chapter in the regiment's 300 year history.  more...

Record army recruits pledge allegiance

THIRTY two eager young men and women rolled up for the biggest single enlistment in living memory of Army recruits in Worcestershire.  more...

Delight as Droitwich high street reopens

TRADERS in Droitwich High Street say they are overjoyed the road has reopened - five weeks after it closed due to flooding.  more...

Claines car crash

A LADY had to be taken to hospital following a car crash in Worcester.  more...

Prison officers set to lose out on pay

PRISON officers in Worcestershire are set to lose out on pay following this week's strikes.  more...

Long delays after crash

PEOPLE heading home on the M42 this evening have been faced with long delays after a lorry and car collided.  more...

Man faces jail over passport

AN Algerian who admitted that he had been working in Britain with a false passport has been warned that he faces jail.  more...

Waste disposal permits back

HOUSEHOLDERS in Evesham who want to dispose of household waste in a commercial vehicle or trailer were this week warned to ensure they were armed with the proper permit.  more...

Award for Fowl Trust

A surprise inspection from Visit Britain last April saw the Domestic Fowl Trust pass with flying colours.  more...

Police back Home Security Week

THE Vale's top policeman has backed the message of National Home Security Week as insurers warn homeowners that poor security could invalidate claims.  more...

Ramp could be back on track

WORK on a disabled ramp at Evesham railway station could begin in a matter of weeks, according to train company bosses.  more...

Football ground is now building site

THE former home of Evesham United Football Club is no more, after the Common Road ground was levelled this week.  more...

Talks on prison strike

FURTHER strike action at Long Lartin prison was not being ruled out as the government and Prison Officers Association met today for fresh talks.  more...

Helen's set to turn a few heads

NEXT time Helen Stewart, manager of Evesham's Body Shop, walks through the town she can expect to make heads turn - as she has had the logo of an international domestic violence campaign dyed and shaved into the back of her head.  more...

Victims of the floods

EXPERTS from the University of Worcester have undertaken a study into the impact of the devastating July floods, and want to hear from residents across the county who may have been traumatised by their experiences.  more...

Woman hurt as car hits house

A WOMAN was taken to hospital yesterday after a Jaguar car was driven into the front of her home.  more...

Ex Cabinet Minister in crash

FORMER Energy Secretary Peter Walker's car smashed through the front of a house yesterday, leaving a pensioner lucky to be alive.  more...

Latets

Police confirm man was murdered

THE death of a man who died following an altercation in Smallwood is being treated as murder by police.  more...

Man's death being treated as murder

THE death of a man who died following an altercation in Smallwood is being treated as murder by police.  more...

Man's death treated as murder

THE death of a man who died following an altercation in Redditch is being treated as murder by police.  more...

Man's death treated as murder

THE death of a man who died following an altercation in Redditch is being treated as murder by police.  more...

Leisure General

Glass art

THE Cowdy Gallery in Culver Street, Newent, will host a new glass art exhibition for the autumn, from September 11. Opening hours may vary and visitors are advised to phone 01531 821173.  more...

Chance to try hand at chess

WORCESTERSHIRE Junior Chess Academy would like to invite any youngsters interested in playing chess to go along and join in the fun every Saturday morning during term time.  more...

In footsteps of our ancestors

LOCAL landscape artist Sandra Masterson has retraced the steps of Victorian natural historians, beginning in Bridgnorth, Shropshire, through the hills of Abberley, Suckley and Malvern and on to the open landscape of Gloucestershire.  more...

Dark tale that is steeped in Hills folklore

YOU would be forgiven for not finding the Malvern village of Wychehill on any ordnance survey maps.  more...

Festival of Flowers

ARCHERS star Trevor Harrison, who plays Eddy Grundy in the popular BBC radio show, will be opening the Festival of Flowers at Hereford Cathedral.  more...

Cornish theme

AN exhibition of Cornish painting and ceramics is coming to a Worcester gallery.  more...

Museum's harvest of giant corn dolls

GIANT corn dolls created by a Tenbury Wells craftsman will be casting a shadow over Worcester-shire's County Museum next month and during October.  more...

Letters

I like super Shirley as well, George

SIR - With reference to George Cowley's comment, (August 24) regarding my surname. I love his sense of humour and I'm a Shirley Bassey fan, too.  more...

Did all the youngsters stay home to smoke?

SIR - Breeez nightclub kindly opened its doors to the few who had bravely pre-bought tickets to drink and dance the night away to the big-name DJs from Gatecrasher on August Bank Holiday Sunday.  more...

What if the taxi driver was poorly?

SIR - Urinating in public is a distasteful subject, but I was rather saddened at the complete absence of any attempt to understand the circumstances in your report dated August 24.  more...

Listen to the NFU on nitrates ruling

SIR - Some of your readers complain that I point out the way the EU and its rules and regulations are causing untold damage to our industries and way of life.  more...

I want Rooney – not a ballet dancer

SIR - I see Wayne Rooney has broken a toe at the start of the football season.  more...

Leave Mr Phillpott alone – he’s great

SIR - Why is Frank Poole (Worcester News, August 8) so hostile to John Phillpott? Is it jealousy? Mr Phillpott's weekly page is one of the highlights of my reading week - he is civilised, original, very witty and always a damned good read. Leave him alone - he is a truly free spirit.  more...

We are open

CONTRARY to popular opinion, Colwall is open for business and leisure.  more...

Be quicker

AS a Colwall resident I am disturbed to learn that the railway bridge is likely to take six months to repair. If this estimate is correct, have the engineers considered the havoc and expense this delay will cause? Have they thought of working night and day, virtually non-stop to reduce the six months? They might say that this will cost more - but will it? Our village is already suffering extra expense and what about the hauliers having to use the road over the Wyche in their massive articulated lorries?  more...

Was protest not worth a mention?

A telecommunications mast, to be erected in the middle of Colwall Stone, was given the go-ahead by Herefordshire Council on August 22 without any adverse comment.  more...

Are water features to attract Arts Council grants?

YOUR headline about Colwall railway bridge closure underlines two important points.  more...

Well done the banner fixers

YES, well done the banner designers, the banner fixers, and all those campaigning to keep the county Outdoor Education Service intact and properly funded.  more...

It's a shambles

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I've always understood NHS to stand for National Health Service; the same health care for everyone, everywhere.  more...

Fight all the way

REFERRING to your article in the Malvern Gazette of Friday, August 24, concerning our local buses.  more...

Time to listen

WHILE I haven't always agreed with everything that Coun Martin Eager says, I completely agree with his thoughts on the use of The Masters House, Ledbury.  more...

Time for action

When will the police take action on the minority of residents who, for whatever reason, inject themselves with drugs?  more...

Hills guardians

AS the schools and the summer return in Malvern, we can look up again and see the hills, so recently shrouded by the rains and mists of July.  more...

Appalled and inspired

I AM one of four women from Malvern Greenpeace group who felt it necessary to attend the Climate Camp demonstrations at BAA. What I witnessed both inspired and appalled me.  more...

Is this what Malvern wants?

May we express our thanks and gratitude to the people of Malvern concerning our parasol, planters and general existence.  more...

Memory Lane

Echoes from the past

100 years ago THE new march by Sir Edward Elgar, Pomp and Circumstance No. 4, was performed for the first time at the promenade concert at Queen's Hall on Saturday evening. Sir Edward Elgar's March in D has become so popular that considerable interest was manifested in the new composition. It is in part singularly suggestive of the melody on the first march, which has been used as the air for the well-known song Land of Hope and Glory. Malvern Gazette, August 30, 1907.  more...

Inventive scientists show off a telescope

THE same week that the College of Electronics students held their carnival, scientists at the Royal Radar Establishment - for which so many of those students were training - unveiled their latest achievement, their own radio telescope.  more...

Jokes and japes at carnival week

AS former students from the School of Electronics gather in Malvern this weekend for a reunion, Malvern Memories takes a special look back across 50 years, to a very eventful carnival week organised by the students and to some of the Royal Radar Establishment's achievements.  more...

Music

This mumbo-jumbo makes perfect sense

AT last - Oliver Carpenter's acoustic supergroup is born.  more...

Four times the fun at Croft music night

FOUR Malvern DJs are out in force this weekend.  more...

Singer Clive makes it through to finals

MALVERN-based singer songwriter Clive John made it to the final round of the UK Songwriting Contest.  more...

Irish legend Tommy is on his way to conquer England

TOMMY Fleming is on his way to conquer England. One of the Celtic singer's first stops will be The Roses Theatre, in Tewkesbury, where he will appear as part of his first British tour.  more...

Clive John

SINGER-songwriter Clive John has done very well in the UK Songwriting Contest, with no fewer than five of his songs being recognised.  more...

Wyche sessions

A NEW season of Wednesday night music sessions has begun at the Wyche Inn.  more...

Church is the venue

VOCAL group Quintus will perform William Byrd's Mass for Four Voices at the Church of Ascension in Somers Park Avenue on Sunday, September 2. The concert starts at 6.30pm.  more...

Rare chance to enjoy a marimba

MALVERN'S own Chandos Symphony Orchestra is tuning up for a performance at the Forum Theatre on Sunday, September 9.  more...

Music on the menu

THE Friends of the English Symphony Orchestra (ESO) have announced details of a special musical event at Hellens, in Much Marcle.  more...

News

County sowing seeds of pitch revival

THEY say the grass is greener on the other side and until recently that was the case at Worcestershire's New Road ground - but not any more.  more...

Greg finger biter out for six weeks

THE man accused of biting Greg Rawlinson's finger has been banned for six weeks.  more...

City’s women are up for the cup

WORCESTER City Women are aiming to get their season off to a flying start with a run in the FA Cup.  more...

Cash boost for City

WORCESTER City's coffers will be swelled by at least £15,000 this season, thanks to sponsorship and TV money.  more...

Robins aiming for FA Cup repeat

EVESHAM United are back on the FA Cup trail this weekend as they look to emulate their success of last season.  more...

Common Road getting ready for the builders

THE former home of Evesham United Football Club is no more, after the Common Road ground was levelled this week.  more...

Common Road getting ready for the builders

THE former home of Evesham United Football Club is no more, after the Common Road ground was levelled this week.  more...

Manager to keep the faith

Kidderminster Harriers v Exeter City match preview.  more...

Manager to keep the faith

Kidderminster Harriers v Exeter City match preview.  more...

Manager to keep the faith

Kidderminster Harriers v Exeter City match preview.  more...

Opinion

We need to remember Diana story

TEN years ago today the world woke to the news that Diana, Princess of Wales, was dead. Most of us remember where we were and what we were doing when we first heard the news. There have been few such moments in post-war history.  more...

Opinion

SO Herefordshire Council's bid to the Big Lottery Fund for money to build a new library in Ledbury has been turned down.  more...

Reader'S Pictures

Cathedral View

'Hereford Cathedral cloisters and the Wye Valley. Picture sent in by Andrew Brown.  more...

Cathedral View

Hereford Cathedral cloisters and the Wye Valley. Picture sent in by Andrew Brown.  more...

Cathedral View

Hereford Cathedral cloisters and the Wye Valley. Picture sent in by Andrew Brown.  more...

Recipes

Goat's Cheese, Spinach and Tomato Quiche

Demand for goats' milk has soared to record levels and many people are now using it instead of the more usual diary milk.  more...

Goat's Cheese, Spinach and Tomato Quiche

Demand for goats' milk has soared to record levels and many people are now using it instead of the more usual diary milk.  more...

Goats' Cheese and Pineapple Pizza

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Goats' Cheese and Pineapple Pizza

WHAT DO I NEED?  more...

Goats' Cheese and Pineapple Pizza

WHAT DO I NEED?  more...

Reports

County almost down as Durham ease home

BOTTOM-of the-table Worces-tershire are almost guaranteed to be relegated after losing by five wickets to Durham at Chester -le-Street.  more...

County almost down as Durham ease home

BOTTOM-of the-table Worcestershire are almost guaranteed to be relegated after losing by five wickets to Durham at Chester-le-Street.  more...

Restaurant Reviews

The Oak Apple Inn, Spetchley Road, Worcester

Memories of my days as a student at a nearby college were evoked as I pulled into the car park of the Oak Apple Inn, Spetchley Road, Worcester.  more...

The Oak Apple Inn, Spetchley Road, Worcester

Memories of my days as a student at a nearby college were evoked as I pulled into the car park of the Oak Apple Inn, Spetchley Road, Worcester.  more...

The Oak Apple Inn, Spetchley Road, Worcester

Memories of my days as a student at a nearby college were evoked as I pulled into the car park of the Oak Apple Inn, Spetchley Road, Worcester.  more...

Reviews

How The Other Half Loves - Review: Malvern Theatres

A THOROUGHLY enjoyable evening out, How The Other Half Loves is definitely worth watching.  more...

Round-Up

Robins hope to emulate success

EVESHAM United are back on the FA Cup trail this weekend as they look to emulate their success of last season.  more...

Shepherd returns to hit winning runs

WORCESTERSHIRE Over 60s won by two wickets at Hampshire.  more...

Edwards lands an Olympic bronze

KELLY Edwards has clocked up a Samurai Judo Club first with a bronze mdeal at the European Youth Olympics for under 17s in Serbia.  more...

Broken collarbone holds up Andrews

SIMON Andrews broke his collarbone following a crash at Cadwell Park in the Bennetts British Superbike Championship.  more...

Old car fires for Holford

MORE than 90 competitors signed in to race at Grimley Raceway's latest meeting.  more...

Ferrell’s praise for boss decision

HARRIERS midfielder Andy Ferrell believes Mark Yates did him a huge favour when he axed him from the team after the opening game of the season.  more...

Turner feels Bulls could be in third place

HEREFORD United's respectable start to the season could have been even better, according to manager Graham Turner.  more...

Purchase secures Olympic place

ZAC Purchase took a fast boat to China by qualifying his GB double for the Beijing Olympics and Sunday's world championship final in Munich in the tightest of finishes.  more...

Caravan stolen

POLICE are appealing for information about the theft of a caravan fom a north Worcestershire caravan site.  more...

Flood clean-up is a slow process

FOLLOWING July's major flood, Stratford racecourse suffered major damage to all buildings estimated at £1.25m and it will take six months to complete refurbishment of the facilities.  more...

Prestigious award for golf club

BROADWAY Golf Club has been awarded GolfMark accreditation demonstrating their hard work and dedication to both junior and beginners golf.  more...

Robins bid for FA Cup repeat

EVESHAM United are back on the FA Cup trail this weekend as they look to emulate their success of last season.  more...

Church openings

MALVERN'S Victorian Churches are opening their doors for a special Heritage Open Weekend on September 8-9.  more...

Holiday jaunt

A GROUP of runners raised more than £350 for charity with a refreshing Bank Holiday Monday jaunt around Malvern's pubs.  more...

Young footballers get new kit at fun day

YOUNG footballers from Cradley Sports Club celebrated the arrival of their new kit during their second annual Fun Day.  more...

How tohelp our children

Sue Palmer, ex-headteacher, literary expert and author of Toxic Childhood, will be giving at talk at The Chase high school on Saturday, September 15.  more...

Lunch with police

A NETWORK lunchtime meeting for voluntary and community groups is to be held in Malvern on Tuesday (September 4).  more...

Report brings favourable results

A NEW report describing the condition of the Malvern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty has just been produced.  more...

Candidate joing OAP clubs fight

A PARLIAMENTARY candidate has joined the fight to save Age Concern Malvern Hills' On the Move' clubs for older people after being contacted by member, Annie Tooke.  more...

Tai Chi for free

TRY Tai Chi for free during a special sampler session at Northleigh Primary School, St Peters Road, at 7.30pm, on Tuesday (September 4).  more...

Remembering the 1017

LAST Saturday, August 25, staff and cadets of the 1017 (Malvern) Squadron of the Air Training Corps held a barbecue with a special theme to it.  more...

Why wait for a job

THREE young entrepreneurs have shown that success starts at home with the launch of their own clothing company.  more...

Quilts will provide a memory

THE Ledbury Quilters Club has donated hand-made quilts to tenants of Elgar Housing Association who were affected by the flooding.  more...

Orchards preserved

TRADITIONAL orchards such as those at The Knapp and Papermill, in Alfrick, are to receive greater protection under new government guidelines.  more...

Anger over planned flats

RESIDENTS in Upper Howsell Road are banding together to oppose plans to build 12 flats in their neighbourhood.  more...

Fifty-five years of togetherness

AN Emerald wedding anniversary was celebrated this week when a Malvern couple marked 55 happy years of marriage.  more...

Celebrities at annual show

A HOST of new and familiar events will keep visitors to the annual Alfrick and Lulsley Show entertained tomorrow (Saturday).  more...

Deal clinched

MALVERN-based Bold Services, a corporate broker which specialises in the purchase and sale of companies for its clients, has secured a £1.55m acquisition for Tricorn Group plc.  more...

Flood-hit pub set for award

A RECENTLY flooded local pub, The Talbot, in Knightwick, has been shortlisted for a national award.  more...

Helen in China aid odyssey

A MALVERN school student is about to head to China on a one-year voluntary programme before once again settling down to academic life.  more...

Jack returns to the hell on earth that was Kohima

A MALVERN veteran of the Second World War has just returned to the site of one of the most decisive battles of the Far East campaign.  more...

Jack returns to the hell on earth that was Kohima

A MALVERN veteran of the Second World War has just returned to the site of one of the most decisive battles of the Far East campaign.  more...

Coasting to incentive show

A COMPANY specialising in coasters will be hoping to leave its mark at the National Incentive Show in September.  more...

Have say on seating plan

THE owners of Great Malvern brasserie Pepper and Oz are taking no chances with their latest plans to improve their business.  more...

Dream garden is a step nearer reality

SMILING faces were the order of the day as residents from the Elgar Avenue area held a special event to help shape a new community garden.  more...

Lady drivers are nee3ded

MARIE Curie Cancer Care is urging anyone interested in its Ladies Driving Challenge to sign up with just over two weeks until the big day.  more...

Lady drivers are needed

MARIE Curie Cancer Care is urging anyone interested in its Ladies Driving Challenge to sign up with just over two weeks until the big day.  more...

Planners give up the fight

PLANNERS will meet this week to discuss whether to fight an application to turn a piece of land at Dragon's Cross in Leigh Sinton into a gipsy site.  more...

Date with personality

AUCTIONEER and television personality Philip Serrell is to go to Suckley Village Hall on Friday, September 14.  more...

Mike's on television

THE Herefordshire "green" woodworker, Mike Abbott will be featured on Central's new television series, Country Lives, at 7.30pm on Tuesday, September 11.  more...

Charity offering help

AN Alfrick charity can offer students from the area a helping hand with the cost of further education.  more...

Shop puts a rare condition in spotlight

A CHARITY shop which opened in Malvern this week aims to raise awareness of sufferers of a rare skin condition living in and around the town.  more...

Meet the police

ANYONE with questions or concerns about policing is invited to a meeting at Malvern St James School next Wednesday (September 5).  more...

Flood cash for homes

A FURTHER £50,000 has been allocated to Malvern Hills District Council to deal with the aftermath of the floods.  more...

Sam's dream will blossom

A HOMELESS Malvern girl with a "huge personality" died before she could see her dream of a youth centre garden realised.  more...

Brewery taps new market

A BREWERY is battling back against the continental lager giants by exporting beer to Holland and Denmark.  more...

Outstanding in their field

BIRDS should steer clear of Powick and Callow End when the villages hold their second Scarecrow Festival.  more...

Man is cleared of axe and machete offence

A 41-year-old man has been cleared of terrifying a group of young people in Malvern by chasing them while armed with an axe and machete.  more...

Land challenge to mast scheme

A PHONE mast has been granted planning permission despite a pensioner's claim that the land it will be built on belongs to her.  more...

Bid for farm building

EXTRA farm worker's accommodation could be built at Keyses Farm, in Castlemorton.  more...

Campaign supported

GREATER access to psychological therapies was demanded by a postcard petition at the West Fest event on bank holiday Monday.  more...

Decision over titles put back

THE decision to streamline council heads of services' job titles has been postponed until Tuesday, September 18, to ensure proper consultation.  more...

Hotel returns to days when the rich lived in style

WHEN Malvern was a mecca for rich Victorians taking the waters, the Imperial Hotel in Avenue Road was the best place in town.  more...

Chance for artists

BUDDING artists are being challenged to design a Christmas card.  more...

Fun and learning

LAST week, the Malvern Pony Club had its annual junior camp at the Three Counties Showground.  more...

Ride will swell charity coffers

A FUN ride over open fields, tracks and bridleways for all types of horses and riders is taking place over the weekend.  more...

Flood aid cash hope

THE BRITISH Red Cross may provide £51,000 to help those most affected by July's floods.  more...

Marking milestone

LLOYD'S Pharmacy of Barnards Green Road, Malvern, will mark its reopening after refurbishment by launching a spectacular balloon race in aid of the Acorn's Hospice.  more...

Family's bedside vigil after accident injury

A BANK holiday Monday car crash has left an "outgoing and friendly" Malvern man critically ill in hospital.  more...

Church open day

ST Edburga church, Leigh, is holding a history day from 10am-5pm on Saturday, September 8.  more...

Bring a treasure

ARTS and antiques enthusiasts keen to discover the true worth of household treasures and family heirlooms are being invited to visit the Valuation Pavilion at the Malvern Autumn show later this month.  more...

Fighting disease

THE Meningitis Trust has announced that its new signs and symptoms cards are now available free from the Focus DIY store in Malvern.  more...

No luck

THERE were 14 winners of £5 from the Malvern area in this week's hospices lottery draw. None of the major prizewinners was from the town. The top two handouts of £1,000 and £100 went to Droitwich.  more...

Meeting of carers

THE next meeting of the Malvern Carers Support Group takes place from 2-3.30pm on Tuesday, Sep-tember 18, at Viscount Cobham Court, in Pickers-leigh Road.  more...

Thoughts on school

FORMER pupils of Castlemorton School are being encouraged to meet up and record their memories in a special book.  more...

Developer facing a third challenge

A DEVELOPER who has revamped two Malvern buildings is now turning his attention to a third project.  more...

Leisure centre open day

ORGANISERS at Studley Leisure Centre will be holding a family fun open weekend on Saturday and Sunday, September 1 and 2.  more...

Palace stages ballet

ONE of the world's most famous ballets is being presented at the Palace Theatre in Redditch by a European touring company.  more...

Astronomical Society holds its first meeting

PEOPLE who have always fancied gazing at the stars can join the new Redditch Astronomical Society.  more...

Theatre

You’ll be inspired by Oliver’s story

OLIVER Stephens is carving out a reputation in the theatre world. The Nunnery Wood High School student-cum-award winning actor has just returned from the Edinburgh Festival where his unique production, an inspirational piece of documentary-theatre called Sylvia's Ball, picked up critical praise and an Editor's Choice award.  more...

Dancers given chance to work alongside stars

DANCERS young and old are being given the chance to work alongside professional choreographer Bettina Strickler.  more...

Dance brings a tale of love and literature to the stage

A REMARKABLE love story comes to life on stage in Malvern next month.  more...

Shakespeare but not as you know it

I Am Shakespeare is a new play being brought to Malvern by Mark Rylance, formerly artistic director at Shakespeare's Globe Theatre.  more...

Peppercorns to put plenty of spice into Alice

AUDIENCES will get the chance to experience a wonderland of bright costumes and catchy songs when Upton's Peppercorns youth theatre group stage its latest production Alice The Musical.  more...

This Life - Special Reports

Exam results not up to scratch? Don’t worry – there are other options

SO - the envelope has been opened, the letter with the GCSE results is lying on the kitchen table and, unfortunately, while the whole of the country is talking about record A grades, yours, or your child's, are lower than expected.  more...

Exam results not up to scratch? Don’t worry – there are other options

SO - the envelope has been opened, the letter with the GCSE results is lying on the kitchen table and, unfortunately, while the whole of the country is talking about record A grades, yours, or your child's, are lower than expected.  more...

Exam results not up to scratch? Don’t worry – there are other options

SO - the envelope has been opened, the letter with the GCSE results is lying on the kitchen table and, unfortunately, while the whole of the country is talking about record A grades, yours, or your child's, are lower than expected.  more...

Exam results not up to scratch? Don’t worry – there are other options

SO - the envelope has been opened, the letter with the GCSE results is lying on the kitchen table and, unfortunately, while the whole of the country is talking about record A grades, yours, or your child's, are lower than expected.  more...

Exam results not up to scratch? Don’t worry – there are other options

SO - the envelope has been opened, the letter with the GCSE results is lying on the kitchen table and, unfortunately, while the whole of the country is talking about record A grades, yours, or your child's, are lower than expected.  more...

Travel

Beastly tales and a treat for little girls

NOTE to parents: give your youngsters an I spy' tick list and a pencil and they'll be happy for, well, at least half an hour.  more...

Upton

Autumn sale at home

SUPPORTERS of a residential home for the elderly are planning a fundraising plant sale and coffee morning.  more...

All set for club show

THE Memorial Hall will be packed with plants and flowers tomorrow (Saturday) as Upton Garden Club hosts its annual show from 2-4.30pm. Admission costs 30p.  more...

Restaurant fundraiser

UPTON Parish Church hopes to cook up a storm with its latest fundraising initiative. The church has organised a special lunch at Italian restaurant Puccini's on Sunday, September 9. Lunch costs £10 per person, not including drinks, and tickets must be reserved before Friday, September 7, by calling 01684 593713 or 01684 594017.  more...

Grants for education

YOUNG female students in Upton could receive a helping hand paying for education. The Upton-upon-Severn Education Foundation, set up in the 18th Century, gives grants to young women in higher education.The group is currently considering applications, to be decided on Friday, September 29. Applicants must be female, aged under 25, and live or have parents resident in the Upton area. Applications should be made in writing to Mrs J C White, Chairman to the Trustees, 3 School Lane, Upton-upon-Severn, Worcester, WR8 0LA, before September 28.  more...

Join batty adventure

LEARN all about bats during a twighlight adventure at Croome Park on Sunday.  more...

Hospital turned into centre

THE former Second World War RAF hospital at Croome Park has been transformed into a visitor centre.  more...

Donate a pint

UPTON residents are being called to give blood at the Hill Centre on Monday (September 3).  more...

Junior players

AS September approaches a new school term is soon to begin, which means the start of a new Rugby season for the Upton Rugby Club's Junior Section.  more...

Floods force shop to close

ONE of Upton's best-loved businesses has been forced to close after it was decimated in the summer floods.  more...

Lottery grant means two new boats for groups

THERE was a double celebration at Upton Marina as two water-based groups showed off their new boats.  more...

Villages

West Malvern

THE sudden recent closure of the Colwall road bridge has resulted in double difficulties for local bus users.  more...

Wellington Heath

WITH regard to the Upton Rowing Regatta, instead of rowing (racing) planned for Sunday,September 16 there is going to be scratch racing on the following Sunday, September 23.  more...

Storridge

PARISH Church: The church will be open between 10am and 6pm on Saturday, September 8. Come and visit us and see the east window, which was one of Frederick Preedy's first major commissions. He designed the church at the same time (1856). Storridge Church is one of the churches on the Preedy trail. The service for Sunday, September 9 will be Book of Common Prayer Matins - lay led.  more...

Powick

THE weather looks promising for the outdoor barn dance being held tomorrow (Saturday) evening from 8-11.30pm. Held on the car park by Powick Parish Hall, the dance will feature ceilidh band The Poachers. Tickets are £7 adult, under 12s free.  more...

Longdon

A DATE to put in your diary! A coffee morning will be held at Longdon Vicarage on Saturday, September 22, 10am-noon in aid of Age Concern.  more...

Hollybush

THE lawns have been mowed, hedges have been trimmed and everything is now in order for the fete this Saturday. So come and join us at the church room at 2pm.  more...

Guarlford and Madresfield

THIS Sunday there will be a family service and thanksgiving for a child at St Mary's Church, Madresfield.  more...

Eldersfield

AT the close of their two day exhibition held over the Bank Holiday weekend at Berrow Village hall the Eldersfield Art Club were delighted with the results of their enterprise.  more...

Colwall

THE Colwall and Ledbury Macmillan Cancer Support Group are holding a cake icing and decorating demonstration by The Cake Box. Sarah Thompson will be demonstrating decorating cakes for special occasions at Colwall Village Hall tonight (Friday), at 6.30pm.  more...

Castle Frome

COME along to our family quiz at Bishop's Frome Village Centre on Friday, September 14, at 7.30pm. Tables of three or more, £6 per person. Our quiz mistress is Yvonne Berry and there will be hot refreshments, bring your own drink and glasses. Lots of prizes to be won, don't miss the fun.  more...

Bosbury

BOSBURY Cricket Club play their last home match of the season on Saturday. They stand a very real chance of being promoted in the league for the second successive year. The team would welcome your support at the ground behind the school or join them at The Bell afterwards.  more...

Birtsmorton

IF the fete hasn't tired you out then journey if you will on Sunday afternoon to Birtsmorton Court, the home of Mr and Mrs Nigel Dawes. The gardens will be open from 2.30-5.30pm. Excellent home-made cakes and a good English cuppa. Entrance £3, children under 16 free. No dogs. Our beautiful parish church awaits and a guide of some of our history will be at hand. Let's hope the weather behaves and we have a lot of visitors.  more...

What'S On

Gig Guide

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Gig Guide

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Theatre

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Concerts

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Exhibitions

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Events

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What's on

Cinemas Malvern Cinema Transformers (12A) 7.15pm daily, 3.30 Fri, Sat, Sun & Mon.  more...

  
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