Stories for 9 August 2007

Alcester

School could scoop award

A SCHOOLS' challenge won by Alcester Grammar School has been nominated for a National Housing Federation Neig-hbourhood Award.  more...

School could scoop award

A SCHOOLS' challenge won by Alcester Grammar School has been nominated for a National Housing Federation Neighbourhood Award.  more...

Choir cash for charity

ALCESTER Male Voice Choir raised more than £1,000 for The British Heart Foundation at a concert in Bromsgrove.  more...

Business

Website’s aim is to cut delays at UK airports

IT'S goodnews for holidaymakers. Worcester-based travel agent Anne Long is trying to combat airport delays with the launch of the UK's first website to allow passengers to post information and feedback about problems they have encountered.  more...

Rack order goes next door

WHEN Worcester's Yamazaki Mazak factory wanted some new large scale storage racking, it didn't need to go far.  more...

Business News

Caring company scoops award

AN Alcester-based provider of home domiciliary care has beaten the competition hands down during a recent awards ceremony.  more...

Agency wins hospital tender

AN Alvechurch-based sign language interpreting agency is hoping to help deaf people visiting hospital after successfully winning a recent tender.  more...

Cricket

Teams

BARNARDS GREEN CC  more...

Last man defies Malvern III

MALVERN III v AMBLECOTE III  more...

Target was not on for youngsters

BARNARDS GREEN IV v OLD ELIZABETHANS IV  more...

West Malvern close in on leaders

WEST Malvern collected maximum points when their opponents, Stourbridge Social, failed to raise a side and conceded their WCL Division 6 match on Saturday.  more...

Green II collapse as ten fall for 17 runs

WORCESTER II v BARNARDS GREEN II  more...

Ball and Yorke set up victory

BARNARDS GREEN SUNDAY II v HIMLEY II  more...

Nomads move to the top of the table

REDDITCH v WORCESTER NOMADS  more...

Captain Smedley is Green’s star turn

BARNARDS GREEN v OLDSWINFORD  more...

Malvern rejoin promotion race

MALVERN v COOMBS WOOD  more...

Football

Welland Juniors prepare

WELLAND Juniors 11-a-side league squads are now back training with spaces for new players still available at U12s and U13s level so there is still time to join in for next season.  more...

Training continues for West Malvern

WEST Malvern FC are pre-season training on Tuesday evenings at The Chase, starting at 8pm.  more...

First trophy for Newtown Girls

NEWTOWN U13 Girls picked up their first ever trophy when they won the Bishops Cleeve six-a-side small sided tournament which had been delayed by two weeks due to the inclement weather.  more...

General

Smiles all round as event ends in style

KIDDERMINSTER Arts Festival has boosted the reputation of the town according to organisers after the curtain came down on its fifth anniversary bash.  more...

No fall in stray dog numbers

DOGS Trust, the UK's largest dog welfare charity, has concluded that although there has been a dramatic reduction of stray dogs in the last 10 years, progress seems to have peaked and the UK's stray population has remained at a consistent level for the last four years, despite a year-on-year increase of re-homing figures.  more...

Concern over stray dog numbers

DOGS Trust, the UK's largest dog welfare charity, has concluded that although there has been a dramatic reduction of stray dogs in the last 10 years, progress seems to have peaked and the UK's stray population has remained at a consistent level for the last four years, despite a year-on-year increase of re-homing figures.  more...

Concern over stray numbers

DOGS Trust, the UK's largest dog welfare charity, has concluded that although there has been a dramatic reduction of stray dogs in the last 10 years, progress seems to have peaked and the UK's stray population has remained at a consistent level for the last four years, despite a year-on-year increase of re-homing figures.  more...

Stress coping cuts stroke risk

A RECENT study has shown how a person's ability to cope with stress can reduce their risk of having a stroke by around a quarter.  more...

Kidder News Latest

Birthday boost for dog charity

A DOG charity has received the perfect 10th anniversary present after a garden opening raised £1,100 for the group.  more...

Man hurt at tip calls for change

A PENSIONER wants Worcester-shire County Council to make a tip more user friendly after claiming he broke ribs while dumping rubbish at the site.  more...

Man hurt at tip calls for change

A PENSIONER wants Worcester-shire County Council to make a tip more user friendly after claiming he broke ribs while dumping rubbish at the site.  more...

Visitors’ relief after loos get new look

FOLLOWING a revamp, Stourport's Riverside toilet facilities have been opened for the busy summer season.  more...

Tax concession plans under fire

LOCAL authority plans to hand flood-hit residents council tax concessions are too little, too late according to villagers who were caught up in the storms.  more...

Life-changing trip for volunteer Sue

A BIG-hearted volunteer who recently returned from an aid mission to Africa has said the trip changed her life.  more...

Town bridge re-opens

DRIVERS' headaches look set to be over after Stourport Bridge was reopened to two-way traffic.  more...

Kitchen damaged in pan fire

A WOMAN had to be treated for smoke inhalation following a chip pan fire.  more...

Agony as pet cat is shot dead

PET owners have desc-ribed their shock and distress after a cat was shot and later died and a dog was mauled in separate attacks in just two days.  more...

Kitchen damaged in pan fire

A WOMAN had to be treated for smoke inhalation following a chip pan fire.  more...

Bewdley flood meeting

HOUSEHOLDERS and business owners affected by the recent floods are being invited to an informal open day.  more...

Bewdley flood meeting

HOUSEHOLDERS and business owners affected by the recent floods are being invited to an informal open day.  more...

Vandals hit park

VANDALS have torn down a pagoda and torched a bench in a destructive spree in and around a popular park.  more...

Vandals hit park

VANDALS have torn down a pagoda and torched a bench in a destructive spree in and around a popular park.  more...

More than a match

A FOOTBALL match which has as its goal promoting awareness of other cultures and ethnic communities is taking place in Kidderminster tomorrow night.  more...

More than a match

A FOOTBALL match which has as its goal promoting awareness of other cultures and ethnic communities is taking place in Kidderminster tomorrow night.  more...

More than a match

A FOOTBALL match which has as its goal promoting awareness of other cultures and ethnic communities is taking place in Kidderminster tomorrow night.  more...

Confusion over livestock curbs

WORCESTERSHIRE County Council is reiterating changes that have been made to the current restrictions imposed on livestock.  more...

Confusion over livestock curbs

WORCESTERSHIRE County Council is reiterating changes that have been made to the current restrictions imposed on livestock.  more...

Kidz Competitions

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

For all you children out there, write and tell me a story or poem about your favourite pet.  more...

Kidz Write In

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

For all you children out there, write and tell me a story or poem about your favourite pet. Draw a picture or send a photo with your story (no more that 150 words)> All stories will be featured on the website at www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/kidzzone/kidzwritein where your friends and family can read it and see your pictures or drawings.  more...

Latest

Relief for butchers as foot and mouth fears fade

AS meat supplies in Worcestershire threatened to run out, butchers were today breathing a sigh of relief that at least some of the ban on moving livestock has been lifted.  more...

Father and son sentenced over attack

A FATHER and son from Malvern have been sentenced after they smashed a man's car and kitchen window with a golf club and a brick following an allegation of sexual assault.  more...

Cropthorne canyon is new tourist attraction

THE residents of Cropthorne are certainly game for a laugh - even when they are gazing into a 16ft hole in their main road.  more...

Concrete pillar used to smash car window

A CONCRETE pillar was stolen from a garden wall in Malvern and used to smash the rear window of a nearby car.   more...

Row over proposals to alter rubbish collection

PROPOSED changes to rubbish collections in Wychavon has prompted a heated council debate.  more...

Soap powder worth £3,500 stolen from lorry

THOUSANDS of pounds worth of soap powder have been stolen from a lorry while the driver slept.  more...

Arrests following drugs raids in Worcester

POLICE have arrested eight people following a drugs raid in Worcester.  more...

Motorcyclist airlifted to hospital.

A MOTORCYCLIST has been airlifted to hospital following a collision with a car.  more...

Long wait for rail passengers

RAIL passengers travelling between London and Worcester on today's (Thurs) early First Great Western Services were left waiting a long time as the first two trains from Paddington were cancelled.  more...

Long wait for rail passengers

RAIL passengers travelling between London and Worcester on today's early First Great Western Services were left waiting a long time as the first two trains from Paddington were cancelled.  more...

Artists promote Malvern Hills

ARTISTS in the Malvern Hills area are showing their talents at a co-operative which aims to promote art and crafts in the region.  more...

PO staff won't be transferred

STAFF working at Worcester's main Post Office will not be transferred when the service is relocated to WHSmith.  more...

Top drummer to teach youngsters

A MONTH of creative sessions in Malvern for young people will come to crescendo next week when one of the country's top professional drummers comes along to give a masterclass.  more...

Brides to be set for big show

WITH the big day' looming, dresses to buy, flowers to order, and a venue to book, there is only one place to head next month - the Worcester News Wedding Fair.  more...

Kids have fun with the skeletons

CHILDREN had a bone to pick at Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum.  more...

Car crash causes rush hour delays

A CAR crash on a busy Worcester road caused delays during rush hour traffic.  more...

Vandals damage cars

VANDALS have keyed eight parked cars in Ledbury.  more...

Benefit gig for Evesham couple

A FLOOD benefit gig is being held next week to help raise money for a couple whose Evesham business was ruined in the floods.  more...

Honeybourne: appeal dismissed

VILLAGERS are celebrating in and around Honeybourne now an appeal for a storage and distribution centre on the Airfield Industrial Estate has been dismissed.  more...

Cutting costs of travelling by bus

TWO new value-for-money bus passes aimed at under 19-year-olds in full time education are being launched by Worcestershire County Council.  more...

Art of getting children to eat up their salad greens

CHILDREN in Evesham are being told it is fine to play with your food as part of a drive by salad growers to encourage youngsters to eat more greens.  more...

Post office closures start is ‘disastrous’

ROWS over "blackmail and bonuses" have got the Government's post office closure programme off to a disastrous start, Vale MP Peter Luff warned this week.  more...

warning of road closure

DRIVERS are being warned that Wyre Road in Pershore, which links Station Road to Key Tech Business Park, has been closed for essential maintenance work.  more...

No cheques are needed for benefits

AS of this month, housing benefit payments throughout the Wychavon area can now be transferred directly into the bank accounts of customers and landlords, instead of payment by cheque.  more...

‘Jobs are safe at Bomfords’

JOBS are safe at Bomfords in Salford Priors after administrators, who took over the running of the group recently, sold the company.  more...

Tough times as firms work to keep trading

EUROPEAN money to help the flood recovery programme could soon be on the way.  more...

Businesses facing a frustrating wait

EMPTY shop fronts, a few remaining sandbags and a skip full of flood-ruined debris remained in Evesham's Waterside this week as a grim reminder of damage caused as the River Avon violently burst its banks nearly three weeks ago.  more...

Prison sentence hangs over man

AN Evesham man who claimed he used heroin to relieve back pain after a serious road accident has been given a suspended prison sentence.  more...

CAMRA pledging to save listed pub

A NEW row has broken out over the future of Pershore's only brewery pub after news the owner again wants to convert the building into apartments.  more...

Students hoping to make a big difference abroad

TWO students from Evesham are hoping to make a difference to the lives of those less fortunate when they travel to Indonesia to work with disabled people.  more...

Major festival saved by volunteers’ efforts

Evesham Angling Festival has been rescued from imminent disaster by a group of hard-working volunteers.  more...

Fortnightly collection dubbed waste of time

LIBERAL DEMOCRAT councillors have reinforced opposition to proposed fortnightly waste collections.  more...

Full steam ahead despite the floods

A POPULAR rally will still be held in Evesham this weekend despite flooding in the area leading to cancellation of a number of other events.  more...

Full steam ahead despite the floods

A POPULAR rally will still be held in Evesham this weekend despite flooding in the area leading to cancellation of a number of other events.  more...

Angler swept off rocks out to sea

THE widow of Kemerton man Nick Woodman, who died while fishing from rocks on the Isle of Skye on Monday, has paid tribute to a wonderful husband and father'.  more...

Sadness as Beckford Silk is forced to cut workforce

A fall in trade means another well-known local company is trimming its workforce.  more...

Sadness as Beckford Silk is forced to cut workforce

A fall in trade means another well-known local company is trimming its workforce.  more...

Dream is shattered

l KAT Adamczyk, 20, left, is from Poland and lives on Deacle Place. She had worked there for eight months. She said: "I am very upset. I just feel sad.  more...

‘I feel sick at the moment. I am really depressed about it all. There are lots of rumours but

l SIMON Hall, 23, right, of Burford Road, worked at Evesham Technology for four years doing internal sales support. He is joining the union and was hoping to get some legal advice from the meeting.  more...

Family left reeling by the lay-offs speak of anguish

JASON Singleton and his wife Tara had both worked for Evesham Technology and have been hit hard by the recent lay-offs.  more...

Company ‘will continue to trade in the UK’

Richard Austin, managing director of Evesham Technology, issued this statement at 4pm on Monday: "I can confirm that Evesham Technology went into administration on Friday, August 3.  more...

Anger and disbelief as workers lose everthing

Around 150 employees at Eves-ham Technology were dismissed without pay or redundancy after being called to a meeting in the works canteen.  more...

Anger and disbelief as workers lose everthing

Around 150 employees at Eves-ham Technology were dismissed without pay or redundancy after being called to a meeting in the works canteen.  more...

Latets

Arrest made in race attack case

MEMBERS of the police's Hate Crime Unit investigating a racially aggravated assault in Redditch at the weekend have made one arrest.  more...

Arrest made in race attack case

MEMBERS of the police's Hate Crime Unit investigating a racially aggravated assault in Redditch at the weekend have made one arrest.  more...

Two arrests after indecent assault in woods

INVESTIGATIONS into an incident in Pitcheroak woods earlier this week has led to the arrest of two men.  more...

Letters

No sense in storing flood defences here

SIR - For the mayor of Upton, and one or two others, to insist on TV news on behalf of residents that we want our flood defences to ourselves and stored locally is simply ill-judged.  more...

The river does not ‘burst its banks’

SIR - Thank you for the lively and sensitive supplement on the floods of last month.  more...

Thanks for the sensitive coverage

SIR - In my capacity as chairman of Worcestershire County Council, can I place on record my appreciation of myself, elected members and officers of the county council and, in particular, the residents of Worcestershire, for the sympathetic way in which you reported the flooding issues in your paper.  more...

Make your views known to politicians

SIR - So a snap general election is a possibility in the autumn?  more...

Disinfect your bins

SIR - There are still lots of complaints regarding the rubbish only to be collected fortnightly. Why keep on about it?  more...

Pig-headed owner

SIR - I think Brandon Weston, owner of the Glasshouse Restaurant in Sidbury, is simply being pig-headed in refusing to display a no-smoking sign (Worcester News, August 2).  more...

Efforts are appreciated

PLEASE could I thank the four people who supported us with Pershore street collection on Saturday. All efforts were greatly appreciated. We raised a total of £110.58, with costs of £25.26.  more...

Care was simply wonderful

HAVING recently being discharged after a very long stay in Bredon ward, Evesham Community Hospital, I feel I must write and say what wonderful treatment I received there from all the staff. Day and night, their care and attention had to be seen to be believed.  more...

Unhappy lesson

Douglas Wathen (LettersJournal, August 2) is absolutely correct when he writes of the failures of the water companies.  more...

Back to the normal queues

IT'S good to see Evesham getting back to normal after the recent floods.  more...

Carers’ carry a burden

CARERS locally and all over the UK are being shortchanged by this Government.  more...

Time for a ban?

SINCE the recent disastrous flooding in Pershore, the absence of heavy goods vehicles through the town has been noticeable and most welcome. Therefore why can't it be made permanent, by weight restrictions and so on?  more...

Lifestyle

Which of these will suit you to a T this August?

The humble T-shirt has taken a fashionable turn in the style stakes this summer. Once the reliable basic we could pull out of the back of the wardrobe to wear with just about anything, the T-shirt has become a modish must-have in its own right.  more...

Which of these will suit you to a T this August?

The humble T-shirt has taken a fashionable turn in the style stakes this summer. Once the reliable basic we could pull out of the back of the wardrobe to wear with just about anything, the T-shirt has become a modish must-have in its own right.  more...

Which of these will suit you to a T this August?

The humble T-shirt has taken a fashionable turn in the style stakes this summer. Once the reliable basic we could pull out of the back of the wardrobe to wear with just about anything, the T-shirt has become a modish must-have in its own right.  more...

Music

Expand your skills at taster workshops

Farncombe tutors are mounting a series of taster workshops at the Swan Theatre in Worcester.  more...

Singer sharing tales of 20-year career on stage

LOCAL singer Debbie Miles will be sharing stories from her 20-year career along with her music when she makes her debut at Evesham Arts Centre.  more...

Legends gather for celebration

A LINE-up drawn from the most influential bands of folk rock celebrate their shared heritage in the Legends of Folk Rock - The Gathering.  more...

Abba story is musical treat

THE Roses Theatre in Tewkesbury has a busy end of month beginning on Thursday, August 23, when Sea Legs Puppet Company presents The Elves and the Shoe Maker.  more...

Presley film for King anniversary

EVESHAM Arts Centre will mark the 30th anniversary of the death of Elvis Presley by screening one of his earliest and best films, the 1957 musical Jailhouse Rock.  more...

Hotel boxes clever to grab gig by up and coming band

ONE of the most popular up-and-coming bands in the Midlands is back in Evesham this weekend for an eagerly-awaited return visit to the Railway Hotel.  more...

News

New Road surface to be transformed

WORCESTERSHIRE have decided to renovate their entire New Road playing area for the 2008 campaign after the recent severe flooding left the ground looking like "a ploughed field".  more...

Sixways rookies please Ruddock

MIKE Ruddock is delighted over the talent breaking through at Sixways and admits his young guns could yet hand him a selection headache this season.  more...

Winning start is target for Yates

Kidderminster Harriers manager Mark Yates has admitted he can't wait to get the season underway after a busy pre-season.  more...

Opinion

Phone mast fears that will not go away

MOST technology comes at a cost, and mobile phones are no exception. The ability to make and receive calls in the street, in the car or even at the top of a mountain is a wonderful thing, but the downside is the huge network of radio masts required to make the system function.  more...

Past

From the archives - August 9, 2007

100 Years Ago August 10, 1907 Beautiful weather favoured the sale of work and garden fete which was held in the grounds of the Manor House, Cleeve Prior, on Saturday afternoon in aid of the fund for the restoration of the church, and there was an excellent attendance. The sale was opened at three o'clock by Lady Barbara Yeatman-Biggs, wife of the Bishop of the Diocese, and in calling upon her to declare the sale open the Vicar (Rev A C Style) in a short speech said he was pleased to see so many assembled there that afternoon to welcome Lady Barbara, who had so kindly come all the way from Hartlebury Castle to open the sale, and he was sure they all appreciated her kindness. They hoped that day to realise the amount of £90, which was still required to clear them from debt.  more...

Pershore

Practical geography

A PARTNERSHIP between schools in Zambia and the Vale is enabling teachers and students to share ideas and experiences.  more...

Riverside toilets to stay

TOILETS at a popular beauty spot on the River Avon are set to remain open following a consultation exercise.  more...

Property News

Property of the week - August 9, 2007

HOLLY House is a substantial detached bungalow set within the popular village of Fladbury.  more...

Property of the week - August 9, 2007

HOLLY House is a substantial detached bungalow set within the popular village of Fladbury.  more...

Reports

Slump leaves County facing massive total

BOTTOM-placed Worcestershire face a huge task to avoid another LV County Championship defeat after an extraordinary day's play against Hampshire as 22 wickets fell at the Rose Bowl.  more...

Changed Town are disjointed

MALVERN TOWN 1, BARWELL 2  more...

Reviews

DVD - Doctor Who: Series 3 Vol 3 (PG)

THIS latest installment from series three of the new Who is a hat trick of instant classics which reaffirms my faith in the delivery of truly excellent entertainment.  more...

CD - Saturday Sessions: The Dermot O’Leary Show - Various

TO anyone who is familiar with Dermot O'Leary's show on Radio Two, this album will be a welcome chance to keep that gorgeous weekend feeling into the rest of the week.  more...

CD - Now That’s What I Call Music Vol. 67 - Various

THE biggest compilation around returns for another instalment of pop hits, indie floorfillers, urban beats and R&B stormers.  more...

CD - Underclass Hero - Sum 41

CANADIAN pop-punk rockers Sum 41 have grown up for the release of their fifth studio album and have done it in style.  more...

CD - Untitled - Korn

HANDS up who remembers nu-metal. Ah, all three of you. Did you really think wearing your baseball cap the wrong way round and having your eyebrow pierced was cool?  more...

Round-Up

Droitwich cricket star set to retire

ASHLEY Giles looks set to become the first of England's 2005 Ashes heroes to retire after failing to recover from his long-standing hip problems.  more...

Neal says Plato will miss out on glory

DROITWICH'S reigning Dunlop British Touring Car Champion Matt Neal says Jason Plato is "too mentally fragile" to win this year's crown and instead the title will go to Italian Fabrizio Giovanardi.  more...

Stourport ready for regatta

THOUSANDS of rowing fans are set to descend on Stourport Boat Club when they hold their annual regatta over the weekend.  more...

Finlay’s struck by cruel fortune

ANDREW Finlay suffered World Junior Championship heartache on the Beijing Olympic rowing lake as his GB junior eight shipwrecked metres from the line with a final place in their grasp.  more...

Lucs’ tough test

LUCTONIANS host North Midlands Cup holders Solihull in the quarter-finals this season.  more...

Maguire heads medal successes

FOUR Worcester Tae Kwon-do Association of Great Britain School students enjoyed success at the recent eighth World Open Championships held at the NIA, Birmingham.  more...

Senter bags 186lb to prosper in open

BROCKAMIN specialist Chris Senter netted 13 double figure carp to win Saturday's Alan's Tackle open.  more...

Maguire heads medal successes

FOUR Worcester Tae Kwon-do Association of Great Britain School students enjoyed success at the recent eighth World Open Championships held at the NIA, Birmingham.  more...

Westfields take trophy into campaign

WESTFIELDS prepared for their Midland Alliance campaign in perfect style.  more...

Hunt is aiming for top six spot

PERSHORE Town will be aiming to put their off-the-field problems behind them when they open up their Midland Combination Premier Division programme on Saturday.  more...

Robins manager expecting better

PAUL West sends out his Evesham players for their final warm-up match at Moreton-in-Marsh on Saturday (2pm).  more...

Yates raring to go at Harriers

THE season can't start soon enough for Kidderminster Harriers manager Mark Yates.  more...

Yates raring to go at Harriers

THE season can't start soon enough for Kidderminster Harriers manager Mark Yates.  more...

Bromyard up against Wellington

BROMYARD Town open their West Midlands League Premier Division campaign at county rivals Wellington on Saturday (3pm).  more...

Dales head to Mile Oak

ARCHDALES '73 start their Midland Combination Division One campaign at Mile Oak Rovers on Saturday (3pm).  more...

Rovers to travel for their final friendly

BROMSGROVE Rovers travel to Paulton Rovers on Saturday for their final pre-season friendly before the Southern League Premier campaign gets under way (2pm).  more...

Turner tackles promotion favourite

HEREFORD United director of football Graham Turner is in buoyant mood going into Saturday's League Two opener against Rotherham United.  more...

Postcards may cut car crime

POLICE in Bromsgrove are distributing postcards to motorists aimed at combating vehicle crime.  more...

Postcards may cut car crime

POLICE in Bromsgrove are distributing postcards to motorists aimed at combating vehicle crime.  more...

Audio disc

THE blind and partially sighted can now get hold of the summer edition of Bromsgrove District Council's residents' magazine on audio disc. The narrative version of Together Bromsgrove comes in a double CD pack and, as well as covering the news pages of the publication, it also includes the pull-out summary of the annual report. Play lasts 90 minutes, but tips on how to skip through the track are also given to enable listeners to go to the sections of their choice. Groups and organisations who support blind and partially sighted people can pick up a copy from the Bromsgrove Customer Service Centre, in School Drive, or by calling 01527 881651.  more...

Skip stolen

BROMSGROVE police are appealing for witnesses after a large green paper recycling skip was taken from an industrial unit in Buntsford Park Road. A lorry or trailer would have been needed to remove the skip, which had a sign for Severnside Recycling on it. Witnesses or anyone with information should call 08457 444 888.  more...

Row over homeless

A BROMSGROVE housing scheme is to continue as a shelter for young homeless people despite a residents' petition asking for it to be closed down.  more...

Making a dash for the cash

KINDHEARTED Bromsgrove residents didn't let wet weather stop them raising cash for charity.  more...

Clamping down on metal thefts

AN initiative has been launched by West Mercia police to tackle metal thefts across the force area.  more...

Flower power

TALENTED town pupil Emily Turner has used her creative skills and won a top contest.  more...

Flower power

TALENTED town pupil Emily Turner has used her creative skills and won a top contest.  more...

Careers advice

RUBERY library will be running a surgery for anyone looking for careers advice.  more...

Providing top quality services

A LEADING Droitwich housing organisation has received a prestigious accolade for its customer and housing services.  more...

Crop field fire

FIRE crews from Droitwich Spa and Bromsgrove were called out to deal with a blaze in a Hanbury crop field last Wednesday. The crews were also joined by an appliance from Evesham at Lower Goosehill Farm, Hanbury, at 3.55pm to help extinguish a fire in standing crops. A spokesman for Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service said: "The fire was not that large and it only took around 15 minutes to get under control." Firefighters used backpacks and beaters around the edge of the field to make sure the fire did not spread.  more...

Cool sounds of jazz

A DELIGHTFUL evening of jazz music will be held in Hadzor to raise funds for St Richard's Hospice and animal charities in the area. Hadzor Court, Hadzor, will host the event this Saturday (August 11), which will feature The Hadzor Gonna Roll Jazz Quintet, with acclaimed artist Tom Clarke-Hill. Tickets are priced at £12.75 for adults, £8 for children aged 12 and under and free for children under five-years-old.Tombola prizes are also needed for the event. To book tickets or donate prizes call 01905 778959 or 07966512755.  more...

Badsey - Harry’s garden is as pretty as a picture

VISITORS have been flocking to photo-graph a blooming Badsey garden.  more...

Naomi hits the heights

NAOMI Flint's height proved a kay factor as Evesham Pacers defeated Smart CutsZ 39-28.  more...

Wheelers travel through three counties

EVESHAM Wheelers' club run took in the counties of Worcestershire, Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire as riders made their way up and over the Cotswolds on the way to Long Compton.  more...

Win ends long wait for Zoe

KEMERTON'S Zoe Wenham finally took her maiden karting win on Sunday at the Rye House circuit, Hoddesdon.  more...

Vale Mayor's Diary - August 9, 2007

ANOTHER quiet week gave me a chance to sort out my insurers, meeting with claims assessors and builders. The many others in the same position know just what a frustrating time this is. At least the sun is still shining.  more...

Wick - Extension of conservation area would include more of village

WICK Conservation area is to be extended to include more of the village in a review by Wychavon District Council.  more...

Salford Prios - Calendar to provide snapshot of village life

A new group of former WI members from Salford Priors are planning a calendar - but they won't be baring all!  more...

Honeybourne - grassroots

WEDNESDAY CLUB: Members met on August 1 when Mrs M Boath presided. She welcomed everybody to the garden party at Greendale, home of Mrs Sylvia Matthews.  more...

Flyford Flavell - End of era as owners of stores call it a day

THE OWNERS of a village stores and post office in the heart of the community of Flyford Flavell are preparing to enjoy their retirement by selling the business.  more...

Broadway - Family Fun Day

A FAMILY fun day is being held at Broadway Football Club. Raffles, stalls, games and many other activities can be enjoyed by all from 3pm on Saturday, August 26. All proceeds will go to the club funds.  more...

Broadway - Sandbags refusal blow for council

BROADWAY Parish Council was left disappointed after it was refused permission to have a depot of sandbags stored in the village to enable quick action in the event of future floods.  more...

Broadway - Group can help

A CANCER support group will be held on the first Thursday of every month from 3pm to 4pm at Signpost in Russell Square, Broadway. Anyone whose life has been touched by cancer is welcome to go along. Call 01386 859029 for more information.  more...

Broadway - Recreation ground set for rejig

BROADWAY recreation ground is set to get a boost if plans to redevelop the area are given the go-ahead at the next parish council meeting.  more...

Broadway - Emergency plan aiming to combat floods of future

BROADWAY Parish Council is joining forces with a village charity to cope with future flood problems.  more...

Broadway - Fury over new suite at Lygon

ANGRY Broadway residents are protesting over the proposed new function suite at The Lygon Arms and have vowed to voice their concerns at a public meeting on Monday.  more...

Countryside - Practical help

A NEW practical demon-stration incorporating tele-handlers and tractor loaders will be among the main activities featured at Dairy Event 2007 at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, on Wednesday and Thursday, September 19-20.  more...

Countryside - Bad news for grey partridges

THE wettest summer since detailed records began in 1914 bodes badly for the wild grey partridge.  more...

Countryside - Bad news for grey partridges

THE wettest summer since detailed records began in 1914 bodes badly for the wild grey partridge.  more...

Countryside - Bad news for grey partridges

THE wettest summer since detailed records began in 1914 bodes badly for the wild grey partridge.  more...

Countryside - Bad news for grey partridges

THE wettest summer since detailed records began in 1914 bodes badly for the wild grey partridge.  more...

Countryside - New fair connects with non-farming public

A new Countryside and Food Fair is being organised to replace the Town and Country Festival, a feature of the Royal Agricultural Society's Stoneleigh programme for the past 36 years.  more...

Countryside - Festival aimed at tickling tastebuds

BRETFORTON-based Fresher by Miles is a major player in a new initiative from Coventry and Warwickshire's tourism organisations.  more...

Archives - Jam labelling is a sticky problem

WEIGHTY issues of labelling occupied the minds of the Vale of Evesham Market Gardeners' and Fruit Growers' Association 75 years ago.  more...

Archives - Sexton’s legs are given a breather

THE bells of Harvington Parish Church were being recast 60 years ago.  more...

Archives - Sir Edward cycled in to play the piano

A Prince Henry's High School musical event reminded local historian Michael Barnard of festivals and music in the past. He told Gerry Barnett all about them.  more...

Upton crib hold AGM

UPTON & District Cribbage League AGM will be on Thursday (August 16) at Hanley Club starting at 8pm.  more...

Double for Campbell

WITH the Avon back to its normal level, members of Arden Sailing Club enjoyed an excellent day's racing at Defford with a pleasant force three westerly breeze and sunshine providing ideal racing conditions.  more...

Motorsport invitation

THIS weekend sees the start of National Motorsport Week, when the national governing body, the Motor Sport Association (MSA) and local clubs bring motorsport to any one who is interested in getting involved as a competitor, marshal or a spectator.  more...

Alert over bank scam

POLICE have issued a warning after a Redditch man received a number of emails asking him to confirm his bank details.  more...

Judgement day for village

THE recent floods failed to stop Studley shining when judges from the In Bloom competition came to inspect the village.  more...

Police stage careers day

POTENTIAL police officers are being invited to a careers day in Redditch on September 20.  more...

Rock band in record launch

FANS of Redditch alternative rock band Animotorso should see them while they can.  more...

Surgery services praised in survey

REDDITCH residents have shown an overwhelming confidence in the quality of access they have to their family doctors.  more...

Society

The Kingfisher Probus Club of Redditch

THE year 2007 marks the 20th anniversary of the inauguration of the Kingfisher Club in 1987, which arose from the increased popularity of the existing Probus Club of Redditch. The new club selected the title Kingfisher and met the needs and wishes of retired professional and business men from the Alvechurch, Barnt Green, Redditch, Studley and Alcester areas.  more...

Bromsgrove Photographic Society

A party organised by Bromsgrove Photographic Society (a group within Avoncroft Arts Society) enjoyed a day trip to York.  more...

Clent Gardening Club

Michael Ecob's presentation to our club, entitled A Year in the Life of an Itinerate Gardener, drew a large audience of both members and friends.  more...

Rubery WI

This month we had a very good meeting. A sizeable amount of members and one new lady attended.  more...

Hartlebury

HARTLEBURY COMMON LOCAL GROUP - On July 3, Joy M Rooney, chairperson, led a short botanical walk and the committee held a meeting in the Old Rose and Crown afterwards.  more...

Theatre

Savour the sight

be transported back to the gruesome and grisly world of early medicine, with crazy cures and plague boils, at the George Marshall Medical Museum in Worcester.  more...

Take the chance to see Courtyard

THE 1,030-seater Courtyard Theatre in Stratford, designed as a prototype for the thrust-stage auditorium at the new Royal Shakespeare Theatre (RST), only has a life span of around three years.  more...

What'S On

Dynamic dance act at Palace

THE Palace Theatre will be jumping to a different beat when dynamic dance act Hip Hop Pop perform there.  more...

Elvis film to rock centre

TO mark the 30th anniversary of the death of Elvis Presley on Thursday, August 16, Evesham Arts Centre will be screening one of his earliest films - the 1957 musical Jailhouse Rock.  more...

Wealth of toys and quilts

THE NEC in Birmingham is staging two events with a difference.  more...

  
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