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Worcestershire | Archive | 2007 | September

Stories for 24 September 2007

Before The 1900'S

September 22 to September 29

50 YEARS AGO: ON Thursday last, a woman in Sidbury, disordered in mind, chopped off her left hand, which was done with surprising resolution, she not entirely effecting it till after three or four strokes. more...

Business

Richie named in top 12

STOURPORT'S Ritchie Kowalski was named first year general construction winner at the National Construction College - NCC - Midlands' annual award ceremony. more...

New faces will play key role in future growth

GARDEN and landscaping products specialist, M&M Timber, has made key management appointments. more...

Cricket

Malvern in one run win

MALVERN CC played the Pilgrim Fathers, so called because each player's father must have been born in Plymouth to qualify, in a touring fixture and won by one run. more...

Education

EDUCATION: Pupil referral units are working well in county

A PUPIL referral unit in Worcester has been highlighted as an example of best practice in a new report. more...

Equestrian

If you want to be safe on the roads, you must be seen

WINTER draws on and with it darker mornings and early evenings as the days of autumn shorten, bringing with them extra dangers for riders. more...

Farmers' Markets

Online course to aid beef farmers

BEEF farmers in the Worcester area can look forward to enhancing their business competitiveness when they enroll on a £1 million comprehensive e-commerce course. more...

Football

Junior Soccer Scene

KEMPSEY JUNIORS U16S 1, NEWTOWN SPORTS BOYS U16S 5 more...

Fun event for starters

MALVERN Town Wanderers Football Club is holding a social event to kick-off the new season of its Saturday Morning Soccer School. more...

Villagers edged out

VILLAGERS 2, NORTH WORCESTER RANGERS 3 more...

Poor run continues for West

WEST MALVERN 0, HALLOW WMC 3 more...

Callow see off Hallow

CALLOW END 5, HALLOW VILLAGE 3 more...

White saves the points for Powick

POWICK FC 1, BLACK COUNTRY RANGERS 0 more...

James Argent’s late free-kick rescues a draw

THE AAA Printing sponsored Malvern Sunday Football League teams were in action again at the weekend. more...

Gardening

Plan ahead if you want summer colour to last

As many gardeners will now be thinking about emptying their patio pots of exhausted bedding plants, the gems of the late summer border come into their own. more...

General

Artist inspired by stunning scenery

THE work of a wildlife artist and nature enthusiast will be displayed at Kidder-minster Library. more...

Harriers V Torquay

No surrender

A dogged Constable never gave up and scored a brace for Harriers. more...

Nice try

James Constable tries an early shot. more...

Nice try James!

James Constable tries an early shot. more...

Not a happy Barry

Chairman Barry Norgrove watches the game. more...

MacKenzie beaten

On-loan goalkeeper Chris MacKenzie tries to prevent Paul Hinshelwood's opening goal but it's in vain. more...

Yates frustration

Harriers boss Mark Yates looks on in frustration at his team's defending. more...

Bennett gets going

Midfielder Dean Bennett tries to lift Harriers in the middle of the pitch. more...

Bennett gets going

Midfielder Dean Bennett tries to lift Harriers in the middle of the pitch. more...

Penn sticks to his man

Russ Penn tries to mark winger Ishmael Welsh. more...

That's Bedeau, you know

Veteran attacker, Tony Bedeau, gets is not afraid to get stuck in. more...

Mark launches

Mark Creightob beats Ellis to the ball. more...

Mark launches

Mark Creighton beats Ellis to the ball. more...

Creighton takes off

Mark Creighton beats Ellis to the ball. more...

Respect the ref!

Striker Justin Richards lead the complaints to referee Mr Sarginson, who precedes to book Constable for a foul on Ellis. more...

Getting stuck in

Penn and Torquay's double goal scorer Chris Zebroski clash. more...

Friendly chat

Richards and Torquay captain Chris Todd exchange some harsh words. more...

Boss looks on

Yates looks deep in thought as he watches his side try and launch a fight back. more...

Constable shines through

constable, who was a constant threat to Torquay, tries a 20-yard effort. more...

Constable shines through

Constable, who was a constant threat to Torquay's defence, tries a 20-yard effort. more...

Heads, you win

Penn heads the ball away. more...

Kenna goes to ground.

Jeff Kenna falls to the ground under pressure from Zebroski. more...

Kenna goes to ground

Jeff Kenna falls to the ground under pressure from Zebroski. more...

Blackwood by-passed

Michael Blackwood is blocked by a Torquay player. more...

Richards surrounded

Richards anticipates the ball coming to him but is flanked by Torquay's players more...

Richards surrounded

Richards anticipates the ball coming to him but is flanked by Torquay players more...

Aerial challenge

Creighton beats Torquay top scorer Tim Sills to a high ball. more...

Aerial challenge

Creighton battles with Torquay top scorer Tim Sills for a high ball. more...

No surrender

A dogged Constable never gave up and scored a brace for Harriers. more...

No surrender

A dogged Constable never gave up and scored a brace for Harriers. more...

Goal kick

MacKenzie prepares the ball down for a kick, while Harriers' shell-shocked defence regroups after Torquay's goal feast. more...

Goal kick

MacKenzie prepares the ball down for a kick, while Harriers' shell-shocked defence regroups after Torquay's goal feast. more...

Goal-kick

MacKenzie prepares the ball for a kick, while Harriers' shell-shocked defence regroups after Torquay's goal feast. more...

Utter disbelief

The Harriers boss can only look on in shock after watching his side concede five goals. more...

Kidder News Latest

Fears for pupils near busy road

A COUNCILLOR fears measures agreed to by her local authority will not protect school pupils crossing a dangerous road. more...

Perfect birthday in Stourport-on-Sea

LAND-locked Stourport was treated to a taste of the seaside when 22 tons of sand was shipped into the grounds of a pub for a beach party celebrating an 18th birthday. more...

Bonus cash will help flood victims

Worcestershire County Council will use a cash bonus from businesses in the area to help firms affected by the summer's flooding. more...

Nursing places created

STRATEGIC health authority chiefs have given the go-ahead for Worcester University to train 280 nurses and midwives. more...

Dog grooming plans rejected

A SCHEME to set up a back yard dog grooming business in Stourport has fallen through. more...

So far, sew good for busy Lynne

A WARM-hearted Stour-port nurse who raised £16,000 to care for life-limited children has become an eBay Powerseller around the world after her fund-raising efforts snowballed. more...

So far, sew good for busy Lynne

A WARM-hearted Stour-port nurse who raised £16,000 to care for life-limited children has become an eBay Powerseller around the world after her fund-raising efforts snowballed. more...

Ladies

Ladies lose out to a late winner

Evesham United Ladies 3, Burlish Olympic 4 STILL looking for their first points of the season, United entertained old foes Burlish who suffered relegation back to the County League from last season's West Midlands Regional surroundings. more...

Latest

Pensioner's u-turn killed a motorcyclist

A 82-year-old who killed another pensioner on the Evesham bypass by executing a U-turn has been spared an immediate prison sentence. more...

Interpreters ten fold increase as migrants come to county

AN increase in the number of migrant workers has seen police interpreter costs soar from £7,800 to £77,000 in six years. more...

Parents want private school bus for kids

PARENTS whose children are forced to catch a public bus to school are angry that other pupils in the same villages get a private coach service. more...

Come along for two days of fun, fur and four legs

THE season of misty mornings, mellow fruitfulness and the sound of tractors in the hop yards is here and its time to underline Malvern Autumn Show, Saturday-Sunday, September 29-30, in your diary. more...

Come along for two days of fun, fur and four legs

Youngsters questioned over needs

YOUNG people across Worcestershire are to be targeted in a huge survey to find out their likes, dislikes, hopes and dreams. more...

Golfers tee off for hospice appeal

GOLFERS teed off for the St Richard's Golf Day and raised more than £7,000 for the hospice. more...

Bishop's fond farewell to Worcester

ON the eve of his retirement the Bishop of Worcester has spoken of his mixed feelings about leaving the Faithful City. more...

Youngsters heading down under for church event

A GROUP of young people from Droitwich will be heading down under next year to join hundreds of thousands of other youngsters for World Youth day. more...

Youngsters heading down under for church event

A GROUP of young people from Droitwich will be heading down under next year to join hundreds of thousands of other youngsters for World Youth day. more...

Jenna is back at school

A GIRL who was told she was not welcome at a Worcester school because of blonde streaks in her hair has returned to class. more...

Crowds flock to support local farmers

FARMERS in Worcestershire are celebrating after more than 1,000 people headed to a harvest food festival and celebration. more...

Last chance to claim funds for cultural celebration

TIME is running out for Worcestershire groups to get special funding to celebrate cultural diversity. more...

Volunteers need to walk on burning wood

FEARLESS fire walkers are needed to take part in a charity challenge with a difference. more...

Missing woman

CONCERN is growing for a missing woman from Hereford. more...

Farmers on alert for bluetongue virus

FARMERS in Worcestershire are facing another blow following a detected case of bluetongue in Suffolk. more...

Former tyre fitter prepares to cycle across Kenya

A FORMER tyre fitter is preparing to cycle across Kenya to raise thousands of pounds to help improve people's quality of life. more...

Mother calls for dog to be destroyed

THE mother of a toddler who is scarred for life after a large dog bit her in the face at a beauty spot in Worcester has called for the animal to be destroyed. more...

Golden day for Badsey couple

A COUPLE from Badsey celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on Friday (21) commemorating 50 years together. more...

Replacing the goalposts

NEW goal posts have finally been installed on King George's Field, in Pershore, at a cost of about �700, part-funded by Worcestershire FA. more...

Plea for flood help

RESIDENTS of Defford Road and Birlingham Close, in Pershore, are asking for support from Pershore Town Council regarding a possible flood alleviation scheme. more...

Recycling future discussed

THE future of the region's recycling initiative was discussed at a meeting of Wychavon District Council members on Thursday (20) at the Hill & Moor landfill site near Pershore. more...

Dogmobile at autumn show

THE Dog Trust's Dogmobile will be at the Autumn Show on the Three Counties Showground Saturday and Sunday (September 29 and 30) raising awareness of the Evesham Rehoming Centre. more...

Award for Broadway development

LUXURY housebuilder Chase Homes has won a prestigious national award for its design and development of The Russells in Broadway. more...

Charity fashion evening

FRIENDS, family and customers from the Smart Exchange in Pershore are taking to the catwalk for a charity fashion show. more...

Carnival help plea

PERSHORE Town Council is appealing for more help with the running of the Town Carnival for 2008. more...

Vale man flown to hospital

A 20-YEAR-OLD Polish man was taken to hospital by air ambulance on Friday evening after an accident at a Vale food plant. more...

U-turn death driver is spared jail

AN 82-year-old who killed another pensioner on the Evesham bypass by executing a U-turn has been spared an immediate prison sentence. more...

Woman jailed for drug smuggling

A WOMAN caught smuggling heroin into a top security prison near Evesham has been jailed for four and a half years. more...

Library to close for two days

PERSHORE Library is set to close for two days next month to allow sections of worn carpet to be replaced. more...

Letters

Mental health services need to get a big boost

SIR - Two items in the Worcester News, September 17, caught my eye. The Health Service has an early intervention to help people aged between 14-35. What about people in their 60s? more...

Parked cars are a problem, actually

SIR - I write with reference to the letter (Worcester News, September 17) from Alan Bishop, regarding the cars for sale in Norton Road/Broomhall Green not inconveniencing anyone as there is very little traffic down Norton Road. more...

Pay attention to the real problems

SIR - I cannot believe that schoolgirl Jenna Hewlett has been asked not to attend school due to the colour of her hair. It would be different if it was bright pink and stuck up everywhere. more...

I think Jenna’s hair is really very nice

SIR - Regarding Jenna Hewlett's hair - personally I think it looks very nice. more...

Employers would not mind streaks

SIR - When I was a teacher and later a school governor, we justified dress and appearance rules on the grounds that they were the same standards that a major employer would expect. more...

Why don’t drivers let us sit down?

SIR - In response to the 85-year-old passenger who fell on a bus (Worcester News September 11) due to the driver pulling off before the lady was seated, the same happened to me a few days before. more...

I’d pay for the bus

SIR - In reply to city Councillor Roger Knight (Worcester News, September 13), I get free bus travel. But I am prepared to pay a couple of pounds for a bus trip downtown if it will save our local council half a million pounds. We all have to pay our dues, old or young! more...

Local Walks

River Teme

THIS short and very easy walk explores both banks of the River Teme just to the west of Worcester. At this point the Teme, a major tributary of the Severn, is close to the end of its 75-mile journey from its source in the Kerry Hills of mid-Wales and is a typical example of a river in its lower reaches, as it meanders in large, willow-fringed loops across a wide, flat floodplain. more...

River Teme

News

Ruddock’s men give taste of the future

SIXWAYS supporters were treated to a glimpse of the new Warriors' in the exhillarating 24-24 Guinness Premiership draw with Lon-don Wasps. more...

England ace in talks with County

WORCESTERSHIRE have confirmed that they have met with England pace ace Simon Jones. more...

Worcs at double in sixes league

WORCESTERSHIRE had a double reason to be pleased in the last month of the Sky Sports Sixes League. more...

Hick on top of County batting averages

GRAEME Hick has topped both the first-class and one-day batting averages at New Road. more...

Preece dismay at training waste

MANAGER Andy Preece claims almost three years of training went out of the window at Alfreton. more...

Town AGM

MALVERN Town FC are holding their AGM at their Langland Stadium clubhouse next Thursday (October 4), starting at 8pm. more...

Skipper leads from the front

SKIPPER Jamie Anderson was nominated man-of-the-match by director of rugby David Robins after Malvern's 39-19 victory at Stratford on Saturday. more...

Opinion

Stark reality of demands on our police

IN the grand scheme of police force finances, £77,000 is not a huge amount of money. more...

Philip Serrell

If only I had kept my Beatles magnet toy

IT was a real joy to work with Alan Titchmarsh again recently on his new ITV daytime chat show which aims to celebrate "the best of British". more...

Phillpot Files

Don’t try to avoid maths by jumping into a river

THERE was once a troublesome priest called John Wycliffe who trod a perilous path during the late 14th century. more...

Pryce'S People

It’s small, dark and a long way down – but it’s all Berny’s bunker

AS the prospect seems to have subsided somewhat, it's probably safe to reveal now the British Government didn't anticipate many fat people surviving a nuclear attack during the Cold War. more...

It’s small, dark and a long way down – but it’s all Berny’s bunker

AS the prospect seems to have subsided somewhat, it's probably safe to reveal now the British Government didn't anticipate many fat people surviving a nuclear attack during the Cold War. more...

It’s small, dark and a long way down – but it’s all Berny’s bunker

AS the prospect seems to have subsided somewhat, it's probably safe to reveal now the British Government didn't anticipate many fat people surviving a nuclear attack during the Cold War. more...

Reader'S Pictures

Make Hay While The Sun Shines

Andrew Brown sent in this picture of a field of hay bales, with the stunning backdrop of the Malvern Hills. more...

Reports

Wright strike is Town’s demise

HALESOWEN TOWN 4, MALVERN TOWN 0 MALVERN Town travelled to higher-graded opposition Halesowen Town on Saturday in the first qualifying round of the FA Cup sponsored by E-on. more...

Wright strike is Town’s demise

HALESOWEN TOWN 4, MALVERN TOWN 0 more...

Results

Round-up of the county weekend results

SATURDAY FOOTBALL WORCESTER & DISTRICT LEAGUE Premier Division: FC Tything 1, Hanley Swan 5; Pershore Manor 2, Hallow WMC 2; Upton Town 1, VBL Sports 0; Worcester YMCA 4, Martley Spurs 1. more...

Results extra

MERCIAN FESTIVAL JUNIOR LEAGUE U8s: Newtown Sports Colts 1, Kempsey Colts 0; Oldbury Park Tigers 0, Evesham United Robins 2; Ombersley 0, Newtown Sports Juniors 6; Warndon Scorpions 3, Westbury Celtic Youth 1. more...

Reviews

Murdered To Death, Kidderminster Operatic and Dramatic Society, Rose Theatre, Kidderminster, Septemb

DESCRIBED as "the funniest whodunnit Agatha Christie never wrote", KODS' production of this hilarious play did not disappoint. more...

Round-Up

Archdales held back by hosts

ARCHDALES 73 left with a well-earned point from a 1-1 draw at Northfield Town in Midland Combination Division One. more...

Westfields out but Pegasus progress

WESTFIELDS threw away a lead to lose 3-2 at home to lower-ranked Shawbury United in the FA Vase second qualifying round. more...

Striking star Joyce demolishes Powick

THERE were goals galore in the Worcester Sunday League Premier Division with Archdales leading the way. more...

County rivals contest cup tie

STOURPORT Swifts and Evesham United will be looking to bounce back from weekend defeats when they go head-to-head in the Errea Cup tomorrow night (7.45). more...

Pershore punished by Berry Hill's pack

PERSHORE were thrashed 51-20 at home to Forest of Dean outfit Berry Hill. more...

Bromyard inspired by fine Dixon showing

BROMYARD'S good start to the season continued with an emphatic 33-15 EDF Energy Junior Vase home victory over Warwickshire-based Trinity Guild. more...

Table-topping Luctonians beat Bedford

LUCTONIANS continued their Midlands One campaign with a 53-15 home win over Bedford Athletic. more...

Droitwich enjoy Earlsdon's visit

DROITWICH played host to the previously undefeated Earlsdon and recorded a well-deserved 20-12 victory in Midlands Three West (South). more...

Last-minute score keeps Malvern top

MALVERN knew that visitors Walsall would pose the toughest test of the season to date, so were delighted to pick up a 22-16 triumph. more...

They’re hoping to create a huge stir

by Sam Greenway A RUBERY woman and a family friend have joined a fundraising charity drive in memory of a mum who lost her nine month battle against cancer. more...

They’re hoping to create a huge stir

A RUBERY woman and a family friend have joined a fundraising charity drive in memory of a mum who lost her nine month battle against cancer. more...

They’re Wombles for a day

A GREAT turnout of volunteers made a litter pick day in Rubery a huge success. more...

Elliot bridges the generation gap

TALENTED young Droitwich poet, Elliott Linney, has won first place in a top poetry contest. more...

Fortnightly bin collections

DROITWICH people came out in force to register their opposition to fortnightly bin collections at a council roadshow. more...

Four on target as Inkberrow win again

INKBERROW maintained their perfect start in Division Two of the Birdseye Sports Evesham Sunday League after a 5-0 victory over Alderton. more...

Stratford and District Football Alliance results and fixtures

Results from Saturday Aquaid Division One: Quinton 4, FISSC 0; Ilmington 2, Inkberrow 5; Halfords 2, Bidford 3. more...

Town win takes them back to summit

PERSHORE Town mantained their unbeaten league record as they returned to the top of the Midland Combination Premier Division following Saturday's 2-0 win at Meir. more...

Littleton claim third away win of season

Coton Green 2, Littleton 3 LITTLETON recorded a third away win of the Midland Combination Division One success of the season last Saturday. more...

Ladies lose out to a late winner

Jason's surf saving success

JASON Mayhew, a member of the South Worcester Lifeguard Club, has put his club on the map following his efforts at the Great Britain National Masters Championships. more...

Jason's surf saving success

JASON Mayhew, a member of the South Worcester Lifeguard Club, has put his club on the map following his efforts at the Great Britain National Masters Championships. more...

Park life proves tough for Michael

DONINGTON Park, one of Britain's most popular racing circuits and the home of the British Motorcycle Grand Prix, played host to the latest round of the British Superbikes last weekend when Michael Elliott competed in two rounds of the National Superstock Championship. more...

Five-star show brings home success

Evesham Ladies 5, Kings Heath 1 AFTER a summer of uncertainty with the departure of their coach and a number of senior players, Evesham got back to what they do best - winning matches. more...

Five-star show brings home success

Evesham Ladies 5, Kings Heath 1 AFTER a summer of uncertainty with the departure of their coach and a number of senior players, Evesham got back to what they do best - winning matches. more...

Bretforton start new season in style

Bretforton 3, Jaspers 0 BRETFORTON started the first league match of the season in confident mood and using quick sharp passing, to distribute the ball well and put their opponents under early pressure. more...

Lose out to late winner in final warm-up

Pershore 1, Bournville III 2 IN THE final friendly before the start of the new league season, Pershore put in a much improved performance against younger and fitter opponents. more...

Composer's diaries add insight

WELL-known Elgar researcher Martin Bird is the special guest at an Elgar Society event on Saturday, September 29. more...

High hopes for benefit meal

MALVERN Friends of ChildLine will be holding its second benefit meal at Café Zam Zam, Church Street, Malvern, on the evening of Sunday, October 7. more...

High hopes for benefit meal

MALVERN Friends of ChildLine will be holding its second benefit meal at Café Zam Zam, Church Street, Malvern, on the evening of Sunday, October 7. more...

Victory hopes for election success

MALVERN man Malcolm Victory has been officially selected to fight West Worcestershire in the next election for the Green Party. more...

Light pollution work is published

A SCIENTIST from Malvern who has devoted years to preventing light pollution sees his work published this week. more...

Debts at all-time high, says local CAB

DEBT problems are at an all-time high in the Malvern area, says the Citizens Advice Bureau. more...

Scott rows in Poland for GB

MALVERN'S world U23 rowing medallist Colin Scott is paddling in Poland this weekend at the first European Championships for 40 years. more...

Drinkwater wins event

THE Malvern Pool League's annual presentation evening and knock-out competition was staged at the Bakery Inn. more...

In need of new coach

A NEW coach is needed to continue the development of the junior section at Malvern Hockey Club. more...

Record is run close by Meakin

WORCESTERSHIRE Golf Club ladies member Di Meakin almost beat the course in the September medal. more...

Tyler retains mountain board cup

FOR the second year running sixteen-year-old Tyler Harvey from Whitecross High School became the 0800 Reverse Mountain Board Schools champion. more...

Windsurfers shine at nationals

STORRIDGE windsurfers, Fynn and Zak Page took part in the British National Youth & Masters Championships at Weymouth last weekend. more...

Riders in debut at top event

MALVERN Hills Riding Club are flying high having competed at Blenheim Palace on the showground of the Blenheim Inter-national Horse Trials. more...

Steven Lane celebrates in style

WORCESTERSHIRE GC member Steven Lane celebrated his 20th birthday on Saturday by becoming club champion. more...

Mum seeking help after op

A LODGE Park woman is in dire straits after social services failed to provide her with support following a serious operation on one of her children. more...

Woman’s bag was grabbed

A 20-year-old woman had £75 and her mobile phone stolen when a thief took a bag from her children's pushchair. more...

Quiz night aids appeal

PEOPLE are invited to put their thinking caps on and take part in a quiz night in aid of the Where Next Building Appeal. more...

Firm offers artwork online

ARTISTS and art lovers can swap the canvas for the net as a Redditch-based art showcasing company offers artwork online. more...

Firm offers artwork online

ARTISTS and art lovers can swap the canvas for the net as a Redditch-based art showcasing company offers artwork online. more...

Raise a cup for charity

A BIG stir is being created across the region as organisers prepare for the World's Biggest Coffee Morning in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. more...

Beer fest hits town

OKTOBERFEST will be coming to Redditch when the Astwood Bank Carnival holds its second beer festival. more...

Society

Blakedown

WI - Two visitors were welcomed to the September meeting by the president, who then complimented Chris Burt on making the flower arrangement. more...

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