Stories for 1 January 2008

Down The Lane

Dryden impact deserves monthly manager award

IT would not be an exaggeration to say that Richard Dryden has worked little short of a minor miracle at Worcester City in recent weeks.  more...

Education

A massage is just what’s needed after a hard day at work in the classroom

AS well as being one of the most rewarding and lively places to work, schools can also be among the most stressful.  more...

Eufc - Live Match Updates

Vaughan flaps but Hayden to rescue

It was Hayden who then came to Evesham's rescue after 13 minutes when Nathan Vaughan flapped at a corner and the wing back headed the ball back into his keeper's arms from the goalline.  more...

Hay on as Robins seek breakthrough

Skipper Steve Lutz saw his 67th minute shot saved by Sam Gilder as the game opened up at both ends of the pitch.  more...

Joyce given nod to join Owen in attack

EVESHAM United go into 2008 chasing an 11th win in 12 Southern League Division One Midlands matches when they play host to Bishops Cleeve.  more...

Hayden wastes early opening

MICHAEL Hayden, operating on the right flank, missed a great chance to give Evesham the lead inside ten seconds.  more...

Awful first half ends goalless

Cleeve had their first shot at goal on the half-hour mark but Kevin Slack's effort brought an easy save from Nathan Vaughan.  more...

Robins surrender undefeated record

Evesham Utd 0, Bishops Cleeve 1 UNITED'S unbeaten league record stretching back to September 22 was ended when a goal from Lee Davis 12 minutes from time sentenced the off key Robins to defeat.  more...

Chances wasted at both ends in lively start

Paul West made a tactical change at half-time with Michael Hayden and Danny Scheppel swapping flanks in an attempt to inject some life into a woeful United attacking show.  more...

Robins trail as Cleeve sub nets

THE deadlock was broken 12 minutes from time when substitute Lee Davis squeezed the ball inside Nathan Vaughan's near post from the tightest of angles to leave United in grave danger of losing their unbeaten 11-match league record.  more...

Robins surrender undefeated record

,p>Evesham Utd 0, Bishops Cleeve 1 UNITED'S unbeaten league record stretching back to September 22 was ended when a goal from Lee Davis 12 minutes from time sentenced the off key Robins to defeat.  more...

Kidder News Latest

On the spot to win BMX

YOUNG football fanatics can win the chance to get in the saddle of a new BMX bicycle with a penalty kick competition.  more...

Latest

New Year travel news

Check out the latest travel news for the first day of 2008.   more...

Cheers to 25 years of trading in Hopmarket

INDEPENDENT traders in Worcester's Hopmarket have celebrated 25 years of business.  more...

Meeting plan is 'Stalinist' says councillor

A DECISION to make public speakers at council meetings provide a full script of what they want to say in advance has been branded "Stalinist" by one county councillor.  more...

Outrage over dumped dogs

MORE than 30 dogs have been found wandering the streets after being abandoned by their heartless owners at Christmas.  more...

COMMENT: Not a hppy Christmas for festive pets

THIS time of year can often be a bit of a comedown. The fun and excitement of Christmas is over and all that remains is to tidy up the house, polish off the last of the festive treats and prepare for a return to normality.  more...

Gang attack in Evesham

A GANG of "hooded" males launched a violent attack in Evesham at the weekend.  more...

Gang attack in Evesham

A GANG of "hooded" males attacked a group of youths in Evesham at the weekend.  more...

Ambulance staff save life of man found in river

AMBULANCE staff have saved a man’s life on the eve of the New Year after he was found lying, not breathing, in a freezing cold Droitwich river.  more...

Baby born in Worcestershire lay-by

A BABY boy made a memorable arrival on new year's eve - by being born in a Worcestershire lay-by.  more...

Four decades praising God in shopping centre

A CHURCH is celebrating 40 years of worship inside a Worcester shopping centre.  more...

First babies of 2008

THE new year started in an extra special way for these proud parents.  more...

Proud parents welcome New Year's Day babies

THE new year started in an extra special way for these proud Worcestershire parents.  more...

Row over cash for consultation

A MAJOR consultation asking Worcester people how your council tax should be spent next year has begun.  more...

Scheme to tackle town centre shoplifters

TRADERS in Pershore are getting help to combat shoplifters.  more...

Is 106-year-old Jack the oldest ex-RGS pupil?

A 106-year-old former pupil of Worcester’s Royal Grammar School, who was taught at the school during the First World War, ranks as one of the schools oldest old boys – but he may not be the oldest.  more...

Quiet new year for traders but bargain hunters cheer sales

WORCESTER city centre was eerily quiet on New Year’s Day as shops struggled to drum up sales.  more...

Town scheme goes forward despite fears

A PLANNING brief outlining how Droitwich town centre could be developed has been carried forward by Wychavon District Council's development control committee.  more...

999 services at full stretch

EMERGENCY services were at full stretch coping with drunken assaults and other alcohol-fuelled incidents during the new year celebrations across Worcestershire.  more...

999 services at full stretch

EMERGENCY services were at full stretch coping with drunken assaults and other alcohol-fuelled incidents during the new year celebrations across Worcestershire.  more...

Letters

Bhutto’s killing is the worst act this century

SIR - The assassination of Benazir Bhutto has to be the most reprehensible act of the 21st century so far.  more...

Service withdrawal is a smokescreen

SIR - The unfortunate headline over the news story that the county council is pulling the plug on funding for Surestart at the Tolly Centre gives the impression that the centre has failed to meet targets, whereas the exact opposite is true.  more...

Thank you to kind, selfless strangers

SIR - I would like to thank Mr and Mrs Dutton of West Malvern for the kindness which they showed towards me on December 22.  more...

Get the bobbies back on the beat

SIR - So, the police want the right to strike over their pay?  more...

Conscience tells me fox-hunting’s cruel

SIR - Jon Burgess from Malvern seems to think I should acquaint myself with the Hunting Act.  more...

I’m glad Fabio is learning the lingo

SIR - I'm really pleased that the England national squad's new coach is learning English.  more...

Priests are on call 24 hours a day

SIR - Our Worcester Dean writes of his very packed diary (November 13).  more...

Live Match Coverage

Harriers v Forest Green

HARRIERS take on in-form Forest Green Rovers at Aggborough in a tantalising New Year's Day Blue Square Premier clash. For team line-ups and live match action log back here just before 3pm today.  more...

Harriers v Forest Green Rovers

Team line-ups.  more...

Harriers 0 Forest Green 0

First ten minutes.  more...

Harriers 0 Forest Green 0

11 to 20mins.  more...

Harriers 0 Forest Green 0

21 to 30mins.  more...

HALF-TIME: Harriers 0 Forest Green 0

End of half.  more...

Harriers 0 Forest Green 0

46 55mins  more...

GOAL! Harriers 1 Forest Green 0

Goal - 57mins - Russell.  more...

Harriers 1 Forest Green 0

60 to 70mins.  more...

Harriers 0 Forest Green 0

70 to 80mins.  more...

FULL-TIME: Harriers 1 Forest Green 0

Green sub Daniel Carey-Bertram takes advantage of Harriers' inability to clear Stonehouse's 81tst minute cross. Creighton and Penn can't clear it but the young striker shoots over.  more...

News

Harker and Paez to star at Wolves camp

WORCESTER Wolves' three-day basketball camp starts today at the University of Worcester.  more...

Harriers chop down Forest

Harriers 1
Forest Green 0

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Reports

Redditch United 3 Worcester City 0

WORCESTER City made a disastrous start to 2008 with this heavy defeat at county rivals Redditch United.  more...

Bishops bring impressive record to an end

Evesham United 0, Bishops Cleeve 1 IF ANY team was going to end Evesham's superb unbeaten league sequence then, almost inevitably, it was going be their Gloucestershire near neighbours.  more...

Bishops bring impressive record to an end

Evesham United 0, Bishops Cleeve 1 IF ANY team was going to end Evesham's superb unbeaten league sequence then, almost inevitably, it was going be their Gloucestershire near neighbours.  more...

Harriers chop down Forest

Harriers 1
Forest Green 0

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Round-Up

Midlands crash to the North

FIVE North Midlands players were in the Midlands Under 18 side that was beaten 22-16 by the North in the final Divisional Festival match at Broadstreet.  more...

Cross at double to hit Bear's knockout Cup hopes

BIRDSEYE Sports Evesham Sunday League Division Two side Cidermill created a Knockout Cup surprise.  more...

Unhappy New Year for Robins as run is ended

IF any team was going to end Evesham's superb unbeaten league sequence then, almost inevitably, it was going to be their Gloucestershire near-neighbours.  more...

Town waste lead in draw

STRUGGLING Malvern Town squandered a two-goal lead in their British Gas Business Division One Midlands clash at Cinderford Town and had to settle for a 2-2 draw.  more...

Russell header gives Harriers big victory

SIMON Russell's strike was the difference between the sides as Kidderminster Har-riers began 2008 with a pleasing win over local rivals Forest Green Rovers at Aggborough.  more...

Sub sinks Robins as unbeaten run ended

,p>Evesham Utd 0, Bishops Cleeve 1 UNITED'S unbeaten league record stretching back to September 22 was ended when a goal from Lee Davis 12 minutes from time sentenced the off key Robins to defeat.  more...

Sub sinks Robins as unbeaten run ended

Evesham Utd 0, Bishops Cleeve 1 UNITED'S unbeaten league record stretching back to September 22 was ended when a goal from Lee Davis 12 minutes from time sentenced the off key Robins to defeat.  more...

Pershore back to winning ways

PERSHORE Town hit back in fine style after Saturday's 3-1 defeat at Bolehall Swifts to overcome New Year's Day visitors Massey Ferguson 4-1.  more...

Today's events

Tuesday Members Paintings and Crafts. Work by members of Malvern Hills Gallery. All welcome. Saturdays only 10am-5pm. Malvern Hills Gallery, Worcester Road, Malvern. 10:00am.  more...

Felicity prepares for cycle challenge

A CRADLEY woman is one of a team of four adventurers who plan to ride motorbikes more than 7,000 miles through Europe.  more...

Felicity prepares for cycle challenge

A CRADLEY woman is one of a team of four adventurers who plan to ride motorbikes more than 7,000 miles through Europe.  more...

Roundup

Harriers chop down Forest

Harriers 1
Forest Green 0

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