Stories for 13 January 2008

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Recruitment drive response 'stunning'

WEST Midlands Ambulance Service has been stunned by the level of response to its latest recruitment drive.  more...

Unsung hero nominations call

THERE is still time to nominate unsung heroes from Wyre Forest in an annual Worcestershire-wide contest.  more...

Thieves targeting iron gates

OWNERS of iron gates are being uged to review their security following a spate of thefts of the gates across Wyre Forest.  more...

Council 'wasting money' claim

WYRE Forest District Council is wasting public money and "copping out" of a controversial new Tesco store application, according to a Stourport town councillor.  more...

Council 'wasting money' claim

WYRE Forest District Council is wasting public money and "copping out" of a controversial new Tesco store application, according to a Stourport town councillor.  more...

Child's play gets cash boost

TWO new innovative play projects have been given the go ahead, after Wyre Forest District Council successfully bid for a grant of £207,800 from the Big Lottery Fund.  more...

Parents in health quiz

PARENTS are to be asked for their feedback on the important health-related issues of concern to them and their children.  more...

Parents in health quiz

PARENTS are to be asked for their feedback on the important health-related issues of concern to them and their children.  more...

Latest

Latest travel news

Check out the latest travel news before you set off for your Sunday drive.  more...

Our schools need just as much money

A CAMPAIGNER for fairer funding for Worcestershire schools has hit out at the way the county is portrayed when it comes to getting cash for pupils.  more...

Trust counts the cost of staff sickness

THOUSANDS of working days are lost each month because of staff sickness at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.  more...

Stalwarts of bureau call it a day

DEDICATED volunteers who have clocked up more than 70 years of service at Worcester's Citizens Advice Bureau have stepped down.  more...

Get the big screen trailers here

Are you thinking about heading to the cinema this weekend to escape this awful, changeable weather?  more...

Housing scheme debate delayed - again

A CONTROVERSIAL scheme to build 33 homes next to the railway line at Malvern Wells has been delayed from going before district councillors for the second time in two months.  more...

Yet more homes in Worcestershire? It would be a disaster

YET more homes are set to be crammed into Worcestershire over the coming years after the Government rejected local authorities’ house-building plans.  more...

Cleaning firm brings in anti-dust mite system

A CLEANING company will now be able to help out allergy sufferers who are affected by dust mites.  more...

Introducing the youth tube: £10,000 solar-powered shelter for youngsters

YOUTHS in Dines Green now have their own solar-powered place to hide from the miserable winter weather, following the construction of a £10,000 youth shelter.  more...

River levels have peaked, Environment Agency says

WORCESTER remains on flood alert this morning, but water levels are now reported to be falling in the River Severn.  more...

Six months later - we've reopened after floods!

SIX months after the summer floods caused devastation across Worcestershire, two much-loved local institutions were finally getting back on their feet this weekend.  more...

Walking group gets off to a good start

TRUE to their colourful name, the Rainbow Walkers strode out for their inaugural health walk on Saturday in the glistening sunshine that followed Friday's storms.  more...

Walking group gets off to a good start

TRUE to their colourful name, the Rainbow Walkers strode out for their inaugural health walk yesterday in the glistening sunshine that followed Friday's storms.  more...

County must build more homes says Minister

A HUGE house-building programme must take place across Worcestershire if homes are to become affordable for younger people, a top MP has said.  more...

Rabbit week 2008

RABBIT owners across the Vale are being urged to keep their bunnies healthy by taking them for a free dental check-up as part of National Rabbit Week 2008.  more...

Strensham services roadworks

IMPROVEMENTS and strengthening work to the southbound embankment near the Strensham services is set to begin this week.  more...

Dog food donated to rehoming centre

DOGS Trust in Wickhamford has been given a month's supply of dog food after the winner of a radio competition chose it as a worthy cause.  more...

News

Liberty Way blackout was a lucky break for Worcester

RICHARD Dryden admitted Worcester City can count themselves extremely fortunate to have been handed another crack at Nuneaton Borough.  more...

Ruddock eyes Heineken Cup place for Warriors

A PLACE in the Heineken Cup would be a dream for us - our ultimate aim is to play at the highest level of European rugby and we've got a great opportunity to do that through this competition.  more...

Wolves bite the Panthers

WORCESTER Wolves pulled off a thrilling 95-91 victory over Birmingham Panthers in the British Basketball League Trophy at the NIA in Birmingham.  more...

Reports

Nuneaton 2 City (abandoned 82 mins, floodlight failure)

ASK any football manager if he wanted a game abandoned with his side losing 2-0 and just eight minutes remaining, only fools or the most committed disciples of fair play would answer no!  more...

Nuneaton 2 City 0 (abandoned 82 mins, floodlight failure)

ASK any football manager if he wanted a game abandoned with his side losing 2-0 and just eight minutes remaining, only fools or the most committed disciples of fair play would answer no!  more...

Results

All the weekend results

SATURDAY FOOTBALL BRITISH GAS BUSINESS LEAGUE Premier Division: Bromsgrove Rovers 1 Merthyr Tydfil 1.  more...

Round-Up

Five-star Robins keep up promotion push

HEADING for promotion? It would appear that way as Evesham found the net four times with headers and a clinical late strike from Mark Owen.  more...

Hereford United 3, Shrewsbury Town 1

HEREFORD are back in second place in the Coca-Cola League Two table after a convincing success against their Shropshire rivals.  more...

Own goal enough to sink Swifts

AN own goal from Richie Colwell handed Leamington the points at Walshes Meadow.  more...

Own goal enough to sink Swifts

AN own goal from Richie Colwell handed Leamington the points at Walshes Meadow.  more...

Rovers hot back to earn home point

SAM Allsop was on target as Bromsgrove Rovers earned a point in this British Gas Business Premier Division clash.  more...

Weymouth 0, Kidderminster Harriers 0

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers will have to finish the job at Aggborough after a frustrating afternoon at the Wessex Stadium.  more...

Win a car

FUNDRAISERS at St Richard's Hospice are calling on residents to spare £1 to drive forward their annual raffle. People can win a Honda Jazz car by purchasing a ticket in Victoria Square on Saturday, February 2.  more...

Today's events

Sunday Book fair at the Parish Hall, Powick. Refreshments available. 10:00am.  more...

Ruddock eyes Heineken Cup spot for Warriors

A PLACE in the Heineken Cup would be a dream for us - our ultimate aim is to play at the highest level of European rugby and we've got a great opportunity to do that through this competition.  more...

Criminals forced patio doors open

REDDITCH residents are warned to be vigilant after an increase in the number of burglaries where criminals have gained access to homes by forcing open rear patio doors.  more...

Pharmacy offers new four-in-one check-up

REDDITCH residents concerned about their health can take advantage of a cheap health check being offered by Tesco Pharmacy.  more...

Roundup

Own goal misery for Swifts

Stourport Swifts 0, Leamington 1 A RICHIE Colwell own goal handed Leamington the spoils and saw them regain their place at the top of the table.  more...

Travel

World record attempt to promote scenic region

CUMBRIA Tourism is bidding to set a new world record by creating the world's highest luxury bath 2,000ft up a mountain.  more...

Fifteen glorious years for Mickey

FLORIDA, sunny, 25C. For a winter family trip to Disneyland, it's a no-brainer. So how come we ended up at the misty, damp version in northern France?  more...

Fifteen glorious years for Mickey

FLORIDA, sunny, 25C. For a winter family trip to Disneyland, it's a no-brainer. So how come we ended up at the misty, damp version in northern France?  more...

City's sweet heritage celebrated

THE concept of chocolate gastronomy could only have been thought up by the clever chefs in Belgium.  more...

City's sweet heritage celebrated

THE concept of chocolate gastronomy could only have been thought up by the clever chefs in Belgium.  more...

  
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