Stories for 24 January 2008

Alcester

Plea to voice health views

FOLLOWING a meeting with Warwickshire Primary Care Trust (PCT), Councillor Eric Payne is urging anyone who uses the health facilities in the Alcester area to voice their opinions while they still have the chance.  more...

A great start to the day

PUPILS at St Nicholas C E Primary School added a kick-start to their day as part of Farmhouse Breakfast Week.  more...

Back On Track Appeal

Eastern promise to young sports stars

THE Shuttle/Times & News Back on Track appeal has been given extra spice by the support of an award winning Indian takeaway.  more...

Club is ‘crucial to our lives’

TWO future England prospects squad have said that "awesome" Stourport Hockey Club is crucial to their lives, both on and off the pitch.  more...

Business

Illegal workers’ bosses will be fined and jailed

BOSSES in Worcestershire could face a fine of up to £10,000 and even a two-year jail sentence if they are caught hiring illegal workers under new laws that come into effect in February.  more...

Business News

Company gobbles up success

A WYTHALL based company is set to star on a new menu of all English food.  more...

Coach'S Column

Rookies staking first team claims

WARRIORS delivered a good professional performance against Bucuresti and that was what we expected before the game.  more...

Fixtures

County rugby fixtures

IN Midlands Three West (South), Droitwich travel to local rivals Kidderminster.  more...

Flooding - Readers' Pictures

Stourport

Photo by Carole Williams  more...

Stourport

Photo by Carole Williams  more...

Stourport

Photo by Carole Williams  more...

Stourport

Photo by Carole Williams  more...

General Advice

Why we should be 'SMART' online

We should all be safe on the internet whether we are an adult or a child. Throughout our own childhood we were always told never speak to strangers or accept sweets from someone we don't know or let strangers into our homes, but what happens when these people get into our homes, have no face but seem trustworthy? That's why it is important to use the internet safely and be SMART.  more...

Why we should be 'SMART' online

We should all be safe on the internet whether we are an adult or a child. Throughout our own childhood we were always told never speak to strangers or accept sweets from someone we don't know or let strangers into our homes, but what happens when these people get into our homes, have no face but seem trustworthy? That's why it is important to use the internet safely and be SMART.  more...

Harriers 2 Weymouth 2

Bevan beaten

A Weymouth penalty nestles in the back of keeper Scott Bevan's net in the shoot-out.  more...

Christie ready to to rumble

Striker Iyseden Christie looks alert.  more...

Christie ready to to rumble

Striker Iyseden Christie looks alert.  more...

Heads up

Joel Kitamarike beats Christie to a ball.  more...

Heads up

Joel Kitamarike beats Christie to the ball.  more...

Bad start

Striker Michael Malcolm (right) turns to his team-mates to celebrate scoring an early goal for Weymouth.  more...

Penn blocked

Russ Penn is tackled by Kitamarike.  more...

No quarter given

Michael McGrath gets stuck in midfield.  more...

Andy slides in

Andy Ferrell slides in trying to keep the ball in play.  more...

Constable on patrol

Striker James Constable keeps the pressure on Weymouth keeper Jason Matthews.  more...

No rest

Both sets of players contemplate extra-time after failing to find a winner in normal time.  more...

Hurren adds some bite

Substitute Gavin Hurren added some bite in Harriers' midfield in the second half.  more...

Off target

Justin Richards shoots wide.  more...

Getting closer

The striker tries an overhead kick in an attempt to hand Harriers the lead.  more...

Harriers pay the penalty

Richards' all-important penalty is saved by Jason Matthews as Harriers lose the shoot-out 3-0 and crash out of the FA Trophy.  more...

Penalty heartbreak

Harriers' players can't hide their dejection after losing on penalties.  more...

Junior Sports

Impressive Droitwich dominate at Burntwood

Droitwich RFC junior rugby round-up.  more...

Unbeaten run ends

Bromsgrove RFC junior rugby round-up.  more...

Under-13s miss out

Bromsgrove Town FC junior football round-up.  more...

Colts eliminated

Santiago Colts FC junior football round-up.  more...

Rubery swoop on Falcons

Rubery FC junior-football round-up.  more...

Rubery swoop on Falcons

Rubery FC junior-football round-up.  more...

Park continue run

MEADOW Park under-11s made it 15 wins in a row when they saw off Arley Kings 3-0.  more...

Kidder News Latest

Thieves strike twice at hall

LEAD thieves have struck at two community buildings in Stourport.  more...

Thieves strike twice at hall

LEAD thieves have struck at two community buildings in Stourport.  more...

Charting perils of living rough

YOUNG people who have gone through the stress of homelessness have launched a DVD charting their experiences.  more...

Club is ‘crucial to our lives’

TWO future England prospects squad have said that "awesome" Stourport Hockey Club is crucial to their lives, both on and off the pitch.  more...

Eastern promise to young sports stars

THE Shuttle/Times & News Back on Track appeal has been given extra spice by the support of an award winning Indian takeaway.  more...

Golden couple seeing stars

A COUPLE celebrating their golden wedding anniversary went starry eyed when their children had a star in the Milky Way named after them.  more...

Mums' fury as kids go missing

TWO girls, aged four and five, disappeared from their school and were missing for 15 minutes before being found by frantic teaching staff.  more...

Mums' fury as kids go missing

TWO girls, aged four and five, disappeared from their school and were missing for 15 minutes before being found by frantic teaching staff.  more...

Mums' fury as kids go missing

TWO girls, aged four and five, disappeared from their school and were missing for 15 minutes before being found by frantic teaching staff.  more...

Family tributes to businessman

A MEMBER of one of Bewdley's longest established business families has died following a heart attack.  more...

Musician Ray dies at 60

THE lead singer of a Kidderminster-based 1960s band forced to change its name from the Rolling Stones due to the success of the group fronted by Mick Jagger has died.  more...

Hundreds pay respects to pianist

MORE than 300 people turned out to pay their respects to a highly regarded Wyre Forest jazz pianist who played at the world famous Ronnie Scott's nightclub.  more...

Unions attack school closure plan

UNION officials have spoken of their opposition to plans to shut a primary school and urged education chiefs to "stop tinkering" with children's education.  more...

'Money better spent' in rival budget

ALTERNATIVE budget plans for schemes including £150,000 of business rates relief for new firms moving into Wyre Forest have been unveiled by political party, Health Concern.  more...

'Money better spent' in rival budget

ALTERNATIVE budget plans for schemes including £150,000 of business rates relief for new firms moving into Wyre Forest have been unveiled by political party, Health Concern.  more...

Declaring war on cheap booze

A WYRE Forest district councillor is calling for a tightening of the laws on sales of cheap alcohol in supermarkets and off-licences.  more...

Declaring war on cheap booze

A WYRE Forest district councillor is calling for a tightening of the laws on sales of cheap alcohol in supermarkets and off-licences.  more...

Declaring war on cheap booze

A WYRE Forest district councillor is calling for a tightening of the laws on sales of cheap alcohol in supermarkets and off-licences.  more...

CSO’s death ‘has left huge gap’

THE family of community support officer, James Price, who was killed in a road traffic accident, have described him as their "favourite middle son."  more...

Mill Street wall ‘just went'

A CRUMBLING wall that forced the evacuation of residents from their homes nearby has partially collapsed, causing minor damage to properties below.  more...

Mill Street wall ‘just went'

A CRUMBLING wall that forced the evacuation of residents from their homes nearby has partially collapsed, causing minor damage to properties below.  more...

River levels fall

BEWDLEY'S river levels are falling though a severe weather warning still remains.  more...

Highways consultancy firm rapped

THE consultancy firm which oversees highways projects in Wyre Forest has been criticised in a local authority report.  more...

Highways consultancy firm rapped

THE consultancy firm which oversees highways projects in Wyre Forest has been criticised in a local authority report.  more...

Highways consultancy firm rapped

THE consultancy firm which oversees highways projects in Wyre Forest has been criticised in a local authority report.  more...

Archaeology takes to the air

A PIONEERING new project aims to reveal archaeological treasures hidden in the Wyre Forest area by using laser beams shone from the sky to "see through" the trees.  more...

Man loses finger in workplace accident

A MAN has lost a finger in an industrial accident in Stourport.  more...

Man loses finger in workplace accident

A MAN has lost a finger in an industrial accident in Stourport.  more...

Man loses finger in workplace accident

A MAN has lost a finger in an industrial accident in Stourport.  more...

Man loses finger in workplace accident

A MAN has lost a finger in an industrial accident in Stourport.  more...

Latest

Widower opens his heart after wife's death

THE husband of Louise Burkes, who fell to her death outside a Worcester pub, has spoken of the heartbreak of losing his beautiful wife.  more...

Latest travel news

Check out the latest travel news before you go in to work this morning.  more...

Latest travel news

Check out the latest travel news before you head home.  more...

Dance club for all ages approved

A DANCE club for people of all ages will be waltzing its way into a former industrial building in Malvern.  more...

Woman 'bit off part of own tongue'

A MOTHER-of-six has been cleared of a street attack on a woman who lost part of her tongue.  more...

Prosecution service is now performing better

THE Crown Prosecution Service covering Worcestershire and Herefordshire is cekebrating after improving its performance.  more...

Buy a 'promise' for charity

A QUIZ Night and special auction will be held at Pershore High School on Friday from 7.30pm. The Auction of Promises - such as car cleaning, making a cake for an occasion, horse riding lessons, a trip in a sports car, ironing for a week or tennis lessons will be on offer during the event. The aim is to raise funds for Pershore High School Book Boxes and the school's link school in Zambia. To make a donation call the school on 01386 552471 or visit www.pershore.worcs.sch.uk   more...

Buy a 'promise' for charity

A QUIZ Night and special auction will be held at Pershore High School on Friday from 7.30pm.  more...

Groups in national finals of concert band competition

TWO youth music groups from Worcestershire have reached the national finals of a concert band competition after gaining gold awards at regional level.  more...

WN branches out

DID you know that your Worcester News has its own Facebook page now?  more...

Guilty: youth who stole bike and damaged cell

A PERSISTENT young offender, who used to be part of a Worcester gang has walked free from court after admitting a number of offences including damaging a police cell.  more...

Help neglected horses by joining nationwide appeal

A HORSE lover from Worcestershire has joined a nationwide appeal to help dozens of neglected animals which were found in Buckinghamshire.  more...

Help neglected horses by joining nationwide appeal

A HORSE lover from Worcestershire has joined a nationwide appeal to help dozens of neglected animals which were found in Buckinghamshire.  more...

Golf club flooded for fifth time in a year

A WORCESTER golf club has been forced to close five times in the past 12 months because of flooding.  more...

NHS told to pay debts while others baled out

WHILE some health trusts have had multi-million pound debts written off by the Government, Worcestershire hospitals will be forced to pay theirs back.  more...

Now you'll pay council tax to a machine

WORCESTER residents will no longer be able to pay their council tax over the counter from June, as the city council cuts costs by replacing human cashiers with machines.  more...

£400,000 children's centre opens

A NEW £400,000 children’s centre has been opened in Worcester, providing a range of activities and services to city families.  more...

Get ready to tap your toes to the River Severn Dance

MOVE over Michael Flatley and make way for Worcestershire’s River Severn Dance.  more...

£400,000 children's centre opens

A NEW £400,000 children’s centre has been opened in Worcester, providing a range of activities and services to city families.  more...

Homeless families still spending too long in bed-and-breakfasts

HOMELESS families in Worcester are still being forced to live in bed-and-breakfast accommodation for far longer than they should.  more...

Tailbacks expected as £20m project begins

THE closure of one of Worcester’s key routes into the city is expected to cause long tailbacks next month, as work begins on a long-awaited £20 million regeneration project.  more...

COMMENT: Police must get pay rise they deserve

AS many as 25,000 police officers took part in yesterday's pay protest in London, including hundreds from West Mercia.  more...

Worcester News weather watch

THE weather across the county appears to be settling for the moment - but what will it be like over the next five days?  more...

Police flood water warning

POLICE have warned people travelling in Worcester - whether on foot or by vehicle - to adhere to safety advice.  more...

Thieves target hall roof twice ripping off lead

LEAD thieves have struck at two community buildings in Stourport-on-Severn.  more...

Does your car parts business deserve an award?

THE search for the best automotive talent in Worcestershire has got underway with the promise of promoting the region as a world leader in car parts supply.  more...

Former teacher Jean is now a novelist

A RETIRED schoolteacher has launched a new career as a novelist.  more...

Prison for man who sold drugs in his car

A bungling drug dealer who used his own car to sell cocaine in a public place has been jailed for three years.  more...

Sudden collapse of crumbling wall

A CRUMBLING wall that forced the evacuation of residents from their homes nearby has partially collapsed, causing minor damage to properties below.  more...

Police investigating incident believed to be a sexual assault

THE Countryside Centre in Worcester was tapped off this morning by police.  more...

Police investigating incident believed to be a sexual assault

THE Countryside Centre in Worcester Woods Country Park was tapped off this morning by police.  more...

Man arrested after sexual assault

A MAN has been arrested following allegations of a sexual assault in Worcester.  more...

We've got all you need for your wedding day

WITH a dress to buy, a venue to book and flowers to chose, there is only one place to head next month if you are planning a wedding – the Worcester News Wedding Fair.  more...

Loyal legionnaires given awards

MEN and women who go beyond the call of duty for the Worcestershire Royal British Legion (RBL) have been given awards.  more...

WN goes social networking

THE Facebook page for Worcester News is growing in popularity.  more...

Cabinet minister quits

Cabinet minister Peter Hain has quit as police are called in to investigate donations.  more...

Cabinet minister quits

Cabinet minister Peter Hain has quit as police are called in to investigate donations.  more...

How many of goldfinches can you spot in your garden?

BIRD-LOVERS in Worcestershire are being asked to take part in the world’s biggest wildlife survey this weekend.  more...

Prince Edward is to visit the county

THE Earl of Wessex will be welcomed to Droitwich by excited youngsters when he visits the town tomorrow.  more...

Man loses finger

A MAN has been airlifted to hospital after losing a finger in an industrial accident.   more...

Firefighters called to Claines crash

A TRAPPED female was freed from the wreckage of a vehicle following a crash just outside Worcester.   more...

This man’s trying to destroy us. We are living in fear

FOLLOWING the collapse of his marriage William McDermott sent a string of abusive text messages and a highly abusive e-mail to his former wife, leaving her fearing for her life.  more...

Puppies removed from 'illegal' farm

MORE than 40 dogs have been removed from an illegal puppy farm' in Evesham following a swoop by council officers accompanied by police and RSPCA officials.  more...

Puppies removed from 'illegal' farm

MORE than 40 dogs have been removed from an illegal puppy farm' in Evesham following a swoop by council officers accompanied by police and RSPCA officials.  more...

Puppies removed from 'illegal' farm

MORE than 40 dogs have been removed from an illegal 'puppy farm' in Evesham following a swoop by council officers accompanied by police and RSPCA officials.  more...

Puppies removed from 'illegal' farm

MORE than 40 dogs have been removed from an illegal 'puppy farm' in Evesham following a swoop by council officers accompanied by police and RSPCA officials.  more...

Warning to landowners

LANDOWNERS throughout the Vale are being told they must clear their ditches and brooks to help with flood alleviation.  more...

Commons reception for Vale asparagus

EVESHAM's favourite product will travel to the capital in style before being paraded through London as part of a special ceremony marking the beginning of this year's British Asparagus Festival.  more...

Shocked mum tells of daughter’s pool ‘peril’

AN Evesham mum this week described how her five-year-old daughter was left unattended in a public swimming baths and slipped below the surface.  more...

Sight-saving drug coming to county

THE eyesight-saving superdrug Lucentis could soon become more accessible to patients in Worcestershire, it was revealed this week.  more...

Dedicated team’s ready for worst possible scenario

BRITISH Red Cross volunteers across the Vale are on standby to cope with the prospect of yet more flooding in the area.  more...

A French flavour is not to all tastes

A SHIPSTON town councillor has called for the town's main shopping area to be given a Gallic-flavoured makeover.  more...

Firm goes into administration

A BUSINESS rescue firm has been called in to try to salvage an Evesham company which has ceased trading after running into financial difficulties.  more...

Letters

Councillor Lankester’s remarks are half-baked

SIR - Conservative City Councillor Francis Lankester has, not for the first time, allowed his imagination to run away with him (Letters, Jan 21).  more...

Letter devalues all council’s good work

SIR - I would like to express my disappointment at the letter sent by Councillor Francis Lankester (January 21).  more...

Low energy bulbs embraced by all

SIR - Mark Starr's description of the decision to move towards low- energy light bulbs across Europe (January 11) as an "EU diktat" is simply nonsense. The EU has no such powers.  more...

Hight Street work is going swimmingly

SIR - I am delighted to say that there is minimal disruption in Pershore due to the High Street works and that I have not had a single complaint, not by letter, phone, e-mail or in person.  more...

Be proud of our drinking abilities

SIR - The accurate comment citing "the shameful statistic" over Worcester binge drinkers (January 17) is, I think, correct, but it can also be looked at in another way.  more...

Faithful City is due to Saint Wulfstan

SIR - Mike Grundy's excellent article about St Wulstan (January 18) surely lends credibility to the theory that it was his fidelity to his oath of allegiance to William of Normandy that led to Worcester being known as the Faithful City. The origins of the title are indeed "obscured in the mists of antiquity" but there is adequate evidence that it existed for centuries prior to the Civil War to which it is attributed.  more...

Warm, glowing welcome?

Your letter about using Evesham Arts Centre was justified, and I wish the Phoenix Pantomime full houses every night.  more...

Scooter movement

MAY I say a big thank you to Mr Peter Luff MP and also to the Rt Hon Jane Kennedy MP from HM Treasury.  more...

Thanks for all your generosity

I would like to thank the members of Pershore Ladies Guild for their generosity towards Pershore Volunteer Centre. We were selected as their nominated charity for 2007 and I was invited to attend their January meeting to collect a cheque. I was so overwhelmed to discover that they had raised £1966 that I suspect I failed to express my thanks adequately. This fantastic sum will enable us to continue our home visiting ("befriending") service.  more...

Democracy died

Forget for the moment the complete disaster that Pershore has become and so soon after the floods and the problems caused by the Cropthorne canyon. Forget for the moment the fact that a town that already has too many empty retail units is likely to lose several more as customers are forced to shop elsewhere, and forget for the moment the misery Pershorians face as the town has ground to a complete stand-still. And even try to forget for the moment that once the road works have been completed the town will look better.  more...

It’s a case of so far so good...

In Pershore we are in the second week of the High St works.  more...

Lifestyle

Look stylish and snuggle down on a January night

Slobbing out doesn't have to mean letting fashion standards slide. Check out the best of this season's stylish shut-eye gear. Whether it's a weekend sleeping marathon or gym workout recovery, PJs are winter essentials for your closet.  more...

Look stylish and snuggle down on a January night

Slobbing out doesn't have to mean letting fashion standards slide. Check out the best of this season's stylish shut-eye gear. Whether it's a weekend sleeping marathon or gym workout recovery, PJs are winter essentials for your closet.  more...

Live Match Coverage

Droylsden v Harriers

HARRIERS aim to bounce back from their mid-week FA Trophy exit by beating AFC Droylsden in the Blue Square Premier on Saturday. Return to this section For team line-ups and live match updates from just before the 3pm kick-off.  more...

Droylsden v Daggers

HARRIERS aim to bounce back from their mid-week FA Trophy exit by beating AFC Droylsden in the Blue Square Premier on Saturday. Return to this section For team line-ups and live match updates from just before the 3pm kick-off.  more...

Music

Step back to 60s with hit bands

MUSIC lovers can step back in time at a performance by two bands set to bring back the magic of the 60s.  more...

News

City will wait on Webster verdict

ADAM Webster is facing a race against time to be fit for Worcester City's trip to Southport on Saturday.  more...

Warriors development side in 11-try romp

A WORCESTER development team ran out convincing 71-7 winners when they tackled Gogledd Cymru at Wrexham Rugby Club.  more...

Barratt targeting win over former employers

WORCESTER City may hold a special place in Paul Barratt's heart, but he is warning his former employers not to expect any favours when they arrive at Haig Avenue on Saturday.  more...

Pressure is off as Wolves attempt to maintain 100 per cent record

WORCESTER Wolves will aim to complete a perfect BBL Trophy group stage record when they host Birmingham Panthers tomorrow night (7.30pm).  more...

Sweeney interested in move to Warriors

WELSH international fly-half Ceri Sweeney has issued a come-and-get-me plea to Worcester Warriors.  more...

Rovers capture Cornes

DUANE Darby has added some fire-power to his squad ahead of Saturday's trip to Hemel Hempstead, with the capture of Chris Cornes from Telford.  more...

Evesham's midweek match called off

EVESHAM United's scheduled Southern League Division One Midlands clash at Chesham United next Tuesday night has been called off.  more...

Midweek match called off

EVESHAM United's scheduled Southern League Division One Midlands clash at Chesham United next Tuesday night has been called off.  more...

Yates hits sales in push for play-offs

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers manager Mark Yates is set to dip into the transfer market to sort out his team's leaky defence after he watched his side crash out of the FA Carlsberg Trophy at the hands of Weymouth.  more...

Swifts sunk again

STOURPORT suffered their fourth straight defeat as they went down 1-0 at home to fellow strugglers Rothwell Town.  more...

Davies quits sinking Swifts

PAUL Davies admitted that escalating work commitments and a five-game losing run were the main reasons why he ended his brief stint as Stourport Swifts manager last week.  more...

Hunt flies into Swifts

Town boss Neil Hunt as the club's third manager of the season.  more...

New-look Swifts show promise

NEW manager Neil Hunt saw his Stourport Swifts side slip to a 2-0 defeat at home to Rushall Olympic, both goals coming in the final quarter of the game.  more...

Late strike sinks Swifts

FA CUP heroes Chasetown grabbed a late winner to edge to a 2-1 victory at home to Stourport Swifts.  more...

Wood rescues Swifts

Willenhall Town 1 Stourport Swifts 1>br> AN injury time strike from Peter Wood handed Stourport a share of the points as Neil Hunt's side continued to edge away from the relegation zone.  more...

Wood rescues Swifts

Willenhall Town 1 Stourport Swifts 1 AN injury time strike from Peter Wood handed Stourport a share of the points as Neil Hunt's side continued to edge away from the relegation zone.  more...

Hunt aims for a winning return

STOURPORT Swifts manager Neil Hunt admits he has mixed feelings' about his side's relegation clash away at bottom team Malvern Town in the BGB Southern League Midlands Division One clash on Saturday.  more...

Noah'S Ark Appeal

Charitybarndancetoraise funds for children’s charity

A GROUP of woman who spotted the appeal for a Worcester-based charity's £1million appeal in your Worcester News are doing their bit to raise funds for them.  more...

Charity barn dance to raise funds for children’s charity

A GROUP of woman who spotted the appeal for a Worcester-based charity's £1million appeal in your Worcester News are doing their bit to raise funds for them.  more...

Past

From the Archives - November 24, 2008

100 Years Ago January 25, 1908 THE neighbourhood of Evesham suffered with other districts from the thick and penetrating fog during the early part of the week, much to the discomfort of the inhabitants. The fogs were remarkable from the fact that they affected some districts; one could stand in one part of the street and be practically free from fog, while within a few yards it hung over the ground like a pall. A Worcester contemporary gives the following incident as conclusive evidence of the thickness of the fog: "So thick was the fog last night that all the cabmen in Worcester were walking their horses, some of them leading the animals by the head." To our mind it would have been much more incontrovertible testimony of the density of the atmosphere if the cabmen had been leading their horses by the tail.  more...

Reviews

CD - In Rainbows -Radiohead

CREEPY, disjointed, discombobulated electronica - who else can it be but Brit rockers Radiohead.  more...

CD - Ministry of Sound Anthems 1991-2008 - Various

A GREAT philosopher once wrote: "Naughty, naughty, very naugh-ty".  more...

CD - Ministry of Sound Anthems 1991-2008 - Various

A GREAT philosopher once wrote: "Naughty, naughty, very naughty".  more...

DVD - Knocked Up (15)

THIS is a romcom that tells the tale of a one night stand resulting in a surprise pregnancy for two reluctant twentysomethings, Ben and Alison.  more...

DVD - Rush Hour 3 (12)

JACKIE Chan and Chris Tucker are back with the third installment in the high octane Rush Hour series.  more...

Round-Up

Pupils bag place at major cup

THE Downs School's hockey team will represent Herefordshire at the West of England Championships for the 10th consecutive year at Millfield School in March.  more...

North Midlands Under 20s plans hit by academy calls

NORTH Midlands face the pros-pect of being without three key players for their opening match in this season's National Under-20 Championship against Warwickshire at Broadstreet on Sun-day (2,15pm).  more...

Wanderers handed home cup draw

THREE of the four surviving Midlands clubs in the English Clubs Colts Cup have been given home draws in the fifth round which is due to be played on or before Sunday, February 24.  more...

Struggling Bromyard buoyed by county cup success

BROMYARD Town hope to take a cup boost into their tough West Midlands League Premier Division season on Saturday.  more...

Robins keeping focus on visitors

EVESHAM United boss Paul West is urging his players not to get carried away after jumping into second spot in the British Gas Business Division One Midlands table.  more...

Six-game mission for the caretaker

BROMSGROVE Rovers head to Hemel Hempstead Town on Saturday looking to stretch their unbeaten British Gas Business Premier Division run to six games (3pm).  more...

Duo bid to sign off with derby victory

WITH interviews to find a permanent successor to Paul Molloy completed, Saturday's derby clash with Stourport Swifts could be the last game in charge at the Langland Stadium for Malvern Town's joint caretaker managers (3pm).  more...

Parry aim to avoid Bulls’ giant-killing

PAUL Parry may have been part of Hereford United's last great cup run, but the Cardiff City star is hoping he won't become one of the Bulls' latest victims.  more...

Samson shows his strength on canal

TOWPATH specialists Mick Samson and Colin Davis once again showed their mastery of local canals by taking the top two places for the second consecutive week.  more...

Pressure is off as Wolves attempt to maintain 100 per cent record

WORCESTER Wolves will aim to complete a perfect BBL Trophy group stage record when they host Birmingham Panthers tomorrow night (7.30pm).  more...

Collins relishing Cardiff cup test

HEREFORD United's on-loan defender Lee Collins sees Sunday's FA Cup tie with Cardiff City at Edgar Street as another major step in his football development.  more...

Get your electric blankets tested

TOWNSFOLK will be able to sleep safely in their beds on chilly winter nights safe in the knowledge that their electric blankets are safe.  more...

Have your say on the town’s future

RESIDENTS are being invited to have their say on the future development of Bromsgrove at a public meeting with district planners.  more...

DVD packs punch

FORMER Eastenders star Lucy Speed has joined forces with Bromsgrove self-defence expert Andy Hopwood to produce a DVD which is guaranteed to pack a punch and keep women safe.  more...

Kings of the road

ROAD maintenance workers are turning to two wheels in a bid to keep the county's highways in top condition.  more...

Museum’s free open day

LOCAL history lovers are being invited to a free open day at the Worcestershire County Museum at Hartlebury to mark its re-opening.  more...

Top job

BROMSGROVE-based West Mercia Housing Group has appointed Denise Shuker to one of its top jobs. Denise is the new housing director of its partner organisations. Previously, she was director of Kemble Housing, in Hereford, for seven years. In December 2006, Denise also took on the director role at Worcester's Nexus Housing and has now been officially appointed as the group's housing director with specific responsibilities for all three partner associations, including the Harden Housing Association, in Birmingham. Denise has worked in the social housing sector for more than 30 years. West Mercia Housing Group manages more than 5,000 affordable homes across the West Midlands, Herefordshire and Worcestershire.  more...

Very arty

PROSPECTIVE art students will be able to sneak a look at the work of Christy Weatherby, who is holding an exhibition of her paintings at the Artrix art centre in Bromsgrove. Christy is one of Avoncroft's art tutors whose contemporary mixed media classes on Monday afternoons still has a few vacant places. Her work goes on show from Wednesday, March 5, to Saturday, April 5. This term classes at Avoncroft will focus on using mixed media to strengthen styles. Christy will be supporting individuals' artistic growth and demonstrating new and traditional usage of applying paint with textures. For further information contact details should be left on 01527 833829 or email avoncroft.arts@virgin.net   more...

Surgery time

RUBERY residents are being invited to attend a monthly councillors' surgery on Saturday, February 2. Labour district councillors for the Waseley ward, Peter McDonald and Colin Wilson, will be holding the surgery at Rubery Library, in Library Way, from 11am to 12.30pm. Surgeries will then be held on the first Saturday of every month throughout the whole of 2008. For more information phone 0121 453 2157.  more...

Boost for air ambulance

BROMSGROVE construction company Weaver PLC raised £450 for the County Air Ambulance Trust (CAAT) at its bi-annual ten-pin bowling competition for professional contacts and clients.  more...

Bouncing back from the floods

A SPA business, which suffered major flood damage leaving brides-to-be worrying about their big day, has now reopened its doors.  more...

And the beat goes on . . .

INSTRUMENT-loving Spa pupils are celebrating after their school's music department was given another boost.  more...

It’s all systems go for canals project

THE main work needed to restore Droitwich Spa's major canal system is now set to go ahead.  more...

Museum’s free open day

LOCAL history lovers are being invited to a free open day at the Worcestershire County Museum at Hartlebury to mark its re-opening.  more...

Kings of the road

ROAD maintenance workers are turning to two wheels in a bid to keep the county's highways in top condition.  more...

Kings of the road

ROAD maintenance workers are turning to two wheels in a bid to keep the county's highways in top condition.  more...

Weston trip on offer for skittlers

TEAMS from across Worcestershire are being invited to take part in the biggest challenge the country has ever seen.  more...

O'Neill's dancer tops entry list

LAST year's winner Exotic Dancer heads 13 entries for the Letheby And Christopher Chase at Cheltenham on Saturday.  more...

Jonjo's Dancer suffers a setback

THE Jonjo O'Neill trained Exotic Dancer has suffered a setback and will miss his intended prep race.  more...

New date for midweek trip to Chesham

EVESHAM United's scheduled Southern League Division One Midlands clash at Chesham United next Tuesday night has been called off.  more...

Today's events

Thursday Upton-upon-Severn Garden Club meet at The Memorial Hall, Upton-upon-Severn. Bees - a talk by Janet Williams. 7:30pm. Membership £5. 01684 593821.  more...

Joy for community garden supporters

RESIDENTS of Elgar Avenue celebrated this week when dreams of a new community garden came a step closer to reality.  more...

Farewell to one of the last of the Few

BATTLE of Britain pilot Wing Commander Charles Stavert, of Colwall, has died, aged 86.  more...

Traders criticise parking permit plan

ALTERATIONS to a residents parking scheme have met with widespread disapproval.  more...

Horror of dog's injuries

A stray dog is being nursed back to health after being found malnourished and injured in Madresfield.  more...

Horror of dog's injuries

A stray dog is being nursed back to health after being found malnourished and injured in Madresfield.  more...

District to get flood compensation cash

THE Malvern Hills district will receive a further £64,588 to help with the cost of clearing up after the 2007 summer floods.  more...

Haggis has a dedicated following

IN an age of supermarket sushi and low fat fettucini, the humble haggis seems something of an anachronism.  more...

Wall collapses on closed-off pavement

A WALL beside a cordoned-off section of pavement along Worcester Road has suffered a partial collapse.  more...

Top firm buys out US rival

A SUCCESSFUL Malvern technology company had increased its areas of expertise by buying out a Texas-based company in the same line of work.  more...

Call for district to become bag-free zone

A LEADING Green district councillor is calling for Malvern Hills to become a plastic-bag-free zone by the end of the year.  more...

Preparing for war on waste

Malvern Hills District Council has signalled that it is ready to bolster its green credentials with a full-scale review of the way it collects rubbish.  more...

Air views at session

REDDITCH residents are urged to have their say on Government proposals which will include the provision of housing in the town.  more...

Roundup

Hunt aims for a winning return

STOURPORT Swifts manager Neil Hunt admits he has mixed feelings' about his side's relegation clash away at bottom team Malvern Town in the BGB Southern League Midlands Division One clash on Saturday.  more...

Yates hits sales in push for play-offs

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers manager Mark Yates is set to dip into the transfer market to sort out his team's leaky defence after he watched his side crash out of the FA Carlsberg Trophy at the hands of Weymouth.  more...

Battling Corbett lose to Drayton

Hockey round-up.  more...

Battling Corbett lose to Drayton

Hockey round-up.  more...

Edwards makes the difference

DARTS: Waggon and Horses A got the better of Wribbenhall Social 4-3 in the Marston's Bewdley Darts League, thanks to the efforts of Nick Edwards.  more...

Edwards makes the difference

WAGGON and Horses A got the better of Wribbenhall Social 4-3 in the Marston's Bewdley Darts League, thanks to the efforts of Nick Edwards.  more...

Runners’ feats are rewarded

AMAZING Feet Running Club celebrated a successful 2007 at their presentation evening held the Aggborough suite The club's most impressive performances of the previous year were recognised at ceremony.  more...

Strong start in county gala

WYRE Forest Swimming Club made a fantastic start to the 2008 Worcestershire Winter League by winning in Droitwich.  more...

Sun shines at the top

RISING Sun A completed the double over old rivals Red Man BCC in the Wyre Forest Trivia League to take a firm grip at the top of the table, while Angel move up after a third successive victory.  more...

Club suffer double trouble

KIDDERMINSTER Chess Club's teams recorded contrasting results in Division Two of the Wolverhampton and District League.  more...

Club suffer double trouble

KIDDERMINSTER Chess Club's teams recorded contrasting results in Division Two of the Wolverhampton and District League.  more...

Charlotte aims for heights

KIDDERMINSTER and Stourport AC's Charlotte Berrington finished a respectable fourth place in the Midlands Counties Indoor Championships at the National Indoor Arena.  more...

Schools News

We’re committed to doing our best for city’s children

THE two leading independent schools in Worcester say they have no objection to new rules which require them to show they offer a "public benefit".  more...

School is calm and the pupils happy and polite

A PERSHORE first school has been judged satisfactory' by government inspectors.  more...

School is calm and the pupils happy and polite

A PERSHORE first school has been judged satisfactory' by government inspectors.  more...

Society

Wyre Forest

RAMBLERS - The group will be having a six mile walk around Great Witley on Sunday, January 27. Meet at 10am at New Road car park, Kidderminster, or telephone Shirley and Bob on 01562 745048 for more details. Bring a packed lunch. All welcome.   more...

Stourport

WESLEY METHODIST CHURCH - There is a morning service on Sunday at 10.30am. All welcome.  more...

Kidderminster

CYCLING CLUB - There are two rides this Sunday. The A ride starts at 8.30am and visits Weston Beggard in Herefordshire. The B ride starts at 9.30am and explores the Clent Hills. Both rides leave from The Green, Blakebrook, opposite the hospital. All cyclists will be welcome and should bring a packed lunch.  more...

Chaddesley Corbett

GARDENERS' CLUB - The December meeting was a Christmas celebration with mulled wine and mince pies before a varied programme of demonstrations and readings.  more...

Travel

Hundreds of holiday ideas under one roof

IF you've got itchy feet, why not head to the UK's favourite holiday and travel show.  more...

Upton

Ambitious plan could end floods

THE flooding witnessed in New Street over the last two weeks could be a thing of the past, with ambitious plans for permanent defences that could cost up to £4m.  more...

Vandalism won't stop panto

BRAND new stage curtains in Upton's Memorial Hall were damaged after two youths entered the building and attempted to pull them down.  more...

What'S On

Comedy trio set for centre

THREE comedians and a master of ceremonies will try to banish those winter blues at a stand-up comedy evening at Evesham Arts Centre.  more...

  
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