Stories for 25 January 2008

Business

Automative industry in search of its top talent

THE search for the best car manufacturing talent in Worcestershire has got under way with the launch of what organisers are calling this year's automative Oscars.' Now seen as the largest event of its kind in the industry, the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce-backed Accelerate Awards is on the look-out for some of the finest and best in class component manufacturers, with companies urged to showcase innovation, quality and new contracts. The event, which will be held on Friday, July 11, at the ICC in Birmingham, will celebrate environmental performance, export and skills and workforce development.  more...

Mick the new boss at RDA

THE regional development agency covering Wyre Forest has a new chief executive.  more...

Business News

Turkey on menu

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

Clubs & Societies

Kingfisher WI

MAY welcomed members and visitors to our first meeting of 2008 and we wished everyone a happy New Year.  more...

Inner Wheel Club of Alcester

JUST before Christmas we learned the sad news of the death of a founder member, Margaret Collett as a result of a stroke she suffered in November.  more...

Ipsley with Crabbs Cross WI

OUR first meeting of the New Year began with notification of a variety of events planned to celebrate 90 years of WI in Worcestershire.  more...

Kingfisher Probus Club of Redditch

THE New Year has got off to a good start for the club with a well-attended meeting at the Moat House Inn, Coughton on Thursday January 10.  more...

Matchborough West Community Group

THE group had quite an eventful 2007.  more...

Redditch Older People’s Forum

THE first coffee morning of the New Year was not well attended probably because of the awful weather.  more...

The Redditch Society

OUR talk on January 18 entitled Span of Bridges was given by Roger Cragg, formerly a tutor at Coventry Polytechnic.  more...

Wythall Photographic Society

THE second projected image competition was held last Wednesday.  more...

Historic Pictures

Actor Jack Dillon

THIS photograph shows the late Jack Dillon, a former professional local actor, who terrorised audiences at the Palace Theatre with his portrayal of Sweeny Todd, the demon barber, in the 1940s. Together with his wife, Jack reinacted the gruesome scenes where the barber slaughtered his victims before turning them into meat pies. Redditch entertainer Colin Wheeler, who provided the photograph, said: "Jack will also be remembered for having a small grocery shop on the right hand side, halfway down Bates Hill. He was a lovely man and always helpful and supportive to those of us involved in the local entertainment scene."  more...

In Brief

New day for writers

WYTHALL Writers held their annual meeting last month when it was agreed that the group would now meet on the second Thursday of each month at the library in May Lane, Hollywood, from 7pm.  more...

Kidder News Latest

Mums-to-be care praised

CARE provided for mums-to-be and their babies at Kidderminster Hospital has been praised by an independent health watchdog.  more...

Kelly strikes gold

Judo star Kelly Edwards had the best of reasons for not attending a special ceremony where she was named 2007 Shuttle Online Sports Personality last night.  more...

Kelly strikes gold

Judo star Kelly Edwards had the best of reasons for not attending a special ceremony where she was named 2007 Shuttle Online Sports Personality last night.  more...

Kelly strikes gold

Judo star Kelly Edwards had the best of reasons for not attending a special ceremony where she was named 2007 Shuttle Online Sports Personality last night.  more...

Kelly strikes gold

Judo star Kelly Edwards had the best of reasons for not attending a special ceremony where she was named 2007 Shuttle Online Sports Personality last night.  more...

Medieval cellar plaque unveiled

A PLAQUE has been unveiled marking the former site of a medieval wine cellar once owned by a world-famous sherry firm.  more...

Bank details scam warning

PEOPLE are being warned not to give out their bank details after a Stourport woman received a call from someone claiming to be the RSPCA, asking her to set up a direct debit to make monthly donations.  more...

New signing for Harriers

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have this afternoon completed the signing of Oxford United left-back Alex Jeannin on loan until the end of the season.  more...

New signing for Harriers

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have this afternoon completed the signing of Oxford United left-back Alex Jeannin on loan until the end of the season.  more...

New signing for Harriers

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have this afternoon completed the signing of Oxford United left-back Alex Jeannin on loan until the end of the season.  more...

Council tax rise on cards

WYRE Forest District Council chiefs are proposing a 2.5 per cent council tax rise for householders - in line with the 2007 increase.  more...

Council tax rise on cards

WYRE Forest District Council chiefs are proposing a 2.5 per cent council tax rise for householders - in line with the 2007 increase.  more...

Council tax rise on cards

WYRE Forest District Council chiefs are proposing a 2.5 per cent council tax rise for householders - in line with the 2007 increase.  more...

Harriers striker on move

Kidderminster Harriers striker Justin Richards today left Aggborough to join Blue Square Premier rivals Oxford United on loan until the end of the current campaign.  more...

Latest

Latest travel news

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

Latest travel news

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Latest travel news

Check out the latest travel news before you go home for the weekend.  more...

We met at a dance – now we’re celebrating 50 years of marriage

A GOLDEN Worcester couple who met while they were at a Saturday evening dance are celebrating 50 years of marriage today.  more...

Dogs removed from illegal puppy farm

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

Passengers get refund over poor rail service

RAIL passengers who have suffered unreliable First Great Western train services can reap big rewards after the firm announced double customer compensation.   more...

Restaurant reviews with your Worcester News

THINKING of going for a meal this weekend?
Find restaurant reviews from in and around Worcester right here.  more...

Restaurant reviews from your Worcester News

THINKING of going for a meal this weekend? Don't know where to go?
We have the answer right here.  more...

Restaurant reviews from your Worcester News

THINKING of going for a meal this weekend? Don't know where to go?
We have the answer right here.  more...

Alex is off to the world’s highest peak for charity

AN intrepid explorer is embarking on the challenge of a lifetime, trekking to the foothills of the world’s highest mountain.  more...

Crib collection raises £1,000 for children's charity

A WORCESTER charity for bereaved children has been given £1,000 by the Rotary Club.  more...

School comes top of the class in inspection

A MALVERN school has been described as ‘among the highest achieving schools in the country’ in its latest Ofsted report.  more...

Man was held by arms and kicked in the head

A MAN was subjected to a barrage of kicks in the head as his attackers held his arms to get a better aim in a Worcester street.  more...

Which of these young stars has the W-factor?

FORGET the X Factor - the W-Factor was what was on the lips of contestants during a talent show in Droitwich.  more...

Which of these young stars has the W-factor?

FORGET the X Factor - the W-Factor was what was on the lips of contestants during a talent show in Droitwich.  more...

Anxious wait to see if the flooding is finally over

RESIDENTS and traders across Worcestershire will find out today if the worst of the flooding is over.  more...

Husband from hell

THE former wife of a man jailed for sending her "sickening" threats has spoken out about her life of fear.  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...

Brother’s murder case is still open

WILLIAM McDermott's 10-year-old brother Brian disappeared from a playground in the Ormeau Park in Northern Ireland on Sunday, September 2 1973.  more...

Brother’s murder case is still open

WILLIAM McDermott's 10-year-old brother Brian disappeared from a playground in the Ormeau Park in Northern Ireland on Sunday, September 2 1973.  more...

He sent text saying one of us was going to die

WHEN Sarah MacLeod first fell for William McDermott’s charms, she had no idea her husband-to-be would terrorize her family and leave them living in fear.  more...

Crash caused rush-hour delays

A COLLISION between a car and moped caused rush-hour delays on a Worcester road.  more...

COMMENT: Peter hain is right to have gone

ELEVEN days ago in this column we suggested Cabinet minister Peter Hain would be respected if he resigned in the wake of revelations that he failed to disclose donations of more than £100,000.  more...

COMMENT: Peter Hain is right to have gone

ELEVEN days ago in this column we suggested Cabinet minister Peter Hain would be respected if he resigned in the wake of revelations that he failed to disclose donations of more than £100,000.  more...

Prison van stops to help injured woman

A PRISON van driver is believed to have stopped to help an elderly woman after she was in collision with a blue Ford Mondeo.  more...

Defiant Hereford teen's embassy protest

A 14-year-old Hereford girl has said she does not care if she gets a criminal record after staging a protest against whaling at the Japanese Embassy.  more...

Woman injured as car overturns

EMERGENCY services were called to a road traffic accident outside Worcester this morning.  more...

Bulmers brewer take-over

A FIRM which owns Hereford-based cider brand Bulmers has agreed a £7.8 billion takeover offer from rivals Heineken and Carlsberg.  more...

See dresses from the past for free at new-look museum

A MUSEUM in Worcestershire is marking its re-opening after a £50,000 refurbishment with a free open day.  more...

Police release CCTV of meat theft man

POLICE have released a CCTV image of a man who stole £50 worth of meat from a Worcestershire branch of Marks & Spencer.  more...

How many birds can you spot near your school?

SCHOOLCHILDREN across Worcestershire are digging out their binoculars to take part in a special birdwatching event.  more...

Council's blueprint for future

ECONOMIC prosperity, sustainable growth, young people and managing waste are likely to be top of the agenda for Malvern Hills District Council over the next three years.  more...

We’ve really had to fight for our lives says Ben, who set up an island tribe

ANYONE watching television this week may have seen Ben Keene, the 28-year-old Malvern man who shot to fame by establishing his own tribe on Vorovoro, a remote island in Fiji.  more...

Rail company comes last for customer satisfaction

RAIL firm First Great Western, which runs services linking Worcestershire and Herefordshire to London, has come bottom of a train passenger satisfaction league table.  more...

Coach firm gives support to charity

A COACH firm based near Worcester has stepped in to help a charity for children with special needs, as part of its 70th anniversary celebrations.  more...

Step out for charity

HUNDREDS of walkers of all ages are being asked to dig out their walking boots and join the annual Malvern Hills Walk for a Worcester charity.  more...

Youngsters learn about choice

YOUNG people learned about sex, drugs, pregnancy and relationships during a course designed to help them make the right choices.  more...

Apathy rules health survey

A SURVEY in to ways to improve the health service in Worcestershire has received a disappointing response from patients.  more...

Future remains uncertain for Guildhall

WORCESTER’S Tory council has reiterated its desire to keep all options open regarding the future of the city’s historic Guildhall.  more...

Worcester News weather watch

THINGS appear to be getting better weather-wise across the county, but what does the next five days hold?  more...

Worcester News weather watch

THINGS appear to be getting better weather-wise across the county, but what does the next five days hold?  more...

Neighbourhood Watch can make a difference

THE Secretary of State for Justice has been learning how a Worcester community is tackling anti-social behaviour.  more...

Police warn people not to give out bank details

PEOPLE are being reminded not to give out their bank details after a woman received a bogus call from someone claiming to be the RSPCA, asking her to set up a direct debit.  more...

Elderly woman tricked at her home

A bogus caller stole more than £600 in cash after tricking an elderly woman at her home.  more...

Project's joy at cash windfall

A COMMUNITY project for children based in Malvern has been awarded more than £7,000 so it can hold health awareness days.  more...

Pensioner could be banned from roads

A PENSIONER accused of careless driving could have his licence revoked.   more...

Worcester News weather watch

BEFORE you venture outside to visit friends or go shopping, you'll need to know about the weather and travel.  more...

Worcester News weather watch

BEFORE you venture outside to visit friends or go shopping, you'll need to know about the weather and travel.  more...

Royalty comes to Droitwich

HUNDREDS of people young and old turned out to welcome the Earl of Wessex to Droitwich.   more...

Complaints pouring in about blocked drains

BLOCKED drains and potholes are still causing problems in Worcestershire, despite staff "doing their best" to clear them.  more...

Worcester flood barriers come down

FLOOD barriers in Worcester were taken down today but the barriers in Upton-upon-Severn will remain up over the weekend.   more...

Cycle safety

PUPILS at Simon De Montfort Middle School took part in a cycle safety initiative organised by Worcestershire County Council.  more...

£13,000 for Macmillan Unit

THE Macmillan Unit at Evesham Community Hospital received a New Year boost when over £13,000 was donated to the ward.  more...

Grants on offer

SPORTING, cultural and educational organisations based in Pershore are being invited to apply for grants from the town council to assist in their running, improvement or promotion.  more...

Holiday club plan

HALF term fun for local youngsters is being offered by the Harvington and Lench's churches.  more...

County councillor's Land Rover set alight

A WARWICKSHIRE county councillor has fallen victim to an arson attack after his Land Rover was set alight outside his home.  more...

County councillor's Land Rover set alight

A WARWICKSHIRE county councillor has fallen victim to an arson attack after his Land Rover was set alight outside his home.  more...

County councillor's Land Rover set alight

A WARWICKSHIRE county councillor has fallen victim to an arson attack after his Land Rover was set alight outside his home.  more...

Hunt for meat thief

POLICE today issued a CCTV image of a man believed to have stolen £50 worth of meat from Marks & Spencer in Evesham's Riverside shopping centre.  more...

Fundraising idea is pants

STAFF at Heathlands Care Home in Pershore dressed up in their knickers to support a colleague's fundraising for the Alzheimer's Society.  more...

Lunchtime running

THE Evesham Vale Running Club is launching some lunch time runs as part of their new 2008 programme.  more...

Latets

Correction

IN the article 'Drugs factory gang is brought to justice', which appeared in the January 23 edition of the Advertiser, we incorrectly stated that Kristoffer Bell recruited his brother Leigh Bell to assist in the operation. Leigh Bell played no part in the drugs operation and we apologise for the error. He was charged with possessing a prohibited weapon contrary to section 5(1)(b) of the Firearms Act 1968 and pleaded guilty.  more...

Users slam ‘foul’ council-run pools

TWO council-run swimming pools have been slammed by users who claim hygiene levels are "foul" and that there is not sufficient enough child supervision in one of them, putting lives at risk.  more...

Terror chase on motorway

A MOTORIST and his passenger were followed by two other cars then had their vehicle attacked by golf clubs in a terrifying ordeal on the M42.  more...

Terror chase on motorway

A MOTORIST and his passenger were followed by two other cars then had their vehicle attacked by golf clubs in a terrifying ordeal on the M42.  more...

Terror chase on motorway

A MOTORIST and his passenger were followed by two other cars then had their vehicle attacked by golf clubs in a terrifying ordeal on the M42.  more...

Letters

Will council feed our elderly for two days?

SIR - I write with reference to the original cuts in the subsidies towards the provision of freshly prepared cooked lunches for vulnerable older people, including those in sheltered housing, recommended by Worcestershire County Council's social services and which were due to start in January 2008, then suspended until June 2008.  more...

Good news about traditional bulbs

SIR - Thanks to UKIP parliamentarian Lord Stoddart, who has been fighting the corner for all those who are worried about the phasing out of the old traditional light bulbs and their replacement by the toxic CFL bulbs with their possible health risks, the Government has now confirmed that they have been giving the wrong message. In answer to Lord Stoddart questions in the Houses of Parliament, the minister involved has accepted the Government has gone a step too far by announcing the end of traditional light bulbs.  more...

Drivers need to have more respect

SIR - Recently, I was appalled at the total lack of consideration of drivers at junctions and roundabouts on our Worcester roads when a funeral procession is driving by.  more...

Mike’s ‘discoveries’ are simply not new

SIR - Mike Foster appears to believe that he has suddenly discovered new complexities in the debate about the fairness of funding for local schools that none of us had ever thought of before.  more...

Northern Rock plan is unprecedented

SIR - I notice the latest plan is for the taxpayer to support Northern Rock to the tune of £25 billion which is unprecedented and significantly more than the £5 billion allegedly needed to prop up Rover.  more...

Bra idea is a flop

SIR - Worcester women are asked to donate their bras to a charity to supply air ambulance helicopters, (January 9). I reckon the outcome with be one big flop.  more...

'Second-rate' shops?

I get annoyed when I read remarks about Kidderminster's second-rate' shops.  more...

Ledbury is open

AT a packed public meeting in Ledbury's Burgage Hall on Tuesday, January 22 it was widely agreed that it was unfortunate that many people outside the town believed Ledbury was inaccessible during the works to replace the water mains. Could I reassure your readers nothing could be further from the truth. All roads remain open, the temporary one way system through the town (although a minor inconvenience) does not prevent people getting to the town's cheap car parks (some are even free) and all businesses and services remain fully open.  more...

Plea for Bromyard

I OWN a small business in Bromyard called the Bromyard Coffee Shop and Bistro. I took this business over last August and I fight everyday to think of new ideas to make it work.  more...

Memory

100 years ago - February 1, 1908

THE first of this season's series of lectures in connection with the Redditch Institute takes place in the large reading room of the Institute on Monday next week, at eight o'clock.  more...

50 years ago - February 7, 1958

IS an audience which appreciates excerpts from works by Verdi and Leoncavallo also capable of joining in a chorus of "Mud, Mud, Glorious Mud"?  more...

25 years ago - February 5, 1983

FURIOUS shop workers at Redditch's Kingfisher Centre are protesting against parking increases which could mean some paying out nearly 10 per cent of their wages.  more...

Memory Lane

Power cuts cause village misery

THE village where candles are always kept handy' was the way the Gazette described Cradley 25 years ago, when the state of its electricity supply made headlines.  more...

Dry summer forecast for swimmers

"MALVERN'S outdoor public swimming pool may stay dry this summer as councillors look for a way out of deep financial water," reported the Gazette 25 years ago.  more...

Echoes from the Past

100 years ago.  more...

Music

Dance music is full of poetic ramblings

POETIC folk rock flows from Wes Dance. The Worcester singer-songwriter has been quite rightly described by local critic Toxic Pete as a wordsmith who turns "his poetic rambling into beautifully rounded songs".  more...

Tributes all round to the Fab Four

FANS of the Fab Four are in luck. In March, there is a double dose of Beatlemania starting with Sgt Pepper's Only Dartboard Band performing at the Huntingdon Hall in Worcester, swiftly followed by the Bootleg Beatles at Malvern Theatres. The former, a five-piece are at the hall on Saturday, March 1, are renowned for their storming live shows. The band, featuring Sgt Pepper on keyboards, aim to create faithful reproduction of the Beatles greatest hits while looking dashing in full Sgt Pepper regalia.  more...

Gordon’s making a return to the Hall

INNOVATIVE acoustic guitarist Gordon Giltrap is returning to Worcester's Huntingdon Hall for the second time in a month.  more...

Gospel choir will be swinging to the true spirit of South Africa

A GRAMMY award-winning African choir - due to support the Red Hot Chili Peppers later this year - is to perform in Malvern.  more...

Singing the blues

STOURPORT Boat Club will satisfy a range of musical tastes when it hosts a series of live shows.  more...

News

Welsh wizard Sweeney interested in Warriors move

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

Mixed transfer messages from Lane

MIXED messages were coming out of St George's Lane last night as skipper Chris Smith's future at Worcester City remained in doubt.  more...

Danks out for season but young prospect signs on

WORCESTER City striker Mark Danks is set to miss the rest of the season with cruciate knee ligament damage.  more...

Sanderson back to lead Warriors against Bristol

INFLUENTIAL skipper Pat Sanderson returns to the starting line-up as Worcester Warriors hunt a first Guinness Premiership win of the season against Bristol Rugby at Sixways Stadium on Saturday (3pm).  more...

Sanderson back to lead Warriors against Bristol

INFLUENTIAL skipper Pat Sanderson returns to the starting line-up as Worcester Warriors hunt a first Guinness Premiership win of the season against Bristol Rugby at Sixways Stadium on Saturday (3pm).  more...

Manager West errs on side of caution

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...

Prince Edward In Droitwich 2008

Prince Edward visits Droitwich

Prince Edward, the Earl of Wessex, January 25, 2008  more...

Prince Edward visits Droitwich

Prince Edward, the Earl of Wessex, January 25, 2008 (04290301)  more...

Prince Edward visits Droitwich

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Prince Edward visits Droitwich

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Prince Edward visits Droitwich

Prince Edward, the Earl of Wessex, January 25, 2008 (04290304)  more...

Prince Edward visits Droitwich

Prince Edward, the Earl of Wessex, January 25, 2008 (04290305)  more...

Prince Edward visits Droitwich

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Prince Edward visits Droitwich

Prince Edward, the Earl of Wessex, January 25, 2008 (04290307)  more...

Prince Edward visits Droitwich

Prince Edward, the Earl of Wessex, January 25, 2008 (04290308)  more...

Prince Edward visits Droitwich

Prince Edward, the Earl of Wessex, January 25, 2008 (04290309)  more...

Recipes

Pasta E Fagioli

IT could be a winning recipe for mums-to-be - lashings of fruit, vegetables, fish and olive oil - and after nine months cooking time' you could serve up a healthy, allergy-free baby.  more...

Cod with puy lentils

WHAT DO I NEED?  more...

Restaurant Reviews

The Anchor Inn, Drake Street, Welland

DESPITE being well away from river and stream, the restaurant at the Anchor Inn was put out of business until Christmas when partially blocked culverts failed to cope with last July's torrential downpour and 18 inches of water flooded the ground floor.  more...

The Anchor Inn, Drake Street, Welland

DESPITE being well away from river and stream, the restaurant at the Anchor Inn was put out of business until Christmas when partially blocked culverts failed to cope with last July's torrential downpour and 18 inches of water flooded the ground floor.  more...

Round-Up

Harriers must be Blood-thirsty: Yates

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers boss Mark Yates is urging his players to sharpen up their game as they head to Droylsden tomorrow.  more...

Footballers flying out to compete in Malaysia

A UNIVERSITY of Worcester Sports student and a Worcester City footballer will be representing England at international level, at the World 5's Futsal Tournament in Malaysia next week.  more...

Malvern add to their back division

MALVERN director of rugby David Robins has signed Tim Strether from National League side Nuneaton.  more...

Evesham recovering from summer floods

EVESHAM Cricket Club, in support of Evesham Sports Club and teaming up with the rugby and bowling sections, is fighting back after the disastrous floods of July last year.  more...

Nemesis on chase

NEMESIS remain hot on the St Martin's tail at the top of Worcester Table Tennis League Division Three.  more...

Whiteman given call

DROITWICH High School year nine student Lauren Whiteman has been selected for the first time by the English Football Association.  more...

Wildcats make last four with fine show

ABBIE Wallis and Abbey Weston bagged goals as Droitwich Spa Wildcats Girls Under 10s booked their place in the Mercian League Cup semi-finals.  more...

Tigers growl in tight clash

OLDBURY Park Tigers Whites Under 10s reached the Talbot Page-Jones Memorial Shield semi-finals with a 1-0 win over Newtown Sports Colts.  more...

Jeannin signs on loan at Harriers

OXFORD United left-back Alex Jeannin has signed on loan at Kidderminster Harriers until the end of the season.  more...

Harriers let Richards go out on loan

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers striker Justin Richards has left Aggborough to join Blue Square Premier rivals Oxford United on loan.  more...

Palmer keen to make mark in Bulls’ first team

MARCUS Palmer is desperate to break into the Hereford United first team after extending his contract to the end of the season earlier this month.  more...

Archive film

THE popular programme The Way We Were returns to our screens this spring and Central TV has asked Advertiser/Messenger readers to help make it.  more...

Allowances set to go up

DISTRICT councillors have awarded themselves a 2.5 per cent increase in their basic allowance for 2008/9.  more...

Chance for young to vote

YOUNGSTERS are being urged to cast their votes in this year's Worcestershire Youth Cabinet and UK Youth Parliament (UKYP) elections.  more...

Indoor cricket sessions

INDOOR cricket net sessions are being held every Monday night at North Bromsgrove High School.  more...

Terror chase on motorway

A MOTORIST and his passenger suffered a terrifying ordeal on the M42 motorway when their car was followed by two other cars and then had their vehicle attacked while on the move by the occupants in the cars using golf clubs.  more...

Memories

F0RMER pupils of Parkside Middle School in Bromsgrove are being urged to help put together its history.  more...

Playground joy

YOUNGSTERS in the Lickey and Blackwell areas of Bromsgrove will soon have a playground near their homes.  more...

Sweet taste of success

STAFF and governors at Blackwell First School are savouring the sweet taste of success after receiving a £1,000 donation from confectioners Cadbury Trebor Bassett.  more...

Manager West errs on side of caution

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...

Today's events

Friday Burns Night Supper at The Village Hall, Colwall. In aid of Save the Children. 7:00pm.  more...

Latest Worcestershire Planning Applications

THE following Planning Applications were made to Malvern Hills District Council on January 24, 2008:- DYSON PERRINS - New chalet bungalow.Land Adj 150 Leigh Sinton Road, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 1LF for Mr and Mrs C Bannister, 150 Leigh Sinton Road, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 1LF per G W Butler, 226 Wells Road, Malvern, Worcs, WR14 4HD.  more...

Latest Worcestershire Planning Applications

THE following Planning Applications were made to Malvern Hills District Council on January 24, 2008. DYSON PERRINS - New chalet bungalow.Land Adj 150 Leigh Sinton Road, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 1LF for Mr and Mrs C Bannister, 150 Leigh Sinton Road, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 1LF per G W Butler, 226 Wells Road, Malvern, Worcs, WR14 4HD.  more...

Council to boost green credentials

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...

Flood worry about spoil heap

A MALVERN couple are worried that their home might flood after Malvern Hills District Council approved the implementation of spoil piles' on the field opposite.  more...

Tutors show off their work for first time

TUTORS at the Malvern School of Art and Crafts are currently exhibiting thier work together for the first time.  more...

Motorcyclist makes 4,000-mile journey

A 4000 mile motorcycle journey through eight countries proved unforgettable for a retired Malvern man.  more...

Pupils spot birds for Eco award

PLANS to merge 40 schools across the county have been recalled in a major U-turn by Herefordshire Council.  more...

Parent protest forces rethink of schools plan

PLANS to merge 40 schools across the county have been recalled in a major U-turn by Herefordshire Council.  more...

Pizza shop's toppings are top

Premier Pizza, in Worcester Road, have topped a list of 133 restaurants for their meticulous attention to cleanliness.  more...

Club launches recruiting drive

"MAKE this your local" was the message from a Malvern Wells club that is hoping to boost its membership in its 100th year.  more...

Conservation area review is this week

THE Great Malvern Conservation Area is to be reviewed to see if more could be done to protect the unique and historical character of the town.  more...

Children say thanks for flood shelter

A GROUP of school children said a big thank-you to the villagers in Cradley this week for giving them a place to stay after they were stranded by the floods last summer.  more...

Children say thanks for flood shelter

A GROUP of school children said a big thank-you to the villagers in Cradley this week for giving them a place to stay after they were stranded by the floods last summer.  more...

Children say thanks for flood shelter

A GROUP of school children said a big thank-you to the villagers in Cradley this week for giving them a place to stay after they were stranded by the floods last summer.  more...

Warning after bogus caller theft

A BOGUS caller stole more than £600 in cash after tricking an elderly woman at her Malvern home.  more...

Get set for local meetings

REDDITCH Council's latest round of neighbourhood group meetings starts on Monday, February 4.  more...

Chance to be in guide

REDDITCH student councillors are giving local organisations the chance to appear in a guide featuring youth facilities and activities on offer in and around the town.  more...

Depot wins Alex bonus

EMPLOYEES at a Redditch motor vehicle workshop have earned a cash bonus to be donated to the Alexandra Hospital after keeping their depot safe.  more...

Schools News

School comes top of the class in inspection

A MALVERN school has been described as "among the highest achieving schools in the country" in its latest Ofsted report.  more...

Theatre

Chris joins Matt in aiming to be a West End star

TWO popular figures from the Worcestershire amateur dramatics scene are making their mark on the London theatre world.  more...

Children can join the fun of the Mad Hatter’s tea party

CHILDREN are being invited to a Mad Hatter's Tea Party at Malvern Theatres.  more...

Children can join the fun of the Mad Hatter’s tea party

CHILDREN are being invited to a Mad Hatter's Tea Party at Malvern Theatres.  more...

WIN tickets to see Hello Dolly!

THE biggest show-stopping musical of all time is on its way to Malvern.  more...

This Life - Special Reports

How our children earn £700 million every year

BRITAIN'S children are raking in almost £700 million a year for chores and errands - and most of the money is coming from their parents, a new survey has revealed.  more...

Travel

Tip toe through the snowdrops

TAKE time out to enjoy the beauty of Dudmaston Hall's extensive grounds during a Snowdrop Walk.  more...

Tip toe through the snowdrops

TAKE time out to enjoy the beauty of Dudmaston Hall's extensive grounds during a Snowdrop Walk.  more...

Upton

Young actors learn circus skills

YOUNGSTERS learned exciting skills including juggling, unicycle riding and tightrope walking during a circus workshop in Upton.  more...

  
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