Stories for 31 January 2008

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Business

Companies join forces to break Polish market

A CAR parts supplier from Droitwich has joined forces with one of Europe's largest contract presswork companies to make the most of a multi-million pound opportunity in Poland.  more...

Business News

Pub raises a glass to its success

STAFF at The Academy, on Alcester Street, are celebrating this week after been awarded a prestigious accolade.  more...

Oakland welcomes new appointment

REDDITCH-based Oakland International Limited has welcomed Luci O'Connor to the business as the company's UK and European sales manager.  more...

Clubs & Societies

Alcester Civic Society

THE January meeting was a departure from the usual format, and proved to be a great success.  more...

Alcester Civic Society

THE January meeting was a departure from the usual format, and proved to be a great success.  more...

Alcester Conservative Wives

IN December the AGM and social evening was held at the home of Margaret Johns, after which a Christmas supper was enjoyed by all.  more...

Alcester & District Local History Society

THE society will be holding its AGM on the evening of Wednesday, February 13 at Alcester's Greig Hall, followed by a talk on Aerial Photography for Archaeology by Mike Glyde.  more...

Merry Wives of Alcester

ON Tuesday, January 22, Rachel Higgins came to talk to Merry Wives about her life long love of art, and specifically the three dimensional metal sculptures and automatons with moving parts!  more...

Probus Club of Alcester

INSTEAD of the usual monthly meeting some 50 members and their guests visited the Academy Restaurant at Stratford-on-Avon College for our New year Lunch.  more...

The Royal British Legion, Wythall, Women’s Section

JANUARY was a quieter and more sober meeting than the meeting in December with all the impending Christmas festivities.  more...

Coach'S Column

Front five powered us on to much-needed win

WITH Worcester not having a fixture this weekend, we have had a bit of a mid-season break and I have taken a short holiday to Dubai.  more...

Junior Sports

Priceless advantage for young Rovers

BROMSGROVE Rovers under-13s take a 4-0 lead into the return leg of the Midlands Junior Premier League Cup Quarter Final.  more...

Town under-13s beaten

Bromsgrove Town FC junior football reports.  more...

Sides through in cups

Callowbrook Swifts FC junior football reports.  more...

Colts lose thriller

Santiago Colts FC junior football reports.  more...

Park are unstoppable

Meadow Park FC junior football report.  more...

Kidder News Latest

Damp in house is 'making kids ill'

A MOTHER of two young children says damp in her Wyre Forest community housing home is making them ill and threatening her family's future.  more...

Student getaway with a difference

AN interpid student from Kidderminster is taking part in a sponsored "jailbreak" for charity.  more...

PM portrait finds fitting new home

A CONTROVERSIAL painting of Stanley Baldwin has received a warm reception in the three-time Prime Minister's home town of Bewdley.  more...

Council defends parking stance

WYRE Forest's cabinet member responsible for parking has insisted that council contractors are not allowed to ignore restrictions after a Bewdley resident claimed he had seen some flouting the regulations.  more...

Dedicated midwife who loved her job

A SELFLESS midwife who delivered hundreds of babies in Wyre Forest has died, aged 88.  more...

Friends out in force for Stan

A FORMER RAF corporal celebrated his 100th birthday in style after being escorted to his party in a Rolls Royce.  more...

Lucky escape for 10-year-old

A TEN-year-old boy narrowly escaped serious injury after a rock hurled by vandals smashed through the back window of the car he was travelling in.  more...

Thieves grab champ’s bike

THIEVES have left a 16-year-old mountain bike champion "upset" after stealing the bike that made him a winner.  more...

Vehicle crime blitz hits Kidderminster

A BLITZ of vehicle crime has hit Kidderminster's west side, including thefts of and from vehicles and criminal damage.  more...

Fuel suppliers 'taking massive profits'

A MANAGER of a family owned fuel distributors based in Stourport has lambasted the major fuel suppliers for not lowering their prices.  more...

Hospital infection rates fall

WORCESTERSHIRE Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, which manages Kidderminster, Alexandra and Worcestershire Royal Hospitals, has seen a significant reduction in rates of MRSA bloodstream and C. difficile infections.  more...

Man's death 'accidental'

A 67-YEAR-OLD found dead at his home suffered injuries consistent with falling down stairs following a post-mortem.  more...

Man's death 'accidental'

A 67-YEAR-OLD found dead at his home suffered injuries consistent with falling down stairs, following a post-mortem.  more...

Nurse 'risked patients' lives'

A HOSPITAL nurse from Kidderminster risked patients' lives when he faked a senior doctor's signature to prescribe morphine, a hearing was told today.  more...

Illegal plates vehicle crackdown

DRIVERS using illegal number plates could be counting the cost of a fine, according to police.  more...

Dawn raid on house

METROPOLITAN Police raided a house in Kidderminster this morning as part of a series of dawn raids cracking down on suspected illegal people smuggling.  more...

Kidz Write In

Where I Live, by Melanie Daffin

I live in a house in the village of Welland.  more...

Flick, by Jenny Ayling

Flick was my fish, a very beautiful fish.  more...

My house and surroundings, by Sam Whitton

My house and surroundings I live in the countryside on the edge of the town. I can see the Malvern Hills from my and garden and they look humungous from here. When I look out of my window I can see an apple tree with yummy, ripe apples and I can see a barn full of itchy hay. Sometimes I can see female pheasants and male pheasants. There is a fat, greedy pigeon on the lawn and a naughty squirrel eating nuts in the treeet. I can hear cows mooing in th early morning and the late afternoon. I can hear a variety of birds singing magnificent music.  more...

My house and surroundings, by Sam Whitton

My house and surroundings I live in the countryside on the edge of the town. I can see the Malvern Hills from my and garden and they look humungous from here. When I look out of my window I can see an apple tree with yummy, ripe apples and I can see a barn full of itchy hay. Sometimes I can see female pheasants and male pheasants. There is a fat, greedy pigeon on the lawn and a naughty squirrel eating nuts in the treeet. I can hear cows mooing in th early morning and the late afternoon. I can hear a variety of birds singing magnificent music.  more...

A day in my life as an evacuee, by Lewi Hobbs-Jeffery

I said goodbye to my mum and dad as I left the Birmingham station. I stumbled on to the train, my hands ached from the weight of the suitcases. As I walked past a compartment a boy whispered.  more...

A report about an imaginary creature Catogs/Togcat, by Sarah Gittings

Catogs and togcats, are small animals. They can breathe and eat only in water. They were found and discovered on September 27, 2007 by the famous explorer Sir Humbert Bumbert while he was in South America. He was on a business trip and he never suspected to find an animal like this!  more...

A report about an imaginary creature Catogs/Togcat, by Sarah Gittings

Catogs and togcats, are small animals. They can breathe and eat only in water. They were found and discovered on September 27, 2007 by the famous explorer Sir Humbert Bumbert while he was in South America. He was on a business trip and he never suspected to find an animal like this!  more...

Kitten Trauma, by Acacia Murrin

Whirr the sound of car engines made a loud noise. The little kittens which were ginger and tortoiseshell were scared, nervous and worried. Two little kittens had been abandoned at a very young age. The tortoiseshell was the biggest. Just then a white van approached the kittens. The little ginger one was trembling and shaking. About a metre away from the tiny animals the van stopped. Then one of the vans doors opened and a person stepped out. He walked towards the female tortoiseshell and picked her up. Then he put her in the back of the white van and he drove off. The remaining 3 week old kitten meowed in his tiny high pitched voice. He walked slowly across the busy road. He found a bin, he summoned all his weak strength and eventually reached the top. The little fluff ball had every bone in his body sticking out. He was use to eating out of the bin. But there was nothing. Bad luck. He walked over to a sheltered area. The weather was horrible, the rain was pouring down heavily. Every time a drop of rain fell on him, he felt a shrill moment of intense pain. He tried to stand up but he soon fell back down. He tried again but collapsed in a mass of ginger fur. He soon fell asleep. The next morning he walked over to the bin. When he got onto the pavement he felt like he was being watched. But who was it? What was it? Suddenly a man with a gun pulled back the trigger then he let go. The bullet whizzed through the air at the top speed. Then it hit the kitten. There was a loud meow. When the kitten woke up he was being bandaged up. Three years later he had a home. He loves his new home. He got fed and played with and cuddled. They had decided to call him Ringo because of his distinctive brown rings. Ringo no longer had bones sticking out of his body. His new owners had a little cat that looked older than Ringo. But then he recognised her. She was the tortoiseshell that had been abandoned with Ringo. The owners had called her Rose. Rose was very cute and playful. Ringo could still remember what his kittenhood had been like. But now he was looked after.  more...

Kitten Trauma, by Acacia Murrin

Whirr the sound of car engines made a loud noise. The little kittens which were ginger and tortoiseshell were scared, nervous and worried.   more...

Squirtle, by Jack Ferry

The Squirtle is small aquatic reptile.  more...

Layla and the Scalapidon, by Victoria Husband

Once in Wales, there was a high mountain in a terribly muddy field. Next to the muddy field there was a cave.  more...

Layla and the Scalapidon, by Victoria Husband

Once in Wales, there was a high mountain in a terribly muddy field. Next to the muddy field there was a cave.  more...

Latest

Latest travel news

Check out the latest travel news before you leave for work.  more...

Latest travel news

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

Companies join forces to break into Polish market

AN automotive supplier from Droitwich has joined forces with one of Europe’s largest contract presswork companies to make the most of a multi-million pound opportunity in Poland.  more...

Tax workshop for businesswomen

A FREE workshop on tax will be held at the Bromsgrove Hotel, Kidderminster Road, Bromsgrove, on Tuesday, February 12, from 9.30am to 2.30pm.   more...

Worcester News weather watch

HEAVY rain and snow are forecast in parts of the UK during today and tomorrow - but what will Worcestershire get? Find latest weather and travel reports right here.  more...

Teen driver's death was acident, inquest rules

THE death of an Evesham teenager on the A44 was an accident, an inquest has concluded.  more...

Construction worker died of asbestos-related cancer

A FORMER construction worker from Droitwich died from an asbestos-related cancer, an inquest was told.  more...

Concert club's classical offering

TWO firmly established classical musicians are performing at Malvern Concert Club’s first outing of 2008.   more...

Tax can be less taxing

A FREE tax workshop is to be held in Bromsgrove, giving women more help towards running their own business.  more...

'Hoodies' attacked bus driver

A BUS driver was attacked by a gang of hoodie-wearing youths - all because he tried to stop them getting on without paying.  more...

Cafe's top marks for hygiene

IT WAS cheers all round yesterday after two deserving food outlets in Worcester received excellent scores for their hygiene standards.  more...

Attractive Amanda needs you to vote

WORCESTER's Amanda Hills is a natural beauty but she needs your help if she is to be crowned Britain's freshest face.  more...

Flooding cost fire service a quarter of a million

LAST year's disastrous summer floods cost Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service £250,000.  more...

The pub the floods could not keep closed for long

A VILLAGE pub which has been closed since the summer floods is finally re-opening today following a £200,000 refurbishment.  more...

Council website translated for Poles

A FOREIGN language version of a council website has been created to help Polish people living in Wychavon understand what the area offers.  more...

Large council tax rise on cards

INFLATION-busting council tax rises averaging about £55 per household are being lined up for Worcester residents this year.  more...

COMMENT: We welcome review into call centre

OUR revelation today that the battle to save the ambulance control centre at Bransford is far from over is fantastic news for the thousands of our readers who protested against plans for its closure.  more...

Telegraph pole blocking road

A ROAD in Droitwich is partially blocked due to a telegraph pole on the road.  more...

Boy hit in car with

A BOY has been hit in the aface with an air gun pellit in Malvern.  more...

Boy hit in face with pellet

A BOY has been hit in the face with an air gun pellet in Malvern.  more...

Ambulance call centre: now courts will decide

THE battle to save Bransford ambulance control centre is heading for the High Court, your Worcester News can exclusively reveal today.  more...

Droitwich road cleared

A ROAD near Droitwich partially blocked due to a telegraph pole in the road has been cleared.  more...

Fish4 to sponsor hospital comedy

THE Worcester News’ recruitment website has become the sponsor of the new series of Scrubs on channel E4.   more...

How Noah’s Ark helped after the day a policeman came to the door

WHEN the Harvey family had a knock at the door early one September morning in 2005, the news from the police officers standing on their doorstep could not have been worse.  more...

How Noah’s Ark helped after the day a policeman came to the door

WHEN the Harvey family had a knock at the door early one September morning in 2005, the news from the police officers standing on their doorstep could not have been worse.  more...

Group scared by man with claw hammer

A WORCESTER man who brandished the handle of a claw hammer towards two men and a teenager in front of his two young children did it to frighten them, a court has heard.  more...

Golden times of couple

FIFTY years ago today John and Jean Clarke walked down the aisle of St John in Bedwardine Church, St John's, Worcester.  more...

Two held after cannabis seizure

CANNABIS with a street value of £2,000 has been seized by police in Droitwich.   more...

Two held after cannabis seizure

CANNABIS with a street value of £2,000 has been seized by police in Droitwich.   more...

Just one week to go until the big bridal show

This year's Worcester News Wedding Fair is just over a week away.  more...

Police attacker banned from pub - court

A TENBURY Wells man has been banned from a town pub by magistrates after "disgraceful" behaviour.  more...

Two youths arrested after boy shot in face with pellet

TWO youths are in custody at Worcester Police Station after a teenager was shot in the face by what is believed to be a BB-gun pellet fired from a car in Malvern.  more...

MRSA down... c.diff up

HOSPITALS in Worcestershire have reported a fall in the superbug MRSA but a rise in cases of C.diff.  more...

Battle to save Belle Vue trees continues

CAMPAIGNERS trying to save two London plane trees in the centre of Malvern from the chop have commissioned their own report on the state of the specimens and their suitability for the site from an independent expert.  more...

Battle to save Belle Vue trees continues

CAMPAIGNERS trying to save two London plane trees in the centre of Malvern from the chop have commissioned their own report on the state of the specimens and their suitability for the site from an independent expert.  more...

Rugby players learn to relax

WORCESTER Warrior rugby players were given a day of pampering at a spa in Droitwich.  more...

Worcester News weather watch

WILL it snow in Worcestershire tomorrow? Find out here.  more...

City to fight US twin 'snub'

HOPES that Worcester could rekindle its relationship with its American counterpart looked to have been dashed.  more...

City to fight US twin 'snub'

HOPES that Worcester could rekindle its relationship with its American counterpart looked to have been dashed.  more...

City to fight US twin 'snub'

HOPES that Worcester could rekindle its relationship with its American counterpart looked to have been dashed.  more...

City to fight US twin 'snub'

HOPES that Worcester could rekindle its relationship with its American counterpart looked to have been dashed.  more...

Droitwich jewellery thief behind bars

A Worcester man who snatched thousands of pounds worth of jewellery after attacking an assistant at a Droitwich jewellers has been jailed.  more...

Land Rovers to the rescue

FOUR-wheel-drive vehicles will help West Mercia Constabulary cope during the extreme weather conditions expected this weekend.  more...

Two taken to hospital following crash

TWO people have been taken to hospital after a two-car collision in Herefordshire.  more...

Metal theft arrests

FURTHER arrests have been made as part of a police campaign to tackle metal thefts.  more...

de Montfort meeting

THE Simon de Montfort Society resumes its meetings next Thursday (February 7) with a talk by medieval historian Tim Porter. His talk on The Origins of the English Parliament will take place at the Friends' Meeting House, Cowl Street, Evesham, at 7.30pm. All are welcome and coffee and biscuits will be served after the talk.   more...

de Montfort meeting

THE Simon de Montfort Society resumes its meetings next Thursday with a talk by medieval historian Tim Porter.  more...

MP's no to database

LOCAL MP Peter Luff has opted out of a new government-led medical record database that would contain details of 50 million people.  more...

Last chance for drug addict

A DRUG addict has been given a last chance to quit his habit after committing another offence while on a suspended prison sentence.  more...

First Aid course

PEOPLE aged 55 or over can learn first aid for free in a two hour basic course by the British Red Cross.  more...

Raw deal on rail fares

WORCESTERSHIRE MEP Liz Lynne says that Britain's rail passengers are getting a raw deal in comparison with the rest of Europe.  more...

Pershore woman hurt

AN ELDERLY woman from Pershore was taken to Worcestershire Royal Infirmary with a neck injury after her car was involved in a collision in Weston-sub-Edge yesterday.  more...

Illegal immigrants arrested in Blackminster

THIS is the moment when hopes of a new life in Britain for five young Middle Eastern men ended abruptly in the Vale of Evesham as police and immigration officials moved in.  more...

Agency has deported more than 750

MORE than 750 illegal immigrants have been removed from the West Midlands to their home countries since the Border and Immigration Agency was created in April last year, according to figures released this week.  more...

Children’s hospice gets £235 cheque

STAFF at Philip Tomlins Funeral Directors in Evesham presented a cheque for £235 to the Acorns Children's Hospice.  more...

Puppy farm could have been running for four years

AN illegal Evesham puppy farm could have been running for more than four years, according to two sisters who live nearby.  more...

Farm conservation judges ‘impressed’

JUDGES for the Worcestershire Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group (FWAG) were impressed with the quality of entries in the annual farm conservation award The Silver Lapwing.  more...

Letters

We need to sort out this pothole problem

SIR - I just wonder how much money it is costing the county council in settling claims from road users for the damage caused to our vehicles by potholes?  more...

Spetchley Road is a pain for parking

SIR - I read with interest the letters recently published regarding parking in Spetchley Road. Some residents of Spetchley Road do have a problem getting in and out of their drives safely due to there being cars parked both sides of their drives and on the opposite sides of the road.  more...

We’re working hard for Christmas lights

SIR - Mrs Burge makes a passionate plea for the return of Pershore's traditional Christmas lights.  more...

The art of ringing bells can be tricky

SIR - It must be very confusing to someone who is not a bellringer, but it is not necessary for a bell to ring for its sound to be heard.  more...

Planners should respect heritage

SIR - I see from your front page article that heritage groups are protesting against the plans for the Old Palace and the bone mill which have been backed by Worcester City Council's planning officers.  more...

Ramsay’s your man

SIR - I see schools are going to re-introduce cooking. I think the ideal man to teach the kids would be Gordon Ramsay. He could double up as a language teacher.  more...

Shops comfort

WELCOME to comfortable under-cover shopping:- Crowngate - Worcester, Kingfisher Centre - Redditch, Swan Centre - Kidderminster, Touchwood - Solihull, Merry Hill - Dudley; Trafford Centre - Manchester; Lakeside and Bluewater - SE England; Tesco, Asda, etc.  more...

Great panto

PRAISE is due to all at the Norbury Theatre, Droitwich, for the wonderful pantomime put on by the cast of Dick Whittington.  more...

Ruining the Spa

IN 1948 I was rejected by the West Yorks Regiment and eventually tranferred to the RAPC Medals Section, Droitwich.  more...

Future of rail service is a worry

REGARDING recent reports relating to the electrification of the section of track from Barnt Green to Bromsgrove.  more...

Have your say

WHAT are your views on the town centre and its shopping facilities?  more...

Have your say

WHAT are your views on the town centre and its shopping facilities?  more...

It’s a waste of an opportunity for us

LAST week, we received a leaflet from Wychavon District Council regarding the proposed introduction of a fortnightly collection of compostable garden waste.  more...

Opinion not shared

AS stated by Councillor Amphlett in the Journal last week "I am delighted there is minimal disruption in the town".  more...

We’re doing our best for community

Mrs Burge makes a passionate plea for the return of Pershore's traditional Christmas Lights. As a Town Councillor, I welcome the expression of strong views on matters like this, but would also welcome the recognition that the Council has been working hard to achieve their return. The Town Clerk has described very clearly the efforts made and frustration within the Council that we were not able to get lights across High Street in time for Christmas 2007.  more...

Speak up for tax-paying majority

If Mr Dare believes his is the last word on the County Councils scheme to allow the People of Gloucestershire to have their say on the level of Council tax to be set next year he may be surprised.  more...

What’s afoot

THERE appears to be a plethora of letters, usually from local councillors, about the effects of the High Street road works on traffic in Pershore. All being very positive and saying there are no problems to worry about.  more...

Lifestyle

Make your friends green with envy this springtime

It's time for an elixir and a little pick me up to cheer up the dull winter days. Reach for a shot of Chartreuse - lime green or canary yellow will brighten up your day and add some instant zest to your life, says Sam Moritz  more...

Memory

100 years ago - February 8, 1908

AT Tuesday's meeting of the Redditch District Council it was decided to apply to the Local Government Board for sanction to effect new loans, amounting to £4,500 - £3,000 for sewage disposal purposes and £1,500 for new cables and meters in connection with the electric supply undertaking.  more...

50 years ago - February 7, 1958

OVER 100 parents of members of Redditch Youth Club attended a parents' evening at the club last Thursday when they toured the club and were entertained by the gymnastic club and drama groups.  more...

25 years ago - February 4, 1983

A STUDLEY couple were surprised to find a colourful postcard of Newquay among their mail one morning last week.  more...

Music

Poland to Broadway

Versatile artistes Wendy Nieper (mezzo soprano) and Julien Cheriyan (piano) presented their entertaining programme A Two Course Treat for the concert club.  more...

Eighties memories

PARTY go-ers are invited to relive their 80s music memories at a disco to raise money for charity.  more...

Music Cd Reviews

Later With Jools Holland...Live

FOR any fans of Jools Hollands' BBC2 music show Later, his new, two CD release is a fantastic offering from the King of swing and jazz.  more...

News

Warriors trio in england squad

HOT prospect Miles Benjamin will start on the wing for England Under 20s when they begin their Six Nations campaign at Gloucester's Kingsholm ground tonight (7.45pm).  more...

Warriors trio in england squad

HOT prospect Miles Benjamin will start on the wing for England Under 20s when they begin their Six Nations campaign at Gloucester's Kingsholm ground tomorrow night (7.45pm).  more...

Spencer anticipating tough battle with Welsh

WORCESTER star and England Women's skipper Catherine Spencer is predicting a thrilling clash against Wales at London Irish's Sunbury ground on Saturday (2.30pm) to open this season's RBS Six Nations campaign.  more...

City want to ensure skipper is the future

WORCESTER City are hoping captain Chris Smith will commit his future to the club after a second offer from AFC Telford United was rejected.  more...

Hurting Yates expects more

ANGRY Kidderminster Harriers manager Mark Yates has attacked his players' commitment after Saturday's disappointing loss to Blue Square Premier basement boys Droylsden.  more...

Hurting Yates expects more

ANGRY Kidderminster Harriers manager Mark Yates has attacked his players' commitment after Saturday's disappointing loss to Blue Square Premier basement boys Droylsden.  more...

Knights rides into Aggborough

STRIKER Darryl Knights has joined Harriers on loan until the end of the season.  more...

Whitehead leaves Harriers

CAPTAIN Stuart Whitehead has been released from Harriers by mutual consent.  more...

Noah'S Ark Appeal

How Noah’s Ark helped after the day a policeman came to the door

WHEN the Harvey family had a knock at the door early one September morning in 2005, the news from the police officers standing on their doorstep could not have been worse.  more...

Past

From the Archives - January 31, 2008

100 years Ago February 1, 1908 THE mayor and mayoress of Evesham (Councillor and Mrs C F Cox) were At Home' at the Town Hall on Thursday evening, when a large number of burgesses and friends were present. The hall, which usually presents a most dismal appearance, was transformed and probably never before looked so well. The walls were completely covered with curtains and the floor was carpeted, while down the centre of the room huge palms were placed. A great improvement, too, had been effected in the lighting of the hall, inverted gas burners and globes being introduced with excellent effect. The mayor and mayoress received their guests at the entrance and subsequently progressive bridge and progressive whist were enjoyed.  more...

Reports

Penn’s winner keeps Harriers in hunt

Harriers 2
Farsley Celtic 1

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Terras tear Trophy dreams apart

Harriers 2 Weymouth 2 Harriers lose 3-0 to Weymouth on penalties FA Carlsberg Trophy HARRIERS crashed out of the FA Carlsberg Trophy in the cruellest fashion possible as they lost to Weymouth on penalties during a dramatic Tuesday night clash(see gallery). The Aggborough side's hopes of repeating last year's feat of making the final were dashed as they were denied by Terras keeper Jason Matthews, who made two saves in the shoot-out to break Harriers' hearts.  more...

Terras tear Trophy dreams apart

Harriers 2
Weymouth 2
Harriers lose 3-0 to Weymouth on penalties
FA Carlsberg Trophy

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Bloods clots watch promotion slip away

HARRIERS' ailing season is on a life-support machine after a spineless performance and deserved defeat at the hands of the Blue Square Premier's bottom team on Saturday.  more...

Bloods clots watch promotion slip away

Droylsden 1
Harriers 0

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Reviews

CD - Colour It In - The Maccabees

BRIGHTON-based newcomers The Maccabees' first album is an easy and energetic listen.  more...

CD - Colour It In - The Maccabees

BRIGHTON-based newcomers The Maccabees' first album is an easy and energetic listen.  more...

DVD - Sicko (12) - Michael Moore

THE issues raised in this film are too complex to be properly analysed in a 150-word review but the quality of the actual feature is very easily summed up in one word. Appalling.  more...

CD - Do You Like Rock Music? - British Sea Power

FORMED in 2000, Brighton rockers British Sea Power have firmly stomped their own path.  more...

Round-Up

Jenkins faces Lewis in opener

TERRY Jenkins will be hoping to go one better this year as the Whyte and Mackay Premier League Darts kicks off in Glasgow tonight.  more...

Changes ahead

TRACY Husbands has stepped down from the position of commercial manager of Bromsgrove Cricket Club.  more...

Kupfer success

PERDISWELL Park Golf Club's Winter League seventh round was won by Steve Kupfer with 39 points.  more...

Saracens slump to big defeat

SARACENS suffered their biggest defeat of the season, going down 52-25 to Bournville in the West Midlands League.  more...

Delve has club proud after late call

DROITWICH Amateur Boxing Club fighter Charles Delve shaped up well in his two bouts representing Young England in France.  more...

Tigers are toasting FA recognition

OLDBURY Park Tigers are celebrating after achieving FA Charter Development Status.  more...

Tigers are toasting FA recognition

OLDBURY Park Tigers are celebrating after achieving FA Charter Development Status.  more...

Tigers are toasting FA recognition

OLDBURY Park Tigers are celebrating after achieving FA Charter Development Status.  more...

Rawle: We can stay up

NEW Malvern Town manager Joe Rawle believes there is enough talent at the club to drag them clear of relegation.  more...

Debut for Fitter

STOURPORT Swifts boss Neil Hunt is planning to put a new spine into his side after two disappointing displays in a week.  more...

Harriers sign Knights

DARYL Knights has joined Kidderminster Harriers on loan until the end of the season from League One outfit Yeovil Town.  more...

Droitwich eyeing place in last eight

DROITWICH will be gunning for a place in the quarter-finals of the EDF Senior Vase when they host Cullompton on Saturday (2pm).  more...

Harriers release skipper

KIDDERMINSTER have released skipper Stuart Whitehead as transfer deadline day hots up at Aggborough.  more...

Seven-up Rovers fearing no-one

DUANE Darby believes his Bromsgrove Rovers team does not fear anybody as they continue to climb the British Gas Business Premier Division.  more...

Westfields ready to get the New Year under way

WESTFIELDS are aiming to play their first Midland Alliance match since New Year's Day when they visit Coalville Town on Saturday (3pm).  more...

West: Forget about the rest

EVESHAM United manager Paul West wants his players to shut out what is going on around them in British Gas Business Division One Mid-lands and concentrate on giving promotion their best shot.  more...

Bailey joins Harriers on loan

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have agreed a deal to bring to Aggborough highly-rated Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Matthew Bailey on loan.  more...

Boss Yates kept busy on deadline day

DARRYL Knights and Matthew Bailey are set to make their Kidderminster Harriers debuts on Saturday after joining the club on loan.  more...

Do business with councils

FIRMS in Bromsgrove are being given the chance to find out how to do business with councils.  more...

Ian's a rising star

IAN Allsop, who works in a chip shop in Hagley, has been crowned Young Fish Frier of the year by famous TV chef Ainsley Harriott.  more...

Royal seal of approval

SHAKESPEARE'S classic tale of ill-fated love got the royal seal of approval after Prince Edward visited South Bromsgrove High School.  more...

Bumper year for Crimestoppers

INFORMATION passed anonymously to Crimestoppers has seen more than 200 criminals brought to justice in the area covered by West Mercia police following another bumper year for the crime-solving charity.  more...

Farmers' market

DROITWICH Spa hosts a farmers' market on Saturday, February 2. The event, run by the Worcestershire Farmers' Market group, will be held in Victoria Square from 9am to 2pm.  more...

You can win a car

TOWNSFOLK have the chance to win a car when they donate £1 to help drive forward the St Richard's Hospice annual charity raffle.  more...

Bumper year for Crimestoppers

INFORMATION passed anonymously to Crimestoppers has seen more than 200 criminals brought to justice in the area covered by West Mercia police following another bumper year for the crime-solving charity.  more...

Cassey collects track trophy

VALE teenage racing driver Cassey Watson was at the BWRDC Awards Night last Saturday to receive her championship trophy after retaining her title of junior champion in 2007.  more...

Hodgkins nets to earn a point

Badsey Ladies 1, Bromsgrove II 1 BADSEY returned to Worcestershire League second division action on Saturday against tough opponents.  more...

Swimmer Joe's golden glory

BRETFORTON swimmer Joe Evans continued this season's excellent form at the Maxwell Swim Club Open Meet in Aylesbury in a competition that attracted competitors from 26 clubs from across the South and Midlands.  more...

Today's events

Thursday Beginners Latin: Cuban Rumba dance class at the Holy Trinity Hall, Link Top, Malvern. All ages welcome, with or without a partner. No previous dance experience necessary. 7:00pm. £4 per person per week. Pay as you go. Details www.danceat8.com or 01386 556 665.  more...

Boy shot in face with BB pellet

TWO youths are in custody after a teenager was hit in the face by what is believed to be a BB-gun pellet fired from a car in Malvern.  more...

Tree report not accepted by council

A REPORT on Belle Vue's threatened trees by a leading consultant will not be taken into consideration when councillors decide their fate.  more...

Tree report not accepted by council

A REPORT on Belle Vue's threatened trees by a leading consultant will not be taken into consideration when councillors decide their fate.  more...

Bounty for bargain hunters

BARGAIN hunters and shopaholics can indulge their passions at an event dubbed Worcestershire's Sale of Sales.  more...

Biofuel dream is dashed

THE dream of an alternative to fossil fuels has been dashed for a Bransford husband and wife team after soaring costs put an end to their biofuel business.  more...

Build car parks, says councillor

BUILDING more spaces, rather than fiddling around' with existing tickets, is the answer to Malvern's car parking problems, claims Malvern Town Councillor Alistair Macmillan.  more...

Qinetiq offers business help

BUSINESSES who want to succeed internationally will be offered help and advice at an event to be hosted by QinetiQ.  more...

Band supports Home-Start charity

AT a practice this week of the Malvern Chase Brass Band, members Abigail Downie and Catherine Webb presented Heather Williamson with a cheque for £650 for the charity Home-Start Malvern Hills.  more...

Can you be host for Chernobyl children?

A MALVERN charity is looking for host families as it once again prepares to bring youngsters from Chernobyl on a health-giving holiday to Malvern.  more...

New bungalow plan allowed

A PLANNING application to build a house on land at Clare Road has been granted outline permission by Malvern Hills District Council.  more...

Cash boost for youth groups

YOUTH groups in and around Malvern are being given a boost with more than £15,000 coming their way from a county council grants scheme.  more...

Council wants residents' views

MALVERN Hills District Council is seeking the views of residents on the budget for 2008/9 and the council's priorities for the next three years.  more...

New ideas at birthplace museum

THE Elgar Birthplace Museum at Lower Broadheath enjoyed a record number of visitors in 2007, the 150th anniversary of the composer's birth.  more...

Call out for creative types

THE Fold at Bransford is calling on creative types to showcase their skills at an Arts Festival.  more...

Challenge is set to walkers

KEEN walkers who are looking for a challenge with a difference are being urged to join the 31-mile dawn until dusk Worcestershire Way Walk in June.  more...

Award is for dedication

YEARS of dedication to the Poppy Appeal were acknowledged during an annual meeting of Worcestershire Royal British Legion.  more...

Lions cash is up for grabs

COMMUNITY groups are invited to claim a share of a £2,000 cash give-away by Malvern Hills Lions Club.  more...

Mysterious Morocco comes to the Wells

SNAKE charming, belly-dancing and exotic foods will greet guests at Malvern Wells Village Hall on Saturday, February 9.  more...

Fortnightly collections "not ruled out"

FORTNIGHTLY rubbish collections were not ruled out for Malvern during questioning at a meeting of the district council.  more...

Councillors' expenses to go up.e

ALLOWANCES for district councillors will rise after recommendations by the Independent Remuneration Panel were agreed on Tuesday, January 29.  more...

Councillors' expenses to go up.

ALLOWANCES for district councillors will rise after recommendations by the Independent Remuneration Panel were agreed on Tuesday, January 29.  more...

Water work causes traffic problems

TOWN centre traffic was disrupted several times this week as roadworks were carried out in Church Street.  more...

Cross restored to church roof

AN 11th Century Celtic cross has been restored to the top of St Edburga's Church, Leigh, after a fantastic fundraising effort.  more...

Fishy fun at centre

FROM school classrooms to schools of fish, youngsters going to the Arrow Valley Countryside Centre will have "somefin" fun to do this Easter break.  more...

Man took car parts

A MAN stole the bonnet, front bumper, headlights, skirting and indicators of a car as it sat on the forecourt of a car dealership.  more...

Second hand scheme success

JACQUI Smith recently visited a scheme which re-uses household goods and furniture rather than see them sent to the tip.  more...

Roundup

Quartet may miss tester in Tividale

BEWDLEY will be missing a host of first team regulars for Saturday's West Midlands League Premier Division clash at Tividale.  more...

Recognition for hard working duo

HABBERLEY Golf Club celebrated the dedication of a husband and wife team who have spent 20 years working there.  more...

Recognition for hard working duo

HABBERLEY Golf Club celebrated the dedication of a husband and wife team who have spent 20 years working there.  more...

Rowe's European adventure

CYCLING: Wyre Forest CRC's new National Veteran Cyclo-Cross Champion Joe Rowe finished a respectable 14th place in Belgium over the weekend.  more...

Christine runs in the sun

ATHLETICS: Christine Sedman-Smith won her age group in a 10-kilometre race race in Dubai.  more...

Sun matched by Angels

TRIVIA: It's tight at the top of the table in the Wyre Forest League after Rising Sun A and Angel drew 63-63.  more...

Franche keep on winning

SNOOKER: Second placed Franche A defeated St Johns E 5-0 in the Kidderminster and District Wednesday League.  more...

Irish relishing top five target

HEAD coach Dave Irish has targeted a top-five finish for Kidderminster Carolians RFC in the Midlands Division Three West (South).  more...

Mansell awarded honour

THE dedication of Kidderminster Victoria CC all-rounder Mark Mansell has seen him named a Vice President of the Birmingham and District Cricket League.  more...

Mansell awarded honour

THE dedication of Kidderminster Victoria CC all-rounder Mark Mansell has seen him named a Vice President of the Birmingham and District Cricket League.  more...

Mansell awarded honour

THE dedication of Kidderminster Victoria CC all-rounder Mark Mansell has seen him named a Vice President of the Birmingham and District Cricket League.  more...

Hurting Yates expects more

ANGRY Kidderminster Harriers manager Mark Yates has attacked his players' commitment after Saturday's disappointing loss to Blue Square Premier basement boys Droylsden.  more...

Hurting Yates expects more

ANGRY Kidderminster Harriers manager Mark Yates has attacked his players' commitment after Saturday's disappointing loss to Blue Square Premier basement boys Droylsden.  more...

Knights rides into Aggborough

STRIKER Darryl Knights has joined Harriers on loan until the end of the season.  more...

Whitehead leaves Harriers

CAPTAIN Stuart Whitehead has been released from Harriers by mutual consent.  more...

Schools

Learning about Chinese culture

CHILDREN at Matchborough First School have been dancing with dragons at an after-school club in time for Chinese New Year.  more...

Society

Chaddesley Corbett Gardeners’ Club

IAN Nex started the New Year by giving a talk and slide show about spring bulbs.  more...

Bromsgrove WI

THERE was a fine start to 2008 as three new members joined. This year is the Worcestershire Federation's 90th birthday and we look forward to several exciting celebrations.  more...

Stoke Prior WI

PRESIDENT Betty Wolsey welcomed our ladies to the January meeting, which was a cheerful start to the New Year. Secretary Betty Gibbs read the minutes of the last meeting and the subscriptions for 2008 were collected. Copies of a new colourful news-sheet were circulated, in which dates for future events are included. Dorothy Norman was then introduced to give a presentation, entitled Music and Me, in which she showed photographs and talked about her long-term involvement in music and the theatre. Her singing finally succeeded in encouraging us all to join in an enjoyable singsong. Dorothy was warmly thanked for coming along and keeping us entertained. Tea and conversation followed and a raffle was drawn. Nan Reynolds won the favourite Christmas card competition. Our next meeting is to be held at the village hall tomorrow (Thursday) starting 2pm when a presentation, entitled Story of a Garden, Starting from Scratch, is to be given by Judy Berrow.  more...

Bromsgrove Railway Club

PRESERVED steam on video, that means only one thing, Karl Jauncey and David Richards and their large screen presentation of the highlights in 2007 on the main line.  more...

Brockencote WI

OUR first meeting of the New Year was held at the village hall when Angela Hugman told us Tales of the Unexpected, which were several amusing stories of things you wouldn't expect to happen when on holiday or living and working as a physio in the Middle East and in Britain.  more...

Bromsgrove U3A

Bromsgrove U3A is grateful to member Sue Douglas. In January, she not only presented an interesting talk, but also stepped in at short notice, to replace the scheduled speaker.  more...

Kidderminster

CYCLING CLUB - There are two rides this Sunday. The A ride starts at 9am and is an informal ride, the destination to be decided on the day. The C ride starts at 9.30am and is a half day ride to Whit Lenge Gardens in Hartlebury. Both rides leave from The Green, Blakebrook, opposite the hospital. All cyclists will be welcome and should bring a packed lunch for the A ride.  more...

Stourport

ST MICHAEL AND ALL SAINTS - The church is holding a Christingle service to celebrate Candlemas at 4pm on Sunday.  more...

Wyre Forest

WORCESTERSHIRE AUDIO VISUAL GROUP - The evening was taken over by members projecting some of their latest sequences. John Holt showed Money Money and two others. Bill and Dorothy Every's contribution was Spinnaker Tower at Portsmouth. Ken Stathem had been to see the autumn tints at Westonbirt. Chris and Margaret Smith showed stone circles in the Orkneys.  more...

Hartlebury

HISTORY SOCIETY - The next meeting will take place on Thursday, February 21 at 7.30pm in the Village Hall when Mr Neville Billington will give a talk on men of the mechanicals'.  more...

Travel

Antiques broken in vandal attack

VANDALS who smashed £700 worth of irreplaceable antiques have left a shop looking "a complete mess", according to its owner.  more...

Antiques broken in vandal attack

VANDALS who smashed £700 worth of irreplaceable antiques have left a shop looking "a complete mess", according to its owner.  more...

Upton

Everest challenge for Alex

AN Upton woman is preparing to undertake the challenge of a lifetime to raise money for the County Air Ambulance.  more...

Library to close for two months

UPTON library will be closed for two months while work to refurbish the building continues.  more...

Panto season hits Upton again

GAGS, singalongs and an array of lavish costumes can only mean one thing - it's pantomime season in Upton again.  more...

We're still here, says fruit farm

A FRUIT farm wants customers to know that poor weather has not closed them down.  more...

Marina appeal: date is set

THE appeal against planning refusal for a massive expansion at Upton Marina will be heard at Hanley Castle High School from Wednesday-Friday, Match 26-28.  more...

What'S On

Elkie jazzes up the Palace

THE Palace Theatre welcomes singer Elkie Brooks to entertain the people of Redditch with some of her classic hits.  more...

Audiences take a sentimental journey

THE internationally renowned Syd Lawrence Orchestra continues to keep the Big Band sounds of Billy May, Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald alive at the Palace Theatre.  more...

  
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