Stories for 17 February 2008

Business

Council backing green awards

WORCESTERSHIRE County Council has announced it is one of the sponsors of an annual regional awards contest aimed at celebrating best green practice in the business world.  more...

Council backing green awards

WORCESTERSHIRE County Council has announced it is one of the sponsors of an annual regional awards contest aimed at celebrating best green practice in the business world.  more...

Council backing green awards

WORCESTERSHIRE County Council has announced it is one of the sponsors of an annual regional awards contest aimed at celebrating best green practice in the business world.  more...

Fixtures

All the latest football fixtures

MONDAY Worcester Infirmary Cup first round: Alvechurch v Pershore Town (7.45pm).  more...

Kidder News Latest

Caring Guides raise funds for day centre

WILDEN Guides were "over the moon" after raising £1,100 to help maintain a day centre for retired and elderly people in Stourport.  more...

More pedestrians and cyclists hurt or killed

WEST Mercia Constabulary's seven deadly sins road safety campaign has been updated because of an increase in the number of pedestrians and cyclists hurt or killed in collisions over the last year.  more...

Council wants more swap shops

WORCESTERSHIRE County Council is encouraging Wyre Forest residents to exchange more unwanted items and to set up their own swap shops.  more...

Young stylist on coveted team

A TALENTED young stylist at Kidderminster based salon Lisa Shepherd Midlands has won a coveted place on a national hairdressing team.  more...

Surveys reveal massive food waste

WYRE Forest District Council is backing the Love Food, Hate Waste national campaign following the results of surveys which reveal massive food waste in the home.   more...

Appeal set to rock and roll

A WYRE Forest band promises to have you rocking and rolling to all the greats during a special performance in aid of the Back on Track appeal.  more...

Harriers match at Crawley off

HARRIERS' game against Crawley Town today has been called off because of a frozen corner flag.  more...

Warning over Urgent Care Centre's future

AN URGENT care service set up to ease pressure on Worcester's accident and emergency department has attracted fewer patients than expected, health chiefs say.  more...

Warning over Urgent Care Centre's future

AN URGENT care service set up to ease pressure on Worcester's accident and emergency department has attracted fewer patients than expected, health chiefs say.  more...

Warning over Urgent Care Centre

AN URGENT care service set up to ease pressure on Worcester's accident and emergency department has attracted fewer patients than expected, health chiefs say.  more...

Warning over Urgent Care Centre

AN URGENT care service set up to ease pressure on Worcester's accident and emergency department has attracted fewer patients than expected, health chiefs say.  more...

Warning over Urgent Care Centre

AN URGENT care service set up to ease pressure on Worcester's accident and emergency department has attracted fewer patients than expected, health chiefs say.  more...

Warning over Urgent Care Centre

AN URGENT care service set up to ease pressure on Worcester's accident and emergency department has attracted fewer patients than expected, health chiefs say.  more...

Latest

Get snapping for picture competition

BUDDING David Baileys are being urged to get focused and take part in a perfect picture competition.   more...

Latest travel news

IF you're heading out to see friends or relatives today, check out the latest travel news first.  more...

Go classical in Worcester next week

ACCESSIBLE classical music will be performed in Worcester by two renowned artists.  more...

Hospital’s urgent care unit isn’t attracting patients

AN URGENT care service set up to ease pressure on Worcester's accident and emergency department has attracted fewer patients than expected, health chiefs say.  more...

Keeping fit for the over 50s

OVER 50s in Worcester are now able to keep fit and improve their quality of life by attending a new fitness class.  more...

Army skiier hits the slippery slopes

A WORCESTERSHIRE soldier is celebrating great success in an army skiing championship.  more...

Do you want fries with your opinion?

RESIDENTS of Malvern will have to take a trip to their local fast food joint if they want to air their views about the town council and its services.  more...

Worcester News weather watch

Keep up to date with the latest weather forecast and travel news with your Worcester News.  more...

Estate agent proves it has a charitable heart

AN estate agent in Worcester has raised thousands of pounds for a charity which provides respite care for families with terminally ill children.  more...

Seven homes get go-ahead

A RUNDOWN garage court in Droitwich will be knocked down to make way for six houses and a bungalow.  more...

Skateboard art for Worcester gallery

A PHOTOGRAPHY exhibition showcasing skateboarding as an art is open in Worcester.  more...

Lighten Up and stay secure

RESIDENTS across Worcestershire are being urged to keep their homes safe and secure.  more...

Mothers to run in gruelling London marathon

TWO Droitwich mums are hoping their friendship will help them get through the gruelling challenge of the London Marathon.  more...

Four rescued from quarry ledge

FOUR people were rescued after becoming stranded at a Malvern quarry.  more...

Katy's Dusty act beats rivals to become the one and only

A FORMER Worcestershire woman has been crowned the "one and only" Dusty Springfield.  more...

Firecrackers welcome in the Chinese New Year

BOOMING firecrackers began the Chinese New Year celebrations in Worcester.  more...

Environment chief says planners are not fit for purpose

FIRST it was the Home Office - and now Worcester City Council's planning department has been declared "not fit for purpose".  more...

Late Markman strike seals Redditch win

Redditch United 2, Workington 0 By David Lawrence WHEN Damien Markman fired in Redditch's second goal deep in injury time it sparked wholesale celebrations in front of the Redditch dug-out.  more...

Letters

Road complaint ignored

THERE are potholes everywhere and the council fills them in with something that is gone within weeks or even days.  more...

Road complaint ignored

THERE are potholes everywhere and the council fills them in with something that is gone within weeks or even days.  more...

Third World roads better than ours

I WAS driving my Honda Prelude from Kidderminster to Stourport when upon approaching the Severn Valley Railway bridge in Kidderminster, I was greeted with an enormous thud from the right side of my vehicle.  more...

Planning reform will limit chances

MRS G Edwards (Shuttle Letters) is quite right in saying that the Government is proposing to drastically reduce the opportunity for local people to object to planned new developments.  more...

Humanity needed

WITH reference to your front page story about a parking officer preventing Dial-a-Ride picking up MS sufferer Val Yeomans outside the Oxfam shop in Stourport.  more...

Subsiding tarmac...

I AGREE wholeheartedly with all the comments on the state of the roads in the area.  more...

It'slike the dodgems!

I WAS pleased to read the letters regarding all the potholes cropping up on our roads.  more...

It's like the dodgems!

I WAS pleased to read the letters regarding all the potholes cropping up on our roads.  more...

Nature Notes

Frog on doorstep heralds fascinating day

I SHOULD have guessed it was going to be a good day when I had to step over the frog sat proudly on my door step.  more...

Frog on doorstep heralds fascinating day

I SHOULD have guessed it was going to be a good day when I had to step over the frog sat proudly on my door step.  more...

Frog on doorstep heralds fascinating day

I SHOULD have guessed it was going to be a good day when I had to step over the frog sat proudly on my door step.  more...

News

Skipper due to return to training

CHRIS Smith has been given the go-ahead to return to training for Worcester City tomorrow night.  more...

Skipper Smith due to return to training

CHRIS Smith has been given the go-ahead to return to training for Worcester City on Tuesday night.  more...

Mixed feelings after victory

WORCESTER Wolves director of basketball Mick Donovan praised his side's character after they sealed a last-gasp 67-66 British Basketball League victory over Leicester Riders.  more...

Gear insists there is more to come from the team

ALL Black wing Rico Gear insists there are reasons to be cheerful despite Worcester Warriors crashing to convincing back-to-back Guinness Premiership defeats.  more...

Referee to the rescue at Sixways

MIKE Ruddock is looking to draft in a top referee this week in a bid to stop his players from conceding so many penalties.  more...

Crawley clash off

HARRIERS' game against Crawley Town today has been called off because of a frozen corner flag.  more...

Reports

Worcester Wolves 67, Leicester Riders 66

IT was a crucial game for both teams in the battle for the British Basketball League play-off positions and Worcester Wolves managed to beat Jelson Homes DMU Leicester Riders 67-66 in a tense match.  more...

Poor discipline again proves Warriors' downfall

FOR the second week running Worcester Warriors escaped being on the end of something approaching a cricket score because of their opponents' errant goal-kicking.  more...

Humphries shines but Town lose on travels

GOALKEEPER Craig Humphries kept the score down as lowly Malvern Town went down 3-1 at third-placed Sutton Coldfield Town.  more...

Results

All the weekend results

SATURDAY FOOTBALL SOUTHERN LEAGUE Premier Division: Tiverton Tn 1 Bromsgrove 0.  more...

Round-Up

Rovers and Swifts both lose out

BROMSGROVE Rovers lost 1-0 at Tiverton Town in the British Gas Business Premier Division despite a handy second-half display.  more...

Stubborn Robins extend hot run of form

A THIRD successive single-goal victory maintained Evesham's seven-point cushion at the top of British Gas Business Division One Midlands It was never going to be an easy ride against a Town team that arrived at St George's Lane on the back of a 12-match unbeaten run but United's resolve served them splendidly again.  more...

Hereford United 2, Chesterfield 0

HEREFORD strengthened their position among the promotion pack as they gained revenge for a 4-0 battering by their Derbyshire opponents less than a month ago.  more...

Humphries shines but Town lose on travels

GOALKEEPER Craig Humphries kept the score down as lowly Malvern Town went down 3-1 at third-placed Sutton Coldfield Town.  more...

Hobbs carries on fine success rate

HANLEY Swan trainer Andy Hobbs continued his fine run of form at the North Hereford Hunt point-to-point meeting at Whitwick Manor when he scored a double with Sant Reverien and Ben Ryan.  more...

Help with your little bundles of joy

THE arrival of a new baby is a blessing, but can also bring problems - especially for new mums and dads.  more...

History talk

WOMEN who played an important role during the Second World War will be recognised at a talk this March. The Clent History Society is holding a talk entitled Idle Women about young women who worked on canal boats and helped to ensure vital transport links during the war. The talk will be given by Vince Williams and Jon Goodson who are qualified narrowboat skippers involved in the British Waterways' heritage working boats project. The meeting will be held at Clent parish hall, in Church Avenue, on March 5 at 8pm. Entry costs £1.50 and includes tea or coffee.  more...

Birdseye Sports Evesham Sunday League round-up

Results Division Two: Alderton 4, Tewkesbury Tn, 2; Oddfellows 3, Badsey Rec 1; Cider Mill 2, Mickleton Rgrs 4.  more...

Stratford and District Alliance results

Aquaid Division One: FISSC 5, Welford 1; Ilmington Rev 4, Henley Forest 4; Inkberrow 1, Bidford 6; Kenilworth Tn 2, Badsey Utd 0.  more...

Latest angling results

Mosella Manor Farm Leisure Match results - February 13: 1 Trevor Hougham (Solihull AC) 86.6.0 (peg 6); 2 Martin Woods (Bait Box) 62.2.0 (16); 3 Ronnie Pharoah (Mosella Harrs) 53.10.0 (33). February 14 (Affordable Open, Island): 1 Colin Woodward (Smithys Tackle) 37.12.0 (23); 2 Danny Caldwell (Newent AC) 34.8.0 927); 3 Adrian Davis (Gloucester) 30.8.0 (14). February 17 (Island): 1 Keith Adams (Maver Solihull) 32.10.0 914); 2 Mike Shepherd (Witney) 32.0.0 94); 3 Steve Partington (Lobbies Tackle) 30.12.0 (32).  more...

Today's events

Sunday Creative bookmaking workshop with Angie at Ledbury Artplace, 5a Worcester Road, Ledbury. £80. 01531 633100.  more...

Debate climate change at the Fold

ENJOY an evening of healthy food and debate when The Fold eco-centre, in Bransford, hosts a climate change evening.  more...

Roundup

Crawley clash off

HARRIERS' game against Crawley Town today has been called off because of a frozen corner flag.  more...

Swifts fail to build on Gill's opener

Stourport Swifts 1, Barton Rovers 2 BARTON bagged their first win of the year bringing an end to Stourport's four-match unbeaten run.  more...

Society

Astley

WI - The meeting was taken by vice president, Mrs Margaret Healing, who congratulated Pam Johnstone on her engagement. Reminders about local and county events were given.  more...

Travel

Bag an Easter bargain

IT'S worth bearing in mind that this year Easter is extra early.  more...

  
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