Stories for 24 February 2008

Competitions

We're looking for Mums in a Million

IS your mum one in a million? If so, your Worcester News wants to hear from you.  more...

Education

Fun down on the farm

CLUCKING chickens and mooing cows were the topic for a group of nursery tots learning about farm animal sounds.  more...

General

Talent showcase

BUDDING performers are being sought to showcase their talents at an event in Kidderminster.  more...

Kidder News Latest

Final whistle for Harriers coaching scheme?

A YOUTH scheme bringing football to thousands of youngsters is facing the final whistle because of a lack of funds.  more...

Final whistle for Harriers coaching scheme?

A YOUTH scheme bringing football to thousands of youngsters is facing the final whistle because of a lack of funds.  more...

Mad Hatter celebrating Fairtrade

SHOPPERS will find the Mad Hatter and the Queen of Hearts enjoying a cup of tea served from a giant teapot when they visit Stourport's Co-operative store on Tuesday.  more...

Bishop to be enthroned

THE Rt Rev Dr John Inge, the 113th Bishop of Worcester will be enthroned on Saturday at Worcester Cathedral.  more...

Bishop to be enthroned

THE Rt Rev Dr John Inge, the 113th Bishop of Worcester will be enthroned on Saturday at Worcester Cathedral.  more...

Clicking for charity cash

WYRE Forest web users could turn computer clicks into charity cash according to an internet-savvy school supporter.  more...

Councillor backing retail giant's move

A HIGH street giants arrival will "put Kidderminster on the map", according to a long-standing councillor.  more...

Firefighters called to bonfire

FIREFIGHTERS responded to an emergency call which turned out to be a domestic bonfire, yesterday.  more...

Firefighters called to bonfire

FIREFIGHTERS responded to an emergency call which turned out to be a domestic bonfire, yesterday.  more...

Firefighters called to bonfire

FIREFIGHTERS responded to an emergency call which turned out to be a domestic bonfire, yesterday.  more...

Firefighters called to bonfire

FIREFIGHTERS responded to an emergency call which turned out to be a domestic bonfire, yesterday.  more...

Firefighters called to bonfire

FIREFIGHTERS responded to an emergency call which turned out to be a domestic bonfire, yesterday.  more...

Firefighters called to bonfire

FIREFIGHTERS responded to an emergency call which turned out to be a domestic bonfire, yesterday.  more...

Firefighters called to bonfire

FIREFIGHTERS responded to an emergency call which turned out to be a domestic bonfire, yesterday.  more...

Migrant worker 'cramming' discussed

"PROBLEM" gang masters are cramming Eastern European migrant workers into rented accommodation, it has been revealed.  more...

Migrant worker issues discussed

"PROBLEM" gang masters are cramming Eastern European migrant workers into rented accommodation, it has been revealed.  more...

Migrant worker issues discussed

"PROBLEM" gang masters are cramming Eastern European migrant workers into rented accommodation, it has been revealed.  more...

Migrant worker issues discussed

"PROBLEM" gang masters are cramming Eastern European migrant workers into rented accommodation, it has been revealed.  more...

Tyres fire sparks emergency calls

FLAMING tyres were the cause of a pall of thick black smoke which could be seen from miles away, today.  more...

Tyres fire sparks emergency calls

FLAMING tyres were the cause of a pall of thick black smoke which could be seen from miles away, today.  more...

Tyres fire sparks emergency calls

FLAMING tyres caused a pall of thick black smoke visible for miles around prompting numerous 999 calls, today.  more...

Tyres fire sparks emergency calls

FLAMING tyres caused a pall of thick black smoke visible for miles around and prompting numerous 999 calls, today.  more...

Tyres fire sparks emergency calls

FLAMING tyres caused a pall of thick black smoke visible for miles around and prompting several 999 calls, today.  more...

Tyres fire sparks emergency calls

FLAMING tyres caused a pall of thick black smoke visible for miles around and prompting several 999 calls, today.  more...

Tyres fire sparks emergency calls

FLAMING tyres caused a pall of thick black smoke visible for miles around and prompting several 999 calls, today.  more...

Latest

Latest travel news

Check out the latest travel news before heading out to see family or friends.  more...

We're looking for Mums in a Million

IS your mum one in a million? If so, your Worcester News wants to hear from you.  more...

We’re pleased with Ofsted report

A VILLAGE pre-school near Worcester has been judged satisfactory' by Ofsted inspectors.  more...

Your group could win a grant of up to £50,000

COMMUNITY groups being given the chance to get a grant of up to £50,000 from the owners of the firm that publishes your Worcester News.  more...

Florist is shop of the year

A WORCESTER florist is celebrating after being named among the best in the country.  more...

Get to know mummies better on Mother's Day

FAMILIES visiting Worcestershire County Council’s County Museum on Mother’s Day will have a chance to celebrate the special occassion with a load of mummies.  more...

Florist is shop of the year

A WORCESTER florist is celebrating after being named among the best in the country.  more...

Double win for county-based specialists

WORCESTERSHIRE-based presentation and communication specialist drpgroup celebrated a double win at the recent Eventia International Awards.  more...

Double win for county-based specialists

WORCESTERSHIRE-based presentation and communication specialist drpgroup celebrated a double win at the recent Eventia International Awards.  more...

We're changing the guard at army careers centre

THERE has been a changing of the guard at the Army careers information office in Worcester city centre.  more...

We're changing the guard at army careers centre

THERE has been a changing of the guard at the Army careers information office in Worcester city centre.  more...

Charity donation will save lives

A SEARCH and rescue team has received thousands of pounds from a national retailer to help pay for safety equipment.  more...

My marathon run for mum and dad

A DELIVERY driver from Worcester is training hard for the London Marathon to raise money for two charities very close to his heart.  more...

It's life jackets rather than lingerie for M&S

A SEARCH and rescue team has been given thousands of pounds by Marks & Spencer to pay for safety equipment.  more...

Prepare to get lost in Malvern

PLANS for a modern-day version of an ancient mythical structure near the centre of Malvern have taken a step closer to becoming a reality.  more...

Battle for schools is escalated

COUNCIL leaders in Herefordshire are to meet with schools minister Jim Knight next month to put the county’s case for the protection of rural schools.  more...

Wanted: Your views about this website

EVERY year Newsquest Media asks for your opinions about its newspaper websites, and now it is asking for your views about worcesternews.co.uk  more...

Worcester News weather watch

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

Social work hunt goes stateside

COUNCIL workers will fly across the pond in a bid to recruit social workers from America this month.  more...

Charitable rig men do their bit

OILMEN working off the Dutch coast were moved to tears when they heard about the work of Acorns’ Children’s Hospice - so raised £1,337 for the charity.  more...

Booze crackdown launched

A CAMPAIGN to deter adults buying alcohol for children has been launched across the county.  more...

Teenager airlifted to hospital after motorway smash

THE M5 motorway southbound had to be closed for three hours this morning after a serious accident in which a teenager was airlifted to hospital.  more...

Rural schools face TV probe

The issue of school closures in Herefordshire is to be debated on television today.  more...

Open air theatre plan

PLANS for an open air theatre project in Evesham took a step closer to being finalised as those behind the idea put forward solid proposals for how it would work.  more...

News

Double success boosts play-offs hope for Wolves

WORCESTER Wolves gave their British Basketball League play-off hopes a massive boost with a double weekend success at Sheffield Sharks and then at home to Cheshire Jets.  more...

Worcester suffer as key decisions go against them in narrow defeat

FOR the second time this season in a game officated by Rob Debney, Worcester Warriors scored more tries than their opponents, but still failed to win the match.  more...

We need to be more clinical in front of goal

WORCESTER City manager Richard Dryden believes the result at Hyde United does not tell the whole story of how his side performed.  more...

Worcester suffer as key decisions go against them

FOR the second time this season in a game officated by Rob Debney, Worcester Warriors scored more tries than their opponents, but still failed to win the match.  more...

Worcester suffer as key decisions go against them

FOR the second time this season in a game officated by Rob Debney, Worcester Warriors scored more tries than their opponents, but still failed to win the match.  more...

Reports

Hyde United 3, Worcester City 1

WORCESTER City saw their play-off hopes as good as ended as Hyde United defeated them for the second time this season.  more...

Round-Up

Defence is Evesham’s best form of attack

THE high flying Robins now have more to thank their defenders for after Steve Luckett and Joe Clarke grabbed the goals that earned Paul West's side a ninth successive victory as they beat Bedworth United 2-0.  more...

Defence is Evesham’s best form of attack

THE high flying Robins now have more to thank their defenders for after Steve Luckett and Joe Clarke grabbed the goals that earned Paul West's side a ninth successive victory as they beat Bedworth United 2-0.  more...

Shrewsbury Town 1, Hereford United 2

HEREFORD notched their first ever league double over Shrews-bury Town on their first ever visit to Oteley Road.  more...

Kidderminster waste too many chances in loss

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers paid the price for missed chances as Salisbury City came from behind to win at Aggborough in the Blue Square Premier.  more...

Star of stage

A TALENTED Catshill youngster has been taking part in a Birmingham musical.  more...

Tackling the bullies

AN anti-bullying group, set up to discuss bullying and the scale of the problem, is visiting schools in the Bromsgrove area.  more...

Easter news

EASTER cards will start dropping on the doormats of Bromsgrove homes this Saturday. Hope 08, a Bromsgrove Churches Together project, will begin delivering 20,000 Easter cards to local residents. The cards provide information on events in the town, planned as part of Hope 08, but also information on what's happening in churches over Easter, including the traditional Good Friday March of Witness through the town centre on March 21.  more...

Gearing up for the challenge

SCHOOL children from Bromsgrove are set to compete against more than 250 teams from across the country in the 2008 Fieldfare Kielder Challenge.  more...

A five star service

A POPULAR food outlet at Droitwich Spa railway station, which employs staff from a town day centre, has scored top marks in a newly-launched rating service.  more...

Celebrating life on the canals

MEMORIES of Droitwich Spa's canals are set to be preserved for future generations to enjoy as part of restoration plans for the town's two historic waterways.  more...

Meeting for all to air views on game

ONE of five consultation evenings, organised by the Worcestershire FA, will take place in the Public Hall in Evesham on Wednesday, March 12.  more...

Today's events

Sunday Play on Words workshop with Angie at Ledbury Artplace, 5a Worcester Road, Ledbury. £80. 01531 633100.  more...

Civic society wants nominations

MALVERN Civic Society is still accepting nominations from the general public for its 2008 Civic Award.  more...

Roundup

Swifts defender breaks leg

Stourport Swifts 1, Chesham United 1 DEFENDER Steve Frost's broken leg overshadowed this battling display by Swifts against a Chesham side looking to secure a play-off place.  more...

Society

Hartlebury

WI - At the February meeting, Di Brothwell of the Wyre Forest Sugarcraft Guild gave a demonstration of red roses for Valentine's Day, finishing the evening with modelling a teddy bear suitable for a child's cake.  more...

  
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