Stories for 27 February 2008

Back On Track Appeal

Carnival backing boosts appeal

YOUNG sportsmen and women are set to benefit from this year's Kidderminster Carn-ival, with the Back on Track Appeal chosen as the main beneficiary.  more...

Blackboard

Bikers' Breakfast

Elgar Technology College is keen promote a safe and healthy lifestyle for our students and has been delighted to work in partnership with our School Caterers (Alliance in Partnership), the Local Authority Safe and Sustainable Travel Unit, and MotoV8 to provide a rewarding and varied campaign jointly promoting safe cycling and healthy eating.  more...

Body And Soul

Suffered from back pain? Then chances are you will do again

IT is a bleak but sadly unavoidable fact of life that back pain will trouble about 80 per cent of us at some time. The best way to find out if someone is at risk of back pain in the future is to ask them if they have ever suffered from it in the past - if the answer is yes, then they are likely to suffer from it again.  more...

Suffered from back pain? Then chances are you will do again

IT is a bleak but sadly unavoidable fact of life that back pain will trouble about 80 per cent of us at some time. The best way to find out if someone is at risk of back pain in the future is to ask them if they have ever suffered from it in the past - if the answer is yes, then they are likely to suffer from it again.  more...

Suffered from back pain? Then chances are you will do again

IT is a bleak but sadly unavoidable fact of life that back pain will trouble about 80 per cent of us at some time. The best way to find out if someone is at risk of back pain in the future is to ask them if they have ever suffered from it in the past - if the answer is yes, then they are likely to suffer from it again.  more...

Suffered from back pain? Then chances are you will do again

IT is a bleak but sadly unavoidable fact of life that back pain will trouble about 80 per cent of us at some time. The best way to find out if someone is at risk of back pain in the future is to ask them if they have ever suffered from it in the past - if the answer is yes, then they are likely to suffer from it again.  more...

Bromsgrove Rovers 1 Clevedon Town 0

Welcome aboard

New signings Alex Cowley and Anthony Robinson are paraded before the game.  more...

Setting the standard

Mervyn Leggett from the Worcestershire FA presents chairman Tom Herbert and president Charlie Poole with a plaque to recognise Rovers as a Charter Standard club.  more...

Another award

Leggett, Herbert and Poole with the Bromsgrove District Council Club of the Year award.  more...

Looking on

New boy Anthony Robinson looks for a piece of the action.  more...

Shrugging off

Matt Birley holds off a defender.  more...

Counter attack

Sam Alsop received the ball in a threatening position.  more...

Burst forward

Matt Birley probes forward again.  more...

Quick feet

Dave Bridgwater shows some fancy footwork.  more...

Strength

Anthony Robinson shows his strength and power.  more...

Teaser

Jozsef Jakab floats a ball across.  more...

Race is on

Anthony Robinson tries to beat his man to the ball.  more...

Surge

Alex Cowley makes another spirited run.  more...

It takes two

Two defenders attempt to knock Robinson off the ball.  more...

Wide open space

More joy for Sam Alsop on the left hand side.  more...

Business

Staff bike, bowl and run to help charity

A FUN run, bike ride and team bowling are all on the agenda for staff at Worcester financial experts Rabjohns LLP, which has launched a fund-raising campaign for Macmillan Cancer Support.  more...

Cricket

Teams get set for new season

BROMSGROVE Cricket Club have begun their pre-season training at Bromsgrove School.  more...

School hands out harsh lesson

CUTNALL Green overhauled RGS Worcester's total of 137-1 to claim a two-wicket victory in the Sunday division of the Worcestershire Cricket Board Indoor League.  more...

Education

Bishop marks status change

THE Bishop of Dudley blessed St John's CE Primary School in Kidderminster at the start of an open day to officially mark the change from first school status.  more...

Fixtures

Hockey fixture list

SATURDAY BODYKRAFT MIDLANDS MEN'S LEAGUE Midlands Premier Division: Worcester v Sutton Coldfield (12.45pm).  more...

County weekend football fixture round-up

SATURDAY WORCESTER & DISTRICT LEAGUE Bayliss Cup: Hanley Swan v VBL Sports (P Fowler); West Malvern v Grosvenor Sports (M Stephens).  more...

Football

Two wins in a row for Rubery

RUBERY Ladies made it two wins in a row with a 5-1 derby win over Hopwood Star.  more...

Sunday league football results:

Bromsgrove and District Sunday Football League (February 24): Bridgwater Cup Quarter Final: Bromsgrove Town 4 Nailers Arms 1.  more...

Fighting spirit will keep us up, says Singh

BARNT Green Spartak boss GJ Singh is confident his side's competitive edge will be enough to drag them away from the bottom of the Midland Combination Premier Division.  more...

Madras prove to be Real deal

REAL Madras picked up only their second win of the season in the Droitwich Sunday Leisure League after a sizzling 3-1 victory over Wych Way Warriors.  more...

General

Kathryn takes lead in spectacular

AN ever-popular toe-tapping musical spectacular will be presented by Kidderminster Operatic & Dramatic Society next week.  more...

Interviews

hello

AS the lead actor in his own television series, Kevin Whately can't afford to get ill. Which is why he is being very cautious (and touching a lot of wood), when he reveals that Laurence Fox, his co-star in Morse spin-off Lewis "has had three colds in the last month."  more...

Junior Sports

Boars in friendly rout

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

Hadley goal is in vein

Catshill FC junior football report.  more...

Droitwich out of Cup

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

Deadman's treble

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

Swifts into semi-finals

Callowbrook Swifts FC junior football round-up.  more...

Karov strike seals win

Lickey End FC junior football report.  more...

Bad day at the office

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

Strange at the double

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

Kidder News Latest

Fitness expert stepping out

A WYRE Forest heart fitness instructor is digging out her walking shoes and raising money for the British Heart Foundation at the Hearts First Wyre Forest 5k next month.  more...

Regional centre for netball

STOURPORT Sports Club has been boosted by a planning decision which will allow it to become one of only four regional centres for netball nationwide.  more...

Carnival backing boosts appeal

YOUNG sportsmen and women are set to benefit from this year's Kidderminster Carn-ival, with the Back on Track Appeal chosen as the main beneficiary.  more...

Retail giant moving into historic mill

A RETAIL giant is moving into Kidderminster, bringing a £1 million boost to the Wyre Forest economy and at least 200 jobs.  more...

‘Risking lives’ by town park entrance

CHILDREN are risking their lives at a "dangerous" entrance to a popular public park, according to nearby residents.  more...

Wrong move on Northern Rock

THE majority of Shuttle Online voters believe the Government was wrong to nationalise the troubled Northern Rock bank.  more...

Earthquake latest

A "GOOD old shake" earthquake had Wyre Forest people scratching their heads in bed overnight.  more...

Earthquake latest

A "GOOD old shake" earthquake had Wyre Forest people scratching their heads in bed overnight.  more...

Earthquake latest

A "GOOD old shake" earthquake had Wyre Forest people scratching their heads in bed overnight.  more...

Landmark is pulled down

THE "iconic" 75-metre steel chimney at the former British Sugar Beet factory in Kidderminster has been pulled down.  more...

Landmark is pulled down

THE "iconic" 75-metre steel chimney at the former British Sugar Beet factory in Kidderminster has been pulled down.  more...

One-way traffic restriction

A BUSY Kidderminster road will be restricted to one-way traffic during the Easter holidays while resurfacing work is carried out.  more...

One-way traffic restriction

A BUSY Kidderminster road will be restricted to one-way traffic during the Easter holidays while resurfacing work is carried out.  more...

One-way traffic restriction

A BUSY Kidderminster road will be restricted to one-way traffic during the Easter holidays while resurfacing work is carried out.  more...

Rivalry put aside for charity

CARPET workers from two of Wyre Forest's most famous manufacturing names are putting aside their historic rivalries to raise money for a cancer unit.  more...

War theme as museum re-opens

THE Weavers Loft carpet museum in Kidderminster reopens on Saturday at 10am.  more...

Pothole 'knackered' my wheel

A ROAMING sales executive whose car was damaged when it hit a pothole said the roads in Wyre Forest were among the worst in the country.  more...

Confusion over parking signs

PUZZLED hospital visitors could be coughing up £2.50 a time to park despite the fact there is 30 minutes free parking available, according to an angry resident.  more...

Bewdley youth cafe is a step nearer

PLANS for Bewdley Youth Cafe stepped up a gear after organisers signed a lease for a building in the town's centre.  more...

Bewdley youth cafe venue

PLANS for Bewdley Youth Cafe stepped up a gear after organisers signed a lease for a building in the town's centre.  more...

Bewdley youth cafe venue

PLANS for Bewdley Youth Cafe stepped up a gear after organisers signed a lease for a building in the town's centre.  more...

Bewdley youth cafe venue

PLANS for Bewdley Youth Cafe stepped up a gear after organisers signed a lease for a building in the town's centre.  more...

Bewdley youth cafe venue

PLANS for Bewdley Youth Cafe stepped up a gear after organisers signed a lease for a building in the town's centre.  more...

Controversial Tesco store plan given boost

A CONTROVERSIAL planning application to build a new Tesco supermarket in Stourport has been recommended for approval.  more...

Controversial store plan given boost

A CONTROVERSIAL planning application to build a new Tesco supermarket in Stourport has been recommended for approval.  more...

Latest

£13m to help county’s affordable homes crisis

A £13 million cash injection could help calm the affordable housing crisis sweeping across Worcestershire.  more...

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 home.  more...

Mad Hatter's tea party

SUPERMARKET shoppers in Malvern were greeted by story book characters marking the Co-op's switch to Fairtrade tea for its own brand.  more...

We're looking for mums in a million

IS your mum one in a million? If so, we at the Worcester News want to hear from you - and time is running out!  more...

Worcester News weather watch

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

Learn about capital gains tax and its implications

MFG Solicitors, Worcester, will present a seminar exploring the implications of changes to the capital gains tax regime for owner-managed businesses.  more...

Experience an Atlantic adventure - without getting wet

AN intrepid oarsman is going to be visiting Worcester to talk about his record-breaking row across the north Atlantic.  more...

Meet people and raise the image of your firm

BUSINESSES, especially those affected by flooding, have the chance to attend a networking event in Upton-upon-Severn.  more...

Country park talk

PEOPLE are being invited to a talk on the Severn Valley Country Park.  more...

Suspected terrorists getting 'too good a deal' in prison

TROUBLE was stirred up at a Worcestershire prison after suspected terrorists were given free access to a courtyard where they grow flowers and veg.  more...

Railway bridge is removed

A REDUNDANT railway bridge in Worcester has been removed by crane in a six-hour operation.  more...

‘Selfish’ couple let their house go to rack and ruin

A “SELFISH” couple allowed their property to fall into a state of disrepair because of ill health, a court heard.  more...

We could soon be in better housing

A YOUNG family whose home was deemed unsafe and who were without heating or hot water for days, have now been placed back in emergency accommodation.  more...

Park treat for mothers

ANYONE looking to treat their mothers to a day out on Sunday could start by taking a walk around Croome Park, near Pershore.  more...

Earth tremors hit UK

EARTH tremors measuring 5.3 on the Richter Scale have been felt across much of England.  more...

COMMENT: Treat these prisoners the same

MANY people will be outraged at reports that suspected terrorists in Long Lartin prison, near Evesham, are getting special treatment.  more...

Did the Earth move for you?

THE largest earthquake to hit the UK in 24 years was felt across Worcestershire last night.  more...

Did the Earth move for you?

THE largest earthquake to hit the UK in 24 years was felt across Worcestershire in the early hours of this morning.  more...

Crime and punishment tackled on film

DRAMA pupils at a Worcester school have been working on a project exploring the relationship between crime and punishment.  more...

Mad Hatter's tea party

SUPERMARKET shoppers in Malvern were greeted by story book characters marking the Co-op’s switch to Fairtrade tea for its own brand.  more...

Glimmer of hope for rail passengers

THERE may be a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel for long-suffering passengers on rail services between Worcestershire and London.  more...

Glimmer of hope for rail passengers

THERE may be a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel for long-suffering passengers on rail services between Worcestershire and London.  more...

I’m running marathon for charity – now join our team

A WORCESTER-based charity needs more runners to help its campaign explode out of the starting blocks for this year’s London marathon.  more...

Film classic to return to town cinema

A FILM, which was first viewed by its directors in a Worcestershire cinema around 60 years ago, is to be screened there once again.  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...

A dangerous time for toads

IT'S a dangerous time of year for Worcestershire's love-struck population of toads.  more...

A dangerous time for toads

IT'S a dangerous time of year for Worcestershire's love-struck population of toads.  more...

New look for hills lavatories

VISITORS to the Malvern Hills will be unable to use the lavatories at the Wyche cutting from next week because work will begin on their £78,000 refurbishment.  more...

Workers’ pledge to help hospice

EMPLOYEES at Worcester's Warndon-based IT solutions specialist, Open International, have pledged to raise at least £3,500 for St Richard's Hospice in 2008.  more...

Brothers remanded in custody - court

TWO brothers have appeared in court charged with a string of offences including assault, affray and making threats to kill.  more...

One last chance for cannabis man - court

A MAN found with a stash of cannabis in his car and home was warned by a judge it was his final chance to avoid prison.  more...

Police seek hit-and-run driver

POLICE are looking for the driver of a 4X4-style vehicle who failed to stop after colliding with a dog walker.  more...

Bin fires started deliberately in Droitwich

A SERIES of fires in skip bins have been started deliberately in Droitwich town centre.  more...

Service for war veteran John Hewlett

WAR veteran John Hewlett made his final journey today after his death earlier this month.  more...

Service for war veteran John Hewlett

WAR veteran John Hewlett made his final journey today after his death earlier this month.  more...

They still haven’t unblocked drains

A MAN is annoyed that blocked drains in Droitwich have still not been cleared despite promises from Worcestershire County Council to get them seen to within 10 days of being reported.  more...

Church hall sell-off moves closer

CONTROVERSIAL plans to sell part of a church hall in Droitwich may have taken a step forward, according to a church leader.  more...

Heroes charity launches in Worcs

A CHARITY which has the backing of a Fladbury man recover from a serious knee injury he sustained while in the army has launched a new branch in Worcestershire.  more...

Heroes charity launches in Worcs

A CHARITY which has the backing of a Fladbury man wounded while in the army has launched a new branch in Worcestershire.  more...

Patients are happy, say doctors

A SURVEY conducted at an Evesham doctors' surgery has found that the vast majority of patients are happy with current opening hours.  more...

Hunt for good samaritan

DISABILITY support worker is trying to track down and thank a Good Samaritan who came to his aid after a road accident.  more...

High Street plan to be unveiled

PLANS to give Evesham High Street a facelift and make it more pedestrian-friendly will be unveiled to the public next week.  more...

Council Tax goes up by 2.5%

MEMBERS of Wychavon District Council agreed a 2.5 per cent increase in Council Tax last night.  more...

Wardens fear for elderly

ANXIOUS residents at a sheltered housing development in Evesham are terrified by proposals which could see night-time staff taken away.  more...

Earthquake felt in the Vale

HOMES across the Vale felt the effects of the biggest earthquake in the UK for nearly 25 years.  more...

Nine charged after pub affray

NINE men - four of them local - have been charged by police following a major disturbance at an Evesham pub in September last year.  more...

Alcester get a lift

And Kingfishers are all set to be crowned league champions  more...

Latets

Voters’ anger at ballot ‘shambles’

ANGRY voters have contacted the Advertiser after not being sent a ballot paper asking if they would like to see a referendum about the EU constitution.  more...

Mum’s fears over sick daughter

By Ben Russell THE mother of a two-year-old girl with pneumonia is scared the damp conditions in her Winyates East flat may result in her daughter being hospitalised.  more...

Letters

You should look at the Worcester News, John

SIR - I was saddened to read John Phillpott's latest outpourings (February 16) in that it contained his usual prejudices and no facts or evidence.  more...

I’d rather have bus service than water

SIR - Two stories have caught my eye recently.  more...

Security guards do not surprise me

SIR - I have not used the city library for a while so I was not aware that security guards were now in place there.  more...

The unsung heroes deserve our thanks

SIR - May I through your paper sing the praises of the unsung heroes who quietly work through the night gritting our roads so that we can journey to work in the mornings safely. I, like many people, probably take for granted that the roads will be safe to drive on. We have had a number of sharp frosts and the Ringway men have been out and about at all hours of the night ensuring our safety.  more...

I relish being able to say I told you so

SIR - I know people will say I rant on about who governs this country, but what more proof is wanted than the Northern Rock fiasco? The only positive that has come to the fore is that this puppet government has had to seek approval from Brussels in its proposal to nationalise. So, now it must be crystal clear that this country is governed by the European Union and I have to say I take great pleasure in saying "I told you so".  more...

Chairman needs a sense of humour

SIR - We read that Worcestershire is being told it doesn't appoint enough people from ethnic minorities into top jobs at County Hall. Surely the Council for Racial Equality could show the way by replacing the chairman Richard Woodhead with someone from an ethnic community, preferably with a sense of humour and proportion?  more...

Check receipts

I WOULD like to remind all of your readers to check their receipts from supermarkets.  more...

Memories stirred

WHAT happy memories your article on Meadows School brought back.  more...

Different view?

I READ with interest Frank Howerd's latest rant about rises in Council Tax and reductions of services.  more...

Survey results

YOUR correspondent Barry Smith asks if a study of usage by concession holders has been carried out'.  more...

Outlook bleak...

WHAT have we got to look forward to?  more...

Declining centre

I KNOW I have written several times before on the subject of the reason for the business in Bromsgrove town centre being in decline - but could I have stumbled on the answer?  more...

Payment refused

MY husband (Regd 'disabled' and OAP) went along to renew his car park pass a month early in order to pay the current price of £30.  more...

Poorly planned

WHAT a shame. There was a chance to create something special, a school that we could all be proud of, a building that could have taken the community into the 21st century.  more...

Easy task became a nightmare

I OFFER no comment on what follows. I merely recount a sequence of events and allow your readers to draw their own conclusions.  more...

Lost trees

IT'S unfortunate that once again Mark Heel did not check his facts for his letter about lost trees' in Droitwich.  more...

Tackle speed

WHILE it is great to see the Highways Agency improving road surfaces around Droitwich, this 'dash to spend cash' before the end of March is not part of a joined up highways strategy and is potentially creating new public safety issues.  more...

Parking passes

THE reaction to the imposition of a £30 pensioners' parking pass in Bromsgrove is justified but this proposal compares very favourably with the attitude of Wychavon District Council.  more...

Not fit to drink!

IN answer to Ann Greenshield's question as to the quality of drinking water in Droitwich, I can only say that for the past 20 years I have found it undrinkable.  more...

Residents and police let down

IN response to a spate of burglaries in the Aggborough area of Kidderminster, police recently successfully committed a significant amount of resources.  more...

No equality with drop-in centres

LORD Darzi, at the behest of the Government, is carrying out a review of the National Health Service, and in his interim report recommended the setting up of new health centres throughout the country.  more...

Music

Trio who do it their way

THEY were the definition of cool during their 1950s and 60s Vegas hey day - Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jnr.  more...

News

Magoffin poised to complete pace team

STEVE Magoffin is today set to complete his move to Wor-cestershire as the County's overseas player for the first half of the season.  more...

Crichton ruled out of Sale test

LOKI Crichton will miss Fri-day's trip to Sale after picking up a stinger injury in the 12-11 defeat to London Irish.  more...

Baby the reason for County's Bond rejection

NEW Zealand fast bowler Shane Bond has revealed why he rejected Worcestershire's offer to join the New Road side for the whole of the coming season.  more...

Baby the reason for County's Bond rejection

NEW Zealand fast bowler Shane Bond has revealed why he rejected Worcestershire's offer to join the New Road side for the whole of the coming season.  more...

Sixways chief plays down links with fly-half Walker

WORCESTER Warriors director of rugby Mike Ruddock says there has been no contact with Gloucester fly-half Willie Walker.  more...

Club sets standard

BROMSGROVE Rovers' development both on and off the field has been recognised, after the club achieved the Football Association's Charter Standard status.  more...

Rovers in shock move for former MLS player

BROMSGROVE Rovers are waiting in anticipation as they aim to complete the shock signing of a player who has something in common with David Beckham and Juan Pablo Angel.  more...

Rovers in shock move for former MLS player

BROMSGROVE Rovers are waiting in anticipation as they aim to complete the shock signing of a player who has something in common with David Beckham and Juan Pablo Angel.  more...

Simon could fit the dead-ball bill

SIMON Fitter could be set for a surprise return to Evesham United's starting 11 for Saturday's second visit in four days to The Meadow in Chesham.  more...

Pride all that’s left at Harriers

WITH their season in tatters after Tuesday's exit from the Setanta Shield, Kidderminster Harriers are playing for pride, according to assistant manager Neil Howarth.  more...

Shield defeat leaves Harriers drifting

Kidderminster Harriers 1
Rusden and Diamonds 3

Setanta Shield fifth round  more...

Leaders tipped to shoot down Harriers

Since their New Year's Day triumph against Forest Green, Kidderminster have won just once in all competitions and to add insult to injury they crashed out of the Setanta Shield on Tuesday at the hands of Rushden and Diamonds, prompting Mark Yates to read the riot act to his side.  more...

Loan player talks

HARRIERS are set for talks with Shrewsbury Town and Wolverhampton Wanderers to sort out the futures of on-loan players Luke Jones and Matthew Bailey.  more...

Reader'S Pictures

FAMILY GATHERING

Reginald Dyson sent in this picture of his grandparents, Mr and Mrs Albert Summers, and their family taken outside Newland Grange Farm, near Malvern, in the summer of 1902. Send your snaps to the address at the top of the page.  more...

Reports

Rovers remain fearless as ‘squeaky bum time’ nears

Rovers 1
Clevedon 0
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Rovers remain fearless as ‘squeaky bum time’ nears

Rovers 1
Clevedon 0
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Rovers remain fearless as ‘squeaky bum time’ nears

Rovers 1
Clevedon 0
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Hosts hit the self-destruct button

Harriers 1
Salisbury 1

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Hosts hit the self-destruct button

Harriers 1
Salisbury 1

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Hosts hit the self-destruct button

Harriers 1
Salisbury 1

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Shield no protection from shortcomings

Harriers 1
Rushden and Diamonds 3

Setanta Shield

  more...

Shield no protection from shortcomings

Harriers 1
Rushden and Diamonds 3

Setanta Shield

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Reviews

Lifting spirits

Review - The Clean House at the Festival Theatre, Malvern, until Saturday, March 1 THANKFULLY no sign of the appalling Aggi and Kim to go around cleaning up this house - just a young Brazilian student and would-be-comedienne who didn't like cleaning and a middle aged woman whose obsession was a cleanliness that was next to Godliness.  more...

Charming adventure for whole family

STARDUST (Cert PG, 122 mins, Paramount Home Entertainment, Drama/Comedy/Romance, also available to buy DVD £19.99/HD DVD £24.99) Starring: Charlie Cox, Claire Danes, Michelle Pfeiffer, Mark Strong, Nathaniel Parker, Kate Magowan, Sienna Miller, Henry Cavill, Melanie Hill, David Kelly.  more...

Richard Taylor'S Weekly Column

February 28, 2008

MPs' expenses are in the news and I have received the first report of the Review of Members' Allowances.  more...

February 28, 2008

MPs' expenses are in the news and I have received the first report of the Review of Members' Allowances.  more...

Round-Up

Astley fire away

ASTLEY defeated Wichenford 220-215 in the Lord Ednam Air Rifle League.  more...

Colts searching

WORCESTER Colts are looking to recruit players for their under 13s squad.  more...

Boden is goal hero at Aston

CHADDESLEY Corbett Men's Firsts continued their recent good form with a second BodyKraft West Midlands Division Two win of the season, beating Aston University 2-1.  more...

Doncaster haul back Stourport bid

STOURPORT Men's Firsts were held 2-2 by fellow Slazenger English Hockey League National North Division high-fliers Doncaster.  more...

Shepperd at double in firsts’ setback

WORCESTER Women's Firsts suffered their second Midlands Premier League defeat of the season to Olton and West Warwicks, going down 3-2.  more...

Worcester see off Olton’s challenge

AN improved display helped Worcester Men's Firsts end a run of poor results with a 3-2 victory at Olton and West Warwicks in the BodyKraft Midlands Premier Division.  more...

Side are suffering at home

WESTFIELDS went down 2-1 at home to Market Drayton Town in the Midland Alliance.  more...

Walker’s in great form at contest

THE Midlands Age Banded Open saw Samurai Judo Club's Tom Walker produce one of the best displays of his career to take the gold medal.  more...

Delve celebrates first England win

DROITWICH Amateur Boxing Club fighters Charles Delve and Josh Turner experienced the highs and lows of their demanding sport.  more...

Stourbridge clash for Wanderers in colts cup

WORCESTER Wanderers, the North Midlands Colts Cup holders, have been given an away trip to Stourbridge in this season's final.  more...

Hankey takes on Spa punters

DARTS ace Ted Hankey is taking part in an exhibition at Droitwich's Star and Garter on Sunday.  more...

Joy for Banham in first duathlon

BROMSGROVE'S Pete Banham rode to a superb victory in his first ever duathlon.  more...

Double joy for Ben

A TALENTED 12-year-old golfer is celebrating after shooting an amazing two holes-in-one in a week.  more...

Solid start for duo

BROMSGROVE rally driver Nathan Crewe and team-mate John Connor finished 36th overall in the first round of the Pirelli National Gravel Rally Championship - the Sunseeker Rallye in Bournemouth.  more...

Solid start for duo

BROMSGROVE rally driver Nathan Crewe and team-mate John Connor finished 36th overall in the first round of the Pirelli National Gravel Rally Championship - the Sunseeker Rallye in Bournemouth.  more...

Pupils take their marks

THREE South Bromsgrove High School pupils have qualified for the National Schools Cross County Championships in Liverpool after sparkling performances in the regional stages of tournament.  more...

Ladies secure round two spot

BROMSGROVE Ladies beat rivals Kidderminster Golf Club in the first round of the Mail on Sunday National Golf Tournament.  more...

Five-star Town keep up hopes

HOCKEY: Bromsgrove kept their fading West Midlands Division One promotion hopes alive with a comprehensive 5-1 victory over Pershore.  more...

Mixed fortunes for amateurs

DROITWICH amateur boxers Charles Delve and Josh Turner experienced the highs and lows of their demanding sport.  more...

Plans to build 150 new homes for town

TWO thousand residents in Bromsgrove are being invited to take part in a consultation about a new housing development proposed for the area, the Advertiser/Messenger can exclusively reveal.  more...

Andy is cooking up success

A TALENTED student from a Bromsgrove school is cooking up success after his skills secured him first place in an area competition.  more...

Job evaluation

YESTERDAY (Tuesday, February 26) was a nailbiting day for all 450 staff who work for the town's biggest employer.  more...

Air ambulance hunts patients

FORMER casualties from the Bromsgrove area, who have been airlifted to hospital by the County Air Ambulance, are being urged to contact the charity with their recollections.  more...

Book day

BROMSGROVE library is promoting its Quick Reads books for World Book Day. These are bite-sized books by best selling writers and well-known personalities, which provide a short fast paced read. It is a World Book Day initiative. To celebrate the day, on March 6, staff will run a prize draw.  more...

Fatal crash

A RUBERY man, who died after a collision with a tree, has been named as Paul Naughton. The accident happened when the Ford Fiesta he was driving, travelling towards the Lickey Hills, crashed into a tree in Lickey Road, Rednal. The 19-year-old sustained severe injuries in the accident, which happened at 6.10am on February 17. He died later at Selly Oak Hospital. A 17-year-old female passenger, from Bartley Green, also suffered serious injuries in the crash. A West Midlands Police spokesman said she remained in a critical, but stable condition. Traffic officers at Bournville Lane police station are appealing for witnesses. Anyone with information should ring 0845 113 5000.  more...

Street lamp fire

FIREFIGHTERS were called to Stoke Works to extinguish a street lamp fire on Wednesday, February 20, morning. The street light, outside the PolymerLatex offices in Weston Hall Road, was well alight when firefighters arrived just after midnight. They also attended a skip fire in New Road, Rubery, on the same night.  more...

Traffic delays

COMMUTERS travelling from Bromsgrove to Hanbury will need to find an alternative route other than through Stoke Prior until at least the end of next week.  more...

Council tax set to rise

THE average band D council tax payer in Bromsgrove will pay a combined bill of a little over £1,398 a year when they start to drop through town letter boxes in the next few weeks.  more...

School bursar resigns

THE bursar of Bromsgrove School, Anthony Siddall, has resigned.  more...

Tyre attack

VANDALS slashed tyres in an overnight rampage in Bromsgrove last week. Four cars at three properties in Stoke Road were targeted in the incident overnight on Tuesday, February 19. Police believe the damage was caused by a knife.Bromsgrove crime risk manager, PC Stan Baker, said: "Owners are reminded that vehicles are much less likely to be vandalised, stolen or broken into if they are kept in a secure garage." Crime prevention advice is available on the community safety section of West Mercia Constabulary's website at www.westmercia.police.uk Anyone with information about the attacks should call Bromsgrove police on 08457 444 888 or you can ring Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.  more...

Damp house sparks baby’s health fears

A CONCERNED mum fears that her baby's health is being put at risk because of the damp in her home.  more...

It’s the height of fashion

A FASHION show is set to help transform a school playground.  more...

Dog bites dog

DROITWICH Spa police want to talk to a couple who helped a man after his dog was bitten by another dog. The dog owner was walking his golden retriever through fields near Celvestune Way on Friday, February 22, at around 2pm when what looked like a bull terrier cross ran over and bit it round the neck. The dog would not let go, but the man and woman ran over to help get it off the injured pet. Officers would now like to speak to the couple about the incident. Anyone with information should call 08457 444888, quoting 411/S/220208, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.  more...

Go-Ride work brings reward for Andy

EVESHAM Wheelers' coach Andy Dolphin was presented with a special reconition award by British Cycling at an Awards ceremony in Bolton.  more...

Stratford gearing up for first race meeting

OFFICIALS at Stratford have alerted racegoers that the Centre Course picnic enclosure will not be open for the first meeting of the season on Monday.  more...

Go-Ride work brings reward for Andy

EVESHAM Wheelers' coach Andy Dolphin was presented with a special reconition award by British Cycling at an Awards ceremony in Bolton.  more...

Defeated but far from disgraced

Droitwich 61pts, Evesham U-12 12 A PONDEROUS Evesham start was meat and drink to the home side as Droitwich put together a disciplined forward and backs combination to score 14 points in first five minutes.  more...

Mixed fortunes for Under-9 hosts

EVESHAM saved their best performance of the season for the visit of Droitwich and both clubs boasted large squads so two teams were in action.  more...

Youngsters take great pride from win

IN what was always going to be a tough away fixture, Evesham Under-11s travelled to Droitwich with spirits high after their away win at Old Richians the previous week.  more...

Simon could fit the dead-ball bill

SIMON Fitter could be set for a surprise return to Evesham United's starting 11 for Saturday's second visit in four days to The Meadow in Chesham.  more...

Seven-goal spectacular leaves Littleton back on top

Callowbrook Swifts 1, Littleton Jnrs U-12 7 LITTLETON returned to the top of the Mercian League table after a seven-goal romp.  more...

Seven-goal spectacular leaves Littleton back on top

Callowbrook Swifts 1, Littleton Jnrs U-12 7 LITTLETON returned to the top of the Mercian League table after a seven-goal romp.  more...

Excellent efforts are rewarded

Badsey 3, Harborne IV 0 AFTER two high scoring draws, Badsey got the reward that their recent performances have merited.  more...

All the latest darts news

BROADWAY Football Club is staging a blind doubles darts competition on Saturday.  more...

All the latest darts news

BROADWAY Football Club is staging a blind doubles darts competition on Saturday.  more...

All the latest darts news

BROADWAY Football Club is staging a blind doubles darts competition on Saturday.  more...

Munro efforts are crucial

LATEST action in the WCB Indoor League saw comfortable victories for Overbury and Dumbleton.  more...

Hosts hand out a hammering

Bromsgrove 4, Evesham Ladies 0 THE visitors were on the back foot from the start as the struggled desperately to contain the powerful and direct running of the home team.  more...

Roberts strikes ro secure a double

EVESHAM Under-13s played host to a three-way tournament on Sunday with local rivals Droitwich and North East touring side Tynedale.  more...

Visitors are victorious

Old Leamingtonians U15 12, Evesham U-14/15 39pts EVESHAM continued their improving form on Sunday when they produced one of their best team efforts of the season so far.  more...

Up and down day for rugby youngsters

SUNDAY saw Evesham Under-10s entertain Droitwich and two closely contested matches ensued.  more...

Today's events

Wednesday Tai Chi class with Altair de Almeida at the Burgage Hall, Church Lane, Ledbury. 7.30pm. Details www.altairedstates.co.uk or 01684 562528.  more...

Today's events

Wednesday Tai Chi class with Altair de Almeida at the Burgage Hall, Church Lane, Ledbury. 7.30pm. Details www.altairedstates.co.uk or 01684 562528.  more...

Conservators and council spending more than a penny

WORK starts next week on renovating the public toilets at the Wyche Cutting, much used by visitors to the Malvern Hills.  more...

Crackdown on inconsiderate parking

POLICE in Malvern are cracking down on illegal and dangerous parking in a narrow town centre road.  more...

Did the earth move for you?

TREMORS from the biggest earthquake to hit the UK for nearly 25 years shook the area just before 1am this morning (Wednesday).  more...

65 years and counting for Bob and Ellen

ANYONE who doubts the idea of love at first sight should take a look at Malvern couple Bob and Ellen Hammond, who were engaged within four days of meeting and are today (Wednesday) celebrating 65 happy years of marriage.  more...

Couple had 'cannabis farm' in caravan

A REDMARLEY couple have been given suspended sentences for having a small "cannabis farm" in a caravan on their land.  more...

Crew put out fire quickly

A FIRE crew from Malvern was called out after a chimney fire was reported at a house in Newtown Road, Malvern, at 6.50am on Wednesday. The fire was quickly put out and the crew left after about half an hour.  more...

Children help keep Jane's fundraising on track

SCHOOLCHILDREN in West Malvern have helped local mum Jane Evans pass the half-way mark in her fundraising for the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF).  more...

Children help keep Jane's fundraising on track

SCHOOLCHILDREN in West Malvern have helped local mum Jane Evans pass the half-way mark in her fundraising for the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF).  more...

The beat goes on

THE beat goes on for young musicians in Upton thanks to a generous donation from the Malvern Rotary Club.  more...

New houses on former school site

A DEVELOPMENT of new town houses on the site of a former Malvern Girls College boarding house have gone on sale.  more...

Bell no longer tolls at school

FOR generations, the working day at schools around Britain has been punctuated by the deafening blast of bells marking the start and end of each lesson.  more...

Bell no longer tolls at school

FOR generations, the working day at schools around Britain has been punctuated by the deafening blast of bells marking the start and end of each lesson.  more...

School has big plans

MADRESFIELD Primary School has put in a planning application to extend its classroom for reception pupils.  more...

Roundup

Shield defeat leaves Harriers drifting

Kidderminster Harriers 1
Rusden and Diamonds 3

Setanta Shield fifth round  more...

Town's good run stopped in tracks

BEWDLEY paid the price for a lack of ruthlessness as they went down 2-0 to Goodrich in the West Midlands Regional League Premier Division on Saturday.  more...

Mostyn keep on marching

TABLE-topping Mostyn Rangers ladies kept their place at the top of the Kidderminster and District Women's League by defeating Malvern 6-0 on Sunday.  more...

Ryan’s gold glory

JUDO: Junior Ryan Humphries hit the gold medal trail with his second consecutive first place in junior judo competitions.  more...

Title number nine for dominant Neal

KIDDERMINSTER kickboxer Drew Neal won his ninth consecutive national title at the WAKO British championships.  more...

Stourport deflated by Doncaster reply

Full hockey round-up.  more...

Snow joke for soldier

STOURPORT soldier Mark Varndell tested his skills at the British National Inter-Service Army Nordic Ski Championships.  more...

Versatile Banham secures victory

WYRE Forest rider Pete Banham showed his versatility with a strong performance to seal victory in his first duathlon event, in Cirencester over the weekend.  more...

Leaders tipped to shoot down Harriers

Since their New Year's Day triumph against Forest Green, Kidderminster have won just once in all competitions and to add insult to injury they crashed out of the Setanta Shield on Tuesday at the hands of Rushden and Diamonds, prompting Mark Yates to read the riot act to his side.  more...

Freke passes speed test

MOTORSPORT: Kidderminster driving ace Nathan Freke came through his first taste of racing on a high speed oval track in flying colours at the rookie test on Nashville Superspeedway on Sunday.  more...

KCs victorious

RUGBY: Kidderminster Carolians defeated Shrewsbury 10-7 in a tight friendly clash on Saturday.  more...

Club’s solid start

ROWING: Bewdley made a solid start to the season as a large contingent from the club competed in Sunday's Worcester Head event.  more...

Mixed success

GOLF: Brian Faulkner and Carol Hooper won Bewdley Pines GC's February Mixed Greensomes.  more...

Appeal for old players

STOURPORT Hockey Club's ladies' section celebrates its 30th season with a special party on Saturday and is appealing for former players to turn out in force.  more...

Loan player talks

HARRIERS are set for talks with Shrewsbury Town and Wolverhampton Wanderers to sort out the futures of on-loan players Luke Jones and Matthew Bailey.  more...

Kidderminster and District Football League round-up

ARELEY Kings booked their place in the last four of the Worcestershire FA Minor Cup by defeating Crowle 4-1.  more...

Students pass with flying colours

STUDENTS at Kidderminster Taekwondo Club passed their grading with flying colours.  more...

Rugby

Spa hold on despite poor display

Droitwich 10
Edwardians 3
Midlands Division Three West (South)
  more...

Boars suffer cup exit

Bromsgrove 10
Malvern 19
North Midlands Cup quarter-final
  more...

Society

Far Forest

WI - The meeting opened with birthday posies. Final arrangements were made for the trip to the Russian Ballet at Malvern. There will be garden trips to Hengest Croft on a Saturday in May and to Angel Bank in August. A strawberry tea was offered for June. A skittles match with twin' WI Malvern Link will be held for the 90 years celebration.  more...

Bewdley

BRIDGE CLUB - February 20 results. Pairs competition held on February 20 was: first Tony Watt and Stuart Norgrove with 61.57 per cent, second Anne and Alan Freestone with 61.11 per cent, third Anita and Terry Acton with 54.63 per cent. Individual competition: first Carol Gilmour with 66.67 per cent, second Carol Timmis with 56.25 per cent, third Stanley Tweedale with 54.17 per cent.  more...

The Changing Environment

The Atmosphere

Weather occurs in the lowest part of the atmosphere which we call the "troposphere". In this area the air contains water vapour and clouds which produce our weather, and the temperature falls with height.  more...

The Atmosphere

Weather occurs in the lowest part of the atmosphere which we call the "troposphere". In this area the air contains water vapour and clouds which produce our weather, and the temperature falls with height.  more...

The Atmosphere

Weather occurs in the lowest part of the atmosphere which we call the "troposphere". In this area the air contains water vapour and clouds which produce our weather, and the temperature falls with height.  more...

Theatre

A load of Charleys!

FOLLOWING the resounding success of last year's production of Barefoot in the Park', the New Century Theatre Company are embarking on their tour of Brandon Thomas' evergreen classic Charley's Aunt'.  more...

It’s time to Tango! Tango!

THE most sexy and passionate dance of all comes to the Palace Theatre in Redditch on Friday, in the musical show Tango! Tango!'.  more...

Theatre Reviews

Violin and piano duo do justice to sonatas

ELGAR'S Violin Sonata is more like an equal duet for violin and piano. Violinist Louise Vale and pianist Alan Maclean are one performing combination that did the work a great deal of justice.  more...

Surges of energy by top musicians

PERRINS Hall was an ideal venue for this recital with the acoustic of the spacious hall giving a warm resonance.  more...

Upton

The beat goes on

THE beat goes on for young musicians in Upton thanks to a generous donation from the Malvern Rotary Club.  more...

Car park to be resurfaced?

UPTON'S Hanley Road car park could be resurfaced in the coming year.  more...

Car park to be resurfaced?

UPTON'S Hanley Road car park could be resurfaced in the coming year.  more...

Villages

Colwall

THE Wyche and Colwall HOrticultural Society next meet on Monday, March 3 at 7.30pm at the village hall. The speaker is Val Bourne whose subject is Vegetables the Organic Way. Val is a writer and organic garden enthusiast.  more...

Powick

AN entertaining quiz evening was held at Powick Parish Hall last Saturday when 16 teams of four competed to raise money for Worcestershire Wildlife Trust. Among the ten rounds topics covered general knowledge, science and nature, music, film, roads etc and the questionmaster was Gwyn Williams. Five teams were composed of people from Powick and Callow End and the team On Spec (Bob and Mary Fleming, Bob and Sarah Allam) came joint second. Jim Handley thanked teh question master and his team of scorers and those who prepared excellent ploughmans suppers. Among the raffle winners was Jenny Flubacher. Indoor meetings of the Wildlife Trust (Malvern Group) are held at the Chase Sixth Form Annexe, Geraldine Close, Malvern at 7.30pm on the first Thursday of the month. For details of talks ring 01684 565079 and outdoor events 01684 560205.  more...

Bosbury

On Mothering Sunday at Holy Trinity Bosbury there will be an 11am service.  more...

West Malvern

AN indication of the scale of the impact on West Malvern of the arrival next year of the Regents Theological College at the former St James's School.can be gained from an open letter from the principal, Nigel Tween, circulated with the March issue of the Hills Echo. The site will become known as the Elim International Centre, and will incorporate both the college and the international offices of the Elim Pentecostal churches. Most of the 250 students will be housed in the halls of residence, but some students are likely to seek rented accommodation or lodge with local families, whilst most of the current teaching staff are expected to relocate from the college's present site in Cheshire, and will be looking to purchase or rent homes in the district.  more...

West Midlands Safari Park

SAFARI PARK LEAPS TO JOIN

West Midland Safari Park has agreed to participate in a global effort to raise funds and help save some of the world's most endangered amphibians that are at threat from a deadly disease.  more...

What'S On

Tutor exhibits works of art

CHRISTY Weatherby, one of the Avoncroft Arts Tutors, is exhibiting her work at the Artrix in Bromsgrove, starting next Wednesday.  more...

Where to go (February 27-March 8)

Wednesday February 27 THEATRE: NEW College presents The Way Of The World, Artrix Centre, School Drive, Bromsgrove.  more...

Thundering and exhilarating

EXPERIENCE the thundering and exhilarating rhythms of Taiko in the dynamic and engaging show, The Way of the Drum', at Pershore's Number 8 Community Arts Centre tomorrow night (7.30pm).  more...

Put a sock in it!

THE Room Upstairs at Redditch's Palace Theatre welcomes the hilarious Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre on Friday (7.45pm).  more...

Zoo'S And Other News

Twycross Zoo Jumps to save frogs

Twycross Zoo staff have jumped into action this leap year to raise awareness of the plight of the frogs worldwide; a deadly fungus is killing them!  more...

  
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