Stories for 28 February 2008

Business

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...

Takeaway and restaurant opens its doors today

A NEW fish and chip shop is opening in Worcester today on the site of a former takeaway.  more...

Coach'S Column

Building bridges for better team displays

TRAINING this week has been quite interesting as we had an Australian motivational group called Leading Teams come in.  more...

Fixtures

Weekend rugby fixtures

DROITWICH will be looking to maintain the pressure on Midlands Three West (South) leaders Sutton Coldfield when they travel to Earlsdon tomorrow.  more...

Harriers 1 Rushden And Diamonds 3

Strong running

Striker Darryl Knights makes a gives chase for the ball.  more...

Strong running

Striker Darryl Knights makes a gives chase for the ball.  more...

Strong running

Striker Darryl Knights gives chase for the ball.  more...

No way through

Jeff Kenna stands strong in defence for Harriers.  more...

Flagging official

Linesman Danny Gratton raises a flag but the Wolverhampton kept it down in the 24th minute.  more...

Diamonds cut through defence

This allowed David Brown, who looked offside, to draw out keeper Chris MacKenzie and slip the ball too...  more...

Unfortunate goal

...Striker Jon Challinor, who puts Rushden ahead in a controversial manner.  more...

Good tackle

Kenna stops Marcus Kelly in his tracks  more...

On the attack

Captain Russ Penn tries to fire a pass off to Iyseden Christie as Harriers try and get back into the game.  more...

Off target

Christie directs a header off target from a corner.  more...

Penn felled

Penn is brought down by a Rushden defender.  more...

Russell's hustle

Substitute Simon Russell takes on defender Abdou El Kholi  more...

Bennett powers through

Dean Bennett tries to barge his way past Curtis Woodhouse.  more...

Handy Andy

Andy Ferrell gives directions while tracking a Rushden player.  more...

Hopes revived

Russell is congratulated by Russ Penn and Luke Jones after pulling back a goal to make it 2-1 late on.  more...

Hopes dashed

But Harriers' defeat is sealed in the 80th minute when Jon Challinor's looping effort beats MacKenzie in goal.  more...

Hearts First Wyre Forest 5k

Heart fitness expert ready to stride 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...

John Hewlett, Mbe

Funeral

The funeral of John Hewlett MBE - February 27, 2008  more...

Funeral

The funeral of John Hewlett MBE - February 27, 2008  more...

Funeral

The funeral of John Hewlett MBE - February 27, 2008  more...

Funeral

The funeral of John Hewlett MBE - February 27, 2008  more...

Funeral

The funeral of John Hewlett MBE - February 27, 2008  more...

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The funeral of John Hewlett MBE - February 27, 2008 (09321508)  more...

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Kidder News Latest

Cinema plan to be unveiled

MULTI-million pound plans to bring a multi-screen cinema, indoor bowling alley and budget hotel to Wyre Forest could soon be finalised, it has been revealed.  more...

Call for more communication

REGULAR meetings with utility companies, Bewdley residents and local councillors would improve communication in the town during roadwork disruptions, a councillor has claimed.  more...

Traders ‘fed up’ with disruptions

"BEWDLEY is still open for business" the town's traders insist, despite recent roadworks and traffic diversions disrupting trade.  more...

Brave tot Holly facing fourth operation

A MUM'S life has been "like a whirlwind" since she found out her two-year-old daughter had a brain tumour.  more...

Call for action to stop speeding drivers

TWO mums with young children claim their Kiddermin-ster street is a "death trap" and an "accident waiting to happen".  more...

Armed gang grab firefighter's car

A FATHER-OF-TWO had a shotgun pointed at his face after a gang ambushed him on a main road and stole his car.  more...

End of an era for Toc H branch

THE oil lamp was lit and its flame flickered as a solemn prayer to fallen soldiers was read aloud in the old chapel.  more...

Pre-GCSE league table results

WANT to find out how schools preparing pupils for their GCSEs have performed?  more...

100mph chase followed raid

TWO Kidderminster men who took part in a burglary at the DVLA office near Worcester were involved in a 100mph chase with police shortly after the raid, a jury heard.  more...

Tory spokesman backs EU treaty vote

WYRE Forest's Conservative parliamentary spokesman has repeated calls for a referendum on a controversial EU treaty.  more...

Tory spokesman backs EU treaty vote

WYRE Forest's Conservative parliamentary spokesman has repeated calls for a referendum on a controversial EU treaty.  more...

Tory spokesman backs EU treaty vote

WYRE Forest's Conservative parliamentary spokesman has repeated calls for a referendum on a controversial EU treaty.  more...

Bring back parking - businessman

THE loss of short-term parking six months ago has had a devastating affect on passing trade, according to a shop-owner.  more...

Bring back parking - businessman

THE loss of short-term parking six months ago has had a devastating affect on passing trade, according to a shop-owner.  more...

RSPCA appeal to get pets microchipped

AN RSPCA inspector trying to find the home of a missing dog has called on animal owners to get their pets microchipped to make reunions easier.  more...

Fairtrade banana grower special visit

A FAIRTRADE banana grower from the Windward Isles will be visiting Wyre Forest to help show the benefits to the developing world of payment at a fair price.  more...

shuttleXtra - two days to go

EXTRA, extra - just two days to go until you can log on to shuttleXtra - your new, online weekend leisure read with features on music, the film scene, DVDs, lifestyle, health and sport.  more...

Urgent Care Service staying

KIDDERMINSTER Hospital will keep its Urgent Care Service following a successful six month trial, it has been announced.  more...

Health chiefs back radiotherapy bid

HEALTH chiefs have come out in support of a multi-million pound radiotherapy unit to be based in Worcestershire.  more...

Health chiefs back radiotherapy bid

HEALTH chiefs have come out in support of a multi-million pound radiotherapy unit to be based in Worcestershire.  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...

We will show you how to work with children

A MASSIVE careers fair aimed at those wanting to work with children and young people is to be staged in Worcester next month.  more...

Transfer of emergency call service

A 24-HOUR care service set up by Malvern Hills, Worcester city and Wychavon district councils 21 years ago will soon be run by a group of housing associations.  more...

We're looking for mums in a million

DADS - if the kids are in bed, make sure you remind them in the morning to put crayon to paper for our special Mother's Day competition.  more...

Government should fight more for exporters

EXPORTERS in Worcestershire and Herefordshire should take their concerns about a lack of support for overseas trade to the heart of Government, Mid-Worcestershire MP Peter Luff has urged.   more...

Getaway car in "100mph police chase" - court

Two men who took part in a burglary at the DVLA office near Worcester were involved in a 100mph chase with police shortly after the raid, a jury heard.  more...

War veteran makes his final journey

A WHITE Royal Navy flag was draped over the coffin of city war veteran John Hewlett as he made his last journey into Worcester Cathedral.  more...

Councillors vote to pay themselves 9pc more

WYCHAVON district councillors have voted to accept a 9.1 per cent increase in their members' allowances.  more...

I won a cruise by playing poker on the internet

A poker player from Worcester won a trip of a lifetime to spend 10 days on a cruise playing the game he loves.  more...

Were you shaken and stirred by the earthquake?

PEOPLE sleeping soundly in their beds were shaken from their slumber as the largest earthquake to hit the UK in 24 years rocked Worcestershire.  more...

Revealed - your council tax bill

TODAY we reveal the full cost of council tax to people living in south Worcestershire.  more...

Pupils on bikes get breakfast as a treat

SPECIAL Bikers Breakfast Days have been taking place at a Worcester school this week to encourage pupils and staff to cycle to school.  more...

Health trainers in bid to get people fitter and thinner

HEALTH trainers will start work across some of the most deprived areas of Worcester in a bid to improve people's lifestyles.  more...

COMMENT: Sooner or later, council tax must go

YES, it's that time of year again. The snowdrops have pushed through, the days are getting longer... and this year's council tax rises will soon be dropping on to the mat.  more...

OAP targeted by slight-of-hand trickster

A RING was stolen from the finger of an elderly man - using a slight-of-hand trick, police in Upton upon Severn have revealed.  more...

Blackout in St John's

AROUND 800 homes in Worcester lost power for a short time when a circuit tripped early today.  more...

How well has your child's school done?

FOURTEEN-year-olds in four of Worcester’s five secondary schools failed to meet the county average for the improvements made between key stage two and three.  more...

Moroccan church is in tune – thanks to my store

A WORCESTER music store has come to the rescue of a church in Morocco where hymns turned into hums when its organ unceremoniously packed up.  more...

Newsagents fails to find eBay buyer - again

A NEWSAGENTS put up for sale on an internet auction site has failed for a second time to attract a buyer.  more...

Search is on to find the cutest kids and the bonniest babies

IT is that time of year again for beautiful babies to pose in front of the camera in the hope of being crowned Worcester News Baby of the Year 2008.  more...

Graffiti vandal is still on the loose

THE vandal who daubed graffiti on 17 separate sites in a Worcestershire village has still not been caught.  more...

Race abuse Scot drove drunk - court

A CONTRACT worker drove while over the legal alcohol limit after being abused because he was Scottish, a court has heard.  more...

Man admits pestering neighbours with letters - court

AN unemployed man who repeatedly sent letters to his female neighbours has admitted harassment.  more...

Curry poison woman jailed for 30 years

A STAFFORDSHIRE woman who tried to poison her husband with anti-freeze so she could collect his life insurance has been jailed for 30 years.  more...

Bridal show will have lots of choice for grooms, too

LIGHTweight kilts, charcoal grey and chocolate brown - grooms getting married this year are spoilt for choice.  more...

Don’t get rid of our nightime care staff

FRIGHTENED people at a sheltered housing development in Evesham have pleaded with officials not to get rid of night care staff.  more...

Abbey’s old donation chest

A 700-year-old mediaeval chest has been given a new lease of life at Pershore Abbey.  more...

Work starts to clear river rubbish

WORK has finally started clearing away tonnes of debris from beneath Worcester bridge, washed against the arches in the January floods.  more...

New father kicked man in face - court

A 21-year-old man suffered head injuries in a late-night fight in Evesham town centre, Worcester Crown Court was told.  more...

Pervert exposed himself to women - court

A FLASHER who distressed two women by exposing himself from a first floor window will have to sign the Sex Offenders Register for five years.  more...

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Worcester News weather watch

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

Prince Harry fighting in Afghanistan

Prince Harry has been fighting on the front line in Afghanistan for the last ten weeks.  more...

Councillor warns to be on look out for scams

RELATIVES and carers of vulnerable people in Worcestershire are being urged to watch out for warning signs of scams, after a number of residents were conned out of thousands of pounds.  more...

Infant school merger gets seal of approval

A DECISION to merge Worcester’s only remaining infant and junior schools has been upheld by the Office of the Schools Adjudicator.  more...

Council Tax increases by 2.5% for eighth successive year

COUNCIL Tax rates in Wychavon will go up by 2.5 per cent for the eighth year in a row in April.  more...

OAPs' real nightmare

FRIGHTENED residents at a sheltered housing development in Evesham this week pleaded with officials not to get rid of night care staff.  more...

Mike celebrates 15th birthday!

MEET Mike Goodall - aged 15 going on 60.  more...

Mike celebrates 15th birthday!

MEET Mike Goodall - aged 15 going on 60.  more...

Group hoping to bin carrier bags

A NEWLY formed organisation that wants to outlaw plastic bags in and around Evesham has won the backing of Town Councillors.  more...

Council rethinks care centre closure

THE future of Pershore Care Centre has taken another twist, with the decision to close the service down now being reviewed.  more...

Leisure General

Choir salutes conductor's brave recovery

THE stirring voices of Malvern Male Voice Choir will mark the recovery and determination of their conductor who suffered a cancer related illness.  more...

Choir salutes conductor's brave recovery

THE stirring voices of Malvern Male Voice Choir will mark the recovery and determination of their conductor who suffered a cancer related illness.  more...

Choir salutes conductor's brave recovery

THE stirring voices of Malvern Male Voice Choir will mark the recovery and determination of their conductor who suffered a cancer related illness.  more...

New history of famous hill

A HISTORIAN and archaeologist has published the fruits of his latest research into the history of British Camp and other sites on the Malvern Hills.  more...

Letters

Being overweight is an issue for us men

SIR - In reply to Helen Salter (Letters, February 15) and the attention- seeking headlines such as I am not afraid of women' - these in no way related to my original discussion with the Worcester News, which was to challenge/highlight the effects of men also being overweight, when the Primary Care Trust was seen to be addressing over 50s health issues.  more...

I’m worried about safety in Pershore

SIR - After recently walking Pershore to have a look at what they are doing, I am extremely concerned at the new corner of Broad Street and the High Street.  more...

Traffic wardens, give us a smile

SIR - I read with interest the article about traffic wardens in the Worcester News.  more...

Do Tories sit around hatching evil plans?

SIR - The loss of the free transport to special schools masterminded by the Conservatives would financially cripple my wife and I if we were forced to resort to public transport in September. Severely autistic Alex will not sit on a bus, and they are not regular or indeed cheap. A taxi from St Peter's housing estate to the special school would cost £6 to school and then £6 to return.That is £12 in the morning and, bearing in mind that we want our son home after school, that is £12 in the evening, adding up to £24 a day.  more...

We’re so lucky to have the theatre

SIR - It's good to hear that Rita Joyner enjoyed Kays Theatre Group's Goldilocks at the Swan Theatre and that she took the trouble to write and say so.  more...

Everyone was kind when I lost purse

SIR - May I say a big thank you to everyone who helped me the day I lost my purse on February 6.  more...

Live Match Coverage

Aldershot v Harriers

HARRRIERS aim to end their poor run of form away at Blue Square Premier leaders Aldershot Town on Saturday in Hampshire. For team line-ups and live match updates stay with Shuttle on-line from just before 3pm.  more...

Music

Whole lotta hits

TRIBUTE band, Whole Lotta DC, will rock Kidderminster when they return to the town for the first time in 15 months.  more...

News

Poor crowds will crucify us says Boddy

WORCESTER City chairman Dave Boddy says the club will struggle to survive if they continue to record poor attendance like the one against Vauxhall Motors this week.  more...

Poor crowds will crucify us says Boddy

WORCESTER City chairman Dave Boddy says the club will struggle to survive if they continue to record poor attendance like the one against Vauxhall Motors this week.  more...

Dryden confident City will deliver a ‘beating’

RICHARD Dryden is convinced it is only a matter of time before Worcester City hand out a good beating'.  more...

Magoffin eager to make mark

NEW Worcestershire overseas signing Steve Magoffin is hoping he can help the County get off to a flying start this season.  more...

Poor crowds will crucify us says Boddy

WORCESTER City chairman Dave Boddy says the club will struggle to survive if they continue to record poor attendance like the one against Vauxhall Motors this week.  more...

Poor crowds will crucify us says Boddy

WORCESTER City chairman Dave Boddy says the club will struggle to survive if they continue to record poor attendance like the one against Vauxhall Motors this week.  more...

Poor crowds will crucify us says Boddy

WORCESTER City chairman Dave Boddy says the club will struggle to survive if they continue to record poor attendance like the one against Vauxhall Motors this week.  more...

Gear out of Sale clash

RICO Gear has failed a late fitness test on a hamstring injury and will miss tomorrow night's trip to Sale Sharks (7.45pm).  more...

Moody in praise of County’s new boy

TOM Moody is backing new Worcestershire signing Steve Magoffin to thrive as their overseas player during the first half of the 2008 campaign.  more...

Reviews

DVD - The Kingdom (15)

THIS film is about a team of elite FBI agents who are sent to Saudi Arabia to investigate a terrorist bombing at an American compound.  more...

CD - Detours - Sheryl Crow

DETOURS starts well with the thought-provoking God Bless this Mess, which is a relatively slow and melodic number but then, during track two, I was near blown away with the power of Shine over Babylon.  more...

CD - Sleep Through the Static - Jack Johnson

THE follow-up album to 2005's hugely successful In Between Dreams sees Jack Johnson staying on top form.  more...

DVD - Run Fat Boy Run (15)

THE wonderful Simon Pegg stars as Dennis, a basically well-meaning but hapless individual, whose nerves and commitment fears get the better of him when due to marry the beautiful and heavily pregnant Libby (Thandie Newton).  more...

Cinema - Juno (12a)

JUNO is a quirky and charming little movie which tells the story of a somewhat unconventional teenager as she goes through an unplanned pregnancy determined to find her baby the perfect parents.  more...

Round-Up

Latest skittles league results

ALL the latest results from the Worcester and District Women's Skittles League.  more...

Success for Droitwich fighters

DROITWICH Spa TAGB Two Tae Kwon Do Club fighters were successful in the South Midlands Championship at Hereford Leisure Centre.  more...

Jenkins is gearing up for Part

TERRY Jenkins will look to continue his fine form in the Whyte and Mackay Premier League Darts tonight when he faces 2008 world champion John Part in Bournemouth.  more...

Five North Midlands players in U16 squad

FIVE North Midlands players will be back on duty for England Under 16s at Solihull School this weekend.  more...

Les uses his loaf to clinch Swan victory

WORCESTER matchman Les Sanders' unshakeable belief in his bread-punch approach to all canals was rewarded yet again with a victory on Swan AC's latest contest on the canal at Tibberton.  more...

Walsall test for title hopefuls

MALVERN face a key test to their Midlands Two West title ambitions when the league leaders travel to third-placed Walsall tomorrow (3pm).  more...

Ruddock junior misses clash

WORCESTER Warriors director of rugby Mike Ruddock's youngest son Rhys will miss the chance to run out at Sixways on Sunday (3pm).  more...

Trio ready to boost league leaders

EVESHAM United look set to be boosted by the return of three key players for Saturday's trip to Aylesbury United (3pm).  more...

New faces set to sign for Rovers

BROMSGROVE Rovers could have two new faces in their squad for Saturday's British Gas Business Premier Division match against Swindon Supermarine (3pm).  more...

Life-saving plea

SHOPS and businesses in and around Bromsgrove are being urged to store vital life-saving equipment.  more...

Curry house charity night

A CHARITY night is being held in Bromsgrove to raise funds for research into brain tumours, in memory of Richard Jones.  more...

Brockencote WI

Chris Jordan welcomed nine visitors from Stoke Prior, our twinned WI, to the meeting. Also we were pleased as another new member joined us.  more...

Sheryl pens a happy ending

AFTER 20 years of trying, a Spa writer is finally set to see her work in print.  more...

History talk

THE next meeting of Droitwich History and Archaeology Society will be held on Wednesday, March 5. The event, featuring an illustrated talk by Ray Sturdy about the development of Malvern, will be held at Droitwich Community Hall, Heritage Way, from 7.30pm. Entry costs £2 for members and £3 for visitors and includes refreshments after the meeting.  more...

Jumble sale

A CHARITY jumble sale is being held in the town on Saturday, March 1. Age Concern Droitwich Spa and District is holding the event at the town's Old Library Centre from 8.30am.  more...

Struggle for lady golfers

Vale Golf and Country Club THE club's ladies struggled through gusty winds to contest the first 18-hole competition of the season.  more...

Today's events

Thursday Bingo night for adults at the Hopton Arms, Ashperton. 8.30pm. 01531 670520.  more...

Today's events

Thursday Bingo night for adults at the Hopton Arms, Ashperton. 8.30pm. 01531 670520.  more...

Warm welcome for idea of free evening parking

PROMINENT Malvern businesses have welcomed the town council's recommendation of free night-time parking to entice visitors.  more...

Tricked by sleight of hand

Upton Police have issued a warning after a ring was stolen from an elderly man's finger using a sleight of hand trick.  more...

Residents want quick action on bridge

A CHALLENGE of more haste was issued to Network Rail and Herefordshire Council by Colwall residents at a meeting to discuss their bridge.  more...

Library improvements imminent

WORK will begin imminently on a major re-vamp of Malvern Library forecourt intended to increase the building's prominence in the centre of town.  more...

Plastic-free campaign steps up a gear

THE campaign to make Malvern a plastic bag-free town stepped up a gear this week with the first meeting of the pressure group co-ordinating the action.  more...

Narrowboat salvaged after exhausting operation

UPTON'S Mercia Inshore Search and Rescue crew spent three hours hauling a 52-foot narrowboat from the River Severn in an operation that locals have compared to raising the Titanic.  more...

Latest league tables - how good is your school?

LOCAL secondary schools are among the best schools in the country, according to the latest figures for Key Stage 3 tests.  more...

Second spate of car vandalism

CARS were vandalised in West Malvern in the second mass attack within a month.  more...

Special gifts for mum's special day

LUCKY mums in Malvern can eagerly anticipate some much-needed thanks this Mother's Day.  more...

Police seize fake DVDs

A TOTAL of 6,000 counterfeit DVDs destined to be sold in Redditch have been seized.  more...

Bin fire appeal

POLICE are appealing for a good samaritan who helped put out a fire at a Redditch church hall to come forward.  more...

Charity match

THINGS are due to kick off at Redditch's Valley Stadium on Sunday when a charity football match gets underway.  more...

Roundup

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...

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...

KVCC signs deal with Worcestershire

KIDDERMINSTER Victoria CC have signed a money-spinning deal with Worcestershire CCC to come to the county side's rescue if there is a repeat of last summer's flooding.  more...

KVCC signs deal with Worcestershire

KIDDERMINSTER Victoria CC have signed a money-spinning deal with Worcestershire CCC to come to the county side's rescue if there is a repeat of last summer's flooding.  more...

KVCC signs deal with Worcestershire

KIDDERMINSTER Victoria CC have signed a money-spinning deal with Worcestershire CCC to come to the county side's rescue if there is a repeat of last summer's flooding.  more...

Schools News

Pupils on bikes get breakfast as a treat

SPECIAL Bikers Breakfast Days have been taking place at a Worcester school this week to encourage pupils and staff to cycle to school.  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...

ENJOYING EXPERIMENTS

Pupils Ellie Brown, aged nine, left, and Bethany Bruce, 10, are seen taking part in an experiment at a special science day at Broadheath Primary School, Lower Broadheath. Pupils were given a chance to look deeper into the world of science and get practical.   more...

Society

Bentley Pauncefoot WI

The president, Lynne Reading, welcomed 38 members to February's meeting and introduced Chris Cooke, the evening's speaker, who was helped by Melanie.  more...

Hanbury WI

Greta opened the meeting and welcomed a full house. Marion read the minutes and said Angela had volunteered to arrange flowers in March for WI House.  more...

Finstall WI

Our February meeting was our first for 2008 as we do not have a meeting in January. Nineteen members were welcomed to Finstall village hall and they very much enjoyed an amusing talk by Ed Shore, illustrated with lovely slides, of a hair raising trip he had taken in his car, towing a small caravan, through many countries from Turkey to Pakistan. His account provoked a great deal of laughter and was much appreciated.  more...

Brockencote WI

Chris Jordan welcomed nine visitors from Stoke Prior, our twinned WI, to the meeting. Also we were pleased as another new member joined us.  more...

Stoke Prior WI

There was a good attendance at the February meeting and a welcome extended to a new member and two visitors.  more...

Droitwich Spa Twinning Association

Droitwich Spa twinners had a very successful weekend with a jumble sale which raised approximately £80 on the Saturday morning and a Valentine's evening on the Saturday night.  more...

Hadzor and Oddingley WI

THE members arrived at the village hall on a cold but bright afternoon. The president, Mary Gray, welcomed everyone including our guests, one of whom - Irene Follingill - was made an official member.  more...

Hanbury WI

Greta opened the meeting and welcomed a full house. Marion read the minutes and said Angela had volunteered to arrange flowers in March for WI House.  more...

Inner Wheel Club of Droitwich Spa

President Hazel Barnes and members of the Inner Wheel Club of Droitwich Spa enjoyed a celebration lunch at the Chequers Inn, Crowle, on the 64th anniversary of the club's charter.  more...

Wyre Forest

SEVERN SIDE RAMBLERS - A walk of about eight miles duration around Morville has been organised for Sunday.  more...

Kidderminster

MILTON HALL BAPTIST CHURCH - Residents are welcome to go along on Sunday for services at the church in Lorne Street.  more...

Rock

BRIDGE CLUB - The club meets on Sunday evenings at Rock Village Hall at 7pm. Beginners to experienced players are welcome, with or without partners. Details from Chris Marriott on 01299 832560.   more...

This Life - Special Reports

Towns celebrate 25 years of friendship

IN 1983, Droitwich Spa signed a twinning charter with the people of Bad Ems, and since then families from the two towns have visited each other every year.  more...

Travel

Escape the rat race in charming county

YOU are holidaying somewhere special when you open the bedroom curtains to be greeted by morning dew sparkling on the village green - and no rush hour traffic for miles.  more...

Tribute To Crash Victims

Evesham schools are top of the table

EVESHAM'S two secondary schools are sitting pretty on top of the county league table in performance at Key Stage 3.  more...

Upton

Tricked by slight of hand

Upton Police have issued a warning after a ring was stolen from an elderly man's finger using a slight of hand trick.  more...

Second chance to discuss conservation area

A SECOND public meeting regarding proposed changes to Upton's conservation area will be held in March.  more...

Narrowboat salvaged after exhausting operation

UPTON'S Mercia Inshore Search and Rescue crew spent three hours hauling a 52-foot narrowboat from the River Severn in an operation that locals have compared to raising the Titanic.  more...

Narrowboat salvaged after exhausting operation

UPTON'S Mercia Inshore Search and Rescue crew spent three hours hauling a 52-foot narrowboat from the River Severn in an operation that locals have compared to raising the Titanic.  more...

What'S On

Big ballet comes to town

A BALLET group with a strict weight minimum of 17 stones will provide a bigger performance than most at the Palace Theatre.  more...

Sounds of the 60s brought to life

**PIC emailed The Ivy League and The Fortunes THE sounds of the 60s will swing their way into Redditch as The Fortunes and The Ivy League hit the Palace Theatre.  more...

Sounds of the 60s brought to life

THE sounds of the 60s will swing their way into Redditch as The Fortunes and The Ivy League hit the Palace Theatre.  more...

  
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