Stories for 4 February 2008

Before The 1900'S

Feb 2-9

250 Years Ago:  more...

Business

Chamber night of fame beckons to companies

ENTRIES are open for one of the most prestigious awards nights in the Worcestershire and Herefordshire business calendar.  more...

Start competing to win Olympic contracts, companies are urged

WORCESTERSHIRE companies are being urged to get into training and raise their game in the race to secure a slice of the £30 billion of contracts that will stem from the London 2012 Olympics.  more...

Cricket

Droitwich crushed by Nomads

DROITWICH B' were crushed by 57 runs in their Worcestershire Cricket Board Indoor League Sunday Division clash with Worcester Nomads A'.  more...

Down The Lane

Shabir planning a return to training

SHABIR Khan is hopeful of returning to the Worcester City training pitch before the end of the month as he continues to recover from his latest injury lay-off.  more...

Shabir planning a return to training

SHABIR Khan is hopeful of returning to the Worcester City training pitch before the end of the month as he continues to recover from his latest injury lay-off.  more...

Equestrian

Under starters orders for a new season

IT'S time to reach for the picnic baskets, the binoculars, the car rugs and probably the wellies too, because the point-to-point season is here again.  more...

Farmers' Markets

Where to get the best produce

Tomorrow is Sunday, the traditional day for a roast dinner and a family get-together. But how many of us actually bother to cook a roast these days? Or invite friends, family and neighbours over for a meal?  more...

Where to get the best produce

Tomorrow is Sunday, the traditional day for a roast dinner and a family get-together. But how many of us actually bother to cook a roast these days? Or invite friends, family and neighbours over for a meal?  more...

Football

Winning run is so 'Predictable'

UNPREDICTABLES continued their 100 per cent winning run in the Droitwich Sunday Leisure League.  more...

Sunday league football results (February 3)

Bromsgrove and District Sunday Football League results (February 3): Northfield Press LMS Shield: Rubery RBL 2 Mettis Rovers 1.  more...

Rubery take revenge

RUBERY Ladies got back to winning ways in the Birmingham County Football League Division Two, with a 4-2 victory over Webheath Colts Ladies at Wythall on Sunday.  more...

Gardening

Shower your Valentine with gifts for the garden

HAVING difficulty choosing the right Valentines gift for your partner? There's no shortage of presents to suit garden enthusiasts, from beautiful bouquets to romantic plants and other loving trinkets.  more...

Good Enough to Eat - Onions

ONIONS from seed need a long growing season and you could sow them now in a heated propagator for planting out in March.  more...

WHAT TO DO THIS WEEK Feb 3

Plan a rotation system for vegetable plots to ensure the same crops are not grown in the same beds year after year to help prevent disease build-up.  more...

Reg Moule Answers your Questions

Can you please give me some advice about clematis pruning? I have looked it up a couple of books but it still seems to be a complicated subject.  more...

General

Boat and Caravan Show winners

THE five winners of our online competition for tickets to the National Boat, Caravan and Outdoors Show at the NEC were: A Williams, Alcester; Sylvia Lloyd, Stoke Prior, Bromsgrove; C O'Connor, Crabbs Cross, Redditch; Patricia Callow, Warndon, Worcester; Mike Clarke, Atherstone, Warwickshire.   more...

Harriers 0 Northwich 0

Knights rider

Knights tees himself up for a shot.  more...

Nice Knights for it

Striker Darryl Knights takes a throw-in on his debut.  more...

Belle leaves Christie's ears ringing

Striker Iyseden Christie is fouled by Northwich defender Cortez Belle.  more...

Group discussion

Alex Jeannin, Andy Ferrell and Jeff Kenna discus who will take a free-kick.  more...

Group discussion

Alex Jeannin, Andy Ferrell and Jeff Kenna discuss who will take a free-kick.  more...

Set piece trickery

Jeannin runs over the ball.  more...

Heads up

Debutant defender Luke Jones is beaten by Michael Welch to the ball.  more...

Dean dumped

Dean Bennett calls for a foul after being left dumped on the floor.  more...

Dean dumped

Dean Bennett calls for a foul after being left dumped on the floor.  more...

Dean dumped

Dean Bennett calls for a foul after being left dumped on the floor.  more...

Dean dumped

Dean Bennett calls for a foul after being left dumped on the floor.  more...

Slippery customer

Knights gets past two defenders.  more...

Bailey with ice

Matthew Bailey watches the ball in the air.  more...

Jeannin does battle

Alex Jeannin battled with Jamie Mullan on the flank.  more...

Jeannin does battle

Alex Jeannin battled with Jamie Mullan on the flank.  more...

Penn air

Russ Penn takes to the air to beat Michael Crowell to the ball.  more...

Driving forward

The captain tries to lift Harriers with a good run.  more...

Flicks and tricks

Christie flicks a deft header past Belle.  more...

Off target

Knights sees a header go wide.  more...

Full stretch

Chris MacKenzie stays limber during a quiet game for the keeper.  more...

Staying strong

Luke Jones keeps alert and made an impressive debut.  more...

Close watch

The defender kept striker Luke Akins quiet throughout.  more...

Good chance

Striker Matthew Barnes-Homer sees a shot saved by Edge.  more...

Russell on the run

Simon Russell runs at Northwich's defence.  more...

Kidder News Latest

Stolen car 'dumped and torched'

A CAR was stolen and then "dumped and torched".  more...

Fake signatures nurse struck off

A NURSE who faked a senior doctor's signature to prescribe morphine to hospital patients has been struck off.  more...

Man on people smuggling charge

A KIDDERMINSTER man has appeared in court charged with conspiracy to assist unlawful immigration following a series of police raids.  more...

Rape allegation investigated

A MAN has been arrested and bailed in connection with an investigation into a rape allegation.  more...

Rape allegation investigated

A MAN has been arrested and bailed in connection with an investigation into a rape allegation.  more...

Estates hit by daytime burglaries

A SPATE of daytime burglaries is plaguing Kidderminster's east side.  more...

Estates hit by daytime burglaries

A SPATE of daytime burglaries is plaguing Kidderminster's east side.  more...

Tribute to road death youngster

PUPILS and teachers have paid their respects during a special memorial service to 10-year-old Matthew Thacker who died in a road accident.  more...

Tribute to road death youngster

PUPILS and teachers have paid their respects during a special memorial service to 10-year-old Matthew Thacker who died in a road accident.  more...

Call for reduced flood premiums

INSURANCE companies are being urged to reduce the premiums of anyone who could benefit from proposed flood improvement works.  more...

MEP tours recycling centre

A RECYCLING and reuse centre in Kidderminster has been visited by a Midlands MEP during a factfinding tour of the town.  more...

MEP tours recycling centre

A RECYCLING and reuse centre in Kidderminster has been visited by a Midlands MEP during a factfinding tour of the town.  more...

Chance to spot cheetahs

WEST Midland Safari Park has introduced the fastest land animal on earth to its collection. Cheetahs can now be seen at the park in a new feature, incorporated into the four-mile safari drive through.  more...

Chance to spot cheetahs

WEST Midland Safari Park has introduced the fastest land animal on earth to its collection. Cheetahs can now be seen at the park in a new feature, incorporated into the four-mile safari drive through.  more...

Chance to spot cheetahs

WEST Midland Safari Park has introduced the fastest land animal on earth to its collection. Cheetahs can now be seen at the park in a new feature, incorporated into the four-mile safari drive through.  more...

Public meeting over Lea Castle

PEOPLE concerned over the future of the closure-threatened Lea Castle Centre can have their say at a public meeting.  more...

Latest

Latest travel news

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

Latest travel news

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

Business as usual despite water works

LEDBURY is still open to shoppers despite work being carried out by Welsh Water.  more...

Co-op bans battery eggs

CO-OPERATIVE food stores in Worcestershire have banned the sale of eggs from caged hens from today.  more...

Firms urged to get their skates on

WORCESTERSHIRE companies are being urged to get into training and raise their game in the race to secure a slice of £30bn worth of contracts that will stem from the London 2012 Olympics.  more...

Tell me where I can cut hair while new store is being built

A WORCESTER hairdresser is facing a bleak three months when Sainsbury's demolishes his shop to make way for its new supermarket.  more...

Why so many families cannot afford their own home

MOST young Worcester families are being squashed into overcrowded homes or forced out of the city altogether by a desperate shortage of affordable housing.  more...

Little Alex has never had his own room

LITTLE Alex Garner has never had his own bedroom because his parents can't afford their own home amid rising house prices in Worcester.  more...

Worcester family moved from 'unsafe' house

A YOUNG Worcester family have been moved into emergency accommodation after the house they were staying in has been deemed unsafe.  more...

School submits revised plan for old pub

A ROW over an empty pub in Worcester has been re-ignited after plans to demolish it and turn it into a pre-preparatory school were resubmitted to the city council.  more...

Talented Sadi is one step nearer to a record contract

A WORCESTER teenager is one step closer to winning an exclusive recording contract after reaching the regional semi-finals of a national music contest.  more...

Barber snips as he plays clips of Sweeney Todd

CUSTOMERS at a Droitwich barbers have been on the edge of their seats since staff started showing clips from horror film Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street.  more...

COMMENT: Affordable homes are still needed

THESE are tough times for young people seeking to take their first step on the housing ladder. As we report today, the vast majority of young families cannot afford to rent let alone buy their own homes in Worcester.  more...

Kite-flier in freak accident

A man has been airlifted to hospital after being hoisted into the air by the kite he was flying.  more...

Injured football player airlifted from game

A FOOTBALL player has been airlifted from an Evesham pitch after breaking his leg during a game.  more...

Police issue description after cash stolen from pub

POLICE have issued a description of a man they want to interview after cash was taken from the private, upstairs living rooms of an Upton-upon-Severn pub.  more...

Police issue description after cash stolen from pub

POLICE have issued a description of a man they want to interview after cash was taken from the private, upstairs living rooms of an Upton-upon-Severn pub.  more...

Pub burglar hunted

POLICE have issued the description of a man they want to interview after cash was taken from private rooms in an Upton-upon-Severn pub yesterday.  more...

Worcester News weather watch

UNSETTLED weather is forecast for the UK during most of this week. What will it be like in Worcestershire? Find out here.  more...

Boyfriend threatened to bite police officer's head off

A MALVERN man caused £400 damage to his girlfriend’s home after they had a row, a court heard.  more...

Pet charity shop opens for business

CHARITY mascot Barney joined Droitwich Mayor Richard Morris and Mid-Worcestershire MP Peter Luff to help open a new pet charity shop in Droitwich.  more...

Pet charity shop opens for business

CHARITY mascot Barney joined Droitwich Mayor Richard Morris and Mid-Worcestershire MP Peter Luff to help open a new pet charity shop in Droitwich.  more...

Child porn pervert gets suspended sentence

A FORMER Malvern Hills councillor was branded a "dirty old man" by a court judge but escaped jail for possessing indecent photographs of children.  more...

Youngsters learn about the abolition of slavery

MORE than 600 youngsters have been learning about the abolition of slavery through a project at Worcester Cathedral.  more...

Youngsters learn about the abolition of slavery

MORE than 600 youngsters have been learning about the abolition of slavery through a project at Worcester Cathedral.  more...

Youngsters learn about the abolition of slavery

MORE than 600 youngsters have been learning about the abolition of slavery through a project at Worcester Cathedral.  more...

Cash boost will put a song in the hearts of pupils

AN initiative to encourage schoolchildren across Worcestershire to take up singing has received a £25,000 cash boost.  more...

Child porn ex-deputy mayor escapes jail

A FORMER Malvern Hills councillor was branded a "dirty old man" by a judge but escaped jail for possessing indecent photographs of children.  more...

Students learn to be good citizens

STUDENTS at Christopher Whitehead Language College in Worcester have been learning how to become 21st century citizens.  more...

Survivors speak of Bransford death crash

THE survivors of a crash near Worcester that killed two teenagers have given evidence at an inquest into the deaths.   more...

Parents give views on healthcare

PARENTS are being asked to relay their views on health-related issues.  more...

Spray your way to success in tanning

A WORCESTER spray tan firm is encouraging people to set up their own business.  more...

Nine West Mercia police officers have criminal convictions

NINE serving West Mercia police officers have criminal convictions against their names.  more...

MP speaks over Post Office fears

A WORCESTERSHIRE MP has raised concerns that the county could lose more than its fair share of sub post offices because it is one of the last areas to be consulted about the Government’s closure programme.  more...

MP speaks over Post Office fears

A WORCESTERSHIRE MP has raised concerns that the county could lose more than its fair share of sub post offices because it is one of the last areas to be consulted about the Government’s closure programme.  more...

Careless car owners targeted by police

DOZENS of drivers in Worcester have received a letter from police warning them to protect their cars better.  more...

No jail for drunken father

A FATHER who assaulted his partner then stuffed their baby son up his T-shirt has avoided prison.  more...

Transparency calls for MPs' salaries

WORCESTERSHIRE’S MPs have welcomed calls for greater transparency following last week’s suspension of an MP for overpaying his son.  more...

Worcester News weather watch

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

Former Worcester student dies with unborn child

A PREGNANT woman who died with her unborn son after emergency surgery for a chronic bowel condition was sent home two weeks earlier because doctors thought she only had morning sickness, an inquest heard.  more...

Tributes to woman who was mayor three times

DROITWICH is mourning the loss of Annie Sandles, who was three-times mayor and the town’s last surviving honoury freeman.  more...

Man hurt in freak accident with kite

A MAN has been airlifted to hospital after a freak accident with a kite.  more...

Woman punched party guests

A BIRTHDAY celebration at an Evesham pub was disrupted by the arrival of a 38-year-old woman who hit two of the guests, a court was told.  more...

Manager caught speeding

A PROPERTY manager was caught speeding on a Worcestershire road, magistrates were told.  more...

Free safety checks

DRIVERS are being offered free car safety checks to ensure they're not caught out in the cold this winter.  more...

Home is completely flood-proofed

A VALE woman has taken the initiative in combating the threat of flooding in Evesham by completely flood proofing her home.  more...

Letters

Animal charities will benefit thanks to you

SIR - Just before Christmas, Pershore and District Canine Training Society held a companion dog show in order to raise much-needed funds for two local charities - the Worcestershire Animal Rescue Centre and PUPS (Protection of Unwanted Puppies).  more...

I am very fearful for those on two wheels

SIR - Mr P Demmin reminds us (Letters, January 30) of the amount we pay in road fund tax so why he asks are the roads in such a state.  more...

People should be judged on abilities

SIR - You reported on public schools justifying themselves in the light of the Charity Commission ruling that they need to show community benefit in order to keep their charitable status.  more...

Mary Whitehouse had the right idea

SIR - I am certain a lot of the violence on the streets is caused partly by too much shown on television because they are copycat crimes - for instance, on EastEnders recently were a gang of lads carrying a gun and the same gang intimidating Dot Cotton.  more...

We would also like to thank Avon 2

SIR - Further to the letter from Daphne Price (January 23), the Salisbury family would also like to add to her praise in respect of the staff on Avon 2 Ward at the Worcestershire Royal Hospital. Our mother, Gladys Salisbury, was in this ward at the same time as Daphne and we also found the staff to be extremely helpful and cheerful to all in their care which led to a great atmosphere. We are most grateful for this, especially as this was a crucial time in mother's life.  more...

Parties shouldn’t criticise each other

SIR - I admire Tory MP Peter Luff, having to reply to 200 letters and 1,000 e-mails a week. It doesn't leave him much time to criticise Labour and the Lib Dems. I wish we could have a parliamentary coalition, as we did during the Second World War - all parties working together.  more...

If you don’t like it, don’t buy into it

SIR - It seems the children's story about the Three Little Pigs is upsetting some religious groups. All I can say to them is the easiest way of not being offended is don't buy the book, and be your own censor.  more...

Use fireworks money for something better

SIR - I write regarding the letter about the money having to be spent on the Worcester Cricket Ground, and how it could be put to better use.  more...

Goldilocks panto was really great

SIR - I was very honoured to have been asked to write this year's pantomime for Kays Theatre Group, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, and upon watching the show I have one word to say, but three times - wow! wow! wow!  more...

Choose and Book is not that simple

SIR - I have just received my first Choose and Book letter from my GP.  more...

Our heroes deserve more compensation

SIR - I read that Leslie Ash is to be awarded £5 million!  more...

Coffee shop at the Guildhall is a no-no

SIR - I believe the Conservative decision- making cabinet at the Guildhall have forgotten why they are there.  more...

MPs do a tough job

SIR - As for MPs' pay rise (worcesternews.co.uk, January 11), MPs do a tough, very responsible job for their constituents, and deserve a few "perks" to ease the strain.  more...

Differing opionions - that's democracy

WELL, here we go again, Councillor Stephen Clee cannot accept that local residents may have a view that differs from his. (Work at hill junction is huge success, Letters January 31) He seems to think that it is perfectly OK to accuse residents of submitting "pathetic letters " when they express their views on the new traffic system on Bewdley Hill to the Shuttle.  more...

Differing opinions - that's democracy

WELL, here we go again, Councillor Stephen Clee cannot accept that local residents may have a view that differs from his. (Work at hill junction is huge success, Letters January 31) He seems to think that it is perfectly OK to accuse residents of submitting "pathetic letters " when they express their views on the new traffic system on Bewdley Hill to the Shuttle.  more...

Calling for a little humility

HOW dare Stephen Clee refer to letters sent to the Shuttle by his electorate as "pathetic." (Work at hill junction is huge success, Letters January 31).  more...

Midwife was a lovely lady

I AM responding to last week's appeal for those delivered by midwife Joan Reddington to get in touch (Dedicated Midwife Who Loved Her Job).  more...

Boys Brigade parades

I WOULD like to pass a vote of thanks from all of the Officers and Boys of the 1st Malvern Company BB, through your letter column, to all those motorists who use the roads on Sundays in Malvern and who have or may run up against, one of our official road closures.  more...

Hit and run

ON Saturday morning between 8.30 and 9.30, our much loved family cat was knocked down on Biddulph Way, just a few doors from his own home.  more...

Dance studio

MY daughter aged nine and my son aged seven both attend classes at Swaydance and look forward to going every week.  more...

Fortnightly rubbish collections

KEITH Salkeld is absolutely correct in reminding the Tory administration at MHDC that they promised to retain weekly rubbish collections.  more...

Local Walks

Long Mynd

You'd have to be very keen on the great outdoors to relish trudging through sodden, lowland arable fields, with half a kilo of mud clinging to each boot.  more...

Memory Lane

100 Years Ago, February 8, 1908

THE reliance growers in Bromsgrove and district placed on a good strawberry crop to pay their bills was highlighted by the sad story of William Manning, a market gardener from Catshill, who went bankrupt owing £61. Ten years before he had been a nailmaker and farm labourer who had sought to better himself by purchasing four acres of land from the county council for £157/10/0. He told the debtors' court he had suffered a disastrous strawberry crop, which had been compounded by losses on a small shop he had opened on the insistence of his wife.  more...

50 Years Ago, February 8, 1958

FORMER postman Alfred Taylor, from Highfields, Bromsgrove, celebrated his 102nd birthday and revealed he had just received his first ever demand from the taxman. He wrote back saying he only has his pension and a small one at that. He recalled that as young postmen they could earn good conduct' stripes for their uniforms if they went five years without a complaint being made against them. This entitled them to an extra 1/- a week. When he retired his wage was 30/- a week.  more...

25 Years Ago, February 4, 1983

GIANT chemical company Bayer agreed to delay the building of a new warehouse on four of their 90-acre site at Stoke Works until a meeting with worried residents could be arranged. Many feared Stoke could become another Flixborough.  more...

Music

Young talents headline green gig

MALVERN Fringe and Greenpeace have got together to organise a youth band night during the half term holiday.  more...

News

Skipper is happy to stay until summer

CHRIS Smith says committing his future to Worcester City beyond the end of the season depends on what league the team is in next year.  more...

Drahm and Hickey off to Japan

Director of Rugby Mike Ruddock has today confirmed that fly-half Shane Drahm and back row Drew Hickey will leave Worcester Warriors at the end of the season and move to Japanese side Kubota Spears.  more...

Drahm and Hickey off to Japan

Worcester Warriors director of rugby Mike Ruddock has today confirmed that fly-half Shane Drahm and back row Drew Hickey will leave the club at the end of the season and move to Japanese side Kubota Spears.  more...

Newton: Cash will take time to filter down

WORCESTERSHIRE chief executive Mark Newton believes it could be some time before the New Road outfit get to see any of the £30million cash injection that the England and Wales Cricket Board announced today.  more...

No joy for England

NICK Colley and the England Futsal team are returning home after losing all their games at the Kuala Lumpar World 5's.  more...

Dryden is hoping to keep Harkness

WORCESTER City want to extend the loan of Jonny Har-kness into a second month.  more...

Ambitious Worcester are on the up: Hickey

DREW Hickey may be heading off to the Land of the Rising Sun at the end of the season, but the back-row star is confident Worcester are going from strength to strength.  more...

Power of pack proves key factor in win

Alcester 7pts, Evesham U-11 19 EVESHAM'S pack proved the dominant power for most of the match thanks to some inspired scrummaging.  more...

West warns against complacency

EVESHAM United boss Paul West is urging his players not to become complacent as they look to seize control at the top of British Gas Business Division One Midlands tomorrow night.  more...

Harriers wait for Wembley windfall after loss

Losses of more than £30,000 have highlighted the importance of Kidderminster Harriers' Wembley windfall.  more...

Philip Serrell

Be sure to take a trip to ‘antique’ racing site

I'm sure you will all have heard me say that an antique' is considered to be at least 100 years old. Well, the photograph illustrated isn't, and neither is the Jaguar SS motor car shown in it.  more...

Be sure to take a trip to ‘antique’ racing site

I'm sure you will all have heard me say that an antique' is considered to be at least 100 years old. Well, the photograph illustrated isn't, and neither is the Jaguar SS motor car shown in it.  more...

Phillpot Files

Sad demise of greatest musical era of them all

MY grandmother used to love Old Time Music Hall on the telly. Do you remember Leonard Sachs stepping up to the rostrum, pausing only to tweak his waxed moustache before spluttering out a string of alliterations by way of an introduction to the next act?  more...

Pryce'S People

After 50 years, Mike’s hanging up his comb and clippers for good

WITH the red and while striped pole outside and usually a plate glass window, through which passers-by can see assorted men studying the daily tabloids or the Racing Post as they wait until a chair becomes free, the traditional barber's shop is one of the last male bastions in an increasingly unisex world.  more...

Reports

Yates pleased with ins and outs

HARRIERS manager Mark Yates believed the club did some good business after some of the team's stars performers left in a hectic final day of the transfer window on Thursday night.  more...

Yates pleased with ins and outs

HARRIERS manager Mark Yates believed the club did some good business after some of the team's stars performers left in a hectic final day of the transfer window on Thursday night.  more...

Results

Results extra

BROMSGROVE FOOTBALL LEAGUE Northfield Press LMS Shield: Rubery RBL 2 Mettis Rovers 1.  more...

Round-Up

Arrow aim is true at Droitwich

ARROW 2000 came from 3-0 down to win 6-3 at Droitwich Spa in the Worcester League's Katherine Rayer Cup quarter-finals.  more...

Dales drop closer to drop-zone

ARCHDALES were pushed closer to a Midland Combination Division One relegation battle after a 2-1 home defeat to Newhall United.  more...

Fields pay for missed chances

WESTFIELDS were beaten 2-0 at Coalville Town who recorded a Midland Alliance double over the Hereford side.  more...

Jauncey leads Warlords to top of table

A SCORE of 52 by Paul Jauncey enabled the Warlords to move back level with Westsiders at the top of Division One of the Worcester and District Men's Skittle League.  more...

Dale poised to make her England debut in Italy

WORCESTER hooker Samantha Dale is in line for her England debut after being named on the bench for Saturday's Six Nations clash with Italy at the Stadio Tre Fontane in Rome.  more...

Last-gasp Dixon penalty seals derby delight

ADAM Dixon nailed a last minute penalty to give Malvern an impressive 15-13 Midlands Two West victory over local rivals Hereford at Wyeside.  more...

Cullompton end Droitwich dream

DROITWICH'S Twickenham dream came to an end when they were defeated 23-9 by a talented Cullompton side in the sixth round of the EDF Senior Vase.  more...

Ed finishes runner-up

PERSHORE High School student Ed Surman proved he could really put his back into his favourite sport, when he came second in the English Indoor Rowing Championship in Manchester.  more...

Mister Banjo on-song for Men’s Open win

MISTER Banjo produced a stunning display in the Men's Open Race at the Harkaway Club point-to-point meeting at Chaddesley Corbett.  more...

Lennox makes progress

ROB Lennox took a first and a second in the two Snowflake Pursuit races at Barnt Green Sailing Club.  more...

Working together

A SUCCESSFUL scheme, which enables emergency services to work together, is to be introduced in Bromsgrove.  more...

Bringing history to life

TV archaeologist Professor Mick Aston, from Time Team, visited Bromsgrove to give a fascinating talk to a packed hall at Avoncroft Museum of Buildings.  more...

Gaza protest

TWO retired Bromsgrove doctors travelled to 10 Downing Street with more than 3,000 other protestors to demonstrate against the siege of Gaza.  more...

Give blood

BROMSGROVE residents are being urged to do something amazing. Local hospitals require blood and townsfolk can do their bit by attending a donor session. The next session will take place on Wednesday, February 13, at the Members Club, formerly the Labour Club, on the Worcester Road. Sessions run from 1.30- 3.30pm and again from 4.30-7.30pm. It is recommend that attendance should be by appointment. To book, call 0845 7711 711.  more...

Man stuck in bath

FIREFIGHTERS were called to help a man stuck in a bath. Crews helped release the elderly man at his home in Crabtree Court sheltered housing in Parkwood Road, Sidemoor, at 4.30pm last Sunday. The man was said to be uninjured.  more...

Offering a first class service

THE days when a letter, telephone call or complaint to the district council failed to produce a response are past.  more...

Man breaks leg in fall

A MAN out walking with his wife in the Cofton area was airlifted to hospital after falling and breaking a leg.  more...

Sister act

FOLLOWING recent calls for MPs to declare family members working for them Bromsgrove MP Julie Kirkbride has declared that her sister works for her.  more...

Charity booster

STAFF at Morrisons store in Bromsgrove are celebrating after raising £1,313 for the company's charity of the year, Asthma UK. This has helped the supermarket raise a nationwide total of £1 million. The much-needed funds will be used by Asthma UK to conduct vital research and support popular services such as their adviceline and Kick Asthma Holidays - educational activity breaks for children and young people with asthma. John Deakin, the store's general manager, said: "We are very pleased to have raised this fantastic amount for such a worthwhile charity. We have had great fun raising the money and I would like to thank my colleagues and customers, who have worked so hard and donated so generously to achieve this total." Throughout last year staff and customers at the Buntsford Park Road store raised the money through a wide range of activities including selling Bagpuss - the charity mascot - pin badges, mobile phone recycling, in-store collections and employee competitions.  more...

Building success

TWO projects by Bromsgrove construction company Weaver PLC have been recognised for outstanding work by Staffordshire District Building Control departments at their prestigious 2007 Built in Quality Awards.  more...

Booze ban

ONE of the few remaining large play areas in Bromsgrove not covered by an alcohol ban is Charford Recreation Ground - but that's about to change.  more...

Let me be your eyes

A CARING Spa man is proving how giving just a little time can help transform the lives of blind people across Worcestershire.  more...

Help your furry friends

ANIMAL lovers can now help their favourite furry friends after a new charity shop opened in the town.  more...

Value for money

WYCHAVON District Council is one of only seven district councils in the country to score top marks for value for money in the audit commission's 2007 Use of Resources test. It is also the only authority to score top marks in each of the three years since the Use of Resources test was introduced in 2005. The newly-released Audit Commission report, which includes the 2007 scores from all councils, also confirmed that Wychavon was a top performer in the area of financial management.  more...

Carer siphoned cash from bank account

AN activity organiser at a Droitwich Spa nursing home siphoned £2,630 from a resident's account after illegally obtaining her bank card pin number, Worcester Crown Court was told.  more...

Kermit the frog would relish these green waters

PASSERS-BY could have been forgiven for mistaking Droitwich Spa's canal in Vines Park for a green at the local golf club last week.  more...

Budding artists branch out

SPA youngsters branched out to take part in a tree carving project.  more...

Ladies in action despite the wet

LADY members at Evesham Golf Club kept themselves busy last month with competitions despite the waterlogging of the river holes on the Craycombe course.  more...

Struggling Evesham endure more misery

Evesham 7pts, Shipston 10 AFTER the previous week's victory over Midlands Four West (South) leaders Spartans, Shipston travelled to winless Evesham and scraped an unconvincing win.  more...

Stratford and District Alliance results

Aquaid Division One: Ilmington Revolution 3, Welford 2; Inkberrow 1, Badsey Utd 0; Kenilworth Tn KH 2, Halfords Athletic 1; Quinton 2, Bidford BC 5.  more...

Local schools set to shine at cricket!

YOUNGSTERS in Evesham area schools will get an exciting "chance to shine" this summer!  more...

Clubs invited to enter Littleton's annual event

LITTLETON Bowling Club's annual tournament day takes place on Sunday, July 6 and there are still places for teams.  more...

Half-term cricket activity

THE Worcestershire Cricket Centre is staging a half-term cricket day on Tuesday, February 12 between 10am and 3.30pm.  more...

Weakened Littleton suffer home loss

Littleton 1, Alveston 3 AN INJURY ravaged Littleton were well beaten by a resurgent visiting side last Saturday.  more...

Hosts on high as losers facing the drop

Evesham 5, Pershore 2 THE fates of both local sides took a step towards inevitability last weekend when Evesham secured three points to take themselves clear of any lingering relegation concerns while their rivals are staring an immediate return to the lower league in the face.  more...

Teams set for cup competitions

Evesham and District Crib League ACTION in the Knockout and Consolation Cups will take place on Monday, February 11 starting at 8pm.  more...

Manor Farm angling weights

Match results - January 30 (Island Pool): 1 Adrian Davis (Gloucester) 55.0.0 (peg 23); 2 John Halfpenny (MFL) 54.8.0 (36); 3 Trevor Hougham (Solihull AC) 52.0.0 (32). January 31 (Affordable Open, Island): 1 A Davis 32.12.0 (32); 2 Danny Caldwell (Newent AC) 29.10.0 (36); 3 Brian Martin (Match Box) 29.4.0 (33). February 2 (Island): 1 A Davis 55.6.0 (35); 2 Tony Skinner (Shakespeare) 40.12.0 (6); 3 Steve Partington (Gloucester) 38.8.0 (23). February 3 (Island): 1 Mike Pollard (Mosella SW) 43.4.0 (32); 2 Andy Simmonds (Match Box) 40.6.0 (7); 3 Jim Smith (Bait Box) 38.0.0 (25).  more...

Promotion chances harmed after draw

Pershore II 5,Stafford II 5 PERSHORE'S slim chance of promotion was dealt a hammer blow following Saturday's pulsating draw.  more...

Winning margin should have been bigger

Pershore III 4, Kidderminster III 1 PERSHORE were the dominant force throughout and the scoreline could, and probably should, have been greater.  more...

Evesham win leaves rivals in danger of drop

Evesham 5, Pershore 2 THE fates of both local sides took a step towards inevitability last weekend when Evesham secured three points to take themselves clear of any lingering relegation concerns while their rivals are staring an immediate return to the lower league in the face.  more...

Struggling Evesham endure more misery

Evesham 7pts, Shipston 10 AFTER the previous week's victory over Midlands Four West (South) leaders Spartans, Shipston travelled to winless Evesham and scraped an unconvincing win.  more...

West warns against complacency

EVESHAM United boss Paul West is urging his players not to become complacent as they look to seize control at the top of British Gas Business Division One Midlands tomorrow night.  more...

Today's events

Monday Bingo Evening at The Village Centre, Bishop's Frome. 7:30pm. In aid of Fromes Hill Church.  more...

Today's events

Monday Bingo Evening at The Village Centre, Bishop's Frome. 7:30pm. In aid of Fromes Hill Church.  more...

Man sought after pub theft

POLICE have issued the description of a man they want to interview after cash was taken from the private, upstairs quarters of the Kings Head Inn, High Street, Upton, between 10am and 1.30pm yesterday (Sunday, February 3).  more...

Latest Herefordshire Planning Applications

THE following Planning Applications were made to Herefordshire Council on February 1, 2008:- BOSBURY - Change of use from holiday cottage to residential dwelling for agricultural occupancy. Unit 1, Cold Green Farm, Bosbury, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 1NJ for Mr J. Farbon, Cold Green Farm, Bosbury, Nr. Ledbury per Gibson Associates, Bank House, Bank Crescent, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 1AA.  more...

Theft was an abuse of trust

A Good Samaritan from Malvern who helped out a couple when their pub was hit by the summer floods was "repaid" when their son carried out a £5,500 burglary at his cottage.  more...

Supermarket raises cash for asthma

MORRISONS in Malvern raised £2,654 for the supermarket's Charity of the Year, Asthma UK.  more...

Greenwood nets twice as Callow End claw way back

JOHN Greenwood scored twice as Callow End came from behind to win 4-2 against Droitwich Spa Eagles.  more...

Roundup

Harriers wait for Wembley windfall after loss

Losses of more than £30,000 have highlighted the importance of Kidderminster Harriers' Wembley windfall.  more...

Yates pleased with ins and outs

HARRIERS manager Mark Yates believed the club did some good business after some of the team's stars performers left in a hectic final day of the transfer window on Thursday night.  more...

Yates pleased with ins and outs

HARRIERS manager Mark Yates believed the club did some good business after some of the team's stars performers left in a hectic final day of the transfer window on Thursday night.  more...

Society

Astley

HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY - The next meeting will be held in Astley Village Hall at 7.30pm on Wednesday, February 20 when the speaker will be Tony Hamblin giving a talk on wildlife in the garden.  more...

Theatre

Townsend play at Rose

AN hilarious, yet moving play about adult illiteracy will be shown at the Rose Theatre.  more...

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Upton

Man sought after pub theft

POLICE have issued the description of a man they want to interview after cash was taken from the private, upstairs quarters of the Kings Head Inn, High Street, Upton-upon-Severn between 10am and and 1.30pm yesterday (Sunday, February 3).  more...

  
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