Stories for 1 March 2008

Alcester

Shop set to raise funds

AFTER a year of fundraising success where they managed to raise £14,300, the Alcester branch of Macmillan Cancer Support is all set for its annual shop opening.  more...

Eufc - Live Match Updates

Three changes in bid for swift return to winning ways

AFTER dropping their first points in ten matches at The Meadow last Tuesday, Evesham United will be keen to return to winning ways at the same venue this afternoon.  more...

Fitter in spotlight in opening stages

SIMON Fitter's first kick back in an Evesham shirt found the head of Steve Lutz but the skipper's first minute effort from a free-kick was easily saved.  more...

Hay heads in opener from Fitter free-kick

SIMON Fitter repaid his manager's faith in him when he sent over a 21st minute free-kick that Gary Hay expertly converted to give Evesham the lead.  more...

Robins denied second by goalline clearance

GARY Hay came close to extending United's lead after 29 minutes but, after controlling Nathan Vaughan's long kick, the striker dragged a left-footer wide.  more...

Lutz red carded after penalty award

Aylesbury Utd 1, Evesham Utd 1 THERE was double trouble for the Robins after 42 minutes when Steve Lutz was sent off for handling on the line and James Faulkner converted the resultant penalty.  more...

Old boy Feely heaps more misery on Robins

FORMER Evesham player Mike Feely left Evesham with an even bigger mountain to climb two minutes after the restart.  more...

Old boy Feely heaps more misery on Robins

FORMER Evesham player Mike Feely left Evesham with an even bigger mountain to climb two minutes after the restart.  more...

Owen and Luckett go close to leveller

TOP scorer Mark Owen brought a save out of the Aylesbury goalkeeper after 58 minutes with a hooked volley.  more...

Lennon on as Robins seek way back

DANIEL Lennon replaced an ineffective Mark Owen with 25 minutes remaining as the Robins sought a way to hang on to their ten-match undefeated record.  more...

Controversial end to unbeaten record

Aylesbury Utd 2, Evesham Utd 1 EVESHAM'S proud ten-match unbeaten sequence ended in controversial fashion.  more...

Health

Slim like the stars

Instead of simply admiring the figures on the red carpet this awards season, find out exactly how today's celebrities stay slim and healthy. Hollywood insider, Adele Parker, author of Famous People Don't Get Fat, reveals the diet and exercise habits of the stars that could help you get an A-list body too.  more...

'Black dog' of depression that can savage us all

One minute Sally Brampton was a high flying success, then - after a series of life events - she found herself on a crippling spiral down into depression, alcoholism and attempted suicide. Now back on her feet, she says depression is the forgotten illness, believes most of us suffer from a mild form and reveals how to cope if you are a sufferer.  more...

Vain men risk diabetes

VAIN British men perceive themselves to be more than three inches slimmer than they really are and are ignoring a warning sign of potential chronic condition - diabetes.  more...

Consumers more confident in food

THE eighth annual English Regions Consumer Attitudes to Food Survey, published this week by the Food Standards Agency, points to increased confidence among the public in the food they are consuming and in regards to wider food issues.  more...

Interviews

Moving out of Morse's shadow

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...

Moving out of Morse's shadow

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...

Kidder News Latest

shuttleXtra - here today

TODAY'S the day you can get more online from your Shuttle. From 7am you can log on to shuttleXtra - your new, online weekend leisure read with celebrity interviews, features on music, the film scene, DVDs, lifestyle, health and sport.  more...

Bag grab raising charity cash

BIG-HEARTED shoppers have donated more than £2,200 in unwanted clothing and household items helping tackle childhood cancers.  more...

Bag grab raising charity cash

BIG-HEARTED shoppers have donated more than £2,200 in unwanted clothing and household items helping tackle childhood cancers.  more...

Neighbourly volunteers sought

THE GOOD Neighbours service in Cleobury Mortimer is looking for volunteers to work for up to two hours each month.  more...

New chapter in book awards

TEENAGERS in Wyre Forest have been working with Worcestershire County Council to create a new book award.  more...

Local business set for big time

A KIDDERMINSTER based wedding company has hit the big time after landing a space at the National Wedding Show.  more...

Local business hits big time

A KIDDERMINSTER based wedding company has hit the big time after landing a space at the National Wedding Show, in Birmingham.  more...

Stourport student takes to the stage with signed act

A STOURPORT student is set to take centre stage Singer-songwriter, Anna Rice, will share the stage with, Dorp, as part of an initiative by Access to Music, to take music students out of the classroom.  more...

Stourport student takes to the stage with signed act

A STOURPORT student is set to take centre stage with a breakthrough artist Anna Rice, will share the stage with, Dorp, as part of an initiative by Access to Music, which aims to take music students out of the classroom.  more...

Stourport student takes to the stage with signed act

A STOURPORT student is set to take centre stage with a breakthrough artist Anna Rice, will share the stage with, Dorp, as part of an initiative by Access to Music, which aims to take music students out of the classroom.  more...

Student to sing with signed act

A TALENTED Stourport student is set to take centre stage with a signed artist.  more...

Student to sing with signed act

A TALENTED Stourport student is set to take centre stage with a signed artist.  more...

Student to sing with signed act

A TALENTED student is set to take centre stage with a signed artist.  more...

Student to sing with signed act

A TALENTED student is set to take centre stage with a signed artist.  more...

Student to sing with signed act

A TALENTED student is set to take centre stage with a signed artist.  more...

Students delighted with professional advice

DRAMA students at Kidderminster College were delighted when they received professional performance lessons from two london tutors.  more...

Man escapes injury

A Man narrowly escaped serious injury after his car overturned in Stourport last night.  more...

Man escapes injury

A Man narrowly escaped serious injury after his car overturned in Stourport last night.  more...

Latest

MP will not allow name on health database

A WORCESTERSHIRE MP has opted out of a new NHS database because he is worried about privacy and the security of Government data.  more...

Latest travel news

Check out the latest travel news before you head out to the shops.  more...

Police use new powers

TOUGH new legislation and tactics have been brought into force by police in Ledbury to tackle alcohol-related crime and disorder.  more...

Community day success

PUPILS at a Worcester school have been taught more about the community they live in.  more...

Wine thief fined - court

A MAN who attempted to steal a bottle of wine worth £6 from Tesco has appeared in court.  more...

Is your child Baby of the Year?

IF you think your child has what it takes to win this year’s Baby of the Year competition don't forget to get their picture taken!  more...

Warrant for race-assault man - court

A WARRANT without bail has been issued for a man guilty of a racial attack.  more...

Prize-winning chippy is a high-frier

A CHIP shop in Worcester is celebrating after bagging a double award.  more...

DVLA raiders found guilty

TWO men whose getaway car was chased by police following a raid on the DVLA office near Worcester have both been convicted of burglary.  more...

Worcester News weather watch

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

Go social networking with the WN

WHILE you dig around searching for new applications on Facebook this weekend, why not add us as a friend while you're at it?  more...

Ambulance service compromised by sickness

AMBULANCE staff had on average two weeks off sick each last year, say worried health chiefs.  more...

Patients waiting in ambulances at A&E for too long

NEARLY half of all patients taken to Worcestershire Royal Hospital by ambulance have to wait in the vehicle for up to an hour.  more...

School saviour for TV slot

A BBC documentary charting the past year at an independent school in Worcestershire will be shown next month.  more...

School saviour for TV slot

A BBC documentary charting the past year at an independent school in Worcestershire will be shown next month.  more...

School saviour for TV slot

A BBC documentary charting the past year at an independent school in Worcestershire will be shown next month.  more...

I’m running marathon as a tribute to Geoff

THE wife of a café owner who died in a road accident in Worcester said she will cry as she watches her friend run the London Marathon in her late husband's memory.  more...

What a way to thank the staff

COUNCIL staff hailed as star performers in official ratings were rewarded with a bag of 47p chocolates each.  more...

Flood-hit school is offered free barriers

A FLOOD-RAVAGED school could now be protected from sudden deluges of water after being offered flood barriers.  more...

100 new jobs set for Malvern

ONE of Britain’s best-known High Street store’s is recruiting 100 local people for its new shop on a Malvern retail park.  more...

My mum is one in a million!

MUM in a million Sandra Spragg will receive a beautiful bouquet of flowers on Mothering Sunday after her artistic daughter won a Worcester News drawing competition.  more...

Minister refuses to meet councillors over budget cuts

A GOVERNMENT minister has flatly refused to meet with Worcester city councillors to discuss their concerns about the lack of Government money being given to the city.  more...

Appeal for keen gardeners

IT’S all hands to the trowel, seed packet and watering can as the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) launches its Britain in Bloom 2008 competition this week.  more...

Hundreds of homes without power

HUNDREDS of homes across Worcestershire are without power following a night of high winds.  more...

New Bishop of Worcester enthroned in spectacular service

THE 113th Bishop of Worcester has officially taken office after an enchanting enthronement ceremony was held in the Faithful City's Cathedral this afternoon.  more...

Latest News

Young Wolverley Chefs Excel

A talented young chef from Wolverley CE Secondary School has won through to a prestigious cooking competition. Laura Alton who is only fifteen was one of two winners in the recent Area final of the Rotary Young Chef competition held in Redditch. She will now compete in the District final on Saturday 23rd Feb, to be held at the Birmingham College of Food.  more...

Latets

A435 Traffic Collision

REDDITCH firefighters were called to the A435 to attend a traffic collision this morning (March 1).  more...

Redditch firm makes generous donation

A REDDITCH branch of a multi-national company supported the local air ambulance through a generous donation.  more...

Redditch firm makes generous donation

A REDDITCH branch of a multi-national company supported the local air ambulance through a generous donation.  more...

Redditch firm makes generous donation

A REDDITCH branch of a multi-national company supported the local air ambulance through a generous donation.  more...

Lifestyle

A collision course for love?

The best-selling author of Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus has finally written his long-awaited sequel, Why Mars And Venus Collide. We talk to John Gray about the different ways that men and women approach stress in today's work-driven society and look at easy solutions to help bridge the gap.  more...

All the fun of the fair

Eating and drinking and at the same time helping underprivileged communities in other parts of the world sounds like a guilt-free invitation to indulge. We've sourced some delicious recipes and food and drink goodies that guarantee producers a good price, so you can celebrate Fairtrade Fortnight (February 25-March 9) in style.  more...

All the fun of the fair

Eating and drinking and at the same time helping underprivileged communities in other parts of the world sounds like a guilt-free invitation to indulge. We've sourced some delicious recipes and food and drink goodies that guarantee producers a good price, so you can celebrate Fairtrade Fortnight (February 25-March 9) in style.  more...

Students struggle to spare 13 minutes

FORTY per cent of under-30s spend more time following Amy Winehouse's story than contributing to their community.  more...

Live Match Coverage

Aldershot 2 Harriers 1

66 to 75mins.  more...

Aldershot v Harriers

Team line-ups.  more...

GOAL! Aldershot 0 Harriers 1

First ten minutes. Goal - Barnes-Homer - 3mins.  more...

GOAL! Aldershot 1 Harriers 1

Goal - five minutes - Hylton.  more...

Aldershot 1Harriers 1

11 to 20minutes.  more...

Aldershot 1 Harriers 1

21 to 30 minutes.  more...

HALF-TIME: Aldershot 0 Harriers 0

31 to 45 minutes.  more...

HALF-TIME: Aldershot 1 Harriers 1

31 to 45 minutes.  more...

Aldershot 1 Harriers 1

46 to 55min.  more...

GOAL! Aldershot 2 Harriers 1

Goal - 66mins - Harding. 56 to 65mins.  more...

Aldershot 2 Harriers 1

End of game.  more...

Music

Once more with Feeling

WITH The Feeling having released their hotly anticipated second album, Join With Us, we talk to bass player Richard Jones about the record - which was recorded in a haunted Wiltshire mansion - and how the band are not worried about running out of hits just yet.  more...

Once more with Feeling

WITH The Feeling having released their hotly anticipated second album, Join With Us, we talk to bass player Richard Jones about the record - which was recorded in a haunted Wiltshire mansion - and how the band are not worried about running out of hits just yet.  more...

The far from feisty Feist

Canadian singer songwriter Feist was nominated for Best International Female at this year's Brits. She talks about the awards, current single My Moon My Man and how starring in an iPod advert hasn't changed her.  more...

Hucknall on solo tribute tour

THE voice of Simply Red will be at Wolverhampton Civic Hall this June as Mick Hucknall embarks on his first solo tour to support his new solo album, Tribute to Bobby.  more...

Hucknall on solo tribute tour

THE voice of Simply Red will be at Wolverhampton Civic Hall this June as Mick Hucknall embarks on his first solo tour to support his new solo album, Tribute to Bobby.  more...

Evening with legend, Nelson

MUSIC legend, Willie Nelson, is to play at Wolverhampton's Civic Hall in May.  more...

Evening with legend Nelson

MUSIC legend, Willie Nelson, is to play at Wolverhampton's Civic Hall in May.  more...

News

Dinsmore points way for City kids

MATT Dinsmore's impact at Worcester City can act as an inspiration to the current crop of players at the club's academy, says Ray Woods.  more...

Bowley biding his time at Sixways

IN EVERY relationship people can get cold feet, but as Will Bowley approaches his seventh year at Worcester Warriors he is showing no signs of that notorious itch.  more...

Wolves aiming to end their Scottish jinx

WORCESTER Wolves will be aiming for their first victory in eight attempts against Scottish Rocks as they look to maintain their push for the play-offs at the University of Worcester tonight (7pm tip-off).  more...

City hit back to take the points

WORCESTER City battled back after conceding an early goal to beat Burscough 2-1 in Blue Square North.  more...

Reviews

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...

UK rental (DVD and VHS) top ten

1 (-) Run Fat Boy Run 2 (-) Resident Evil: Extinction 3 (-) Michael Clayton 4 (1) The Brave One 5 (3) Mr Brooks 6 (2) Ratatouille 7 (4) The Heartbreak Kid 8 (5) The Kingdom 9 (9) Knocked Up 10 (7) Superbad Chart supplied by www.blockbuster.co.uk   more...

UK rental (DVD and VHS) top ten

1 (-) Run Fat Boy Run 2 (-) Resident Evil: Extinction 3 (-) Michael Clayton 4 (1) The Brave One 5 (3) Mr Brooks 6 (2) Ratatouille 7 (4) The Heartbreak Kid 8 (5) The Kingdom 9 (9) Knocked Up 10 (7) Superbad Chart supplied by www.blockbuster.co.uk   more...

UK DVD retail top ten

1 (1) Ratatouille 2 (-) Resident Evil - Extinction 3 (-) Run Fat Boy Run 4 (2) Atonement 5 (-) Michael Clayton 6 (-) The Last Legion 7 (3) The Mighty Boosh: Series 3 8 (-) Doc Martin: Complete Series 3 9 (-) Die Hard 4.0 10 (-) Spider-Man 3 Chart supplied by hmv.com   more...

Round-Up

Warm welcome for new bishop

THE new Bishop of Worcester met with children and teachers from three different schools the day before his enthronement.  more...

Bulls’ boss ready to ring the changes

HEREFORD United manager Graham Turner admits he may have to make changes to his starting 11 in order to keep players happy.  more...

Write on

BUDDING writers from a Bromsgrove school raised money for charity through the sale of their first published book. Year ten students from North Bromsgrove High School, in School Drive, took part in a project last year where they put pen to paper to create their own children's book. The book, entitled Lucky and Scruffy's Night Out, raised £100 for Cancer Research UK. Dr Tony Evans, deputy headteacher of the school, said: "I am very proud of the students and my colleagues who have been associated with this worthy project."  more...

It’s a hit

A WEBSITE designed with the help of Worcestershire County Council continues to be a hit' with young people in Bromsgrove and throughout the county.  more...

West Side Story

STUDENTS at North Bromsgrove High School will be raising the roof at the Artrix in the smash hit musical, West Side Story.  more...

Generous Pre-School donate cash

A BROMSGROVE pre-school recently donated much needed cash for a Bromsgrove based scheme for children with special needs.  more...

Return to slender

CHAMPION slimmer Janet Harrison is feeling happier and fitter than ever before thanks to the help of a town slimming group.  more...

Robins lose unbeaten record in controversial style

Aylesbury Utd 2, Evesham Utd 1 EVESHAM'S proud ten-match unbeaten sequence ended in controversial fashion.  more...

Conservators to check boundaries

LAST year's summer floods have prompted Malvern Hills Conservators to renew their efforts to establish exact boundaries with adjoining landowners.  more...

High interest in special meeting

A STRONG public presence is expected at a special meeting to decide an application to vary a planning agreement for highway improvements in Barnards Green.  more...

High interest in special meeting

A STRONG public presence is expected at a special meeting to decide an application to vary a planning agreement for highway improvements in Barnards Green.  more...

Today's events

Saturday Table top sale of children's items, clothes, toys and equipment at the Memorial Hall, Much Marcle. 2pm. Entrance free. Organised by Happy Apples Parent and Toddler Group.  more...

Learn how to make coffee at Malvern College

LEARN the coffee making skills of a Barista or how to communicate using sign language on new courses being held at Evesham and Malvern Hills College this Spring.  more...

New base for young people

YOUNGSTERS in Redditch are set to get a new social "hang out" where they can meet as well as decide exactly what they want to do.  more...

PACT priorities raised

ISSUES have been raised at PACT (Partners and Communities Together) and Neighbourhood Group meetings across Redditch.  more...

Residents consulted on traffic options

RESIDENTS in Lakeside are being asked to decide what they want to do about traffic management in Arthur Street.  more...

Cracking Easter fun at countryside centre

THERE'S plenty of egg-citement for children at Arrow Valley Countryside Centre this Easter.  more...

Cracking Easter fun at countryside centre

THERE'S plenty of egg-citement for children at Arrow Valley Countryside Centre this Easter.  more...

  
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