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Stories for 11 March 2008
Alcester
Response wanted on document
Residents urged to have say on fate of healthcare more...
Centre can re-open after seven months
AFTER seven months of repairs, the Guide and Scout Centre in Alcester has finally reached a stage where it can be re-opened. more...
Golden jubilee for Ragley Hall
RAGLEY Hall throws open its door to the public this weekend with staff preparing for a "golden year" at the Alcester stately home. more...
Burlish Park
Fair Trade
My name is Philippa Harper, I am nine years old and a pupil of Burlish Park Primary School, Stourport. more...
Fair Trade
My name is Philippa Harper, I am nine years old and a pupil of Burlish Park Primary School, Stourport. more...
Business
Are you man enough to be a butler in the buff?
SCOUTS have been out and about in Worcester looking for attractive, smart and charismatic men for a male order' company. more...
Two new faces at internet company
A SPECIALIST internet services provider in Worcestershire has expanded its team with two new major appointments. more...
Community News
WORCESTER PUMPHOUSE WI
MAGIC Lantern Show - imagine stepping back in time to the days when a good night out was going to a community or village hall to see a magic lantern show. more...
HALLOW WI
Take your partners please - slow, slow, quick, quick, slow. more...
LITTLE WITLEY WI
By Steam TrainTo The Top Of The World - Our speaker for the evening was David Barrie, who is one of the founder members of the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway Society. more...
KEMPSEY WI
The president welcomed everyone to the meeting, including four visitors. more...
MALVERN LINK TOWNSWOMEN'S GUILD
JULIE Wacey, chairman, opened the February meeting by welcoming three visitors. Members present paid tribute to Betty Morrell and Betty Knight, two members of the guild who have sadly died, by observing a two-minute silence. more...
PRIORY LUNCHBOX
The St Valentine's Day Lunchbox featured magician Martin Harbor displaying his skills to 50 members. more...
Choir sings for South Africa
WORCESTERSHIRE singers are to visit South Africa to find out more about HIV and Aids. more...
Down The Lane
Danks winning his bid for early return
MARK Danks has not ruled out the possibility of still playing some part in Worcester City's current season. more...
Education
How cutting red tape for school trips could mean more pictures like these
TAKING pupils out of the classroom and into the world is a crucial part of education. It broadens their experiences and opens their minds to new cultures. more...
How cutting red tape for school trips could mean more pictures like these
TAKING pupils out of the classroom and into the world is a crucial part of education. It broadens their experiences and opens their minds to new cultures. more...
How cutting red tape for school trips could mean more pictures like these
TAKING pupils out of the classroom and into the world is a crucial part of education. It broadens their experiences and opens their minds to new cultures. more...
Eufc - Live Match Updates
Owen back in as Evesham bid to go ten clear
MARK Owen, who scored the winner after coming off the bench on Saturday, is reinstated alongside Gary Hay for tonight's clash with play-off contenders Stourbridge. more...
Woodwork saves Robins in stop start opening
STOURBRIDGE were forced to make a substitution after four minutes when the injured Rob Taylor was replaced by Ryan Broadhurst. more...
Skipper Danny's in thick of the action
THE strength of the wind was indicated when Danny Hodnett volleyed the ball forward from gen yards inside his own half. The ball bounced over keeper Solly but also landed the wrong side of the crossbar. more...
Skipper Danny's in thick of the action
THE strength of the wind was indicated when Danny Hodnett volleyed the ball forward from gen yards inside his own half. The ball bounced over keeper Solly but also landed the wrong side of the crossbar. more...
Skipper Danny's in thick of the action
THE strength of the wind was indicated when Danny Hodnett volleyed the ball forward from gen yards inside his own half. The ball bounced over keeper Solly but also landed the wrong side of the crossbar. more...
Stalemate at the Lane at half-time
Evesham Utd 0, Stourbridge 0 PAUL Bonar again got forward nine minutes before the break but his shot from 25 yards was narrowly too high. more...
Stalemate at the Lane at half-time
Evesham Utd 0, Stourbridge 0 PAUL Bonar again got forward nine minutes before the break but his shot from 25 yards was narrowly too high. more...
Stalemate at the Lane at half-time
Evesham Utd 0, Stourbridge 0 PAUL Bonar again got forward nine minutes before the break but his shot from 25 yards was narrowly too high. more...
Wind causing tricks as deadlock remains
THE ever increasing wind was causing problems for both sides with Evesham struggling to get out of their own half and their opponents finding the ball running away from them. more...
Robins escape as Glassboys turn on heat
EVESHAM had a couple of narrow escapes on the hour mark. First, Anthony Watson was forced to clear over his own crossbar and Nathan Vaughan wass then forced into acrobatic action to flip the flag-kick over the frame of his goal. more...
Hay denied by last-ditch defending
DAMIAN Whitcombe headed straight at Nathan Vaughan in the 68th minute. Three minutes later Joe Clarke replaced Paul Bonar while Kyle Hadley replaced Sam Rock for the visiting side. more...
Robins take a point after a tough test
Evesham Utd 0, Stourbridge 0 SIMON Fitter fired a foot over the bar from 25 yards as the hosts gradually worked their way back into the game. more...
Robins take a point after a tough test
Evesham Utd 0, Stourbridge 0 SIMON Fitter fired a foot over the bar from 25 yards as the hosts gradually worked their way back into the game. more...
Football
Radar off target at home
MALVERN RADAR 1, DROITWICH SPA RESERVES 2 RADAR only had themselves to blame for throwing away the points, losing 2-1 at home to Droitwich Spa Reserves. more...
General
Victorian ruins host bunny hunt
WITLEY Court is hosting a bunny themed Easter trail later this month. more...
Hearts First Wyre Forest 5k
Forest run set to hit £20,000 target
SUNDAY'S Hearts First Wyre Forest 5k attracted a bumper entry and looks set to raise a staggering £20,000 for the British Heart Foundation. more...
Kidder News Latest
Hands across the world
INDEPENDENT school pupils are having lessons alongside youngsters on the other side of the world following a link-up agreement. more...
Forest run set to hit £20,000 target
SUNDAY'S Hearts First Wyre Forest 5k attracted a bumper entry and looks set to raise a staggering £20,000 for the British Heart Foundation. more...
Forest run set to hit £20,000 target
SUNDAY'S Hearts First Wyre Forest 5k attracted a bumper entry and looks set to raise a staggering £20,000 for the British Heart Foundation. more...
Vehicles seized in crackdown
FOUR people were arrested and 11 vehicles seized in a police operation in Kidderminster. more...
Speed danger lessons for students
STUDENTS from two Wyre Forest schools will be shown the dangers of fast driving in a special session being run by Worcestershire County Council. more...
Speed danger lessons for students
STUDENTS from two Wyre Forest schools will be shown the dangers of fast driving in a special session being run by Worcestershire County Council. more...
Lords of the darts hit town
SOME of the finest arrow throwers ever to grace an oche are set to clash when the legends of darts fly into Kidderminster. more...
Lords of the darts hit town
SOME of the finest arrow throwers ever to grace an oche are set to clash when the legends of darts fly into Kidderminster. more...
Runners ready for capital challenge
TWO long distance runners from Kidderminster and Stourport Athletic Club are preparing for their biggest challenge yet when they take on the London Marathon. more...
Tatty play area in £24,000 makeover
A RUNDOWN village playground, deemed unsafe in an official inspection report, has been transformed thanks to nearly £24,000 of funding. more...
Raider a drug addict at 9
A FACTORY worker who became addicted to drugs at the age of nine carried out a series of house raids in Bewdley against people he knew. more...
Mixed views on 24-hour drinking
SHUTTLE Online readers appear divided on the effects of the 24-hour licensing laws. more...
Garden items marking session
GARDEN security will be in the spotlight during a property marking day being staged by Kidderminster police at a superstore in the town next week. more...
Plans for apartments refused
PLANS to build 54 apartments in Kidderminster was tonight refused by planners. more...
Plans for apartments refused
PLANS to build 54 apartments in Kidderminster have been refused by planners. more...
Plans for apartments refused
PLANS to build 54 apartments in Kidderminster have been refused by planners. more...
Plans for apartments refused
PLANS to build 54 apartments in Kidderminster have been refused by planners. more...
Plans for apartments refused
PLANS to build 54 apartments in Kidderminster has been refused by planners. more...
Plans for vacant shop thrown out
An applicaton to turn a vacant Stourport shop into a bar and restaurant was tonight refused. more...
Vacant shop plans thrown out
An applicaton to turn a vacant Stourport shop into a bar and restaurant was tonight refused. more...
Vacant shop plans thrown out
An applicaton to turn a vacant Stourport shop into a bar and restaurant was tonight refused. more...
Vacant shop plans thrown out
An applicaton to turn a vacant Stourport shop into a bar and restaurant was tonight refused. more...
Latest
Careers fair focuses on working with youngsters
PREPARATIONS are under way for next week's Every Child Matters Careers Fair. more...
Are you man enough to be a butler in the buff?
SCOUTS have been out and about in Worcester looking for attractive, smart and charismatic men for a male order' company. more...
Latest travel news
Check out the latest travel news before you head home. more...
Latest travel news
Check out the latest travel news before you head to work. more...
Mums-to-be baffle computer
THE figures at a Worcestershire barber shop have come under close inspection after tax officials queried the number of mums and mums-to-be employed at its salons. more...
Pupils hoping for world record in reading
YOUNG bookworms have been expanding their vocabulary in an effort to make it into one of the most famous books in the world. more...
Proposals pondered for joint council building team
COUNCILLORS in the Malvern Hills district are backing a plan to create a joint building control service with Wychavon and Worcester City Councils. more...
Go greener with new eco group
A NEW environmental group in Worcester is offering free exhibition space at its launch event. more...
Charity concert for cobra boy
A CONCERT will take place at a Worcester college to raise funds for an African boy, who was partially blinded by a snake. more...
Murder accused blames 'monster'
A MAN accused of a Worcester murder blamed a friend he branded "a monster" for the brutal killing, a jury heard. more...
Murder accused blames 'monster' - court
A MAN accused of a Worcester murder blamed a friend he branded "a monster" for the brutal killing, a jury heard. more...
School bus window 'drops' out
SIXTY Worcester pupils escaped unhurt when an entire top deck window fell out of their school bus and dropped 14 feet on to the dual carriageway below. more...
Kids' booze goes down the drain
ALCOPOPS, lager, cider and wine have been seized by police in south Worcestershire as part of a national crackdown on underage drinking. more...
Benefits are reinstated for disabled man
A DISABLED man whose benefits were axed when he was made to carry out exercises at Worcester's job centre has won some of them back thanks to your Worcester News. more...
Councillors get a rude awakening
A HOAX caller targeted Worcestershire county councillors by phoning them in the early hours of the morning. more...
Tributes to A449 victim
THE three housemates of a man who died on the notorious A449 Worcester to Kidderminster road have spoken about their friend, describing him as the "face of Worcester" and always "up for anything". more...
COMMENT: Seizure of alcohol is to be welcomed
THE seizure of alcohol from under-18s drinking on the street during a two-week police operation in the Worcester area is to be welcomed. more...
Sudden death of a Jack the Lad
A “LOVABLE rogue” from the travelling community has died suddenly because of a genetic illness. more...
Minor casualties here as winds batter UK
WORCESTERSHIRE has escaped the storms sweeping across the UK relatively unscathed. more...
Minor casualties here as winds batter UK
WORCESTERSHIRE has escaped the storms sweeping across the UK relatively unscathed. more...
Follow the Budget with us
PREPARATIONS are underway for Chancellor Alastair Darling's first Budget speech tomorrow, and your Worcester News will be following it every step of the way. more...
Drive-ban for man twice the legal limit - court
A man who drove after drinking more than twice the legal alcohol limit has been disqualified from driving for three years. more...
Gary lands the job of his dreams
A WORCESTER man is enjoying the job of his dreams thanks to a Worcester training initiative. more...
Royal Mail workers go back to school
HUNDREDS of Royal Mail workers are benefiting from a new training centre which offers free sessions in computers, maths and English. more...
Robbery victim urged to contact police
POLICE want the victim of an alleged robbery in Worcester to get in touch with them. more...
Cash call for veg growers
ALLOTMENT holders in Malvern who do not pay their rent promptly may face tough penalties in the future. more...
Top place for Worcester dancer
A WORCESTER dancer has secured a place on a prestigious dance scheme. more...
Follow the Budget with us
PREPARATIONS are underway for Chancellor Alastair Darling's first Budget speech tomorrow. more...
Worcester News weather watch
WORCESTERSHIRE may be due a taste of the storms which are currently hitting the UK. Get the latest weather reports here. more...
Man assaulted at city centre takeaway
A MAN was assaulted by two men at a takeaway restaurant in Worcester city centre. more...
Summer floods not climate change - claims
THE jury is still out over whether climate change was responsible for the floods which devastated parts of Worcestershire last summer. more...
Queen honours doctor
THE chairman of the Malvern Spa Association and an expert of the famous water cure was delighted to find bottled Malvern water offered as a refreshment at Buckingham Palace when he went to collect his OBE. more...
Pupils jump for joy at new 'superground'
PUPILS at Worcester's Warndon Primary School have been jumping for joy after learning that their school grounds are set to get a £4,000 facelift. more...
Son hurt in crash when dad fell asleep at wheel
A JEEP driver veered out of his lane and collided with two other cars after falling asleep at the wheel. more...
Chief Constable in apparent suicide
THE Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police has been found dead in an apparent suicide. more...
Two car collision near Worcester
A PERSON has been taken to hospital after the car they were travelling in was involved in a collision with another vehicle on a road near Worcester this evening. more...
Camera club winners
THE winners of the Vale of Evesham Camera Club National Photographic Exhibition 2008 were selected by judges at Wickhamford Village Hall on Saturday (8). more...
Healthy eating week at Swan Lane
PUPILS at Swan Lane First School enjoyed a range of fun activities and events as part of its Healthy School Week. more...
Fight to ban lorries heats up
THE FIGHT to stop heavy goods vehicles going over Bidford bridge has gained momentum following the formation of a pressure group by residents. more...
Fight to ban lorries heats up
THE FIGHT to stop heavy goods vehicles going over Bidford bridge has gained momentum following the formation of a pressure group by residents. more...
Graffiti man is back
JUST under three months after a spate of distinctive graffiti appeared in Evesham, a similar piece of artwork has been spotted. more...
Pershore celebrates
PLANS to make the 40th anniversary of Pershore Carnival the finest the town has ever seen, are beginning to gather pace. more...
World record attempt
PUPILS from a village school are set to find out this week if they are to become world record holders. more...
Rags to riches
STUDENTS at Pershore College were hoping to go from rags to riches this week as they raised funds for two local charities. more...
Green Festival needs volunteers
A GREEN Festival will take place for the first time in Pershore this year and local residents are being asked to get involved in preparations. more...
Green Festival needs volunteers
A GREEN Festival will take place for the first time in Pershore this year and local residents are being asked to get involved in preparations. more...
Open air theatre plan moves closer
EVESHAM'S open air theatre project was a step nearer completion this week after it was resolved what play would be used and the first read through planned. more...
New youth centre manager eager to get started
PERSHORE Youth Centre has a new face at the helm who is looking to bring in some new ideas to enhance the underused' venue. more...
Councillor's concerns about 'hazardous' path
A BOARDWALK has been built in Pershore's Abbey Park to improve safety, but a town councillor says the measure does not go far enough. more...
Latets
Staff face job loss threat
ABOUT 150 jobs could be lost if a Redditch company which supplies frozen fish products is forced to close. more...
New name for prison chosen
By Ben Russell FOLLOWING the public outrage over the merging of Blakenhurst, Brockhill and Hewell Grange prisons into HMP Redditch, a new name has been chosen - HMP Hewell. more...
New name for prison chosen
FOLLOWING the public outrage over the merging of Blakenhurst, Brockhill and Hewell Grange prisons into HMP Redditch, a new name has been chosen - HMP Hewell. more...
Lloyd jailed for pensioner rape
A WOODROW man has been jailed after raping an 81-year-old woman who pleaded with him to stop and never emotionally recovered from the terrifying ordeal. more...
Lloyd jailed for pensioner rape
A WOODROW man has been jailed after raping an 81-year-old woman who pleaded with him to stop and never emotionally recovered from the terrifying ordeal. more...
Leisure General
Eclectic evening in store
Do What Thou Wilt is the title of an unusual concert combining Renaissance music and dance with a hint of jazz, rock, classical and folk. more...
Letters
Patronising attitude is the council’s hallmark
SIR - Regarding the county council's deep unpopularity, Diane Tilley explains the whole problem so well: "A lot of people don't know who we are or which services we provide". more...
Anti-depressants are vital in my life
SIR - It seems that the Royal College of Psychiatrists research unit is suggesting from tests it's conducted that prescribed anti-depressants are a waste of time. How convenient, considering the severe financial mess that the NHS is in. more...
How do councillors sleep soundly?
SIR - How can Worcestershire county councilors sleep soundly in their beds at night knowing that they have once again taken a unilateral decision that in effect will get rid of night care staff at Ferry View, a very sheltered housing complex in Evesham? more...
What is Britain ‘best at’ exactly?
SIR - George Cowley wrote (March 1) that Britain is "by far the best nation in the world" - I wonder what Mr Cowley thinks Britain is best at exactly? more...
Weekly collection of waste was best
SIR - Councillors should get their act together regarding waste rubbish. more...
StourportTesco: Identifying need?
There appears to have been either a complete lack of knowledge of the Tesco plans by the members of the committee ... or great economy with the truth at last week's planning committee meeting. more...
Brave boys’ salute
ON Saturday, we will be proudly showing our gratitude for the brave boys of the 2nd battalion of the Mercian regiment when they parade through Kidderminster. more...
Tax for laptops?
WHY should I and the other people of Wyre Forest have to pay the extra council tax so that councillors can all have new laptop computers with free access to the internet? more...
Selling Stourport cheaply
HOW depressing to read that Tesco have been given the green light to wreck Stourport by the local councillors. more...
StourportTesco: Identifying need?
There appears to have been either a complete lack of knowledge of the Tesco plans by the members of the committee ... or great economy with the truth at last week's planning committee meeting. more...
Chaotic utility work on our roads
I'M quite surprised at the Conservative angst expressed in last week's letters column about my intervention into the utilities/road-up programme in Bewdley. more...
MP one of 248 for EU referendum
AS UKIP MEP for the Wyre Forest region I write to congratulate Kidderminster's Independent MP, Richard Taylor, for voting in favour of a referendum on the EU Reform Treaty. more...
Lorry rips open water pipe
AS I was travelling home in Kidderminster last week, I was going down Broad Street by the Horsefair, following a car transporter going to a depot. more...
Killing community spirit
I AM totally opposed to the building of the Tesco superstore (or any other superstore) at the proposed site (or any other site) in Stourport. more...
Worry over master plan
I can understand arguments for Tesco opening a new bigger supermarket in Stourport but they are nothing compared to those against. more...
New Tesco to save me a trip
I APPLAUD the decision to build the new Tesco in Stourport. This will save me driving into Kidderminster every Friday to shop. more...
Dog fouling
HOW I am looking forward to the lighter nights. Do I have SAD you ask or are the dark winter nights just dragging on a little bit longer than desired? No not at all. I am writing to complain about the dogs mess on the pavements along New Street. more...
Hall hire
WE were sorry to learn of the imminent closure of an important local amenity (Civil Service Social Club) (Malvern Gazette, March 7). We appreciate the plight of some of the regular local groups who used their facilities and have no venue now. We would invite any of those "homeless" groups to contact us in order to see if we can help with accommodation. There are a few times when our church hall is not in use and we may be able to accommodate these. Our hall can accommodate up to 60/70 folk and there are parking and excellent catering and toilet facilities. All enquiries about letting rates, hall availability and terms of use should be directed to Mrs Pam Cates (01684 572591) in the first instance. more...
Loss of ARCOS
WHAT a shame it would be if Arcos were to have to leave Malvern because the Council want to sell the building where it operates. more...
ARCOS closure
WE have read with great consternation in the Malvern Gazette the last couple of weeks of the proposal to sell off the building that ARCOS presently run their charity from. more...
Garden development
I WAS very shocked to learn recently from a Malvern resident that the town continues to lose two gardens a week on average to new development. In fact in 2005, 57% of new homes in Malvern were built on previously residential land - usually former gardens, compared to 18% nationally (Source: Hansard, June 20, 2006 Col 1744). This is because back gardens are officially classified as "brownfield" sites and therefore there is very little that Malvern Hills District Council can do to prevent this "garden-grabbing". This new building is also doing very little to increase the supply of affordable homes for first time buyers, since most of the new developments are of fewer than 15 houses, the level above which councils can insist on a percentage of affordable properties. more...
Garden developments
I NOTE that politicians express surprise and concern at the fact that many people feel disenfranchised from and are highly sceptical of the political process. Well, following my recent experience of the planning process, it no longer surprises me. We live in a pleasant and leafy part of town. However, all that is about to change, for a developer is now a neighbour. more...
Memory Lane
Book tells tale of Ledbury Preserves
A BOOK is being produced to tell the story of Ledbury's jam factory, Robertson's Ledbury Preserves. more...
News
Dryden budget wait should be over this week
RICHARD Dryden will find out on Thursday what money he has to spend on strengthening his squad. more...
Sale star banned for Warriors incident
SALE Sharks' Brent Cockbain has been banned for five weeks after pleading guilty to stamping against Worcester Warriors. more...
Wolves handed television date
WORCESTER Wolves' British Basketball League match at Guildford Heat will be shown live on Setanta Sports. more...
Pro-am cricket contest set for next month
WORCESTERSHIRE'S invitational pro-am six-a-side competition has been scheduled for next month. more...
Reports
Pocket another point after resolute display
Evesham Utd 0, Stourbridge 0 A FIRST home league draw for Evesham and a first away stalemate for the visitors will leave both sides happy in their respective quests for promotion. more...
Despite dominating, Malvern suffer a three-goal defeat against the Glassboys
MALVERN TOWN 0, STOURBRIDGE 3 MALVERN started brightly and in the fourth minute Stourbridge's keeper Lewis Solly was forced into a fine save, turning the ball round the post for a corner. more...
Despite dominating, Malvern suffer a three-goal defeat against the Glassboys
MALVERN TOWN 0, STOURBRIDGE 3 MALVERN started brightly and in the fourth minute Stourbridge's keeper Lewis Solly was forced into a fine save, turning the ball round the post for a corner. more...
Reviews
Seven Brides For Seven Brothers, Rose Theatre, Kidderminster, until March 15
KIDDERMINSTER Operatic and Dramatic Society have pulled out all the stops to present this superb production of one of my all-time favourite shows. more...
Seven Brides For Seven Brothers, Rose Theatre, Kidderminster, until March 15
KIDDERMINSTER Operatic and Dramatic Society have pulled out all the stops to present this superb production of one of my all-time favourite shows. more...
Round-Up
Two new faces at internet company
A SPECIALIST internet services provider in Worcestershire has expanded its team with two new major appointments. more...
Cup final number one for Evesham
EVESHAM United have nine cup finals between now and the end of the season, says manager Paul West. more...
Turner looking to increase Stag woe
HEREFORD United manager Graham Turner insists his side will need to be at their best when they visit relegation-threatened Mansfield Town tonight (7.45). more...
Jim chasing Festival double
JIM Lewis thinks he may never find a horse of Best Mate's quality again - but heads to this year's Cheltenham Festival hopeful of more success. more...
Gregory hopeful of Olympic place
ALEX Gregory raced home fourth at the British final trials regatta in Belgium to cement his place in the Great Britain quadruple scull. more...
Evesham girls bag junior title
EVESHAM Rowing Club's girls stormed to a British title at the National Junior Sculling Head of the River on the River Thames. more...
Final spot for pupils
ROYAL Grammar School Alice Ottley Worcester are into the final of the Mercian League after a highly-charged victory over Loughborough Grammar School. more...
Sporting stars are given recognition
HEREFORDSHIRE and Worcestershire's most successful sports people have been honoured at the annual sports awards. more...
Village side in superb hit-back
HOLDERS Bretforton Old Boys came from three goals down to reach the Birdseye Sports Evesham Sunday League's Knock-out Cup final. more...
Dale back for England 'A'
ENGLAND Women A' welcome back Worcester's Samantha Dale for Saturday's match against the Nomads at London Irish ARFC in Sunbury (3pm). more...
Worcester League results latest
THE latest results from the Worcester Friendly Wednesday Skittles League. more...
St John’s ‘B’ taking over at top
THE William Hill Billiards League has new leaders this week in St John's B' after they beat GWR A' 3-1. more...
Hallow in key win to boost title shot
SEC Solutions Snooker League Division One leaders Hallow A' maintained a two-point cushion at the top with a 3-2 win at St Stephen's E'. more...
Festival bound Tom's in tip-top form
TOM Scudamore received a good dose of encouragement from a double at Stratford on Monday ahead of his Cheltenham Festival rides. more...
Broadway ladies lose out at Vale
LOCAL rivals The Vale proved too strong for the ladies of Broadway in the Mail on Sunday competition. more...
Seconds disappoint in defeat
Barlaston II 4, Pershore II 2 PERSHORE'S second string, who romped to a league leading dominance earlier in the season, produced another disappointing league effort. more...
Scoring spree brings season to a close
Stafford III 6, Pershore III 4 A BLISTERING and enjoyable match ended the third team's season with nine goals in the second half. more...
Pocket another point after resolute display
Evesham Utd 0, Stourbridge 0 A FIRST home league draw for Evesham and a first away stalemate for the visitors will leave both sides happy in their respective quests for promotion. more...
Latest Worcestershire Planning Applications
THE following Planning Applications were made to Malvern Hills District Council on March 6, 2008:- LONGDON - Erect stable block in adjoining paddock to consist of three loose boxes and a tack room. Palmers End Barn, Link End Road, Corse Lawn, Gloucester GL19 4NN for Mr J Dudfield, JJW Developments, Palmers End Barn, Link End Road, Corse Lawn, Glos GL19 4NN per K P Gorman, KPG Design, Kervallo, 56500, Radenac, Bretagne France 56500. more...
Latest Worcestershire Planning Applications
THE following Planning Applications were made to Malvern Hills District Council on March 6, 2008:- LONGDON - Erect stable block in adjoining paddock to consist of three loose boxes and a tack room. Palmers End Barn, Link End Road, Corse Lawn, Gloucester GL19 4NN for Mr J Dudfield, JJW Developments, Palmers End Barn, Link End Road, Corse Lawn, Glos GL19 4NN per K P Gorman, KPG Design, Kervallo, 56500, Radenac, Bretagne France 56500. more...
Latest Worcestershire Planning Applications
THE following Planning Applications were made to Malvern Hills District Council on March 6, 2008:- LONGDON - Erect stable block in adjoining paddock to consist of three loose boxes and a tack room. Palmers End Barn, Link End Road, Corse Lawn, Gloucester GL19 4NN for Mr J Dudfield, JJW Developments, Palmers End Barn, Link End Road, Corse Lawn, Glos GL19 4NN per K P Gorman, KPG Design, Kervallo, 56500, Radenac, Bretagne France 56500. more...
Latest Worcestershire Planning Applications
THE following Planning Applications were made to Malvern Hills District Council on March 6, 2008:- LONGDON - Erect stable block in adjoining paddock to consist of three loose boxes and a tack room. Palmers End Barn, Link End Road, Corse Lawn, Gloucester GL19 4NN for Mr J Dudfield, JJW Developments, Palmers End Barn, Link End Road, Corse Lawn, Glos GL19 4NN per K P Gorman, KPG Design, Kervallo, 56500, Radenac, Bretagne France 56500. more...
Latest Herefordshire Planning Applications
THE following Planning Applications were made to Herefordshire Council on March 7, 2008:- ACTON BEAUCHAMP - Repair black and white secton of end wall replace rotted timber and redo panels with Wattle and Daub. Replace current dead light windows with opening windows (hardwood). Kidley, Acton Beauchamp, Worcester, Herefordshire, WR6 5AE for Mr Ryerson, Rosa, Benbow Bridge, Cowley, Middlesex, UB8 2HD. LISTED BUILDING CONSENT. more...
Latest Herefordshire Planning Applications
THE following Planning Applications were made to Herefordshire Council on March 7, 2008:- ACTON BEAUCHAMP - Repair black and white secton of end wall replace rotted timber and redo panels with Wattle and Daub. Replace current dead light windows with opening windows (hardwood). Kidley, Acton Beauchamp, Worcester, Herefordshire, WR6 5AE for Mr Ryerson, Rosa, Benbow Bridge, Cowley, Middlesex, UB8 2HD. LISTED BUILDING CONSENT. more...
Children help In Bloom bid
CHILDREN from Great Malvern Primary school got their hands dirty helping out with the Malvern in Bloom work schedule. more...
Woman loses sexual discrimination claim
A WOMAN from Malvern has lost a compensation claim after complaining that she was sexually discriminated against over pay. more...
Fairtrade fortnight was a big hit
ALTHOUGH Fairtrade fortnight came to an end last week in Malvern with a special coffee morning hosted by the Town Council, the trend of buying Fairtrade products looks set to continue. more...
Fairtrade fortnight was a big hit
ALTHOUGH Fairtrade fortnight came to an end last week in Malvern with a special coffee morning hosted by the Town Council, the trend of buying Fairtrade products looks set to continue. more...
Breaking a sweat for Sports Relief
YOUNG people in Malvern will be breaking a sweat when they raise money for the Sport Relief charity event. more...
Three taken to hospital after collision near to Old Hills
THREE people were taken to hospital after a crash involving two motorcyclists, two cyclists and a camper van on the B4244, between the Rhydd and Callow End, at the Old Hills. more...
Double joy for Joggers
THE Malvern Joggers enjoyed a double success at the prestigious County Sports Awards. more...
Travellers through to semi-finals
THE semi-finalists of the Malvern Table Tennis League Secondary Handicap competition are emerging. more...
Anniversary of carnival events
AN exciting programme of events has been unveiled this week to celebrate the 21st anniversary of the oldest and biggest carnival held in the Redditch area. more...
Still time to sign up for mile
THERE'S still time to sign up for Redditch's Sport Relief Mile event, which takes place at the Abbey Stadium on Sunday. more...
Lending support to centre project
KAREN Lumley, Conservative spokesman for Redditch and Shadow Minister for Health Stephen O'Brien have lent their support to the ongoing appeal for the controversial new medical centre in the town centre. more...
Roundup
Harriers pay the penalty as Solihull hold them to draw
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers ladies drew 4-4 with Solihull in the West Midlands League Premier Division on Sunday. more...
Harriers pay the penalty as Solihull hold them to draw
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers FC ladies drew 4-4 with Solihull in the West Midlands League Premier Division on Sunday. more...
Harriers pay the penalty as Solihull hold them to draw
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers FC ladies drew 4-4 with Solihull in the West Midlands League Premier Division on Sunday. more...
Shaun’s title glory
A STOURPORT kickboxer won a brilliant British double at the National WAKO Championships. more...
Two top hopes re-ignited by victory
BEWDLEY re-ignited their hopes of a top two finish in the West Midlands League Premier Division by defeating leaders Bridgnorth 1-0 on Saturday. more...
Schools
Book day fun
CHILDREN and staff at Holyoakes Field First School dressed up as their favourite book characters to mark World Book Day. more...
Family fun day marks progress
A GROUP of pupils from St Luke's CE First School were joined by parents for a family fun day at Birchensale Middle School to celebrate their progress in a project to support their citizenship, social skills and engagement in learning. more...
Schools News
The day an Inspector called at our school
Children at a Worcester school got to ask all about the police as well as learn how to stay safe when Inspector Andy Smith paid them a visit. Insp Smith spent time with all three reception classes at Northwick Manor Infant School. Insp Smith said: "It was great to visit each class and hear their different questions. I think they all found it very interesting and were very excited. School visits are a fantastic way to engage children and give them a chance to find out what police are all about." Insp Smith is pictured with Katie Hawkins, Eathan Humphries and Kai Lewis. more...
Sixth-formers get chance to spend week at top university
BRIGHT sixth-formers from less well-off homes in the Worcester area are being invited take up the "chance of a lifetime" and spend an all-expenses paid week at one of Britain's top universities. more...
School’s pupils show off their musical talents
A CONCERT will take place tonight at one of Worcester's independent schools The River School is hosting a showcase of pupils' musical talents from 7.30pm. more...
Teens vote for the book they like best
WORCESTERSHIRE County Council's Schools' Library Service has been working alongside teenagers to launch a book award aimed at their peers. more...
Tech college sponsors football club
A WORCESTER college has sponsored a city football club, providing them with a new kit. more...
New lease of life for books in Tanzania
PUPILS at Elgar Technology College, Worcester, collected more than 1,000 books to send out to Tanzania. more...
Choir sings way to top of contest
A CHOIR from a Herefordshire school sung their way to a top spot in a national contest. more...
Northwick are athletic winners
NORTHWICK Manor Junior School came out on top when four Worcester primary schools went head to head in an athletics contest. more...
Look at Oxford University life
FIVE youngsters from a Worcester school enjoyed a day out at one of the country's most prestigious universities. more...
Youngsters given the chance to be newsreaders
BUDDING young newscasters from across Worcestershire are getting involved in a special project run by your Worcester News. more...
Pupils stage production in church
PUPILS from a Worcester school were among just three sets of performers in the UK to stage a Boyce and Stanley production of Born For This. more...
Rhiannon’s work to be in anthology
WORLD Book Day got off to a flying start at Malvern St James school with the news that 15-year-old Rhiannon Allen had been selected to appear in the Young Writers' Anthology, Talkin Bout My Generation to be published in April. more...
Check out new-look supermarket
THE Co-op food store in Ombersley Road, Worcester, has unveiled a smart new look after a £400,000 revamp. more...
Top honours in mock trials
A RECORD number of Worcestershire schools took part in the county heats of the Schools Mock Trial competition at the weekend. more...
Sports Zone
Tech college sponsors football club
A WORCESTER college has sponsored a city football club, providing them with a new kit. more...
Theatre
Rocking the Tudor story
THE stage is set, the costumes fit, the bodies are ready to rock and the heads are ready to roll! more...
Villages
Longdon
AT the first deanery youth council meeting on Saturday, Richard Heckley was elected chairman and Charlie (from Welland) was elected secretary. A good discussion took place and a rally has been planned for Sunday, June 22, 2.30-5.30pm to take place at Upton Rectory in the garden. This will consist of crazy games and end with a barbecue. It sounds like a great event so put it in your diary now! more...
Wellington heath
QUIZ Night at the Farmers Arms was won by Sue and Ed (Sued) by half a point. Well done. In future there will be a normal menu as well as the curry supper on Quiz Night, (for those of you who would prefer an alternative). James is running a Cuddly Bunny raffle in aid of St Michael's Hospice. This will be drawn on Easter Monday when the Farmers Arms will be open all day. Chinese Night on Thursday is proving to be a success. If you like Chinese do try it out. more...
Storridge
VILLAGE Hall Maundy Thursday, March 20. A Last Supper. more...
Calllow End
LAST Friday evening 33 ladies took part in the Women's Worldwide Day of Prayer at a service held at St James Church, Callow End. The service, prepared by Christian women in Guyana (on the North cost of South America) was led by reader Julia Davis with many women from within the parish taking part in readings. Sisters Hilda and Philippa from Stanbrook Abbey attended and the address which looked at the place of women in the New Testament was given by Reverend Biddi Kings. The singing was joyful and led by David Purdham on keyboard. A collection for the Women's World Day of Prayer organisation reached over £80. more...
Colwall
THE presentation of a cheque to Carl Attwood will take place around the base of the Colwall clock Aunt Alice outside Colwall Library on Saturday, March 15 at 11am. All those who have made a donation are invited to attend. If wet please bring an umbrella. more...
Guarlford and Madresfield
THIS Sunday, being Palm Sunday, there will be a donkey procession from Hayswood Farm, Madresfield to the church, starting at 10.30am. Palm Crosses will be blessed by the vicar, Reverend Sue Irwin and the family service will be conducted by reader Martin Harbor. At 6.30pm there will be a Passiontide benefice evensong with readings and hymns at Madresfield Church. more...
Powick
LAST Thursday, Powick Ramblers met at the Royal Oak, Leigh Sinton, for a flat circular walk of five miles led by Chris Evans. There were 14 people and four dogs enjoying fine weather and dry conditions underfoot. The footpath led over fields, crossing Stocks Lane at Brookend, through copses and on to Chapel Lane with its bijou Bransford Chapel. Its old churchyard was full of nationalised daffodils and primroses sheltered among the old tombstones. The path crossed Bransford Golf Course and past the Bank House, and had passed several farms and converted barns. The route led back to the village of Leigh Sinton to the Oak where refreshment was taken. On Monday, March 17 a four mile walk started at 10am from the Fox and Hounds at Lulsley when Garth Lowe will lead the walk. For details ring him on 01886 833362. more...
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