Stories for 15 March 2008

Eufc - Live Match Updates

Robins on back foot in early stages

NATHAN Vaughan required treatment after a third minute incident that earned Barton skipper Chris Wild a yellow card after the goalkeeper kicked the ball downfield.  more...

Form team Rovers will prove a stiff test

BARTON Rovers top the form table in Division One Midlands of the Southern League and stand between Evesham United and three more points in their championship quest.  more...

Form team Rovers will prove a stiff test

BARTON Rovers top the form table in Division One Midlands of the Southern League and stand between Evesham United and three more points in their championship quest.  more...

Robins on back foot in early stages

NATHAN Vaughan required treatment after a third minute incident that earned Barton skipper Chris Wild a yellow card after the goalkeeper kicked the ball downfield.  more...

Corner count piles up and even Evesham have one!

Leon Hibbert and Derek Brown got in each other's way at a 12th minute corner.  more...

Robins on top but Mark misses great chance

DANIEL Lennon was in lively mood and his 23rd minute centre was only cleared as far as Danny Hodnett whose on target volley from 20 yards was charged down.  more...

Lennon heads Evesham into lead

Barton Rovers 0, Evesham United 1 NATHAN Vaughan's catch and kick following a 42nd minute corner was collected by Gary Hay.  more...

Lennon heads Evesham into lead

Barton Rovers 0, Evesham United 1 NATHAN Vaughan's catch and kick following a 42nd minute corner was collected by Gary Hay.  more...

Scorer Lennon rescues Robins

TWO fouls by Danny Hodnett put Evesham under pressure and the second one, after 56 minutes, resulted in a free-kick 20 yards out that Nathan Vaughan saved from Tony Thorpe.  more...

Robins lose lead eight minutes from time

TWO second half goals have given Leamington a 3-1 lead at Cinderford so a second goal here would bring relief for the league leaders as they bid to maintain their eight-point cushion.  more...

Late leveller means more points dropped

Barton Rovers 1, Evesham United 1 A GOAL seven minutes from time denied Evesham two precious points in their title quest.  more...

Health

Why do diets fail?

Why do Diets Fail?  more...

Winning track to health

FLAGGING after February? Put a spring in your step and get out walking or even running - the easiest and cheapest form of exercise. Don't let marathon runners hog the limelight. As various charity races kick off across the country, we show you how to put your best foot forward and get on a winning route to health.  more...

Know your chemicals - a jargon buster

SIXTY per cent of women in the UK do not understand the potentially harmful effects of ingredients contained within common moisturisers and cosmetics.  more...

Know your chemicals - a jargon buster

SIXTY per cent of women in the UK do not understand the potentially harmful effects of ingredients contained within common moisturisers and cosmetics.  more...

Mouth cancer deaths prompt jab call

THE UK's leading dental charity is appealing to the Government to include boys in a planned vaccination program to guard against the sexually transmitted HPV virus - after mouth cancer deaths related to the virus reached their highest ever level.  more...

Mouth cancer deaths prompt jab call

THE UK's leading dental charity is appealing to the Government to include boys in a planned vaccination programme to guard against the sexually transmitted HPV virus - after mouth cancer deaths related to the virus reached their highest ever level.  more...

Mouth cancer deaths prompt jab call

THE UK's leading dental charity is appealing to the Government to include boys in a planned vaccination programme to guard against the sexually transmitted HPV virus - after mouth cancer deaths related to the virus reached their highest ever level.  more...

Interviews

Still, feisty, fearless and fun

SHE made her name as a steamy seductress with murder in mind in Body Heat back in the 80s, then went on to create roles which redefined Hollywood women as strong and sexy.  more...

Still, feisty, fearless and fun

SHE made her name as a steamy seductress with murder in mind in Body Heat back in the 80s, then went on to create roles which redefined Hollywood women as strong and sexy.  more...

Kidder News Latest

DVDs reviewed on shuttleXtra

THINKING of buying or renting a DVD? Check out shuttleXtra's reviews of the latest movies you can watch in your own home.  more...

Light scheme for Bewdley bridge

BEWDLEY bridge could be set for a transformation if an offer from a local firm to design lighting for it gets the green light.  more...

Diesel spill like "a river"

RUSH hour drivers faced delays after a bus broke down spilling "a river" of diesel on a busy road, yesterday.  more...

Diesel spill like "a river"

RUSH hour drivers faced delays after a bus broke down spilling "a river" of diesel on a busy road, yesterday.  more...

Diesel spill like "a river"

RUSH hour drivers faced delays after a bus broke down spilling "a river" of diesel on a busy road, yesterday.  more...

Diesel spill like "a river"

RUSH hour drivers faced delays after a bus broke down spilling "a river" of diesel on a busy road, yesterday.  more...

Diesel spill like "a river"

RUSH hour drivers faced delays after a bus broke down spilling "a river" of diesel on a busy road, yesterday.  more...

Soldiers' warm welcome

PROUD soldiers who just months ago were exchanging bullets with the Taliban in Afghanistan have received a rousing Wyre Forest welcome.  more...

Soldiers' warm welcome

PROUD soldiers who just months ago were exchanging bullets with the Taliban in Afghanistan have received a rousing Wyre Forest welcome.  more...

Latest

Latest travel news

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

Racecourse's charitable plan

FUNDRAISING groups in Worcestershire can gallop towards their own winning post when Worcester racecourse holds its first meeting next month.  more...

Fill in a form and your village could get £7,000

VILLAGES in Worcestershire are being urged to enter a national competition which could earn the winner £7,000 for community facilities.  more...

Council says 'no' to railway station

POPULAR proposals to build a new railway station on the former Kay’s factory site in St John’s, Worcester, have been ditched.  more...

Child sex offence man conditionally discharged - court

A Worcester man has been given a conditional discharge for sex offences against a young girl after a judge decided he had made satisfactory efforts to get counselling.  more...

Trade slowly finds its way back from floods devastation

VISITOR numbers to Upton are on the up as trade starts to show slow signs of recovery from the effects of the summer floods.  more...

Motorists warned after spate of car thefts

MOTORISTS in the Evesham area are being urged to protect their vehicles after a spate of thefts this week.  more...

Take up the challenge and help to fight world poverty

A CHARITY which sends volunteers overseas is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year by challenging people in Worcester to help tackle global poverty.  more...

Car thefts spark warning

MOTORISTS in the Evesham area are being urged to protect their vehicles after a spate of thefts this week.   more...

Worcester News weather watch

KEEP up with the latest weather forecast with us.  more...

Have Your Say with us

YOUR Worcester News provides a variety of ways in which to air your views about topics of interest.  more...

Get your WN through Facebook

DID you know that your Worcester News now has its own Facebook page.  more...

Awards bring visitors to Evesham

VISITORS from Wiltshire plan to see Evesham’s regeneration projects for themselves after the town received national accolades.  more...

Murder accused lied to cops - court

A factory worker has confessed in court that he lied during police interviews after his arrest for a Worcester killing.  more...

Mast refusal for 02 phone giant

MOBILE phone network giant O2 will not be allowed to put a phone mast on a grass verge along a busy road into Malvern.  more...

Lorry driver books his place

A CHILDREN'S author and lorry driver from Worcestershire is celebrating the launch of his latest release.  more...

Court rules on where funeral will take place

A DEPUTY high court judge has determined the final resting place of a 44-year-old man who died in a car accident almost five months ago.  more...

Man charged with murder admits lying to the police

A factory worker has confessed in court that he lied during police interviews after his arrest for a Worcester killing.  more...

BIG BREAKFAST GOES DOWN A TREAT

VISITORS to a Worcester community centre tucked into a big breakfast as part of a national fund-raising day for Cancer Research.  more...

Court decision on historic pavilion is a ‘crushing blow’

THE decision not to protect Worcester's historic cricket pavilion has been described as a "crushing blow" by campaigners.  more...

Court rules historic cricket pavilion can be torn down

WORCESTER'S most historic sporting monument looks set for certain demolition after the High Court ruled it unworthy of protection.  more...

Hero in court for harassing his wife

A HERO who stopped a man from killing himself has appeared in court for harassing his estranged wife. Ian Buxton, who stopped a man jumping off a bridge in Malvern, has appeared in court for breaching a non-molestation order prohibiting him from contacting his ex-wife, Karen Buxton.  more...

Hero in court for harassing his wife

A HERO who stopped a man from killing himself has appeared in court for harassing his estranged wife. Ian Buxton, who stopped a man jumping off a bridge in Malvern, has appeared in court for breaching a non-molestation order prohibiting him from contacting his ex-wife, Karen Buxton.  more...

Hero in court for harassing his wife

A HERO who stopped a man from killing himself has appeared in court for harassing his estranged wife. Ian Buxton, who stopped a man jumping off a bridge in Malvern, has appeared in court for breaching a non-molestation order prohibiting him from contacting his ex-wife, Karen Buxton.  more...

Flood-hit ambulance station officially open

A HEREFORDSHIRE ambulance station hit by last summer's floods has re-opened.  more...

Flood-hit ambulance station officially open

A HEREFORDSHIRE ambulance station hit by last summer's floods has re-opened.  more...

Flood-hit ambulance station officially open

A HEREFORDSHIRE ambulance station hit by last summer's floods has re-opened.  more...

City battle back to grab amazing draw

WORCESTER City hit back from 3-0 down to grab an injury-time draw in the Blue Square North clash with Tamworth at St George's Lane.  more...

SPORT: City battle back to grab amazing draw

WORCESTER City hit back from 3-0 down to snatch an injury-time draw in the Blue Square North clash with Tamworth at St George's Lane.  more...

Launch of Audio Archive

THE Mayor of Evesham officially launched the town's new Audio Archive in Evesham Library this week.  more...

Latets

Victorian Gadget Show at Forge Mill

For anyone who feels like the modern world is starting to seem a bit much leading up to the Easter break, Forge Mill Museum are putting on an exhibition to show what might have been considered a 'labour saving' device in the Victorian and Edwardian era.  more...

Victorian Gadget Show at Forge Mill

For anyone who feels like the modern world is starting to seem a bit much leading up to the Easter break, Forge Mill Museum are putting on an exhibition to show what might have been considered a 'labour saving' device in the Victorian and Edwardian era.  more...

Victorian Gadget Show at Forge Mill

FOR anyone who feels like the modern world is starting to seem a bit much leading up to the Easter break, Forge Mill Museum are putting on an exhibition to show what might have been considered a 'labour saving' device in the Victorian and Edwardian era.  more...

Palace Theatre shares the date

THE Palace Theatre are celebrating this year's early Easter Sunday since it marks a special date for them as well.  more...

Missing Alvechurch boy found

A 10-year-old boy from Alvechurch has been found safe and well following a police appeal for help.  more...

Missing Alvechurch boy found

A 10-YEAR-OLD boy from Alvechurch has been found safe and well following a police appeal for help.  more...

Letters

Help at Gilgal

I HAVE a suggestion for the Gilgal bottleneck at Stourport.  more...

Lifestyle

Six of the best SatNavs

AN increasing number of cars are being supplied with SatNav as standard but the vast majority of these electronic atlases are sub-standard compared to standalone units produced by the specialists.  more...

Sultry summer looks

REFRESH your make-up bag and check out this season's upcoming beauty looks with our round-up of the hottest trends for spring and summer 2008.  more...

Spring into summer trends

BANISH your winter wear and stock up on this season's looks with a round-up of the hottest trends for spring and summer 2008.  more...

Gourmet veggie - it's too good for rabbits

FORGET nuts, tofu and bowls of what looks like rabbit food - today's vegetarian food is sexy and sophisticated enough to tempt even the most ardent meat-lover. Celebrate Veggie Month, sponsored by Animal Aid, by cooking up some delicious meals inspired by Italian experts.  more...

Is your child running out of memory?

SOME children labelled unintelligent or inattentive at school may in fact have poor memories, new research suggests. We look at how parents can tell if their child has a memory problem, and what they can do about it.  more...

Music

The Cave man returns

Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds released their 14th studio album Dig!!! Lazarus Dig!!! this week. The Australian musician tells all about the album and how it took shape and why he's fed up of talking about religion.  more...

The Cave man returns

Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds released their 14th studio album Dig!!! Lazarus Dig!!! this week. The Australian musician tells all about the album and how it took shape and why he's fed up of talking about religion.  more...

In the spotlight ... The Temptations

THE Temptations are a soul singing group formed in Detroit in 1960 (they were originally called The Elgins).  more...

In the spotlight ... The Temptations

THE Temptations are a soul singing group formed in Detroit in 1960 (they were originally called The Elgins).  more...

In the spotlight ... The Temptations

THE Temptations are a soul singing group formed in Detroit in 1960 (they were originally called The Elgins).  more...

ON TOUR

DUE to demand, Neil Diamond has added another date to his UK tour this summer. The Jazz Singer will now play Wembley Arena on June 27. Go to www.seetickets.com for more details.  more...

HIT MISS OR MAYBE?

IDA MARIA - STELLA OWING more than a little to Martha Reeves And The Vandellas' Jimmy Mack, Stella is the latest single from hotly tipped Norwegian, Ida Maria. Bags of punk attitude and fuzzy guitars make this a great single.  more...

SNAPPED!

JUDGING by the splashes on his suit, it looks like Neil Young was doing a spot of painting before taking to the Hammersmith Apollo stage.  more...

SNAPPED!

JUDGING by the splashes on his suit, it looks like Neil Young was doing a spot of painting before taking to the Hammersmith Apollo stage.  more...

SNAPPED!

JUDGING by the splashes on his suit, it looks like Neil Young was doing a spot of painting before taking to the Hammersmith Apollo stage.  more...

HMV TOP 10 SINGLES

1. Duffy - Mercy 2. Leona Lewis - Better In Time/Footprints In The Sand 3. One Republic - Stop and Stare 4. H Two O FT Platnum - What's It Gonna Be 5. Nickelback - Rockstar 6. Alphabeat- Fascination 7. Taio Cruz ft. Luciana - Come On Girl 8. Florida ft. T-Pain - Low 9. Utah Saints - Something Good '08 10. Basshunter - Now You're Gone Source www.hmv.com   more...

News

Boddy worry over City ‘yo-yo’ threat

WORCESTER City chairman Dave Boddy is set to seek a ruling from the Football Conference to safeguard the future of clubs on the north-south divide.  more...

Ruddock chasing more new players

AFTER announcing the signing of Wales international Hal Luscombe this week, Warriors director of rugby Mike Ruddock has promised he is constantly seraching for more players to strengthen his Sixways squad.  more...

City boss aims to extend home run

WORCESTER City will be aiming to continue their respectable home record under Richard Dryden when Tam-worth visit today (3pm).  more...

City boss aims to extend home run

WORCESTER City will be aiming to continue their respectable home record under Richard Dryden when Tam-worth visit today (3pm).  more...

City boss aims to extend home run

WORCESTER City will be aiming to continue their respectable home record under Richard Dryden when Tamworth visit today (3pm).  more...

City battle back to grab amazing draw

WORCESTER City hit back from 3-0 down to snatch an injury-time draw in the Blue Square North clash with Tamworth at St George's Lane.  more...

Reviews

True story of crime and ambition

AMERICAN Gangster (Cert 18, 150 mins, Universal Pictures (UK), Thriller/Drama, also available to buy DVD £19.99/two-disc DVD £24.99/HD DVD £24.99) Starring: Denzel Washington, Russell Crowe, Ted Levine, Cuba Gooding Jr, Josh Brolin, Carla Gugino, Ruby Dee, Clarence Williams III.  more...

DVD rental top ten

UK RENTAL (VHS & DVD) TOP 10 1 (-) Saw IV 2 (-) Rendition 3 (1) Stardust 4 (4) Run Fat Boy Run 5 (6) The Brave One 6 (2) The Invasion 7 (7) Mr Brooks 8 (-) The Heartbreak Kid 9 (9) The Kingdom 10 (8) Ratatouille Chart supplied by www.blockbuster.co.uk   more...

DV D retail top ten

1 (-) Stardust 2 (-) 101 Dalmatians 3 (-) Saw 4 4 (-) Elizabeth - The Golden Age 5 (5) Atonement 6 (2) Ratatouille 7 (3) Run Fat Boy Run 8 (-) Eastern Promises 9 (1) Resident Evil - Extinction 10 (-) Doctor Who: The Five Doctors Chart supplied by hmv.com   more...

DVD retail top ten

1 (-) Stardust 2 (-) 101 Dalmatians 3 (-) Saw 4 4 (-) Elizabeth - The Golden Age 5 (5) Atonement 6 (2) Ratatouille 7 (3) Run Fat Boy Run 8 (-) Eastern Promises 9 (1) Resident Evil - Extinction 10 (-) Doctor Who: The Five Doctors Chart supplied by hmv.com   more...

Round-Up

Droitwich take the high-flier honours

OPENERS Jerome Connor and Paul Bryan guided Droitwich A' to a six-wicket win over Worcester Nomads A' in the Worcestershire Cricket Board Indoor League.  more...

Garnons’ nine-race meeting

POINT-to-point racing returns to the Garnons track when the South Herefordshure Hunt hold their nine-race fixture tomorrow from 1.30pm.  more...

Friendly Monday League scoreboard

THE latest results from the Worcester Friendly Monday League.  more...

Now kids can have a ball

YOUNG visitors to Dodford Children's Holiday Farm are having lots of healthy fun from a new state-of- the-art play area thanks to a huge donation from Midlands based charity - Property for Kids.  more...

Talk will be on the right tracks

STEAM enthusiasts will be making tracks for Bromsgrove School next month to hear a talk about the running of one of the West Midlands' most popular tourist attractions.  more...

Talk will be on the right tracks

STEAM enthusiasts will be making tracks for Bromsgrove School next month to hear a talk about the running of one of the West Midlands' most popular tourist attractions.  more...

Fund for youth work

DROITWICH Spa's Rotary Club has set up a fund to support youth projects in the town.  more...

Support for drug users

A SUPPORT group to tackle the problem of drug overdoses has been set up in Droitwich following the death of a town man.  more...

Late leveller means more points dropped

Barton Rovers 1, Evesham United 1 A GOAL seven minutes from time denied Evesham two precious points in their title quest.  more...

Today's events

Saturday Auction sale of general items at The Village Hall, Meadow Green, Whitbourne. 1.30pm. Admission free. In aid of Whitbourne Village Hall funds. 30% of the sale price goes to the Hall funds, vendors keep 70%. Viewing from noon. 01886 821063.  more...

Grand contribution from Malvern fundraisers

THE Malvern Hills Committee for Macmillan Cancer Support has contributed almost £28,000 to the charity during the past year.  more...

Charity seeks carers

THE Barnardo's Worcestershire Short Breaks project is urging more Redditch people to become short break carers in national Share the Care Week.  more...

Get gardens ready for annual contest

RESIDENTS are being urged to take up their trowels and ready their rakes as the annual Redditch Best Kept Garden competition is just around the corner.  more...

Theatre Reviews

Show has the audience rocking

MALVERN Light Opera Society had the audience well and truly rocking in the aisles with their excellent production of Summer Holiday.  more...

Audience rocks to Summer Holiday beat

MALVERN Light Opera Society had the audience well and truly rocking in the aisles with their excellent production of Summer Holiday.  more...

Rocking to the Summer Holiday beat

MALVERN Light Opera Society had the audience well and truly rocking in the aisles with their excellent production of Summer Holiday.  more...

Rocking to the Summer Holiday beat

MALVERN Light Opera Society had the audience well and truly rocking in the aisles with their excellent production of Summer Holiday.  more...

  
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