Stories for 16 March 2008

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Make your weekend Xtra special

AS various charity races kick off across the country, shuttleXtra shows you how to put your best foot forward and get on a winning route to health.  more...

Make your weekend Xtra special

AS various charity races kick off across the country, shuttleXtra shows you how to put your best foot forward and get on a winning route to health.  more...

Make your weekend Xtra special

AS various charity races kick off across the country, shuttleXtra shows you how to put your best foot forward and get on a winning route to health.  more...

Tots brushing up for healthy teeth

SMILING tots have been brushing up on how to keep their teeth clean and healthy.  more...

Speaking up for Fairtrade

THE Windward Islands in the Caribbean are a long way from rural Wyre Forest.  more...

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Latest travel news

Check out the latest travel news before going out to see family or friends.  more...

House plans may be approved despite protests

PLANS to build three detached houses with 10 underground parking spaces in Malvern could be approved at the third time of asking despite over 30 objections from neighbours.  more...

Arts auctions raise top dollar

AN auction in aid of the arts in Worcester has raised almost £4,000.  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...

Moggies need love too

THIS handsome cat is looking for a loving home after suffering an awful few months.  more...

Zooming down memory lane for good cause

THESE are some of the classic cars which will hopefully make the journey from Birmingham to Prague to raise money for Acorns Children’s Hospice.  more...

'Hairy' Dan gives it all up for charity

A BRAVE recruitment consultant is preparing to get his upper body waxed in aid of charity.  more...

Jail for Crasbo drug-user - court

A man who breached a criminal anti-social behaviour order three times has been jailed for 12 months.  more...

Little donkey's pride of place

A DONKEY destined to end its life in a Romanian slaughterhouse will instead be leading the Palm Sunday procession to St Mary’s Church, Kempsey, later this morning.  more...

Search on to find finest youngsters

THE search is on to find public-spirited youngsters in Worcestershire who have made outstanding contributions to their communities.  more...

Detectives are rewarded for all their hard work

DETECTIVES at West Mercia Constabulary's headquarters in Worcester have been commended for their work within the force.  more...

Players are a step closer to their field of dreams

A JUNIOR football club which keeps youngsters off the streets of Kempsey is a step closer to gaining its own summer training ground.  more...

My wife's memory will live on thanks to work

A NEW entrance area with facilities for the disabled has been opened at Worcester Operatic and Dramatic Soc-iety's headquarters in Northfield Street, by Dr David Brownridge, whose late wife was the group's president.  more...

Sporting facilities given thumbs up

SPORTS enthusiast have given the thumbs-up to facilities in the Malvern Hills district for their cleanliness, customer care and value.  more...

Burst water main

FIREFIGHTERS were called to tackle a burst water main in Droitwich this morning.  more...

Pupils in world record attempt

PUPILS from a village school are set to find out this week if they are to become world record holders.  more...

Injury time winner sinks United

AFC Telford United 1, Redditch United 0 A stoppage-time goal from substitute Steve Jagielka left Redditch United with nothing to show for a good performance against second-placed AFC Telford United.  more...

News

Dryden: Worcester were worthy of point from dramatic draw

WORCESTER City manager Richard Dryden believes a point was the least his side deserved from the amazing 3-3 draw with Tamworth.  more...

Ruddock praises effort but not execution

MIKE Ruddock gave his players 10 out of 10 for effort but only five for their execution as Worcester Warriors were restricted to a draw with Guinness Premiership basement boys Leeds Carnegie.  more...

Complacency was not a factor insists Wood

FLANKER Tom Wood insisted Worcester Warriors did not suffer from complacency as they were held to a 10-10 Guinness Premiership draw with bottom-of-the-table Leeds.  more...

Reports

City 3 Tamworth 3

WORCESTER City produced the mother of all comebacks in amazing scenes at St George's Lane.  more...

Worcester Warriors 10pts, Leeds Carnegie 10

BATTLING Leeds held Worcester Warriors to a 10-10 Guinness Premiership draw in a match bereft of any moments of real quality, maintaining the 14-point cushion between the Sixways side and the relegation zone.  more...

Results

All the weekend results

SATURDAY FOOTBALL SOUTHERN LEAGUE Premier Division: Bromsgrove Rvrs 1 King's Lynn 1.  more...

Reviews

CD - Neptune - The Duke Spirit

UK rockers The Duke Spirit follow up 2005's Cuts Across The Land with their second album, Neptune.  more...

CD - Rockferry - Duffy

IT'S good to see that the success of Amy Winehouse is leading to a new wave of brave and bolshy British female singers, and Duffy comes at the head of what is hopefully a long queue.  more...

DVD - The Invasion (15)

THE Invasion is essentially a re-hash of Invasion of the Body Snatchers, with Nicole Kidman and Daniel Craig teaming up pre-Golden Compass.  more...

DVD - Elizabeth The Golden Age (12)

WHILST Elizabeth was a fantastic film, I can't really say it was crying out for a sequel, so this almost comes as something of a surprise.  more...

CD - Dig!!! Lazarus Dig!!! - Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds

DESPITE hitting the age of 50, Nick Cave is still producing some of the hardest rock sounds out there as his new album Dig!!! Lazarus Dig!!! hits the shops.  more...

Round-Up

Romulus 3 Malvern Town 0

MALVERN conceded three second-half goals as they lost their latest British Gas Business Division One Midlands match.  more...

Bizarre own goal hands United win

RUSSELL Martin's own goal settled a highly entertaining encounter to keep Hereford United in the League Two automatic promotion places.  more...

Hereford United 1 Wycombe Wanderers 0

RUSSELL Martin's own goal settled a highly entertaining encounter to keep Hereford United in the League Two automatic promotion places.  more...

Barton Rovers 1 Evesham United 1

SIX points from 15 is hardly championship winning form and Evesham United's third draw in those five games was a further blow to their quest for automatic promotion to the British Gas Business Premier Division.  more...

Bromsgrove Rovers 1 King's Lynn 1

JOSZEPH Jakab's late goal resuced a vital point for Bromsgrove Rovers in their bid to keep British Gas Business Division Premier Division football at the Victoria Ground.  more...

Keeping parents fit

A NEW keep fit group has been set up for local residents.  more...

Offering vital support

ANYONE who would like to attend an ME Support Group in Bromsgrove is urged to join the gathing at Bromsgrove Methodist Church in Stratford Road, The meeting is to take place on March 20 at 1.15pm. For further information contact Ian Logan on 01886 888419 or visit the website at www.geocities.com/worcsmegroup/  more...

County council’s award

WORCESTERSHIRE County Council has received national recognition for its work tackling climate change with a prestigious award.  more...

And the question is...

A ST PATRICK'S Day quiz is being organised in aid of Multiple Sclerosis. The event is being held at the Hundred House, in Stourbridge Road, Bromsgrove tomorrrow - Monday, March 17. Participants are being asked to arrive at 8.15pm for an 8.30pm start and the chance to win cash prizes. To book in a team of four at a cost of £12 contact Jackie on 01527 874072 .  more...

Millie's at the double but girls lose out in semis

PRINCE Henry's High School put up a strong fight against Kirkley Community College, but their hopes of national glory were dashed after a 3-2 extra-time defeat.  more...

Stratford and District Alliance results

Aquaid Division One Knockout Cup: Halfords 1, Inkberrow 0; Quinton 2, Henley Forest 3; Badsey Utd 0, Bidford 10.  more...

Birdseye Sports Evesham Sunday League round-up

Results Evesham Mechanical Services Subsidiary Cup semi-final: Offenham Rvrs 1, Eckington 1 (aet, Offenham won on penalties).  more...

Today's events

Sunday Day Throw a pot workshop at Eastnor Pottery, Home Farm, Eastnor, Nr Ledbury. 9.30am. £65. 01531 633886.  more...

Life springs along for Dusty winner

SINGER Katie Setterfield, known to millions of television viewers as The One and Only winner Dusty Springfield, is busy preparing for her trip to Las Vegas.  more...

Life springs along for Dusty winner

SINGER Katie Setterfield, known to millions of television viewers as The One and Only winner Dusty Springfield, is busy preparing for her trip to Las Vegas.  more...

Life springs along for Dusty winner

SINGER Katie Setterfield, known to millions of television viewers as The One and Only winner Dusty Springfield, is busy preparing for her trip to Las Vegas.  more...

Life springs along for Dusty winner

SINGER Katie Setterfield, known to millions of television viewers as The One and Only winner Dusty Springfield, is busy preparing for her trip to Las Vegas.  more...

Life springs along for Dusty winner

SINGER Katy Setterfield, known to millions of television viewers as The One and Only winner Dusty Springfield, is busy preparing for her trip to Las Vegas.  more...

Better service for bereaved families

REDDITCH Council will be offering an improved service to bereaved families from the end of March which will enhance the quality of crematorium services.  more...

Commando Rhys makes the grade

A WYTHALL mother has spoken with pride of her son who has passed out as a Royal Marine Commando at just 17 years of age.  more...

Society

Wolverley

WI - Carol Hardy, president, welcomed members, including one new member. Future events include a team entering a quiz night on April 11 at the Wolverley Memorial Hall.  more...

Stourport

CORNERSTONE FAMILY CHURCH - Worship and teaching every Sunday at 10.30am. Prayer times every Tuesday at 7.30pm and Friday at 7am. House groups meet every Thursday at 7.30pm.  more...

Travel

Handy guides geared to all ages and tastes

AS someone who holidays in England every year, I was looking forward to getting my mitts on Visit Britain's 2008 series of accommodation guides.  more...

  
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