Stories for 17 March 2008

Alcester

Andrew scoops competition win

A STUDENT from Alcester High School has become one of only five youngsters to be named Warwickshire Young Journalist of the Year.  more...

Ask The Vet

Wakey, wakey time

Is Your Tortoise Awake Yet? - Post Hibernation Care of Tortoises If you have a Herman, Russian (Horsefields), Marginated or Greek Spur Thigh Tortoise which you have hibernated of winter it will soon be time to rouse it from its slumber.  more...

Business

Antiques expert at awards evening

LARS Tharp, antiques expert and broadcaster, is to be the guest speaker at this year's Chamber of Commerce Herefordshire and Worcestershire awards ceremony.  more...

Antiques expert at awards evening

LARS Tharp, antiques expert and broadcaster, is to be the guest speaker at this year's Chamber of Commerce Herefordshire and Worcestershire awards ceremony.  more...

New recruit joins the team

WORCESTER-based Williams Recruitment is celebrating after appointing a new recruit of its own.  more...

Cookbook contest

THE Art House Café in Worcester is launching its children's cookbook competition on Good Friday.  more...

Equestrian

Horse riding maps are hailed a success

A PROJECT has been launched which should show horse riders where they can safely ride throughout Britain.  more...

High-tech way to make sure your horse is healthy

AN innovative system that was developed to check and analyse horses' movement and gait for the 2004 Olympic Games is to be introduced into Worcestershire.  more...

High-tech way to make sure your horse is healthy

AN innovative system that was developed to check and analyse horses' movement and gait for the 2004 Olympic Games is to be introduced into Worcestershire.  more...

High-tech way to make sure your horse is healthy

AN innovative system that was developed to check and analyse horses' movement and gait for the 2004 Olympic Games is to be introduced into Worcestershire.  more...

Farmers' Markets

Worcestershires Farmers' Markets - Where to get the best produce

There was a time, in the 1970s, when every child's packed lunch, or every picnic basket thrown into the back of a car, would contain at least one scotch egg. They were a staple food for everyone, from hungry children to adults looking for a hearty lunch.  more...

Fixtures

Football fixture list

TONIGHT Worcestershire FA Senior Cup semi-finals: Worcester City v Kidderminster Harriers (7.45pm).  more...

Gardening

Titchmarsh’s taste for the exotic fruit and veg

I caught up with gardening guru Alan Titchmarsh recently to chat about the different varieties of exotic fruit and veg which we can now grow here to pep up curries, stir-fries and other cosmopolitan dishes.  more...

Best of the Bunch: Primulas

There is a primula for every spot in the garden and so many different colours from which to choose, that every home should have one. This diverse group of herbaceous perennials grows naturally in many habitats, from boggy marshes to woodland and alpine areas. Most bloom in early spring and early summer.  more...

Good enough to eat: Sowing Peas

One of my abiding memories of childhood is shelling fresh peas into a bowl for my mother and eating quite a few as I went. I like them raw in salads as much as cooked, so get sowing now. Sow peas under cover in modules. If you have a small garden but want to make the best use of vertical space, choose a tall variety such as Alderman and give it good support.  more...

Reg Moule - Your Questions

I bought a Viburnum opulus shrub about four years ago and planted it in my garden where it has taken well but, although it has flowered, it has never produced any red berries in autumn. Can you advise me about getting it to berry?  more...

In Brief

Polish appeal

MIDDLE schools in Redditch are in need of Polish speakers to help young Polish pupils with their reading.  more...

Kidder News Latest

Prize girl Lauren

A YOUNGSTER from a Kidderminster Brownie group was "ecstatic" when she scooped first prize in an online competition.  more...

Burglary risk advice

BURGLARY-RELATED crime is being tackled with the launch of an advice campaign.  more...

Burglary risk advice

BURGLARY-RELATED crime is being tackled with the launch of an advice campaign.  more...

Burglary risk advice

BURGLARY-RELATED crime is being tackled with the launch of an advice campaign.  more...

Burglary risk advice

BURGLARY-RELATED crime is being tackled with the launch of an advice campaign.  more...

Garden security tips

WITH the Easter Bank Holiday fast approaching and spring on the way people are being urged to protect themselves from burglars by reviewing and improving their garden and shed security.  more...

Garden security tips

WITH the Easter Bank Holiday fast approaching and spring on the way people are being urged to protect themselves from burglars by reviewing and improving their garden and shed security.  more...

Distraction burglaries alert

AN urgent warning has gone out to householders after reports of several distraction burglaries in Kidderminster, today.  more...

LATEST: TT inquest

EYEWITNESSES described a scene of tragedy on the second day of the inquest into the death of a Kidderminster motorbike enthusiast at last year's TT races in the Isle of Man.  more...

LATEST: TT inquest

EYEWITNESSES described a scene of tragedy on the second day of the inquest into the death of a Kidderminster motorbike enthusiast at last year's TT races in the Isle of Man.  more...

LATEST: TT inquest

EYEWITNESSES described a scene of tragedy on the second day of the inquest into the death of a Kidderminster motorbike enthusiast at last year's TT races in the Isle of Man.  more...

TT inquest - Father fought to save son

A FATHER made desperate efforts to save his son's life after he was struck by a motorbike at last year's TT races.  more...

TT inquest - Father fought to save son

A FATHER made desperate efforts to save his son's life after he was struck by a motorbike at last year's TT races.  more...

TT inquest - Father fought to save son

A FATHER made desperate efforts to save his son's life after he was struck by a motorbike at last year's TT races.  more...

Campaign targeting motorcycle deaths

A NEW motorcycle campaign is being launched to target reckless motorcyclists and help reduce casualties and death's on the region's roads.  more...

Crash death victims hit tree with 'great force'

A 10-YEAR-OLD boy died in road accident after the powerful sports car his father was driving left the road and hit a tree.  more...

Road death dad "lost control" of vehicle - coroner

A 10-YEAR-OLD boy died in a road accident after the powerful sports car his father was driving left the road and hit a tree.  more...

Road death dad 'lost control' of vehicle - coroner

A 10-YEAR-OLD boy died in a road accident after the powerful sports car his father was driving left the road and hit a tree.  more...

Latest

Latest travel news

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

Latest travel news

Check out the latest travel news before you head home.  more...

Antiques expert to host awards

LARS Tharp, antiques expert and broadcaster, is to be the guest speaker at this year’s Chamber of Commerce Herefordshire and Worcestershire awards ceremony.  more...

Antiques expert to host awards

LARS Tharp, antiques expert and broadcaster, is to be the guest speaker at this year’s Chamber of Commerce Herefordshire and Worcestershire awards ceremony.  more...

Sports centres get seal of approval

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

Worcester News weather watch

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

Health chief vows to help socially deprived

SMOKERS and drinkers in deprived parts of Worcester must be given the same chance in life as everyone else to lead a long and healthy life, says a health chief.  more...

£10 million to unblock county's drains

A CLEAR up operation of blocked drains around Worcestershire will have to focus on the worst cases because the council only has half the money it needs to deal with the problem.  more...

Molly the donkey is star of church service

MOLLY the Romanian rescue donkey led 100 Kempsey parishioners singing through the village to a Palm Sunday service at St Mary's Church.  more...

COMMENT: £10 million needed to clear drains

BLOCKED drains undoubtedly played a part in the unprecedented floods in Worcestershire last June and July.  more...

Flooding closes bridges

TWO Worcestershire bridges have been closed due to flooding.  more...

Children's ideas could influence new hospital

SHOOLCHILDREN could help design the new Malvern community hospital as part of a competition, say health chiefs.  more...

Energetic youngsters join in the fun to raise cash for Sport Relief

WORCESTERSHIRE youngsters stretched their legs in aid of Sport Relief at the weekend.  more...

Pay row man used company card - court

A MAN fraudulently used a BP supercharge fuel card to pay for his petrol to “bleed” his former employers dry following a row over pay, a court was told.  more...

Dignitaries take in city attractions

WORCESTER’S growing tourist trade has been celebrated by local dignitaries as part of British Tourism Week.  more...

Dental surgery set to replace old clinic

A TWO-storey dental surgery is to be built in Worcester on the site of a former health clinic.  more...

The wrong way round

TWO local businesses have joined forces to organise a Worcestershire Way walk to raise money for St Richard’s Hospice, and there are places left for anyone wanting to take part.  more...

Flood watch for Upton

A CLOSE eye is being kept on the rising river Severn, after the Environment Agency put flood barriers up in Upton-upon-Severn.  more...

Hylton Road barriers on stand-by

FLOOD barriers are on stand-by in Worcester as the Severn is expected to continue to rise this afternoon.  more...

Green-fingered children go even greener

TEN Silver Birch trees have been planted in the grounds of a Worcester school thanks to the hard work of a group of children.  more...

Crack addict's burglary spree - court

A burglar targeted five business premises in Worcester on the same night after being tempted back on to hard drugs.  more...

Worcester News weather watch

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

Eco-friendly window boxes from firm formed in the classroom

ECO-friendly window boxes were among the products snapped up by shoppers at a fair where budding entrepreneurs from Worcestershire showed off their wares.  more...

Mills in £24.3m divorce settlement

HEATHER Mills was today awarded £24.3m in her bitter divorce from Sir Paul McCartney - and immediately announced she was to fight on.  more...

Man glassed in Evesham

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a serious assault left a man with facial injuries.  more...

Taxman ready, to ruffle a few farmers' feathers

IT'S often hard enough to make both financial ends meet on a farm these days without the taxman making life extra difficult. But farming families in which someone takes a job off the farm to keep the business on an even keel could soon have problems.  more...

Artistic pupils praised for park posters

ARTISTIC pupils from a Worcester school have been thanked by police for designing fantastic posters to promote the Love Your Park campaign.  more...

Teens cross Atlantic for Camp America

TWO Worcester teenagers are preparing to cross the pond to become real American idols.  more...

Walk around city for bird charity

HUNDREDS of people from Worcestershire will get fit for wildlife during the RSPB's first ever sponsored walk around the city next month.  more...

Peace protesters march on capital

WAR protestors from Worcester took to the streets of London at the weekend.  more...

Our Facebook friends reach the 100 mark!

YOUR Worcester News now had more than 100 friends on Facebook, where all the local news and sport is available by RSS feeds.  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...

Kids get £18m for proficient cycling

CHILDREN in Worcestershire will be told to get on their bikes thanks to a cash lump sum from the Government.  more...

Murder accused "confessed to four killings" - court

A FORMER chef charged with the murder of a Worcester decorator told a jury today that his co-accused had confessed to FOUR killings.  more...

Criminals get to work on allotments

CONVICTED offenders have begun work on clearing allotments in Evesham.  more...

Pottery pledge for worthy cause

MALVERN'S Green Frog Pottery is helping youngsters at Acorns Children's Hospice by providing them with free eggcups to paint over Easter.  more...

Acid spill

FIRE fighters from Evesham were called to an incident at Ross-on-Wye at the weekend because of an acid spill on the M50.  more...

Heavy rain brings more flood fears

HEAVY rain over the weekend threatened to bring more flood chaos to the Vale as roads were closed and river levels rose.  more...

One Stop shop on the move in Bidford

BIDFORD residents can access county and district council services on their doorstep through a pilot initiative that has been introduced in the village.  more...

Lucky escape

FIRE fighters from Evesham were called to Ivy lane, Bretforton, last Friday to help the RSPCA rescue a black cat called Lucky.  more...

African adventure for Pershore schools

A GROUP of pupils and teachers from Pershore are taking part in a life-changing exchange trip to Africa.  more...

Acid spill

FIREFIGHTERS from Evesham were called to an incident at Ross-on-Wye at the weekend because of an acid spill on the M50.  more...

Acid spill

FIRE fighters from Evesham were called to an incident at Ross-on-Wye at the weekend because of an acid spill on the M50.  more...

Acid spill

FIRE fighters from Evesham were called to an incident at Ross-on-Wye at the weekend because of an acid spill on the M50.  more...

Students campaign for cheaper travel

YOUNGSTERS from Evesham & Malvern Hills College are backing a campaign to get Parliament to provide affordable and accessible travel for students.  more...

Races boost trade, despite the storms

HOTELS and pubs in the Vale are heaving this week as one of the highlights of the racing calendar got underway in Cheltenham.  more...

Zero set-aside is a disaster for hares

SPRING is the time of year when the boxing antics of the mad March hare' are a fascinating sight on farmland.  more...

Euro flood cash must come to us

THE European Parliament has this week approved £120 million in flood aid for the UK, a decision welcomed by local civic leaders.  more...

Major development to bring new life to town

THE man behind a major development in Pershore High Street has spoken of his plans to breathe new life into an area described as an eyesore.' Laurence Bilton is the former owner of Croome Court who lived in the National Trust building for almost 10 years, before moving to London last year.  more...

Volunteers look back on 50 years of service

The Voluntary Service Overseas is celebrating its 50th anniversary. The charity, which is supported by the Journal's parent company Newsquest, has sent more than 32,000 volunteers all over the world.  more...

Town set for celebration

PLANS to make the 40th anniversary of Pershore Carnival the finest the town has ever seen are beginning to gather pace.  more...

Black magic ritual at ancient church

POLICE were investigating a suspected black magic ritual at St Eadburgha's church, Broadway, 30 years ago.  more...

Group fears lorries will break bridge

THE FIGHT to stop heavy goods vehicles going over Bidford bridge has gained momentum following the formation of a pressure group by residents.  more...

Man glassed in Evesham attack

POLICE have launched an appeal for witnesses after a man was attacked and struck in the face with a glass in an Evesham town centre street early yesterday.  more...

Man glassed in Evesham attack

POLICE have launched an appeal for witnesses after a man was attacked and struck in the face with a glass in an Evesham town centre street early yesterday.  more...

Bus pass delays

WYCHAVON District Council is issuing temporary bus passes to residents who want to travel around the country following a delay in production of the new English national free pass.  more...

Latets

‘Groomer’ avoids jail

A CONVICTED sex offender who became attracted to a young footballer and "groomed" the boy in preparation to commit a sexual offence with him has escaped being jailed.  more...

Letters

Let’s hear about the council’s positive work

SIR - Every night for weeks, and I suspect up until council election time, we appear to be having a anti-council pro-Labour bias editorial slant in the paper.  more...

Did you ever work at records office?

SIR - I wonder if I could use your columns to try to contact former members of staff of the Worcestershire Record Office.  more...

Pub closures will make things easier

SIR - I refer to Dave Pickford's reply to my contribution to the pub closures debate.  more...

Agencies should work together

SIR - I refer to the comments of Severn Trent Water in your paper regarding Middle Hollow Drive.  more...

Our pensions have gone backwards

SIR - One hundred years ago, in 1908, Parliament passed legislation introducing the State Old Age pension. The amount per recipient was set at five shillings, (25p) per week.  more...

Thanks to those who helped me out

SIR - I would like to thank the very kind gentleman and his son who came to my assistance and brought me safely to my home, after I had fallen in Windsor Avenue on Thursday, February 21.  more...

No uniform advice is absolutely ridiculous

SIR - I find myself spitting mad at the reports that our servicemen are having to be advised not to wear British uniform in the streets of British towns and cities because the yob culture that is so widespread today will make fun of them.  more...

Heating problems are not solved

SIR - Regarding combi boilers, we three tenants on this estate fully endorse everything Brian Hunt says - they do waste a lot of water before you get hot water at the tap. We also have water meters.  more...

Common sense will prevail, hopefully

SIR - It was with disbelief and concern that I heard of the cabinet's decision to close Pershore Care Centre on February 8, 2008. I was pleased to read that the decision is being reviewed by the overview and scrutiny committee.  more...

Joan McLean was a wonderful woman

SIR - I was extremely saddened to hear of the death of Joan McLean, resident for many years in the Arboretum.  more...

Council tax is a joy to have to pay

SIR - In reply to Derek Smith regarding Wychavon District Council's move to publicise the dangers of exposure to asbestos and other dangerous building materials, may I presume that he has obviously never had to sit with a patient during his final hours of life, whose death was a resultof a form of cancer caused by exposure to blue asbestos. I have.  more...

Robbing the poor

SIR - I was wondering if the energy companies have heard the story of Robin Hood. He robbed the rich to give to the poor. The energy companies have got it the wrong way round.  more...

Definition of Vale change

WHEN I was younger and possible naive, I believed in the dictionary definition of the word promise' - some engagement to be fulfilled: to afford hope and expectation and ground for hope.  more...

Old and new town

Well I have to say the recent Pershore Area Forum meeting I found very interesting.  more...

Case of don’t worry, be happy!

REV Don Phillips (Thought for the week) gets a sense of the divine in nature in Spring.  more...

Designs for our High Street

I have attended the exhibition in the Evesham Town Hall and read the article in your Newspaper.  more...

Spare a thought

AS the first spring flowers come into bloom, we begin to get the itch to start work in our gardens.  more...

Thanks for your money

The Evesham Branch of the RNLI would like to thank the people of Evesham for their support in 2007. £8400 was raised from collections and donations.  more...

PAUSE FOR THOUGHT

ONE of the "in things" at the moment, is the perceived war of the plastic carrier bags. Some businesses saying that they will only give you one if you ask for it, others saying they will charge for them. But will any of this make a real difference?  more...

Mindless vandalism

FOR the first time in many years I went out on a recent Friday, leaving my car in what I considered to be a safe area in Kidderminster.  more...

Parade needed PA system

I WAS present at the Kidderminster parade on Saturday and it was a well- attended occasion for our heroes of the Mercian Regiment ( The Worcestershire/Sherwood Foresters ).  more...

Parking charges

AM I alone in seeing irony in Malvern Hills District Council calling for London Midland to reduce the parking fee at Malvern Link station when it has just increased the charges in its own car parks?  more...

Club closure

AS soon as we heard a couple of weeks ago the Civil Service Club was closing, we contacted them, and also started to receive requests for bookings, both long-term and weekly ones, and single events, and to date we have been able to take over several of their commitments.  more...

Parking at stores

I WONDER what is going to happen when the M&S store opens shortly?  more...

Post Office site

WITH the closure of The Civil Service Club, what an opportunity we have to make radical improvements to Great Malvern!  more...

Question the Councillors

SAVING the "Belle Vue Two" from the woodman's axe is indeed great news and an illustration of how People Power can actually force issues and win the day. To Steve Price and his team campaigners, who led the drive against those who initiated the whole affair, we give our thanks.  more...

Doggy bags

HOW I sympathise with Mrs Golden of Browning Road, Ledbury (March 14). Malvern has a similar problem with dog-poo bags, though ours are less colourful!  more...

Refuse bags

AS the supermarkets are under increasing pressure to end the use of free plastic bags, is it not time for Herefordshire and Worcestershire councils to reconsider their refuse collection system whereby every household is given over a hundred large plastic bags every year?  more...

Shop site

I AM truly exasperated to hear that the management at St Richard's Hospice has totally ignored the wishes of townspeople expressed several years ago at a public meeting and signalled its intention to move its charity shop to perhaps the most prime site in the town which in its halcyon days accommodation a prestigious lady's clothes shops for many years, the former greengrocers.  more...

Pull back the curtain...

YOUR two reviewers, along with their counterparts nationwide, are fulsome in their praise for the two films - There Will be Blood' and No Country for Old Men'.  more...

Different ‘tails’ on the course

THERE seems to be two stories about the ban on dog walking on a local golf course.  more...

Check out the relevant scriptures

IN response to M Hassain's comments about Jesus Christ in which he states that Jesus only ever claimed to be an, or the son of man.  more...

Praise for public

IT was recently reported in the Advertiser/Chronicle how thieves broke into the premises of the Where Next Association in Redditch town centre, stealing cash and equipment worth almost £1,000.  more...

Grateful to MP

I READ read the letter from WA Wells in the March 5 edition with some amusement.  more...

Generous help much appreciated

MAY we, through Your view, express our thanks to the people of Redditch for their great generosity on the occasion of the collection for Macmillan Cancer Support on Saturday, March 1, at Sainsburys Supermarket, Redditch when they gave the magnificent total of £975 to further the work of our charity.  more...

Playing the waiting game

AFTER waiting for nearly two and a half years to be re-housed by Redditch Borough Council, I'm afraid my family and I are still no closer to this 'privelige'.  more...

Family tragedy sparks warning

I WOULD like to alert the residents of Redditch to the fact that whooping cough is not a forgotten illness, it is about and it is dangerous.  more...

Council award is green fraud

WORCESTERSHIRE County Council was this month awarded a prize for its efforts in tackling climate change. "Bravo green heroes!" you might declare from your armchair, as bus service cuts mean you can't go out after 7pm or on a Sunday.  more...

Amazed at all the rubbish

I RECENTLY called at Tesco's in Redditch to withdraw some money from their cash point on a Sunday evening after the store had closed and was amazed by the amount of rubbish that was around the cashpoint area and especially along the edge of the car park.  more...

Can’t wait to spend remainder!

REDDITCH Borough Council are to be commended for their extreme generosity in allowing me to retain 37pence of my 2008 Pension increase of £5.12 awarded by the Government.  more...

Live Match Coverage

Worcester v Harriers

HARRIERS take on Worcester City in the Worcestershire Senior Urn semi-final tonight. Shuttle On-line will have team line-ups and live match updates from just before the 7.45pm kick-off.  more...

Worcester v Harriers

HARRIERS take on Worcester City in the Worcestershire Senior Urn semi-final tonight. Shuttle On-line will have team line-ups and live match updates from just before the 7.45pm kick-off.  more...

Worcester v Harriers

Team line-ups.  more...

Worcester 1 Harriers 0

11 to 20 mins.  more...

GOAL! Worcester 1 Harriers 0

Goal - Dinsmore - four minutes.  more...

GOAL! Worcester 1 Harriers 1

Goal - Foster - 29
21 to 30 mins.  more...

HALF-TIME: Worcester 1 Harriers 1

End of first half.  more...

GOAL! Worcester 2 Harriers 1

Goal - Pryce - 51 mins.  more...

GOAL! Worcester 2 Harriers 2

Goal - Howarth - 65 minutes. 56 to 65mins.  more...

FULL-TIME: Worcester 2 Harriers 2

Game going to extra-time.  more...

FULL-TIME: Worcester 2 Harriers 2

Game going to extra-time.  more...

FULL-TIME: Worcester 2 Harriers 2

Game going to extra-time.  more...

Worcester 2 Harriers 2

First half of extra-time.  more...

GOAL! Worcester 3 Harriers 2

Second half of extra-time.  more...

GOAL! Worcester 3 Harriers 2

Second half of extra-time. Goal - 113 - Danks  more...

Local News

Boys and girls, do you want to earn extra pocket money?

Would you like to earn some extra pocket money? If YES then we may be able to help.  more...

Calling all boys and girls - Worcester News needs YOU!

Would you like to earn some extra pocket money? If YES then we may be able to help.  more...

Local Walks

Whitbourne

The village of Whitbourne sits among hills, valleys, woods and orchards between the River Teme and one of its major tributaries, Sapey Brook.  more...

News

Dryden has sights on county final

SECURING a place in the Worcestershire Senior Cup final is the aim for Worcester City when they take on Kidderminster Harriers at St George's Lane tonight (7.45).  more...

Redman praise for title winners

ENGLAND coach Nigel Redman saluted the "very special group" of players and management that secured a first RBS Under 20s Six Nations Grand Slam.  more...

Worcester v Harriers

Worcestershire Senior Cup semi-final match preview.  more...

Past

From the Archives - March 13, 2008

100 Years Ago March 14, 1908 A MEETING was held at the Vicarage, Badsey, on Tuesday evening to consider the question of raising funds for a new organ for the parish church. The vicar, who presided, said that the existing organ had done duty for many years but that many felt the time had now come when an effort should be made to provide an instrument more worthy of their beautiful church and the worship of Almighty God. The suggested new organ would be a two-manual one, with tracker action for the manuals and tubular-pneumatic for the pedals. There would be four stops on the great organ, four on the swell and one on the pedal organ, together with four couplers and four composition pedals. The total cost of the instrument would be £200 or, if old pipes were used in its construction, £170.  more...

Philip Serrell

Fascinating record of city’s past up for sale

I was looking through your Worcester News to see if the article on my prize winner's trip to the Worcester Porcelain Museum had been published. (Is it just me that habitually reads the paper in a strange way? My preferred route after the front page is to then turn to the back pages for the sport of course, and then back to page two).  more...

Fascinating record of city’s past up for sale

I was looking through your Worcester News to see if the article on my prize winner's trip to the Worcester Porcelain Museum had been published. (Is it just me that habitually reads the paper in a strange way? My preferred route after the front page is to then turn to the back pages for the sport of course, and then back to page two).  more...

Auction News: Stylish chest could have seen its share of campaigns

Here really is the Rolls Royce of stylish Campaign Furniture - portable military furniture designed for a gentleman's ease in barrack room, camp or field.  more...

Phillpot Files

Tree house Frank really was the stuff of legends

A CHARACTER who owned six cats, caught moles and saved people from drowning when the occasion demanded memories of riverbank legend Frank Gunnell have been washing up like driftwood at the Worcester News office.  more...

Who in their right mind would travel by train?

THERE is now universal acceptance that the British railway system is utterly useless.  more...

I still mourn the passing of those elms of England

WORCESTERSHIRE was devastated when thousands of elms were killed by a fungus spread by beetles.  more...

My book has a valid point about foxes, Foxy

WORCESTER MP Mike Foster got his few minutes of fame during the great fox hunting debate.  more...

Look out for animals on the roads

ONE of the saddest sights as spring appears on the horizon is the dead animal lying on the road.  more...

Pryce'S People

The couple who set up a green B&B in the land of vineyards and chateaux

STUDENTS in the beauty therapy department of Worcester College of Technology in the quite recent past, may well remember Tracey Wilke, who was one of the tutors.  more...

Reader'S Pictures

Sunset over Malvern

Sean Farmer sent in this photo of the sun setting over the Malvern Hills  more...

Results

Results extra

MERCIAN FESTIVAL JUNIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE U8s: Leigh & Bransford Badgers Spurs 4, Westbury Celtic Youth 0; Newtown Sports Junior 5, Kempsey Colts 0; Ombersley 2, Oldbury Park Tigers 2; Warndon Scorpions 3, Newtown Sports Colts 0.  more...

Round-Up

Grosvenor are flying towards the title

GROSVENOR Sports are hot favourites for the Worcester League Saturday Division crown after a comprehensive 7-2 win at Pershore Manor.  more...

Dales end bad spell

ARCHDALES ended a run of 10 games without a win by triumphing 3-1 at county rivals Fairfield Villa in Midland Combination Division One.  more...

Garnons meet hit by weather

THE South Herefordshire Hunt point-to-point at Garnons was postponed due to parts of the course being waterlogged.  more...

Nine-man Fields pull off win

NINE-man Westfields registered their eighth Midland Alliance away win of the season with a fine 2-1 triumph at Biddulph Victoria.  more...

Jenkins in the last 16

TERRY Jenkins made the fifth round of the Blue Square UK Open North-West regional final in Wigan.  more...

Misspins keep up their hot run

MISSPINS recorded a sixth consecutive win to cement second place in Worcester and District Men's League Division Three.  more...

Neal hoping to be on road to success

FANS had their first glimpse of the brand new Vauxhall Vectra VXR as the defending 2007 champions took part in the 2008 HiQ MSA British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) media day at Rockingham, Northamptonshire.  more...

Historic success by classy England

WORCESTER'S Catherine Spencer led England's women to a historic RBS Six Nations Grand Slam.  more...

Freeman’s debut for the nation

NORTH Midlands lock James Freeman has won his first international cap for the England Under 18s side.  more...

Worcester see off tough Mansfield

WORCESTER booked a Midlands Under 17s Cup final place with a 24-0 win over Mansfield.  more...

Upton go down in Vase test at home

UPTON-upon-Severn were unable to cap their best season for several years, going down 17-11 to Ross-on-Wye in the North Midlands Vase.  more...

Walker bags treble in Droitwich romp

DROITWICH turned in a much-improved display to beat Ledbury 37-12 in the North Midlands Shield under the floodlights.  more...

The ultimate challenge

DEBORAH White, a paramedic and housewife from Marlbrook, is limbering up for this year's Flora London Marathon.  more...

Caravan fire

BROMSGROVE firefighters were called out to deal with a caravan blaze on Wednesday, March 5. The fire, caused by an out of control bonfire, spread to the caravan in Wildmore Lane at 3.45pm. Crews extinguished the blaze and no one was hurt in the incident.  more...

Give blood

TOWNSFOLK can do something amazing next week. The National Blood Service is appealing for volunteers to give blood on Wednesday, March 26, at the Member's Club, formerly the Labour Club, on the Worcester Road. Sessions will be held from 1.30- 3.30pm, and it is recommended attendance be by appointment. To book, call 0845 7711 711.  more...

So caring

TWO Bromsgrove students helped raise funds for Birmingham Children's Hospital.Caring teenagers Emma Hill, aged 16, and Sanjeet Kaur, 18, helped raise £500 to help build a new burns unit, an educational facility and a new neo-natal unit at the hospital. They presented a cheque on March 5.The North East Worcestershire (NEW) College students, who are studying for a diploma in childcare and education, organised different activities to raise the money including a cake stall, a toy raffle and balloon modelling.  more...

They're top dogs

A BROMSGROVE couple are celebrating after their bullmastiffs, Nell and Troy, came out top at Crufts - the world's greatest dog show.  more...

Days when Droitwich ruled the airwaves

THE days when families sat down together to enjoy the golden sound of the radio is being celebrated at a tuned-in' exhibition.  more...

Catwalk models strike a pose

A CHARITY fashion show raised more than £1,000 for churches at Salwarpe and Martin Hussingtree.  more...

MP backs flood cash

SPA MP Peter Luff has welcomed a decision by the European Parliament to give £120 million in flood aid to the UK The Mid-Worcestershire MP, who saw many of his constituents hit by last year's flood troubles, has backed the move, which will see cash from the European Solidarity Fund sent to regions that need it the most.  more...

Cycle work is on route

WORCESTERSHIRE County Council has started work on restoring a section of the National Cycle Network Route 45 between Newland Road and Primsland Way in Droitwich Spa.  more...

River levels deny members chance to sail

SUNDAY'S scheduled action for Evesham Saiing Club members was cancelled due to dangerously high river levels.  more...

Swimmers show up well at county event

EVESHAM club members were in celebratory mood after competing in the Worcester Counties event.  more...

Thrilling climax to league season

Evesham and District Quiz Association THE 2007/8 season of the general knowledge quiz reached an interesting conclusion at Evesham Rowing Club.  more...

Easter double-headers for Combination sides

PERSHORE Town and Littleton both have home Midland Combination double-header over the Easter weekend.  more...

Casuals scrape an indoor win

EVESHAM Casuals recorded a thrilling victory over The Boxmen in the WCB Indoor League at Prince Henry's Sports Centre.  more...

Casuals scrape an indoor win

EVESHAM Casuals recorded a thrilling victory over The Boxmen in the WCB Indoor Cricket League at Prince Henry's Sports Centre.  more...

Today's events

Monday Yoga class with Miranda White at Belle Vue Gym, Wells Road, Malvern. 6pm. 01904 410516.  more...

School that was in special measures is now outstanding

AN Ofsted inspection of Leigh and Bransford Primary has found outstanding results, just four years after the school was put on special measures.  more...

Latest Herefordshire Planning Applications

THE following Planning Applications were made to Herefordshire Council on March 14, 2008:- FROME - Proposed extension of garage roof to form covered area to rear of garage. Priors Court Cottages, Aylton Lane, Aylton, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 2QE for Mr and Mrs A. Moore, Priors Court Cottage, Aylton Lane, Aylton, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 2QE per D A Forrest, Court Cottage, Bartestree, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 4DA.  more...

Eco-bags brainwave of young enterprisers

A TEAM of sixth-form students from the Chase will be convincing shoppers in Barnards Green to give up using disposable plastic bags.  more...

Buy British is the message from townsguild

BUY British before it is too late was the message from members of a Malvern group this week.  more...

Second collision in less than a week at Bransford

EMERGENCY services were called out yesterday, Sunday morning, to a crash on the A4103 at Bransford, near the Fox Inn.  more...

Fast food outlet planned for the Link

A PROPERTY in Malvern Link could be converted into a fast-food outlet if a planning application just sent in to Malvern Hills District Council is approved.  more...

MBE for Malvern soldier

AN Army officer from Malvern was awarded his MBE by the Queen at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday.  more...

Miles of success for mobile office

FESTIVAL Housing's award-winning mobile office, designed to visit rural communities and ensure ensure they have access to the housing association's services, has now driven 25,000 miles throughout Worcestershire and Herefordshire.  more...

Parenting course starts in Welland

BEING a parent is a tough job and now help is at hand to help local mums and dads be better parents.  more...

Bags find new use

PUPILS at Madresfield Primary School can enjoy sitting outdoors when the weather gets better, thanks to Waitrose in Edith Walk, which has donated an eco-friendly picnic table to the school.  more...

New map to help visitors to Suckley

THE parish of Suckley has just unveiled its colourful new visitors map.  more...

Drama courses for youngsters

AN opportunity to explore the world of drama through stories, text and improvisation is on offer to local youngsters.  more...

Lads and Dads event a success

THE first Lads and Dads session, held on Saturday at Hanley Castle High School, was a great success, say organisers.  more...

Lads and Dads event a success

THE first Lads and Dads session, held on Saturday at Hanley Castle High School, was a great success, say organisers.  more...

Help sought for scouting dream

THE only scout from Redditch to represent the country at the Scouting World Jamboree is looking for help to make her trip a reality.  more...

Lottery win for sales manager

A SALES manager from a Redditch forklift truck firm and his wife are celebrating are scooping up £28,178 by matching five balls and the bonus ball in the Lotto draw on March 8.  more...

Cash bag owner sought by police

A DISTINCTIVE cash bag has been seized by police, which is believed to have been stolen.  more...

Bids wanted to aid appeal fund

SOME unusual items are up for grabs to help raise funds for the Craig Evans Appeal which are guaranteed to thrill both bikers and rockers.  more...

Special library events

RESIDENTS are invited to take part in a whole host of events at Worcestershire County Council's new community library during April.  more...

Special library events

RESIDENTS are invited to take part in a whole host of events at Worcestershire County Council's new community library during April.  more...

Inspector commended for work on drugs case

A POLICE inspector who helped bring a Redditch drugs gang to justice has been commended for his hard work during the case.  more...

Roundup

Worcester v Harriers

Worcestershire Senior Cup semi-final match preview.  more...

Worcester v Harriers

Worcestershire Senior Cup semi-final match preview.  more...

Schools

Pupils involved in safety challenge

CHILDREN from across Redditch learnt how to keep safe after taking part in the Redditch Young Citizens Challenge last week, despite the bad weather.  more...

Schools News

Green-fingered children take part in tree planting

TEN Silver Birch trees have been planted in the grounds of a Worcester school thanks to the hard work of a group of children.  more...

Energetic youngsters join in the fun to raise cash for Sport Relief

WORCESTERSHIRE youngsters stretched their legs in aid of Sport Relief at the weekend.  more...

The Changing Environment

Atmospheric Phenomena

On many occasions if you are looking skyward, we can witness beautiful Atmospheric Phenomena, from unusual shapes, lights to colours and cloud formations.  more...

Travel

Thomas arrives at award-winning park

FOR total family entertainment this Easter, head to the award-winning Drayton Manor Theme Park, near Tamworth, Staffordshire.  more...

Join Easter egg hunt

FAMILIES looking to celebrate a traditional Easter activity this year should look no further than Dudmaston Hall.  more...

Join Easter egg hunt

FAMILIES looking to celebrate a traditional Easter activity this year should look no further than Dudmaston Hall.  more...

Join Easter egg hunt

FAMILIES looking to celebrate a traditional Easter activity this year should look no further than Dudmaston Hall, near Bridgnorth.  more...

Villages

Longdon

BRIDGE Builders enjoyed an exciting club night last Saturday. Each group was required to dress up one of its members as an Easter Bunny and there were some very interesting variations!  more...

West Midlands Safari Park

TIGER TREAT

Visitors to West Midland Safari Park this Easter are in for a rare treat.  more...

What'S Happening

Easter at Green Frog Pottery, Malvern

Green Frog Pottery - Come along to Malvern's paint-your-own pottery studio over the Easter break and paint a bunny, an eggcup - or whatever you fancy!   more...

  
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