Stories for 21 March 2008

Back On Track Appeal

£1,000 backing for youngsters

THE freemasons of Chaddesley Corbett Masonic Lodge have dug deep into their pockets to donate a magnificent £1,000 towards the Back on Track appeal.  more...

Business

We’re so proud of our charity champ

WHEN Sun Valley employee Jane Melton took on the role of charity co-ordinator in 1998 she probably never dreamt 10 years later she would be collecting one of the company's most prestigious awards.  more...

Football

Spartak aiming for a nice Urner in semi-finals

BARNT Green Spartak manager GJ Singh has called on his team to make it to the final of the Worcestershire FA Senior Urn for the second season in a row.  more...

Kidder News Latest

£1,000 backing for youngsters

THE freemasons of Chaddesley Corbett Masonic Lodge have dug deep into their pockets to donate a magnificent £1,000 towards the Back on Track appeal.  more...

Scheme recruits vital volunteers

A SUPPORT charity offering a lifeline service to parents and families has gone through the 100 volunteer mark.  more...

Scheme recruits vital volunteers

A SUPPORT charity offering a lifeline service to parents and families has gone through the 100 volunteer mark.  more...

Seasonal treats up for grabs at store

SHOPPERS are in for an egg-citing time with a charity raffle of Easter treats at a Kidderminster opticians.  more...

Youths ‘putting safety at risk'

UNDERAGE drinkers who consume alcohol in a Bewdley play area are putting children's safety at risk, it has been claimed.  more...

Pedal power boosts Sport Relief

SUPERFIT supermarket staff have been sweating buckets to raise £2,500 for Sport Relief.  more...

shuttleXtra talks to David Jason

DO not miss shuttleXtra's interview with one of Britain's favourite actors, David Jason, on his new rols as a misfit wizard in the television adaptation of Terry Pratchett's The Colour of Magic.  more...

Court hunting Easter eggs

EASTER may be at the earliest date for 95 years, but staff at Witley Court are determined not to let that stop the springtime fun as the site hosts a bunny themed trail for children from today until Monday.  more...

Family led to safety from pub fire

TWO adults and a young child were helped to safety following a small fire at a pub on the A449 Kidderminster to Worcester road earlier this morning.  more...

Family led to safety from pub fire

TWO adults and a young child were helped to safety following a small fire at a pub on the A449 Kidderminster to Worcester road earlier this morning.  more...

Ambulance service gears up for snow

WEST Midlands Ambulance Service, which covers the Wyre Forest area, has been drawing up plans and preparations across the region in response to the Met Office's severe weather warning and prediction of snow.  more...

Steam buffs flock to SVR re-opening

WET and windy weather has failed to deter visitors from flocking to today's re-opening of the Severn Valley Railway.  more...

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Latest travel news

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Fun for all the family this Easter!

From donkey grooming to dancing, and creating crafts to trails of chocolate, here's a run-down of what’s on in and around Worcestershire this Easter.  more...

Worcester News weather watch

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

Careers fair is a success

HUNDREDS of people took advantage of a special fair to find out more about careers working with children, young people and their families.  more...

Youngsters learn about importance of bedtime reading

CHILDREN at Great Witley Primary School swapped their school uniform for their pyjamas as part of a special reading event. Youngsters were encouraged to attend school in their nightwear to raise awareness of the importance of bedtime reading. It was part of the school's Book Week, when a number of activities took place, including a book fair, governors reading stories to the children, competitions, a house book day and a visit from children's author Karen Wallace. Pictured are Annie Quallington, Chris Coglan, Gracie Harris and Jai Wickham in pyjamas with their books. Picture by John Anyon. 11334101  more...

Youngsters learn about importance of bedtime reading

CHILDREN at Great Witley Primary School swapped their school uniform for their pyjamas as part of a special reading event.  more...

Health hive-off claim is nonsense, says MP

WORCESTER’S MP has dismissed as “nonsense” claims that a GP-led health centre will lead to the privatisation of the local health service.  more...

Ex-soldier may face prison over scuffle - court

A MAN who damaged a hotel’s wooden bannister during a scuffle on his birthday has been told he could face jail.  more...

We’re so proud of our charity champ

WHEN Sun Valley employee Jane Melton took on the role of charity co-ordinator in 1998 she probably never dreamt 10 years later she would be collecting one of the company’s most prestigious awards.  more...

Cricketers go down to the woods to bond

CRICKET stars had a day of fast-paced fun and excitement as they stepped up their preparations for the start of the new season.  more...

COMMENT: The Easter hope of joy and peace

This message brings with it my Easter greetings and the hope that you may experience its joy.  more...

Cannabis factory in city house

NEARLY 300 cannabis plants have been seized from a Worcester house.  more...

Hotel is fined £5,600 after safety blunders

HOTEL bosses have been fined following a catalogue of health and safety blunders and a series of nasty injuries to teenage workers.  more...

County firefighters help tackle college blaze

FIREFIGHTERS from Worcestershire have been helping to tackle a huge blaze at a Grade II listed mansion in Warwickshire.   more...

Cigarette causes fire outside pub

A HANGING basket outside a Worcestershire pub caught fire in the early hours, after a cigarette was discarded in it.   more...

Short film proves how vital charity is

Your Worcester News is heading a campaign to raise £1 million to buy a new base for city charity Noah’s Ark. Claire Fry shows how vital it is we raise the money as she speaks to a couple who have made a moving film about how a family coped with bereavement  more...

Man died after car hit pillar

A MAN who grew up in Malvern died when the car in which he was travelling left the road and hit a concrete pillar in Holland, an inquest was told.  more...

Call for artists to join festival

CREATIVE people are being called upon to get involved with an arts festival.  more...

Call for artists to join festival

CREATIVE people are being called upon to get involved with an arts festival.  more...

Nursery saved from closure

CHILDREN, staff and parents are celebrating the news that their nursery has been saved from closure.  more...

Scheme for flats refused

A BID to create four extra flats above part of the former Dobson’s hardware store in Barnards Green, Malvern, has been turned down.  more...

Closure of call centre 'will improve service'

CLOSING Bransford ambulance call centre will improve the service for patients in Worcestershire, according to the West Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust.  more...

What is county council doing to combat climate change?

THE way Worcestershire tackles climate change has been chosen by county people as the most pressing issue for a council watchdog to investigate.  more...

Our beautiful Easter bonnets

CHILDREN and adults in Worcester have been getting into the Easter spirit making and parading beautiful bonnets.  more...

Historic railway re-opens after floods

Visitors to a popular historic railway have flocked to board trains which will take them the entire length of the 16-mile track.  more...

Good Friday procession winds its way through city streets

A procession through Worcester reminded church-goers of the importance of faith at Easter.  more...

Charity night to remember Carl who died in car crash

FRIENDS of a young man who died in a car crash more than five years ago are organising a charity night at a top Worcester night-spot.  more...

Good Friday procession winds its way through city streets

A procession through Worcester reminded church-goers of the importance of faith at Easter.  more...

Local artists exhibit at cathedral

At Worcester Cathedral, Sanctuary' is the broad theme of an exhibition by local artists currently on display in the grand surrounds of Worcester Cathedral.  more...

Oppostion to eco-town grows

CHIPPING Campden Town Council has agreed to join a coalition of nine other villages in the north Cotswolds and south Warwickshire to fight plans for an eco-town at Long Marston.  more...

Oppostion to eco-town grows

CHIPPING Campden Town Council has agreed to join a coalition of nine other villages in the north Cotswolds and south Warwickshire to fight plans for an eco-town at Long Marston.  more...

Latets

Concern grows for missing man

THERE is growing concern for the welfare of a 56-year-old man from Redditch who has not been seen since Monday, March 17.  more...

Letters

Does New Labour have a political death wish?

SIR - Has the Labour Government got a political death wish?  more...

Maggie shattered Attlee’s dreams

SIR - British Gas is reported to have achieved a magnificent increase of £500 million in profit in the last working year of operations. Does this indicate the efficiency of private ownership? In fact this success' has been achieved on the back of a 15 per cent rise in charges.  more...

The Severn does need to be dredged

SIR - In the John Phillpott column a photo showed debris piled up in the second arch of Worcester bridge on the upstream side. Again, he repeated the statement that dredging wouldn't change anything. Back in early 2002 a similar picture showed the first and second arch was blocked.  more...

Something has to be done about mail

SIR - It is not long since the city had a serious battle of Worcester over the closure of the main Post Office and a counter on the first floor of WH Smith. Exactly the same is happening in Coventry, plus the PO wants to move the mail sorting office to Northampton.  more...

Council’s as good as chocolate fireguard

SIR - When is Worcester going to wake up and smell the coffee?  more...

Thanks for helping us raise money

SIR - The Malvern Hills District Brass Band held a concert called Holly and Lively at Huntingdon Hall in December in aid of the Macmillan Cancer Support Appeal. I am writing to let you know that the sum of £952.66 was presented to Jan Rayner on behalf of the Macmillan Appeal.  more...

Apologise to princes

SIR - I feel terribly sorry for Mohamed-Al Fayed for the loss of his son, but I think the Diana inquest was totally unnecessary.  more...

Lifestyle

Why Easter eggs represent more than tasty chocolate

AN Easter egg is not just a chocolate egg any more. Extra sweets, mugs, even manicures and pedicures are now all part of the package. You can buy an egg named after your favourite chocolate bar or themed on your favourite TV programme or cartoon character.  more...

Live Match Coverage

Exeter City v Harriers

HARRIERS go to Exeter City in the Blue Square Premier on Saturday. For team line-ups and live match updates stay with Shuttle On-Line from just before the 3pm kick-off.  more...

Music

They’re gonna be rockin’ in the hotel tonight

MALVERN music lovers are decidedly open to new ideas. According to Noor, singer with Malvern-based Highway 5, that is the reason why the town is happy for Fat Rat Productions to host such genre-spanning gigs.  more...

Take a bedroom, guitar and former Seahorse

Chris Helme, who plays in Worcester tonight, is going back to basics.  more...

Rockers revisit many of their vintage classics

MARTIN Turner's Wishbone Ash return to Worcester this month.  more...

Group will be kicking up a storm in the town

SINCE their creation Vibronics have been at the forefront of the UK roots and dub scene.  more...

Nostalgic night back in the 60s

A QUINTESSENTIAL 1960s line-up is to perform at the Malvern Theatres.  more...

News

Ruddock staying with the Warriors

MIKE Ruddock is not about to jump ship at Worcester Warriors and take over as the Ireland national coach.  more...

Colley on target with futsal adventure

NOT many non-league soccer clubs can say they have a World Cup goal-scorer in their ranks.  more...

Paceman Magoffin impressive

WORCESTERSHIRE new boy Steve Magoffin is one of only five players to be named in both the Johnnie Walker Australian Cricketers' Association (ACA) four-day Pura Cup and one-day Ford Ranger Cup teams of the year.  more...

On the up

ROVERS' first ever academy graduate Ben Albutt is targeting a regular first-team spot next season, as he aims to build on a bright start to his football career.  more...

Tough task to end poor away run

Harriers v Exeter Blue Square preview.  more...

Tough away test for Harriers

Harriers v Exeter Blue Square preview.  more...

Phillpot Files

Warm welcome makes children want to learn

CHILDREN are given a warm welcome when they arrive at a Worcestershire school, according to the Govern-ment's education watchdog.  more...

Reader'S Pictures

GENTLE GRAZING

Worcester News reader Andrew Brown sent in this picture of sheep in Whitbourne.  more...

Recipes

Mustard and Herb crusted lamb with vegetables

With Easter this weekend perhaps you should serve something traditional for a special family feast?  more...

Reports

Jakab to the rescue right at the death

Bromsgrove Rovers 1, Kings Lynn 1.  more...

Jakab to the rescue right at the death

Bromsgrove Rovers 1, Kings Lynn 1.  more...

Restaurant Reviews

The Lounge Tapas Bar, High Street, Worcester

A WORLD away from its former self, this swanky tapas restaurant in the heart of Worcester impressed from the off.  more...

The Lounge Tapas Bar, High Street, Worcester

A WORLD away from its former self, this swanky tapas restaurant in the heart of Worcester impressed from the off.  more...

The Lounge Tapas Bar, High Street, Worcester

A WORLD away from its former self, this swanky tapas restaurant in the heart of Worcester impressed from the off.  more...

Round-Up

Race ace Darren’s Kiwi adventure

TOP racer Darren Cottrill heads abroad for the first time in a bid to be crowned champion at the World of Stocks contest.  more...

Rovers tackling on-song Bashley

DUANE Darby is hoping Bromsgrove Rovers can repeat the performance that saw them earn a point at King's Lynn.  more...

Harriers head into gruelling schedule

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers are keeping fingers crossed that their squad stays injury-free over the next week.  more...

Guinan near return as Bulls face Bury

STEVE Guinan is set to give Hereford United a timely boost by returning to first-team action.  more...

Dring finishes fifth in Vale event

WORCESTER'S Paul Dring of the Ech-elon Cycle club based in Pershore, finished fifth in one of the first major events of the year - the Evesham Vale Road Race.  more...

Worcester boys shine for medal success

BOYS from the Worcester club (men's artistic) came away from the West Midlands regional competition at Stoke-on-Trent with medal successes.  more...

11-year-old Siket wraps up men's singles triumph

WITH the absence of the top Division One players, the door was open for 11-year-old Michael Siket to capture the Worcester League's men's singles title - a championship that his father Lewis had won in 2006.  more...

11-year-old Siket wraps up men's singles triumph

WITH the absence of the top Division One players, the door was open for 11-year-old Michael Siket to capture the Worcester League's men's singles title - a championship that his father Lewis had won in 2006.  more...

Jenkins out-gunned by Lewis

ADRIAN LEWIS got his play-off challenge in the Whyte & Mackay Premier League back on track with an 8-3 defeat of Ledbury's Terry Jenkins.  more...

Casey’s fine hat-trick drives Spa girls wild

A CASEY Homer hat-trick helped Droitwich Spa Wildcats Girls Under 10s see off Kinver Colts 8-0 in the Mercian Festival Junior League.  more...

Panthers step up cup hunt with Colts victory

NUNNERY Wood Panthers Under 11s earned a Stourport Youth League Cup final spot for the first time with a superb 2-0 win over Worcester Colts.  more...

Yates set to see his Harriers budget cut

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers are set to slash their budget for next season in the wake of dwindling home attendances.  more...

Adam in top form to boost ‘C’ team

ADAM Throssell was in top form for Himbleton C' as they beat Jorakeroge 6-4 in Worcester League Division Two.  more...

City side defeat Nomads while Rushwick succumb to Green

WORCESTER defeated Worcester Nomads B' by 28 runs in a Worcestershire Cricket Board Indoor League Monday Division clash.  more...

They’re putting their best foot forward

PATRIOTIC Bromsgrove residents are being invited to a fundraising walk to celebrate St George's Day.  more...

Town woman gets a CRASBO

A THIRTY-year-old woman faces a five year jail sentence if she breaks a criminal anti-social behaviour order (CRASBO) which has been granted against her.  more...

Police awards

WEST Mercia police officers have been honoured at a special awards ceremony, which was held at their headquarters at Hindlip Hall near Worcester. Among the 18 nominees, who mostly work for the CID at Hindlip, were officers from Operation Gemini who confiscated cannabis plants from a property in Barnt Green. Proceedings are still pending. Also praised were officers who brought to book Brian Gillam, the man serving ten years for rape at The Uplands children's home in Blackwell. Detective Chief Superindendent Trevor Albutt said: "I would like to pay tribute to all those nominated for commendations. It once again demonstrates how dedicated the staff of West Mercia Constabulary are."  more...

Jess is set to take on the world

A BROMSGROVE cycling star will be racing against the best riders in the world after she earned a surprise call-up to the Great Britain squad competing at the World Track Championships.  more...

Still top after great revival

Hockey.  more...

Neal gears up for new campaign

Special report from the Rockingham Circuit.  more...

Racially aggravated assault

INVESTIGATIONS are being carried out by police into an alleged racially aggravated assault in Rubery.  more...

Cutting the heating bills

JOYCE Sheppard has lived in Himbleton for the past eight years and has struggled to keep her heating bills at a manageable level.  more...

Top honour for a leading civic stalwart

A LONG-SERVING Spa councillor has been officially named as an honorary freeman of the town.  more...

Town ground to stage county finals

PERSHORE Town will stage a couple of Worc-estershire FA Cup Finals next month when two local clubs will be bidding for glory.  more...

Trio of youngsters ready for track action

GRIMLEY Raceway near Worcester is the destination for a trio of Evesham teenagers on Easter Monday.  more...

Paxford set for a magical Monday

THE North Cotswold Point-to-Point on Easter Monday has always been a magnet for the committed or casual racegoer and that tradition has continued since the meeting moved from Springhill to Paxford in 1997.  more...

Today's events

Friday Country Western Partner Dancing with Teme Valley Shufflers WDC at Whitbourne Village Hall, Whitbourne. Absolute beginners 7-8pm. Improver and intermediate 8-10pm. 01886 821772.  more...

Today's events

Friday Country Western Partner Dancing with Teme Valley Shufflers WDC at Whitbourne Village Hall, Whitbourne. Absolute beginners 7-8pm. Improver and intermediate 8-10pm. 01886 821772.  more...

England call for fencing starlet Lucy

MALVERN youngster Lucy Henshall has been selected as part of England Fencing's Tomorrow's Achievers' epee team to take part in the 21st International Fencing Tournament to be held in Poland later this month.  more...

Newey bags eighth at Round The Lakes event

MEMBERS of Malvern Joggers took part in two races popular with those preparing for April's London Marathon.  more...

Allan drives in at The Worcestershire

NEWLY inducted captain of The Worcestershire Golf Club, Allan Davies, was not greeted by the best of weather for his drive-in.  more...

More Wyvern League success for LADASC

LEDBURY And District Amateur Swimming Club celebrated another victory in the third round of the Wyvern League at Ebbw Vale.  more...

Skipping to raise funds

PUPILS from Great Malvern Primary School have been skipping to raise money for the school and for the British Heart Foundation.  more...

Threatened nursery has a future after all

NURSERY provision at a Malvern primary school has been saved thanks to hard work by staff and governors.  more...

Unsung heroes receive awards

THREE unsung heroes from Redditch were among a total of 30 individuals and groups from across Worcestershire who were given a Tryangle Award.  more...

Fundraising campaign for autism

THE leading charity of autism provision for Redditch has launched its biggest ever fundraising campaign.  more...

PACT meeting for youngsters

TWO mini PACT (Partners and Communities Together) meetings have been organised for young people in the Woodrow and Greenlands areas of Redditch during the school Easter holidays.  more...

Roundup

Tough away test for Harriers

Harriers v Exeter Blue Square preview.  more...

Tough away test for Harriers

Harriers v Exeter Blue Square preview.  more...

Tough away test for Harriers

Harriers v Exeter Blue Square preview.  more...

Rugby

Spa sparkle under lights

Droitwich 37, Ledbury 12.  more...

Fluid style has Kiddy on back foot

Kidderminster u-15s 7, Droitwich u- 15s 32.  more...

Schools News

IT’S IMPORTANT TO BE A BEDTIME READER

CHILDREN at Great Witley Primary School swapped their school uniform for their pyjamas as part of a special reading event. Youngsters were encouraged to attend school in their nightwear to raise awareness of the importance of bedtime reading. It was part of the school's Book Week, when a number of activities took place, including a book fair, governors reading stories to the children, competitions, a house book day and a visit from children's author Karen Wallace. Above are Annie Quallington, Chris Coglan, Gracie Harris and Jai Wickham in pyjamas with their books.   more...

Theatre

Bodies galore in grave farce

THE Tomb family certainly has secrets. And the St John's Players, currently preparing to perform the comedy thriller, plan to reveal them all.  more...

Chekhov’s masterpiecebrought to life at Malvern

COLOSSUS of English theatre Peter Hall directs Chekhov's masterpiece at Malvern Theatres next month.  more...

Chekhov’s master piece brought to life at Malvern

COLOSSUS of English theatre Peter Hall directs Chekhov's masterpiece at Malvern Theatres next month.  more...

Show starts as a play and ends as a country dance

HERE is a unique concept - a show that starts as play and ends as a country dance.  more...

Operatic society set to thrill with double bill

GREAT Witley Operatic Society is putting on an English operetta double bill.  more...

CENTRE STAGE with Chris Jaeger of Worcester Live

I went to Theatre Hafren in Newtown, Powys to see the Welsh final of the Welsh Young Farmers' entertainment competition. I knew what I was going to get, and I was in no way disappointed. As I pulled up to the theatre there was the familiar sight of loads of horse boxes and livestock wagons that had brought all the scenery for the various teams. Unusual but effective.  more...

Travel

Keep 'em busy in Leicestershire

FROM experiencing a human spaceflight, encountering rare species of monkeys, to going wild in the forest, Leicestershire is ideal for keeping young minds engaged during the school holidays.  more...

Lakes prepares for new generation of campers

DOZENS of campsites in the Lake District will open their gates for the Easter break this weekend as Cumbria "the camping capital" rolls out the ground sheets for a brand new season.  more...

Lakes prepares for new generation of campers

DOZENS of campsites in the Lake District will open their gates for the Easter break this weekend as Cumbria "the camping capital" rolls out the ground sheets for a brand new season.  more...

Lakes prepares for new generation of campers

DOZENS of campsites in the Lake District will open their gates for the Easter break this weekend as Cumbria "the camping capital" rolls out the ground sheets for a brand new season.  more...

  
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