Stories for 24 March 2008

Eufc - Live Match Updates

Unchanged Robins bid to go nine points clear

AN UNCHANGED Evesham side will be looking to move nine points clear at the top of the table . . . for a few hours any way.  more...

Early pressure but goalless at Cleeve

EVESHAM made all the early running and it took three minutes for the ball to enter the visiting side's half of the field.  more...

Shots fire in but still stalemate

GARY Hay again tested Sam Gilder after 13 minutes but the striker's attempted chip was plucked out of the air by the Cleeve keeper.  more...

Robins lead as Owen scores from spot

AFTER Nathan Vaughan had acrobatically prevented Kacey Johnstone's deflected strike giving the hosts their first corner of the afternoon, the Robins were forced into a change when Danny Scheppel replaced the limping Michael Hayden after 23 minutes.  more...

Owen's spot-kick gives Evesham interval lead

Bishops Cleeve 0, Evesham United 1 MARK Owen netted his 26th goal of the season, and his second in successive games from the penalty spot, to give Evesham a slender lead at Kayte Lane.  more...

Owen's spot-kick gives Evesham interval lead

Bishops Cleeve 0, Evesham United 1 MARK Owen netted his 26th goal of the season, and his second in successive games from the penalty spot, to give Evesham a slender lead at Kayte Lane.  more...

Owen's spot-kick gives Evesham interval lead

Bishops Cleeve 0, Evesham United 1 MARK Owen netted his 26th goal of the season, and his second in successive games from the penalty spot, to give Evesham a slender lead at Kayte Lane.  more...

All-square after Cleeve level from spot

THE match was all-square within a minute of the start of the second half when Luke Corbett netted from the penalty spot.  more...

Hay red card adds to Evesham woes

DANNY Scheppel brought the save of the match out of Sam Gilder after 53 minutes when he superbly tipped over the substitute's 20-yarder.  more...

Hay red card adds to Evesham woes

DANNY Scheppel brought the save of the match out of Sam Gilder after 53 minutes when he superbly tipped over the substitute's 20-yarder.  more...

Clarke strikes to regain United's lead

STEVE Luckett again swung over a decent cross after 72 minutes but Steve Lutz could only direct a free header wide of the goals.  more...

Third sub used as Scheppel limps off

DANNY Scheppel limped off with a bloodied knee after a 78th minute challenge from Richard Mansell that earned a yellow card and a lengthy stoppage as both sides questioned the referee.  more...

Second for Mark extends Robins lead

MARK Owen surely wrapped up the points six minutes from time when he robbed Sam Avery and finished emphatically for 3-1.  more...

Bogey laid as ten men take three points

Bishops Cleeve 1, Evesham United 3 EVESHAM laid the bogey that was Bishops Cleeve but they made hard work of it at Kayte lane.  more...

Exeter 1 Harriers 0

Christie danger

Iyseden Christie tries to control the ball in Exeter's box.  more...

Bennett blocked

Dean Bennett is blocked by Rob Edwards.  more...

Leap of faith

Jeff Kenna challenges Steve Tully in the air.  more...

Wide boy

Simon Russell tries to squeeze a cross beyond Matt Taylor  more...

In where in hurts

Andy Ferrell goes in where it hurts against Wayne Carlisle.  more...

Iyseden attack

Christie fires in a shot before Danny Seaborne can stop him.  more...

Looking on the bright side

Gavin Hurren smiles while preparing for a throw-in.  more...

Good tipper

Harriers keeper Chris MacKenzie tips over a shot.  more...

Good tipper

Wayne Carlisle's header comes off the bar.  more...

Saved by the bar

Wayne Carlisle's header comes off the bar.  more...

Penn misses the target

Russ Penn directs a diving header wide.  more...

Final chance goes begging

Darryl Knights shoots over right at the end of the game.  more...

Kidder News Latest

Charity wins on fund-raising day

A KEEN cricketer is urging residents to stump up cash for the cancer support charity which helped him overcome the disease.  more...

Charity wins on fund-raising day

A KEEN cricketer is urging residents to stump up cash for the cancer support charity which helped him overcome the disease.  more...

Smash hit 45s at rock 'n' roll bash

STOURPORT rock n' rollers raised more than £1,000 for charity when they belted out 1950s classics at Kidderminster's Gilt Edge Club earlier this month.  more...

Smash hit 45s at rock 'n' roll bash

STOURPORT rock n' rollers raised more than £1,000 for charity when they belted out 1950s classics at Kidderminster's Gilt Edge Club earlier this month.  more...

Family fun activities at museum

FAMILIES keen to escape the house - and a mountain of chocolate eggs - can head to Bewdley Museum today.  more...

Eggstra special events

TRADITIONAL games and competitions are being held at the County Museum, based at Hartlebury Castle, throughout the Easter holiday.  more...

Latest

Latest travel news

Check out the latest travel news right here.  more...

Latest travel news

Check out the latest travel news this Bank Holiday Monday morning.  more...

Easter fun for all the family!

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...

Still time to enter for a chance to represent city in Miss England – and Miss World

THE competition to be crowned Miss Worcester 2008 is hotting up as glamorous girls bid to represent the city in the prestigious Miss England contest, and even stand a shot at becoming Miss World.  more...

Dance led to love for diamond couple

A COUPLE who met on the dance floor are still stepping in time together more than 60 years later.  more...

Sporting fun for children over holidays

YOUNGSTERS are being given the chance to enjoy a sporting Easter holiday break by signing up for camps organised by Malvern Hills District Council.  more...

City's waterside development is worthy of praise

THE transformation and development of Diglis in Worcester has received two commendations at a national awards ceremony.  more...

'Fantastic honour' for town stalwart

A STALWART figure on Droitwich Town Council has been given the freedom of Droitwich in recognition of his services to the community.   more...

Adventures in the woodland

A WOODLAND adventure is just one of the outdoor opportunities available for youngsters during the Easter holidays.  more...

Lucky to be alive – the little dog who ate a big fish hook

THIS dog is lucky to be alive after it swallowed a large fish hook while walking beside the river Severn in Kempsey, near Worcester.  more...

Is it now time to ban the bags?

DOZENS of shredded plastic bags flutter in the wind - a stark reminder of the damage they can do to our environment.  more...

COMMENT: Collective will needed to ban bags

OUR front page picture today shows the stark reality of this country's reliance on single-use plastic bags.  more...

Elderly bus users must apply for temporary pass

PEOPLE living in Wychavon who are eligible for a free bus pass will have to apply to the district council for a temporary one after delays to a national scheme.  more...

Grants up for grabs

MORE than half a million pounds in grants has been available to voluntary organisations across Worcestershire.  more...

Singer one step closer to recording contract

A WORCESTER teenager performed in front of a 500-strong live audience and made it through to the regional final of a national music contest.  more...

Fire brigade remain in temporary home

FIREFIGHTERS and emergency control operators will remain in alternative accommodation after a major power failure forced them to leave Worcester's central fire station.  more...

Fire brigade remain in temporary home

FIREFIGHTERS and emergency control operators will remain in alternative accommodation after a major power failure forced them to leave Worcester's central fire station.  more...

Two riders airlifted to hospital

TWO moto-cross riders were airlifted to hospital from the same location after separate incidents at the weekend.  more...

Concern cash cuts could hit revamp of canals

AN inquiry into British Waterways by a Government committee has been welcomed by Droitwich's MP.  more...

Diamond prize for happy bride-to-be

A BRIDE-to-be will sparkle down the aisle after winning a diamond pendant in a competition held at a Worcester News bridal show earlier this month.  more...

Pupils get chance to study for diplomas

TEENAGERS in Worcestershire will be offered the Government's new diplomas in nine of the 10 subject areas from next year.  more...

Pupils get chance to study for diplomas

TEENAGERS in Worcestershire will be offered the Government's new diplomas in nine of the 10 subject areas from next year.  more...

Meet the singing schoolchildren

The voices of schoolchildren rang out when a number of school choirs got together for a huge music festival.  more...

Change of plan for new homes by the railway line

DEVELOPERS trying to get permission to build 33 homes on a controversial site near the railway line in Malvern have now submitted amended plans showing a new access across common land owned by Malvern Hills Conservators.  more...

Our shared faith has helped keep us happily married for six decades

A COUPLE happily married for 60 years say their strong shared Christian faith helped them stay together.  more...

Thousands brave cold to cheer riders up hill

THOUSANDS of spectators turned up to watch 180 motocyclists roar up a near vertical slope in the annual Red Marley Hill Climb.  more...

Shield dream ends in extra time agony

DROITWICH crashed out of the North Midlands Shield at the quarter-final stage with an agonising 27-26 extra time defeat at Kings Norton.  more...

Export awards night

SOUTH Worcestershire export companies will join others from around the region for a prestigious awards evening on May 1.  more...

Ray's pride at MBE

A PERSHORE man has spoken of a day he will never forget after returning from London the proud owner of an MBE.  more...

Prizes for Pinvin ten

TEN children from St Nicholas Middle School in Pinvin have been awarded prizes for their artistic excellence.  more...

Community meals review

COMMUNITY meal funding throughout Worcestershire is to be reviewed just months after subsidies were withdrawn forcing the closure of a number of luncheon clubs including several in the Vale.  more...

Rivals locked in stalemate

Solihull Moors 0, Redditch United 0 By David Lawrence JUST two days after brushing aside Boston United, this was always going to be a tough test against a Solihull outfit battling for points to ensure their Conference North safety.  more...

Letters

Lessons need to be learnt over murder

SIR - Your coverage of the horrific murder of John Lloyd raised some very serious matters surrounding public safety, and I have noted them. I want to put on the record my views on this and the lessons that need to be learnt.  more...

Please don’t close the day centres

SIR - Some time ago, I was taken to Pershore Day Care Centre to see for myself what the centre does for the disabled.  more...

We’ll all be worse off come April 6

SIR - People have forgotten that because of changes made to the tax system from April 6, anyone earning less than £18,000 will be paying significantly more income tax and anyone earning more than £40,000 which, of course, includes our MPs, will be paying £445 less income tax.  more...

Attack the Tories for once, Mr Hunt

SIR - Brian Hunt features regularly within your letters page, electing himself as the voice of our senior citizens across the county.  more...

Raising a smile

SIR - The story of 20,000 fake Viagra pills (It's an odd world, March 27) managed to raise a smile.  more...

Do you really believe plastic bags are free?

SIR - I wholeheartedly agree with the points raised in Mark Starr's letter and would like people to step back from the hysteria being generated currently on the issue of plastic bags and consider these facts.  more...

When will all this road chaos end?

IR - We have had, for over a year, continual disruptions on Bath Road, the latest being the laying of new pipes. My usual journey from St Peter's to Sidbury is eight minutes.  more...

When will all this road chaos end?

SIR - We have had, for over a year, continual disruptions on Bath Road, the latest being the laying of new pipes. My usual journey from St Peter's to Sidbury is eight minutes.  more...

Mercedes isn’t the answer, councillors

SIR - If the council wants to be green, does it really want to buy either a gas-guzzling Mercedes or a Jaguar?  more...

Chance to express all your EU views

SIR - The European Union costs us many billions of pounds each year, while we are forced to tighten our belts at home, so your readers might be interested to know that there is an opportunity to express your views about the EU which Mr Bushill-Matthews hasn't got round to telling us about.  more...

Penalising lowest earners is unfair

SIR - In the Budget, Gordon Brown has scrapped the 10 per cent tax band on the amount over that of the personal allowance. This means the lowest paid workers will lose out to fund the tax cut of the middle earners (the 22 per cent rate having been dropped to 20 per cent). So, Gordon is giving nothing away.  more...

Oath of allegiance is not required

SIR - Thousands of service personnel are not required to take an oath of allegiance.  more...

Just what is that humming in sky?

SIR - Could anyone tell me what the humming noise that can be heard all over St John's is? It's so loud it can heard indoors.  more...

Street cleaning common sense

WITH local elections now just a few weeks away, voters should ask themselves, irrespective of their allegiance to whatever national party, are the present elected councillors spending my council tax wisely, or are they just frittering it away?  more...

Junction needs a yellow box

I AGREE with your correspondent (Lights madness, March 13) that the Bewdley Road/Minster Road lights in Stourport need some adjustment to the timing.  more...

Live Match Coverage

Harriers v Rushden and Diamonds

HARRIERS take on Rushden and Diamonds in the Blue Square Premier at Aggborough on Easter Monday. For team line-ups and live match coverage return here just before 3pm.  more...

Harriers v Rushden

Team line-ups.  more...

Harriers 0 Exeter 0

First ten minutes.  more...

GOAL! Harriers 1 Rushden 0

Goal - Christie - 15mins.  more...

Harriers 1 Rushden 0

16 to 25 minutes.  more...

Harriers 1 Exeter 0

26 to 35 minutes.  more...

HALF-TIME: Harriers 1 Rushden 0

End of first half.  more...

GOAL! Harriers 2 Exeter 0

Goal - Creighton - 49mins.  more...

Harriers 2 Exeter 0

50 to 60 minutes.  more...

Harriers 2 Rushden 0

61 to 70 minutes.  more...

Harriers 2 Rushden 0

71 to 80 mins  more...

FULL-TIME: Harriers 2 Rushden 0

81 to 90 minutes.  more...

FULL-TIME: Harriers 2 Rushden 0

81 to 90 minutes.  more...

News

City face crisis as injuries escalate

WORCESTER City are facing an injury headache for today's visit of Alfreton Town (3pm).  more...

Lewsey: Sixways pair the real deal

WORLD CUP winner Josh Lewsey has tipped Worcester Warrior Matt Cox to return from the forthcoming Hong Kong and Adelaide Sevens as the real deal.  more...

Harriers looking for Diamonds double

HARRIERS will be trying to complete a Blue Square Premier double over Rushden and Diamonds at Aggborough on Easter Monday (3pm kick-off).  more...

Creighton heads way for Harriers

Harriers 2
Rushden and Diamonds 0

  more...

Creighton heads way for Harriers

Harriers 2
Rushden and Diamonds 0

  more...

Yates looking for new additions

HARRIERS manager Mark Yates admits he'll be working hard to bring new players into Aggborough on-loan before Thursday's deadline.  more...

Yates looking for new additions

HARRIERS manager Mark Yates admits he'll be working hard to bring new players into Aggborough on-loan before Thursday's deadline.  more...

Pryce'S People

Special anniversary for the little cafe that calls the tune to hill walkers

ON sunny Sunday afternoons many years ago, usually at the insistence of my mother who said it would do us good, our family used to go for long walks on the Malvern Hills.  more...

Reader'S Pictures

Dancing Daffodils

Michael Sinclair sent in this picture of the daffodils at St John's, Worcester. Send in your snaps via worcesternews.co.uk  more...

Reports

city

WORCESTER City were held to a 1-1 draw by Alfreton Town in their penultimate home Blue Sqaure North match of the season.  more...

city

WORCESTER City were held to a 1-1 draw by Alfreton Town in their penultimate home Blue Sqaure North match of the season.  more...

City 1 Alfreton Town 1

WORCESTER City were held to a 1-1 draw by Alfreton Town in their penultimate home Blue Square North match of the season.  more...

Bogey laid as ten men take three points

Bishops Cleeve 1, Evesham United 3 EVESHAM laid the bogey that was Bishops Cleeve but they made hard work of it at Kayte lane.  more...

Results

STOURPORT JUNIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE

SATURDAY U8s: Areley Kings Youth 2, Nunnery Scorpions 0; Kidderminster Athletic 0, Ferndale Youth 3.  more...

Round-Up

Lincoln examination for Turner’s men

HEREFORD United head to Lincoln City this afternoon (3pm) looking to move a step closer to automatic promotion from League Two.  more...

Two in a row for Ledbury

LEDBURY Town returned from Wolverhampton Casuals with a 2-1 victory to make it two wins in a row.  more...

Heenans step up title hunt

HEENANS put a dent into the Worcester Sunday League Division Two leaders The Barley's title hopes as the second-placed side ran out 4-2 winners.  more...

New prices for Harriers match

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers are cutting their prices for next Tuesday's home clash with Ebbsfleet United.  more...

Fashion show

A FASHION show presented by Gill Pinfield will be held at St Godwald's Church Hall, Finstall Road, Aston Fields, on Wednesday, April 2. It is being organised by the Bromsgrove Anglican Group and starts at 7.30pm. Tickets, priced at £3.50, can be obtained from Caroline Spencer on 01527 832414 or Janet Hewer on 01527 871722.  more...

The Spa shines

AN event to celebrate Droitwich Spa and raise cash for good causes is set to take place next week. The Droitwich Spa Shines gala evening, including Spa mayor Richard Morris and the Norbury Theatre, will be held at the Friar Street venue on Saturday, April 5. The event is in aid of the theatre and the mayor's charities. Talents on show include the Salvation Army Choir, town youngster Charlie Green, the Air Cadet band, finalists from the district's W factor competition and the Norbury Players. The entertainment will begin at 7.30pm with tickets costing £8.50 (concessions £7.50). Tickets can be bought from The Norbury Theatre's box office by calling 01905 770154.  more...

Civic charity ball

THE mayor's annual civic charity ball is being held on Saturday, April 12.  more...

Bredon in county final

BREDON and Droitwich Spa will contest the Worcestershire FA Saturday Junior Cup Final, sponsored by Mann Broadbent Insurance, at Worcester City FC's St George's Lane home on Tuesday, April 2008 1, kick-off 7.30 pm.  more...

Owen spot-kick gives Evesham half-time lead

Bishops Cleeve 0, Evesham United 1 MARK Owen netted his 26th goal of the season, and his second in successive games from the penalty spot, to give Evesham a slender lead at Kayte Lane.  more...

Owen spot-kick gives Evesham half-time lead

Bishops Cleeve 0, Evesham United 1 MARK Owen netted his 26th goal of the season, and his second in successive games from the penalty spot, to give Evesham a slender lead at Kayte Lane.  more...

Bogey laid as ten men take three points

Bishops Cleeve 1, Evesham United 3 EVESHAM laid the bogey that was Bishops Cleeve but they made hard work of it at Kayte lane.  more...

Results go way of table topping Evesham

EVESHAM United sit proudly at the top of Southern League Division One Midlands after a six-point Easter weekend haul.  more...

Today's events

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

Roundup

Harriers looking for Diamonds double

HARRIERS will be trying to complete a Blue Square Premier double over Rushden and Diamonds at Aggborough on Easter Monday (3pm kick-off).  more...

Harriers looking for Diamonds double

HARRIERS will be trying to complete a Blue Square Premier double over Rushden and Diamonds at Aggborough on Easter Monday (3pm kick-off).  more...

Harriers looking for Diamonds double

HARRIERS will be trying to complete a Blue Square Premier double over Rushden and Diamonds at Aggborough on Easter Monday (3pm kick-off).  more...

Creighton heads way for Harriers

Harriers 2
Rushden and Diamonds 0

  more...

Creighton heads way for Harriers

Harriers 2
Rushden and Diamonds 0

  more...

Creighton heads way for Harriers

Harriers 2
Rushden and Diamonds 0

  more...

Yates looking for new additions

HARRIERS manager Mark Yates admits he'll be working hard to bring new players into Aggborough on-loan before Thursday's deadline.  more...

Yates looking for new additions

HARRIERS manager Mark Yates admits he'll be working hard to bring new players into Aggborough on-loan before Thursday's deadline.  more...

Gayton nets Stourport consolation

Stourport Swifts 1, Chasetown 4 TWO goals in four minutes early in the second half ensured this was going to be a blank bank holiday return for Stourport.  more...

Schools

School launches new tree scheme

A REDDITCH school has been doing its bit to help cancel out CO2 emmissions by planting trees and tending to their environment.  more...

  
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