Stories for 27 March 2008

Am Dram

This could be the audition you've been waiting for...

It may not be Christmas yet but Kays Theatre Group is already starting to prepare for its next production 'Jack and the Beanstalk'.  more...

Back On Track Appeal

Skittling for the cause

THE senior section of Wyre Forest Golf Club will be rolling up their sleeves for a fundraising skittles night with profits going to the Back on Track appeal.  more...

Business

Restaurant earns more star quality

A POPULAR riverside restaurant in Worcester has bounced back from its flooding woes to become better than ever.  more...

Restaurant earns more star quality

A POPULAR riverside restaurant in Worcester has bounced back from its flooding woes to become better than ever.  more...

Hartlebury firm vying for award

A HARTLEBURY-based company is in the running for a national award for Britain's best businesses in engineering.  more...

Coach'S Column

Local derby will be a great occasion for all

THERE is a big difference between endeavour, courage and the will to do something, and actually believing that you can do it.  more...

General

Classes teach vital life skills

YOUNGSTERS will be put through their paces as they learn the art of self defence in new ju jutsu classes at Kidderminster's Glades Leisure Centre.  more...

Kidder News Latest

Take Sugar with shuttleXtra

TAKE some Sugar with your shuttleXtra this weekend. With The Apprentice back on our TV screens last night, your top online read talks to multi-millionaire, Sir Alan Sugar, who feels he gets a raw deal from the producers of the reality show, saying he is much nicer than his television persona leads us to believe.  more...

Skittling for the cause

THE senior section of Wyre Forest Golf Club will be rolling up their sleeves for a fundraising skittles night with profits going to the Back on Track appeal.  more...

Tight-lipped on pub's future

SPECULATION about the future of Kidderminster pub the Briars Hotel has continued as the main parties involved remain tight-lipped about plans.  more...

Unusual tipples on offer at beer event

ALE enthusiasts will be raising a glass to their favourite tipples at a 19-day beer festival in Wyre Forest.  more...

On the ball for charity

HIGHWAYS engineers are swapping their overalls for football kits to raise money for a charity helping people whose children suffer from a rare genetic illness.  more...

Old exchange building is 'time bomb'

THE old telephone exchange building in Kidderminster has been described as a magnet for anti-social behaviour and branded a "time bomb waiting to happen", by a Wyre Forest district councillor.  more...

Tribute to 999 teams

THE teenage girl who survived a road accident which claimed the lives of her younger brother and father has spoken publicly for the first time to thank the emergency services.  more...

Mobile stolen at knifepoint

A TEENAGER has been robbed of his mobile phone and cash at knifepoint in Stourport.  more...

Hard line over absentee pupils

WORCESTERSHIRE County Council's hardline stance over unauthorised absence has been mirrored by the rest of the country, according to the Government.  more...

Hard line over absent pupils

WORCESTERSHIRE County Council's hardline stance over unauthorised absence has been mirrored by the rest of the country, according to the Government.  more...

Civic awards to be presented

AN awards ceremony which recognises renovation projects which add to the appearance and character of Stourport will be held on Thursday, April 17.  more...

Riding gear stolen

RIDING and grooming equipment has been stolen from a shed next to stables in Trimpley Lane, Bewdley.  more...

Crime prevention on agenda

CRIME prevention advice will be given out by the local policing team at the next meeting of Cookley and Wolverley PACT (Partners and Communities Together) on Thursday, April 10.  more...

Land demand outstrips supply

AGRICULTURAL land prices reached £17,916 an acre as auctioneers Halls reported competitive bidding at a successful auction in Kidderminster last week.  more...

Inured cat appeal hits £500

"GENEROUS" Wyre Forest people have raised £500 towards the medical treatment of a cat found badly injured in a back garden.  more...

Injured cat appeal hits £500

"GENEROUS" Wyre Forest people have raised £500 towards the medical treatment of a cat found badly injured in a back garden.  more...

Inured cat appeal hits £500

"GENEROUS" Wyre Forest people have raised £500 towards the medical treatment of a cat found badly injured in a back garden.  more...

Schools funding bid launched

EDUCATION chiefs are tabling an early bid for £150 million to completely rebuild four of Wyre Forest's secondary schools.  more...

Schools funding bid launched

EDUCATION chiefs are tabling an early bid for £150 million to completely rebuild four of Wyre Forest's secondary schools.  more...

Road death man 'intoxicated'

A KIDDERMINSTER man who died after he was in a collision with a van while crossing a road was "highly intoxicated" with alcohol at the time of the accident.  more...

Teen remanded on rape charge

A TEENAGER from Kidderminster has been remanded in custody at Worcester Crown Court on a charge of raping a 58-year-old woman.  more...

Road death man 'intoxicated'

A KIDDERMINSTER man who died after he was in a collision with a van while crossing a road was "highly intoxicated" with alcohol at the time of the accident.  more...

Harriers sign second player

HARRIERS swooped for their second loan deadline day signing, capturing Jake Moult from Plymouth Argyle.  more...

Harriers sign second player

HARRIERS have swooped for their second loan deadline day signing, capturing Jake Moult from Plymouth Argyle.  more...

Ks Sport Round-Up

Team on right track

MOUNTAIN BIKING: The newly formed pyatescycles.co.uk race team savoured success in their second event of the season in the first round of the Caersws Cup Downhill series.  more...

Latest

Latest travel news

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

Latest travel news

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

Mayor to step down after 13 years on council

THE Mayor of Worcester and former city council leader Stephen Inman is to step down from his council seat in May.  more...

What the ’ell have they done with Ellsdon?

A STREET sign in a Worcestershire village is causing confusion after officers added an extra letter to the end of the name of two roads.  more...

Power cable found just six inches under ground

A BUILDER from Malvern is warning homeowners that there could be live electricity cables just a few inches under the ground in their gardens.  more...

Youngsters show they’re talented

TALENTED youngsters have been putting the finishing touches to their performances for a sell-out show in Worcester.  more...

Barber shop lock-in for hairdresser

A HAIRDRESSER was locked in her Worcester salon after pranksters padlocked the front door.  more...

Farewell to Post Office

WORCESTER'S main post office building will close within two months and be sold to the highest bidder soon afterwards, officials have revealed.  more...

COMMENT: Birds need all the help they can get

THEY enhance all our lives, bringing light to the darkest day with their song. Many of them have been immortalised by writers and poets down the ages and just the idea of being without these delectable creatures must surely be unbearable.  more...

Fire service back at Worcester station

THE power failure that forced firefighters to abandon Worcester's central fire station has been fixed.  more...

Jogger 'ran into path of traffic' - coroner

A POPULAR Worcester netball umpire died after he ran into the path of oncoming traffic, an inquest heard.  more...

Jogger 'ran into path of traffic' - coroner

A POPULAR Worcester netball umpire died after he ran into the path of oncoming traffic, an inquest heard.  more...

Club raises £1,300 for vital Ark appeal

THEY may be retired but that has not stopped a Worcester group busily raising money for a very worthy city charity.  more...

Club raises £1,300 for vital Ark appeal

THEY may be retired but that has not stopped a Worcester group busily raising money for a very worthy city charity.  more...

Teenager missing in Herefordshire

A 16-year-old girl from Herefordshire has been missing for a week.  more...

Herefordshire teenager missing

POLICE are searching for a 16-year-old girl who has been missing for a week.  more...

Truth about city’s cleanest eateries -– and its dirtiest

MORE than a dozen Worcester food outlets have joined an elite group of city eateries with near-perfect standards of food hygiene.  more...

Truth about city’s cleanest eateries - and its dirtiest

MORE than a dozen Worcester food outlets have joined an elite group of city eateries with near-perfect standards of food hygiene.  more...

Help us mark the start of spring down at our farm

A WILDLIFE Trust is inviting families to visit its farm to help celebrate spring.  more...

Man headbutted after refusing drink offer - court

A MAN headbutted another man while he was walking through Worcester's Pitchcroft racecourse, magistrates have heard.  more...

Police hunt burglary suspect

POLICE have issued a description of a man being hunted in connection with four burglaries, or attempted burglaries, in Evesham.   more...

Troublesome teens? No, they just want more light and cups of hot chocolate

Are you part of the hug-a-hoodie brigade or do you think that teenagers should be seen and not heard?  more...

Benefit cheat cop went into hiding - court

A FORMER police officer from Worcester has admitted a £22,000 benefits fraud.  more...

£8m Sixways stand given green light

DELIGHTED Worcester Warriors bosses have welcomed the news that their ambitious plans for an £8m extension to their Sixways ground can go ahead.  more...

Teenage talent on show

TALENTED youngsters put on an awe-inspiring live music show this month.  more...

College rated 'outstanding' by inspectors

WARWICKSHIRE College, which incorporates Pershore College, has received a glowing report from Government inspectors.  more...

Worcester News weather watch

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

Music is food for funds

INDIAN drummers, delicious food and live bands will help a Worcester restaurant raise money for charity.  more...

Council agrees reprieve for disabled man

THE mother of an autistic man is celebrating after Worcestershire County Council agreed he could stay put for at least another year.  more...

Motorbike and pedestrian collide

A MOTORCYCLIST was thrown from his bike after a collision involving a pedestrian in Worcester.  more...

Lucky not to lose eye

A YOUNG apprentice came within an inch of losing his eye in a vicious street assault in Evesham town centre.  more...

McDonald’s staff put some beef into it

restaurant staff and passers-by lifted a car into the air to free an Evesham biker after he became trapped following an accident.  more...

Challenge in ice and snow

A MORETON man has completed an epic 350-mile mountain bike race across Alaska in temperatures of minus 30 degrees centigrade.  more...

Market developers in administration

PLANS to redevelop Evesham's indoor market and build apartment blocks behind the High Street site will still go ahead, a leading local businessman predicted this week.  more...

Motorist who reached speed of 135mph escapes driving ban

A MAN who drove at speeds of up to 135mph on the M5 motorway has narrowly escaped a driving ban.  more...

Looking back on 100 years trading

FOR the past 100 years, the Littleton and Badsey Growers has been a major force in the Vale of Evesham. To mark the centenary, a special calendar has been produced containing an illustrated history of the society and throughout the year the Journal will publish extracts from its history.  more...

Parking fines rise and drive-aways targeted

PARKING fines for some offenders in Wychavon district are set to rise from the end of the month, it was revealed this week.  more...

Bird numbers drop

THE NUMBER of birds seen in Worcestershire gardens during the world's biggest bird survey was the lowest level for five years, the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds has revealed.  more...

Man hunted after four home raids

POLICE are hunting a young man believed to be behind four raids on homes in Evesham High Street between Tuesday night and Wednesday.  more...

Latets

Man hit across the head

A MAN has been assaulted while walking with his elderly mother in Crabbs Cross.  more...

Letters

Please bring back bin bags in the Arboretum

SIR - David Barlow is right to point out that wheelie bins have destroyed the streetscape in so many of Worcester's narrow, terraced streets (Letters, March 13).  more...

Express your views on the EU online

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...

Ladies, how do you fancy driving a bus?

SIR - I am the community fund-raiser in Worcester for Marie Curie Cancer Care and I am looking for any ladies out there who want to participate in our ladies driving challenge. The event takes place on Sunday, September 14, at Throckmorton Airfield, near Pershore, and is a fantastic opportunity for a day out just for ladies.  more...

Of course Brussels governs this country

SIR - The questions to be asked are why, if New Labour governs this country, did the Prime Minister Gordon Brown have to go to the EU cap in hand to seek permission to reduce VAT on environmentally friendly goods, and why is Germany allowed to propose that if this were agreed we should in return put VAT on children's clothes, footwear and books? All of this is happening before the constitution/treaty is approved. Come on all of you pro-Europeans, where are your answers? Tell me Brussels doesn't govern this country.  more...

I’m relying on Lords for a referendum

SIR - This Government is hoping that it can forget about its promise that we would be able to vote on the Lisbon treaty now that the debate has cleared the Commons.  more...

Important safety issue for both young and old

I fully support Coun Charles Tucker's call for hand rails to be built on the new board walk.  more...

Plans need ‘sensitive touch’

SENSITIVE development of a prominent site at the entrance to Pershore's historic High Street is more important then the grandiose plans as envisaged by the former owner of Croome Court, Laurence Bilton, in last week's Journal.  more...

Grasp with care or you’ll regret it

TALKING of plums (Archive Journal, March 6), I remember picking plums as a village lad.  more...

One rule for Labour, different for Tories!

AM I the only one confused by what seem to be double standards when politicians appear to behave badly?  more...

Lifestyle

Love it or hate it, the way you clean is all

DOES your heart lift at the thought of that ritual spring clean and clear up that's supposed to blow away the winter cobwebs? There's no need for guilt if washing windows, clearing out cupboards and polishing surfaces actually fills you with dread, because you're not alone.  more...

Love it or hate it, the way you clean is all

DOES your heart lift at the thought of that ritual spring clean and clear up that's supposed to blow away the winter cobwebs? There's no need for guilt if washing windows, clearing out cupboards and polishing surfaces actually fills you with dread, because you're not alone.  more...

Love it or hate it, the way you clean is all

DOES your heart lift at the thought of that ritual spring clean and clear up that's supposed to blow away the winter cobwebs? There's no need for guilt if washing windows, clearing out cupboards and polishing surfaces actually fills you with dread, because you're not alone.  more...

Love it or hate it, the way you clean is all

DOES your heart lift at the thought of that ritual spring clean and clear up that's supposed to blow away the winter cobwebs? There's no need for guilt if washing windows, clearing out cupboards and polishing surfaces actually fills you with dread, because you're not alone.  more...

Live Match Coverage

Crawley v Harriers

HARRIERS take on Crawley Town tonight (7.45pm kick-off) in a re-arranged Blue Square Premier clash in Sussex. Shuttle On-Line will have team line-ups and live match updates from just before kick-off).   more...

Crawley v Harriers

HARRIERS take on Crawley Town tonight (7.45pm kick-off) in a re-arranged Blue Square Premier clash in Sussex. Shuttle On-Line will have team line-ups and live match updates from just before kick-off.   more...

Crawley v Harriers

Team line-ups.  more...

Crawley v Harriers

Team line-ups.  more...

Crawley v Harriers

Team line-ups.  more...

GOAL! Crawley 0 Harriers 1

Goal - eight minutes - Christie.  more...

GOAL! Crawley 0 Harriers 1

Goal - seven minutes - Christie.  more...

GOAL! Crawley 0 Harriers 2

Goal -eight minute - Christie  more...

GOAL! Crawley 0 Harriers 3

Goal - 20 minutes - Matthew Barnes-Homer.  more...

Crawley 0 Harriers 3

21 to 30 minutes.  more...

GOAL! Crawley 0 Harriers 4

Goal - 42minutes - Russell.  more...

HALF-TIME: Crawley 0 Harriers 4

End of half.  more...

Crawley 0 Harriers 4

46 to 55 minutes.  more...

Crawley 0 Harriers 4

56 to 65minutes.  more...

Crawley 0 Harriers 4

66 to 75 minutes.  more...

FULL-TIME: Crawley 0 Harriers 4

76 to end of game.  more...

Memory Lane

100 Years Ago, April 4, 1908

BROMSGROVE county court heard the case of Samuel Ince, of Worcester Street, who sued Joseph Guest, also of Worcester Street, for damages sustained when he was knocked down in Stourbridge Road. The defendant had been riding his bike near the washing stocks, while the plaintiff was walking, when the incident happened. The plaintiff alleged he had been unable to work for a week, while the defendant claimed he did not see the plaintiff due to a snowstorm. The judgement went for the plaintiff, being paid £1,1s.  more...

50 Years Ago, April 5, 1958

FOLLOWING his gift of a bus shelter in Stoke Prior, near a junction of Shaw Lane and Hanbury Road, Mr LG Harris had now offered to pay for the cost of lighting it. In a letter to the parish council, Mr Harris praised the design of the structure and said he was sure it would fill a long felt need. Mr Harris added it was one of the most attractive he had seen.  more...

25 Years Ago, April 1, 1983

WYCHBOLD Village Hall faced an uncertain future following a warning from the hall committee chairman Peter Evans that it could close for good. Blaming apathy and fewer bookings, the chairman said its future lies in the hands of the people of Wychbold. He slammed the vast majority of villagers for not appearing bothered about the hall, its facilities and activities. Apathy was typified when only nine replies, from 370 Wychbold householders who received a "what do you want from your hall?" questionnaire, were received.  more...

Cricket with the night shift

THE cricket season, with the prospect of warm, sunny days and light evenings and games played in many villages in and around Bromsgrove and Droitwich Spa, will soon be upon us.  more...

News

Powell set to go under the knife, but Gear and Morris return

WORCESTER Warriors have received mixed fortunes this week with the news key performers Rico Gear and Darren Morris are set to feature in the 22-man squad to take on local rivals Gloucester at Sixways on Saturday (3pm), but the club's injury jinx has struck again.  more...

Duo to bolster squad

WORCESTER City look set to have two new players in their squad for Saturday's trip to Workington.  more...

Rovers bag Bulls duo

ROVERS have swooped to complete the loan signings of Hereford United youngsters Craig Jones and Jordan Fitzpatrick.  more...

Rovers bag Bulls duo

ROVERS have swooped to complete the loan signings of Hereford United youngsters Craig Jones and Jordan Fitzpatrick.  more...

Rovers bag Bulls duo

ROVERS have swooped to complete the loan signings of Hereford United youngsters Craig Jones and Jordan Fitzpatrick.  more...

Rovers bag Bulls duo

ROVERS have swooped to complete the loan signings of Hereford United youngsters Craig Jones and Jordan Fitzpatrick.  more...

Sponsor quits over board bid

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have begun the hunt for new shirt sponsors after local company Hire It! decided to end its four-year involvement with the club.  more...

Harriers relaunch youth team

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have announced they will be launching a youth team next season to unearth the next Lee Hughes.  more...

Poor travellers aiming to end bad run

DETERMINED Harriers manager Mark Yates has urged his side to end their away-day woes at Blue Square Premier rivals Crawley Town tonight (7.45pm kick-off).  more...

Poor travellers aiming to end bad run

DETERMINED Harriers manager Mark Yates has urged his side to end their away-day woes at Blue Square Premier rivals Crawley Town tonight (7.45pm kick-off).  more...

Poor travellers aiming to end bad run

DETERMINED Harriers manager Mark Yates has urged his side to end their away-day woes at Blue Square Premier rivals Crawley Town tonight (7.45pm kick-off).  more...

Poor travellers aiming to end bad run

DETERMINED Harriers manager Mark Yates has urged his side to end their away-day woes at Blue Square Premier rivals Crawley Town tonight (7.45pm kick-off).  more...

Poor travellers aiming to end bad run

DETERMINED Harriers manager Mark Yates has urged his side to end their away-day woes at Blue Square Premier rivals Crawley Town tonight (7.45pm kick-off).  more...

Wylde joins Harriers on-loan

CHELTENHAM defender Michael Wylde has signed on-loan at Kidderminster Harriers until the end of the season.  more...

Noah'S Ark Appeal

Club raises £1,300 for Noah’s Ark

THEY may be retired but that has not stopped a Worcester group busily raising money for a very worthy city charity.  more...

Club raises £1,300 for Noah’s Ark

THEY may be retired but that has not stopped a Worcester group busily raising money for a very worthy city charity.  more...

Past

From the Archives - March 26, 2008

100 Years Ago March 28, 1908 Important additions are now being carried out at the boathouse at the Evesham Rowing Club and when these are finished, the Evesham Club will possess premises probably second to none in the Midlands. On each side of the present building will be erected an annexe in which the racing boats will be housed; each annexe will have a concrete roof, with balusters at the edge, so as to form a verandah. The existing verandah at the front will be widened and extended across the whole front of the building and will communicate with those on either side. The asphalt slope down to the river will also be widened. Adjoining the back of the existing boathouse a clubhouse will be erected, which will greatly augment the social amenties of the club and promote the convenience of the members.  more...

Reports

Chances go begging in Devon

Exeter 1
Harriers 0

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Chances go begging in Devon

Exeter 1
Harriers 0

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Rampant Harriers expose crack in flawed diamonds

Harriers 2
Rushden and Diamonds 0

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Double Easter frustration for Rawle’s men

Malvern Town 1, Cinderford Town 2 MALVERN Town had little joy over the Easter weekend despite having two games at their Langland Stadium.  more...

Round-Up

Walker back on the title charge

KATE Walker retained the English Senior Open Judo Championships title at Kendal to confirm her dominance of the under 63 kilos weight division.  more...

Jenkins aims to hit back

TERRY Jenkins will be looking to rediscover his form when he takes on James Wade in the Whyte and MacKay Premier League Darts at Birmingham's National Indoor Arena tonight.  more...

Wylde joins Harriers on loan

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have signed Cheltenham Town centre-half Michael Wylde on loan until the end of the season.  more...

Igoe joins Hereford

HEREFORD United have signed Sammy Igoe on a month's loan from Bristol Rovers.  more...

Igoe joins Hereford

HEREFORD United have signed midfielder Sammy Igoe on a month's loan from Bristol Rovers.  more...

Igoe joins Hereford

HEREFORD United have signed midfielder Sammy Igoe on a month's loan from Bristol Rovers.  more...

West delighted at team as pressure mounts

EVESHAM United manager Paul West has praised his players for the way they have responded to the pressure of being title-chasers.  more...

West delighted at team as pressure mounts

EVESHAM United manager Paul West has praised his players for the way they have responded to the pressure of being title-chasers.  more...

Darby: Rovers can still survive

DUANE Darby insists Broms-grove Rovers still have what it takes to avoid relegation from the British Gas Business Premier Division.  more...

Darby: Rovers can still survive

DUANE Darby insists Broms-grove Rovers still have what it takes to avoid relegation from the British Gas Business Premier Division.  more...

Westfields head for league leaders as games mount up

WESTFIELDS continue their busy schedule when they visit league leaders Atherstone Town in the Midland Alliance tomorrow (3pm).  more...

Rawle expecting better from Malvern

MALVERN Town manager Joe Rawle wants his side to buck up their ideas when they visit Willenhall Town on Saturday (3pm).  more...

Harriers end their away-day blues

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers ended a depressing run of away defeats with a four-goal hammering of Crawley Town.  more...

Go to the front of the pew

CHILDREN from Lickey Hills Primary School can take a pew' anytime now that they have been given a bench from Lickey Church.  more...

Starting a riot

A TALENTED young Rubery band are hoping to get signed up - the prize they are competing for in a national competition.  more...

We are out of sight, out of mind

SINCE January Bromsgrove's pensioners have been struggling to be heard.  more...

Advice surgery

RESIDENTS in Norton and Lickey End can attend an advice session run by the two Bromsgrove district councillors for the Norton ward - Maddy Bunker and Mike Webb. The session will be held on Saturday, March 29, from 9-11am at Lickey End Methodist Church in Alcester Road.  more...

Railway station talk

TOWNSFOLK are being invited to a talk on Bromsgrove's new railway station. which is being held in April.The Institution of Mechanical Engineers is organising the event, which will see a talk on the station by Mike Ponsonby, chairman of the Bromsgrove Rail Users Group (BRUG) at Bromsgrove Rugby Football Club, in Finstall Road. The free event, on April 10, runs from 6.30-7pm.  more...

Row over new computer system

A REPORT into the installation of a new sophisticated, multi-million pound software computer system at the Council House in Bromsgrove was criticised this week as not worth the paper it is written on.' Tory council leader, Councillor Roger Hollingworth, made the remark after studying a report compiled by the opposition Labour group on the council.  more...

Charity donation

TWO Bromsgrove businesses have chosen a local hospice as their charity of the year. Stoke Prior company Agility UK, based in Brickhouse Lane, and Jukes Insurance Brokers, in Broad Street, Sidemoor, have chosen the Primrose Hospice as their official charity for 2008. The charity, based in St Godwald's Road, is celebrating its 21st anniversary and is appealing for town businesses to offer their support. To do so, visit www.primrosehospice.org or call the fundraising team on 01527 875444.  more...

Rovers bag Bulls duo

ROVERS have swooped to complete the loan signings of Hereford United youngsters Craig Jones and Jordan Fitzpatrick.  more...

Celebrating girl guiding

GIRL Guides in Droitwich Spa have begun preparations for the group's centenary celebrations.  more...

Six races at Stratford on Saturday

RACING gets under way at 2.10pm on Saturday when Stratford stages a top-class six-race card.  more...

Today's events

Thursday Early Ears fun music and body brain activities for 0- 5s at Malvern Theatres, Grange Road, Great Malvern. 10am. £4.50 child £7.00 two. Block Booking concessions. 01684 566076.  more...

Today's events

Thursday Early Ears fun music and body brain activities for 0- 5s at Malvern Theatres, Grange Road, Great Malvern. 10am. £4.50 child £7.00 two. Block Booking concessions. 01684 566076.  more...

League hunt for new secretary

THE Malvern Football League are searching for a new secretary after Joe Whitehouse announced that he will step down at the end of the season.  more...

League hunt for new secretary

THE Malvern Football League are searching for a new secretary after Joe Whitehouse announced that he will step down at the end of the season.  more...

Cable danger for Malvern homes?

A BUILDER from Malvern is warning homeowners that there could be live electricity cables just a few inches under the ground in their gardens.  more...

Amateur theatre group considers its future

ONE of Malvern's oldest and most celebrated amateur theatre groups may no longer be able to perform at Malvern Theatres due to constantly escalating costs'.  more...

Decision on homes deferred

A DECISION about whether three detached houses with 10 underground parking spaces can be built behind homes in Malvern has been deferred.  more...

Still time for civic award nominations

MALVERN Civic Society is still accepting nominations from the public for its 2008 Civic Award. Any building which was newly built or renovated during 2007, and which adds something special to the Malvern area, is eligible for nomination.  more...

Talented musician plays at the Priory

A TEENAGER who has been playing the piano since the age of four, played an organ recital at the Malvern Priory, over the Easter holiday weekend.  more...

Pans People star at WI meet

A FORMER Pans People dancer has been at Malvern Theatres todays speaking at the Worcestershire Womens Institution's (WI) annual general meeting.  more...

Full effect of CSSC closure

HARRIETT Baldwin, Conservative Party Candidate for West Worcestershire, has disclosed the extent of the disappointment for Malvern families resulting in the sudden closure of the Civil Service Club in Spring Lane.  more...

Proposal for depression support group

A MANIC depression sufferer from Malvern is hoping to start a new support group for other people living with the condition.  more...

Malvern man rows for Cambridge

ROWING fans around Malvern will have their eyes glued to the tv when the Oxford and Cambridge crews launch out for the 154th annual Boat Race tomorrow (Saturday, March 29).  more...

Roundup

Freke revving up for Indy Pro

KIDDERMINSTER racing ace Nathan Freke is gearing up for the biggest moment of his career when he puts pedal to the metal at the Homestead Miami Speedway in the opening round of the Indy Pro Series on Saturday.  more...

Sponsor quits over board bid

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have begun the hunt for new shirt sponsors after local company Hire It! decided to end its four-year involvement with the club.  more...

Freke revving up for Indy Pro

KIDDERMINSTER racing ace Nathan Freke is gearing up for the biggest moment of his career when he puts pedal to the metal at the Miami Homestead Speedway in the opening round of the Indy Pro Series on Saturday.  more...

Pye family out it force

RUNNING: Members of Amazing Feet's Pye family were out in force on Easter Sunday, completing the Hanham Horror six mile multi-terrain event.  more...

Free sessions

GOLF ROUND-UP: Kidderminster GC will be holding free taster sessions in a bid to entice more people into the sport.  more...

Samurai fighter’s European agony at British trials

SAMURAI star Sarah Biles narrowly missed out on a place at the European Cadet Championships at the British trials.  more...

Fans suffer rare defeat

FOOTBALL: Harriers' fans team got the better of Exeter's supporters 3-2 on Saturday in Devon.  more...

Kidderminster secure the league

CHESS: Victory over Redditch secured Kidderminster the Worcestershire League First Division championship for the first time since 1970.  more...

Broadfield takes up new role at KVCC

NORMAN Broadfield has stepped down as Kidderminster Victoria CC's chairman to take up a new role at the Chester Road club.  more...

Broadfield takes up new role at KVCC

NORMAN Broadfield has stepped down as Kidderminster Victoria CC's chairman to take up a new role at the Chester Road club.  more...

Team on right track

MOUNTAIN BIKING: The newly formed pyatescycles.co.uk race team savoured success in their second event of the season in the first round of the Caersws Cup Downhill series.  more...

Team on right track

MOUNTAIN BIKING: The newly formed pyatescycles.co.uk race team savoured success in their second event of the season in the first round of the Caersws Cup Downhill series.  more...

Kidderminster and District Football League round-up

THIRD-placed Wyre Forest got the better of Ounsdale Athletic 4-1 in the Saturday Premier.  more...

Kidderminster and District Football League round-up

THIRD-placed Wyre Forest got the better of Ounsdale Athletic 4-1 in the Saturday Premier.  more...

Harriers relaunch youth team

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have announced they will be launching a youth team next season to unearth the next Lee Hughes.  more...

Poor travellers aiming to end bad run

DETERMINED Harriers manager Mark Yates has urged his side to end their away-day woes at Blue Square Premier rivals Crawley Town tonight (7.45pm kick-off).  more...

Poor travellers aiming to end bad run

DETERMINED Harriers manager Mark Yates has urged his side to end their away-day woes at Blue Square Premier rivals Crawley Town tonight (7.45pm kick-off).  more...

Wylde joins Harriers on-loan

CHELTENHAM defender Michael Wylde has signed on-loan at Kidderminster Harriers until the end of the season.  more...

Harriers sign second player

HARRIERS have swooped for their second loan deadline day signing, capturing Jake Moult from Plymouth Argyle.  more...

Ruthless Harriers tear apart Crawley

Crawley 0
Harriers 4

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Schools News

Pupils pick up prizes for art

A VILLAGE school has scooped a quarter of the prizes in a countywide art competition.  more...

Society

Bewdley

ALL SAINTS AND WRIBBENHALL TOGETHER - Monday, March 17 was a day of advice for the community as two supporters of the project attended.  more...

Chaddesley Corbett

WI - President Jackie Emeny welcomed members and visitors to the open meeting. The speaker was Sue Riches, who gave an illustrated account of her journey to the North Pole without the use of dogs or motorised support.  more...

Kidderminster

GUIDE DOGS FOR THE BLIND ASSOCIATION - The Kidderminster and district branch AGM will take place on Monday, April 14 at 7.30pm at Brintons Chainwire Club, Zortech Avenue, off Stourport Road, Kidderminster. Anyone interested is invited to attend.  more...

Stourport

DIVERS - Luke Hadleigh and Jacob Searle have both passed their pool assessment. The assessment is designed to demonstrate that the students have mastered the basic scuba diving skills thus allowing them to progress to an open water dive.  more...

Wyre Forest

UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE - The monthly walk will be on Tuesday, starting at 10.30am from the Bridge Inn, Stanford on Teme. For more information contact Paul Noons on 01562 741386 or John Holloway on 01299 402545.  more...

Travel

Holiday fun for all ages

LET the youngsters entertain you while you sit back and relax during this Easter holiday.  more...

Upton

Marina appeal underway

ONE of the longest-running and most controversial local planning sagas of recent years appears to be drawing to a conclusion.  more...

What'S On

Forever in Blue Jeans at the Palace

COME and join one of the biggest parties in town with a cast of singers, dancers and musicians, as well as hilarious impressions and comedy.  more...

  
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