Stories for 6 March 2008

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Students Step Back In Time

On Tuesday 4th March, 52 students from Elgar Technology College swapped their day as a student for a day as a Medieval Monk. Students were kept busy all day with a variety of activities run by volunteers and friends of the Cathedral.  more...

Business

Just how green is the property you’re renting?

WORCESTERSHIRE businesses have just weeks to ensure they are fully compliant with new government regulations requiring commercial properties to have energy performance certificates (EPCs).  more...

NEVER MIND WALKIES, LET’S GO PADDLE

IS it the breast stroke? Is it the front crawl? No, it's the doggie paddle, because when dogs jump into the pool at Halfkey Boarding Kennels at Leigh Sinton, near Malvern, they just swim naturally and in luxury, too. An indoor heated hydrotherapy pool has been introduced by owner Sarah Clay as an additional service to help keep her four-legged clients happy. "We are all too aware of the importance of exercise in keeping our pets fit and healthy," she said.  more...

Clubs & Societies

Clubs come together in fellowship

A GOOD time was had by all at the Redditch Inner Wheel Club fellowship meeting held in Southcrest.  more...

Inkberrow Spring Show

THANKING the large crowd of visitors who came to Inkberrow and District Horticultural Society's Spring Show, which was held in Inkberrow Village Hall on March 1, chairman Gareth Edwards complimented the exhibitors on staging a terrific afternoon.  more...

Inkberrow WI

INKBERROW WI welcomed in the New Year in January with an enjoyable and sociable meal which was attended by 38 members.  more...

Inkberrow WI

INKBERROW WI welcomed in the New Year in January with an enjoyable and sociable meal which was attended by 38 members.  more...

Inkberrow WI

INKBERROW WI welcomed in the New Year in January with an enjoyable and sociable meal which was attended by 38 members.  more...

Ipsley with Crabbs Cross WI

THE February meeting got off to a good start with a host of invitations to a variety of events - Spring Group Meeting, County Quiz, Skittles Social Evening, Titanic - The musical by Worcester Operatic and Drama Society, or a trip to Bath in May, to the National Memorial Arboretum in June, Kew Gardens in August and to Denman College in September.  more...

Redditch Older People’s Forum

OUR February Coffee Morning was a cheerful affair and those present made known their requirements to improve the quality of life in Redditch - we will try and persuade the "powers that be" to bring about some changes!  more...

St Mary’s Wives Group, Wythall

JO Chandler welcomed members to the January meeting.  more...

Studley Local History Group

ON a very cold February evening, a well attended meeting enjoyed a thought provoking talk given by David Howe entitled The History of Punishment.  more...

The Redditch Society

OUR talk on February 15 was given by Andrew Jenkinson, who was deputising for the original speaker.  more...

Wythall Photographic Society

THERE have been two excellent presentations, the first by Bob Underhill, which was totally digital.  more...

Coach'S Column

Drahm brilliance was spark for Sale victory

WE have done a fair amount of soul-searching this season, so we were over the moon to have responded with a performance like the one we produced at Sale.  more...

Hearts First Wyre Forest 5k

Hearts First for Lloyd

TEACHER Lloyd Wallace, 55, is one hundreds of people taking part in this Sunday's Hearts First Wyre Forest 5k.  more...

Historic Pictures

Redditch Young Farmers cricket team

THIS picture shows the Redditch Young Farmers cricket team of the 1950s lining up at their home ground at Walkwood Farm in Headless Cross. Standing are the umpire Mr Heath, Dennis Batson, Bert Humpries, John Parker, Pete Walters, Greg Summers and Cyril Heath. Seated are Glyn Jones, Tom Humphries, Alan Turner, George Hill and Jack Humphries. The photo was kindly provided by George Hill, of Studley.  more...

Junior Sports

Wildcats book final spot

Droitwich Wildcats FC under-10s junior football round-up.  more...

Colts run in to on-fire Celtic

Santiago Colts FC junior football round-up.  more...

Strong display sees off Colts

Catshill FC junior football report.  more...

Town Colts continue winning run

Bromsgrove Town FC junior football round-up.  more...

Priceless win for Rubery

Rubery FC junior football round-up.  more...

Win and defeat for Boars

Bromsgrove RFC under-13s junior rugby report.  more...

Junior gear up for tournament

BROMSGROVE RFC under-7s junior rugby report.  more...

Kidder News Latest

Town centre manager plans one to one talks

A NEW town centre manager brought in to boost trade and investment in Kidderminster is vowing to "drive" improvements across the board.  more...

Mum’s campaign to boost carnival

A NEW recruit has volunteered to give a much-needed boost to Kidderminster's flagging carnival parade.  more...

Mum’s campaign to boost carnival

A NEW recruit has volunteered to give a much-needed boost to Kidderminster's flagging carnival parade.  more...

Mum’s campaign to boost carnival

A NEW recruit has volunteered to give a much-needed boost to Kidderminster's flagging carnival parade.  more...

Safety fears over 'dangerous' trees

ELDERLY people living in retirement homes are at risk of being killed by falling trees, one of the residents has claimed.  more...

Landlady won’t give up on pub

THE landlady of a pub earmarked for demolition has remained defiant that the pub will remain open for the foreseeable future.  more...

Xtra value from your Shuttle/Times & News

GET that bit extra online from your Shuttle/Times & News with shuttleXtra, our website's new leisure section for the weekend. Read interviews with stars of cinema and TV, keep up with lifetsyle trends and check out health matters.  more...

Xtra value from your Shuttle

GET that bit extra online from your Shuttle/Times & News with shuttleXtra, our website's new leisure section for the weekend. Read interviews with stars of cinema and TV, keep up with lifetsyle trends and check out health matters.  more...

Xtra value from your Shuttle

GET that bit extra online from your Shuttle/Times & News with shuttleXtra, our website's new leisure section for the weekend. Read interviews with stars of cinema and TV, keep up with lifetsyle trends and check out health matters.  more...

Fresh blow to unit's future

A ONCE leading mental health treatment unit has received a further blow to its future.  more...

Soldiers set for freedom march

SOLDIERS who have seen frontline action in Afghanistan will proudly parade through Kidder-minster after it was announced their regiment would receive the freedom of the town.  more...

Student has all the right ingredients

A CULINARY whizz from a Wyre Forest secondary school will be cooking up a treat at a forthcoming food competition.  more...

Hearts First for Lloyd

TEACHER Lloyd Wallace, 55, is one hundreds of people taking part in this Sunday's Hearts First Wyre Forest 5k.  more...

Judge issues arrest warrant

A JUDGE has issued a warrant for the arrest of a care worker accused of thefts from pensioners.  more...

Debate ends in tax rise pegged to 2.5%

THE average Wyre Forest household will stump up an extra £56 this year after councillors voted for a 2.5 per cent council tax increase.  more...

Pupils' growth industry

GREEN-fingered pupils have been growing their own blooms for a school flower show.  more...

Kidz Competitions

KIDZ ZONE - Win 2 sets of four family tickets to Legoland

Do you love Easter? Do you love to colour and draw? < p> If so, we at the Worcester News want to hear from you.  more...

KIDZ ZONE - Win 2 sets of four family tickets to Legoland

Do you love Easter? Do you love to colour and draw? If so, we at the Worcester News want to hear from you.  more...

KIDZ ZONE - Win 2 sets of four family tickets to Legoland

Do you love Easter? Do you love to colour and draw? If so, we at the Worcester News want to hear from you.  more...

KIDZ ZONE - Win two sets of four family tickets to LEGOLAND ®

Do you love Easter? Do you love to colour and draw? If so, we at the Worcester News want to hear from you.  more...

Latest

Latest travel news

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

Latest travel news

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

Danielle's Disney dream comes true after cancer fight

A DREAM trip to Disney World Resort finally became a reality for a Worcester schoolgirl, thanks to the efforts of the community and a local businessman.  more...

Sunniest winter since records began

IT MAY not have been sunbathing weather over the past three months but it was officially the sunniest winter on record.  more...

Just how green is the property you’re renting?

WORCESTERSHIRE businesses have just weeks to ensure they are fully compliant with new government regulations requiring commercial properties to have energy performance certificates (EPCs).  more...

Beware bogus officials

ELDERLY people are being urged to be on their guard after a woman had jewellery stolen by men posing as water board officials.  more...

Never mind walkies - let's go paddle!

IS it the breast stroke? Is it the front crawl? No, it's the doggie paddle.  more...

Just how green is the property you’re renting?

WORCESTERSHIRE businesses have just weeks to ensure they are fully compliant with new government regulations requiring commercial properties to have energy performance certificates (EPCs).  more...

Man charged £2,000 of goods to his former boss

AN employee who believed he was owed money dishonestly bought more than £2,000 worth of goods and charged to his former employer.  more...

Rural areas must have more support

COUNCILLORS from Wychavon district council have welcomed a report which says more support should be given to rural communities.  more...

It's all about art in Evesham

PEOPLE across the Wychavon district will be able to take part in a free arts entertainment extravaganza this weekend.  more...

Chance to re-apply for first-choice school

PARENTS whose choice of primary school was affected by a review of schools in Herefordshire are being given the chance to go back to their original selection.  more...

‘I heard my neighbour pleading for his life’ - court

A NEIGHBOUR of a Worcester man found stabbed to death told a jury she heard him pleading for his life.  more...

Uninsured driver escapes ban - court

A MAN has escaped a driving ban after telling magistrates it would cost him his job.  more...

Watching my mother suffer was just awful

AN emphysema sufferer who dedicated her life to campaigning against smoking has died from lung disease, aged 67.  more...

Gun drama at city bank

SHAKEN staff were helped from a Worcester bank by paramedics after an armed robbery yesterday lunchtime.  more...

Gun drama at city bank

SHAKEN staff were helped from a Worcester bank by paramedics after an armed robbery yesterday lunchtime.  more...

Gun drama at city bank

SHAKEN staff were helped from a Worcester bank by paramedics after a terrifying armed robbery.  more...

I’m sickened that my ex is no longer in jail

THE ex-wife of a man jailed for sending her "sickening" threats says she is outraged he has walked free from prison after serving less than half of his sentence.  more...

Police search underneath cars

POLICE spent two hours at Vine House in Farrier Street, Worcester, yesterday morning searching underneath cars, after receiving information relating to staff safety.  more...

COMMENT: Youngsters need more tolerance

IS playing football in the street really anti-social behaviour?  more...

Fire put out at Worcester business

FIREFIGHTERS have put out a fire at a Worcester company.  more...

Did you see armed bank robber?

POLICE have issued a description of the gunman who struck at a Worcester bank yesterday.  more...

MP’s jibes about green waste were outrageous

ANGRY Wychavon district councillors have branded criticisms of a green waste scheme in the district by Worcester MP Mike Foster "outrageous".  more...

'Ridiculous' idea to close rat-run lane

PROPOSALS to close off part of a road using lockable gates have outraged parish councillors.  more...

Film puts spotlight on special children

A SHORT film has been produced to raise awareness of the issues faced by families who have children with additional needs or disabilities.  more...

Who is this man?

THIS is the man police investigating an attempted bank robbery last week are trying to trace - can you help?  more...

Do you know this man?

POLICE investigating an attempted armed bank robbery have released CCTV pictures of a man they are trying to trace.  more...

Meet the youngsters with the W-factor

THE winners of an X-factor-style competition have been announced.  more...

My torment at the hands of evil foster mother

ONE year ago this month, evil foster mum Eunice Spry was sentenced to 14 years in prison for cruelty to the children in her care. Today, one of her victims speaks out.  more...

School saviour to be recognised

THE executive headteacher of Worcester’s Elgar Technology College is due to be recognised tonight for his role in supporting struggling schools.  more...

Offenders to combat fly-tippers

ALLOTMENTS in Evesham are set to be cleared of fly-tipped rubbish with the help of criminals.  more...

Worcester News weather watch

Keep up to date with the latest weather forecast and travel news with your Worcester News.  more...

Is your little one Baby of the Year?

IF you think your child has what it takes to win this year's Baby of the Year competition - time is running out for pictures!  more...

Is your little one Baby of the Year?

IF you think your child has what it takes to win this year's Baby of the Year competition - time is running out for pictures!  more...

Is your little one Baby of the Year?

IF you think your child has what it takes to win this year's Baby of the Year competition - time is running out for pictures!  more...

Brighter image for town’s High Street

THE look and feel of Evesham's High Street after its proposed enhancement is now available for all to see.  more...

Drink-drive woman is banned and fined

A WOMAN always “anxious to please” has been dealt a hefty fine for driving offences, including drink-driving.  more...

You could win diamond pendant for your big day

DIAMONDS are a girls best friend, so the saying goes.  more...

Popular social club to close

ONE of the cornerstones of Malvern’s social life for several decades is to close due to financial difficulties.  more...

Bid for a host of prizes to help charity

WORCESTERSHIRE people are being called on to support the arts.  more...

Curfew man ignored punishment - court

A MAN has received a two-month suspended sentence for breaching a curfew.  more...

Help me to raise money by running marathon

A CHARITY worker based at a Worcester school is preparing to pound the streets of London to raise funds for her employers.  more...

Young offenders wanted for flood clear-up

DEBRIS blocking storm drains in a Worcestershire village must be cleared, says a Worcestershire council.  more...

MP supports village in pub fight

A LOCAL MP is supporting Elmley Castle villagers who want to get their pub reopened and is looking forward to having a pint there himself.  more...

Terror attack on young Polish man

A YOUNG Polish worker this week spoke of his terror as a huge concrete block was hurled through the window of his caravan.  more...

Prince backs battle for POs' survival

A LETTER from Prince Charles in support of sub-Post Offices has heartened campaigners in the Vale, but postmasters fear it is too little too late.  more...

Vision of Evesham High Street is unveiled

THE look and feel of Evesham's High Street after its proposed enhancement is now available for all to see.  more...

Vision of Evesham High Street is unveiled

THE look and feel of Evesham's High Street after its proposed enhancement is now available for all to see.  more...

Vision of Evesham High Street is unveiled

THE look and feel of Evesham's High Street after its proposed enhancement is now available for all to see.  more...

Vision of Evesham High Street is unveiled

THE look and feel of Evesham's High Street after its proposed enhancement is now available for all to see.  more...

Thieves return bird bath

AN OAP whose only reminder of life before the floods was a bird bath which was stolen from her front lawn, has had it returned on Mother's Day.  more...

Thieves return birdbath

AN OAP whose only reminder of life before the floods was a birdbath which was stolen from her front lawn, has had it returned on Mother's Day.  more...

Hospital bucks the trend in bug cases

EVESHAM Community Hospital has bucked the national trend by reducing the number of Clostridium difficile cases it handled this year.  more...

See spring lambs at farm open day

VISITORS are being invited into the lambing sheds at Overbury Farms to see what goes on behind the scenes at spring lambing time.  more...

See spring lambs at farm open day

VISITORS are being invited into the lambing sheds at Overbury Farms to see what goes on behind the scenes at spring lambing time.  more...

Plans for race pick up speed

PREPARATIONS for the Evesham 10km Race are gaining momentum after the town council agreed to provide up to £1,500 towards the cost of holding it.  more...

Mayor's Spring Ball

THE MAYOR of Evesham's Spring Ball drew in a good crowd and raised £3,000 for local charities.  more...

Latets

Missing girl found

MISSING Redditch girl Laura Edwards has been found safe and well.  more...

Leisure General

Concert club to celebrate 500th performance

MALVERN Concert Club's next performance is a major landmark in the history of music in the town: it will be the 500th concert since the club was founded by Sir Edward Elgar in 1903.  more...

Concert celebrates landmark year

ONE of the country's leading amateur orchestras returns to Malvern this weekend as it continues to celebrate a landmark year.  more...

Letters

Sharia law comments were well thought out

SIR - It was an interesting comment by John Phillpott on February 23 (Grotesque outburst by Dr Rowan Williams).  more...

MPs expenses are lower than MEPs’

SIR - We have rightly been angry at the examples of our MPs misusing their expenses and staff allowances but it now appears that they are amateurs compared with MEPs in the EU.  more...

Land Girls, ensure you get badges

SIR - I was delighted to hear that the Government has approved a commemorative badge to recognise the vital work done by women who served in the Land Army, helping to keep the nation fed during the Second World War.  more...

Case of pot calling the kettle black

SIR - So Councillor Geoff Williams found it shocking that an Independent councillor abstained on the city council budget and strongly criticises him, saying that by abstaining one is actually voting for'.  more...

Road users should obey the laws

SIR - I travelled into the city centre recently using the bus.  more...

How can they sleep soundly at night?

How can the Worcestershire County Councillors sleep soundly in their beds at night knowing that they have once again taken a unilateral decision that in effect will get rid of night care staff at Ferry View a very sheltered housing complex in Evesham.  more...

Get rid of the bags

I was dissapointed to hear that although the Town Council have said that they back the Evesham Bagbusters Campaign but they will not help fund it.  more...

A grand score

THE late Slogger Slocombe was my tutor at Prince Henry's Grammar School (1947-1951).  more...

Poor paying for the pensions

MANY pensioners, lacking heat and food are paying for gold plated pensions of council workers!  more...

We need to break down the prejudice and ensure proper funding...

It seems that the Royal College of Psychiatrists Research Unit are suggesting from tests they've conducted that prescribed antidepressants are a waste of time. How convenient, considering the severe financial mess that the NHS is in!  more...

Looking at the future of Alcester Hospital

RECENTLY, every household in Alcester received a questionnaire from the local NHS Trust asking for the views of residents on the future of the Alcester Hospital site.  more...

Local referendum vote was ‘a fiasco’

WITH plenty of publicity, the people of Redditch were to have a vote on the referendum regarding the Lisbon Treaty. Who got to vote? Who had ballot papers?  more...

We do want a referendum

I WAS incensed to read in the Advertiser/Chronicle that Jacqui Smith believes the Conservatives are against a referendum.  more...

Not representing electorate’s views

LAST week's front page carried the story that a massive 89.1 percent voted that there should be a referendum'.  more...

Notify candidate

ALTHOUGH it is understandable that some residents would feel frustrated by perceived shortcomings in the Redditch Referendum' on the European Union, I suggest that a short note to any candidate, whether local or national, who contacts them for support will be more effective than any partial referendum. John Logan Redditch  more...

Irritated by homeless issue

REFERRING to the story headlined Council a disgrace' (Feb 27), I was pleased to read such a heartwarming story.  more...

Best to ventilate

I DO not usually write in to Your view about such matters but feel my views need to be expressed about the previous week's front page article (Feb 27).  more...

County council is unfair to Redditch

OUR Worcestershire County Council has promised Birchensale School new sports facilities if they manage to dispose of The Bantams Field' off Bromsgrove Road, Redditch.  more...

Useful gifts

THE 3rd Headless Cross Brownies would like to say thank you to Redditch Trefoil Guild for their kind donation of a number of resource books packed with ideas for crafts, games, songs and activities.  more...

Parents angered at school closure

FIRSTLY as a feedback response for the unexpected closure of Webheath First School recently, the school - on the day in question - I turned up to drop my son off.  more...

Lifestyle

A manicure and new coat to put your pet in fashion

A NICE warm bath, a haircut, and a manicure followed by a shopping trip for a nice new coat - it sounds like an ideal day out for many women in Worcestershire, but these services are not just being used by humans, people are pampering their pets with them.  more...

A manicure and new coat to put your pet in fashion

A NICE warm bath, a haircut, and a manicure followed by a shopping trip for a nice new coat - it sounds like an ideal day out for many women in Worcestershire, but these services are not just being used by humans, people are pampering their pets with them.  more...

Local Views

Midsummer Hill

A Gazette reader submitted this photo of Midsummer Hill for our online galleries.  more...

Sunrise

Gazette reader Karen was up early to capture this shot of a sunrise from the Malvern Hills.  more...

View from the tower

Graham Mealand, from Upton, took this scenic shot from the top of the Malvern Priory Tower.  more...

Malvern by night

This spectacular view of Belle Vue Terrace was taken by Alec Gordon using a KM Dynax 5D camera.  more...

Malvern by night

This spectacular view of Belle Vue Terrace was taken by Alec Gordon using a KM Dynax 5D camera.  more...

Malvern by night

This spectacular view of Belle Vue Terrace was taken by Alec Gordon using a KM Dynax 5D camera.  more...

Meet The Teams

Droitwich Wildcats FC under-10s

Droitwich Wildcats FC under-10s  more...

Memory

100 years ago - March 14, 1908

The last obstacle to the proposed widening of the railway bridge in Bromsgrove Road, Redditch appears to now be removed, but we do not consider the arrangement as to the payment of the cost an entirely satisfactory one.  more...

50 years ago - March 14, 1958

A PETITION signed by 1,400 people was produced in support of an application by the Redditch and District Licensed Victuallers Association for a half-hour extension of licensing hours during the summer months at the adjourned annual Licensing Sessions at Redditch on Wednesday.  more...

25 years ago - March 11, 1983

A MOTHER whose two-month-old daughter cheated death owes her neighbour a "debt she can never repay".  more...

Music

Society tribute to English great

KIDDERMINSTER Choral Society are set to present a concert of English music at Kidderminster Town Hall next weekend.  more...

Hits all the way at pop showcase

TRIBUTES to some of the biggest pop stars and soul singers will perform in an all-star concert at Kidderminster's Gainsborough House Hotel.  more...

Big band sounds

MEMBERS of West Midland Light Orchestra are gearing up for a musical extravaganza.  more...

News

Talei agrees new Warriors contract

FIJIAN back-rower Netani Talei has been rewarded for showing glimpses of what he is capable of with a new two-year contract.  more...

Talei agrees new Warriors contract

FIJIAN back-rower Netani Talei has been rewarded for showing glimpses of what he is capable of with a new two-year contract.  more...

Warriors on the r-ode to victory

DOUBTLESS the Worcester Warriors players would have been well versed in their line-out calls and set-pieces moves this week as they prepared for Saturday's Sixways showdown with reigning Guinness Premiership champions Leicester Tigers.  more...

We must be wary of the Scots - Spencer

ENGLAND Women's captain Catherine Spencer says her side cannot rest on their laurels ahead of Saturday's penultimate RBS Six Nations clash against Scotland at the Meggetland Stadium in Edinburgh (12pm).  more...

Boss insists City have no fear against leaders

MANAGER Richard Dryden insists there is no reason for Worcester City to fear Saturday's trip to Kettering Town.  more...

Wolves aim to tame Tigers

TWO of the British Basketball League's form teams meet tomorrow night when Worces-ter Wolves host Everton Ti-gers at the University of Wor-cester (7pm).  more...

Wolves aim to tame Tigers

TWO of the British Basketball League's form teams meet on Saturday night when Worcester Wolves host Everton Tigers at the University of Worcester (7pm).  more...

Skipper missing for vital week for Robins

INFLUENTIAL skipper Steve Lutz sits out Evesham United's next three games that could have a huge bearing on their hopes of lifting the Division One Midlands title.  more...

Yates orders strong finish

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers manager Mark Yates believes his troops can use Tuesday's 6-0 hammering of Stafford Rangers as a springboard to end the Blue Square Premier on a high.  more...

Frosty start for Swifts

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Swifts fail to build on Gill's opener

Stourport Swifts 1 Barton Rovers 2 BARTON bagged their first win of the year bringing an end to Stourport's four-match unbeaten run.  more...

Hunt vents Fitter fury

MANAGER Neil Hunt has hit out at midfielder Simon Fitter, who returned to Swifts' BGB Southern League Midlands Division One rivals Evesham United last week.  more...

Burgess secures Stourport draw

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Supersub inspires Swifts

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Places To Go

Tickets on sale for the “HOTTEST “ show in town, Taste of Bath 2008

For a great family day out, why not visit Taste of Bath 2008. Tickets are now on sale for the hottest summer festival in the south-west. Taste of Bath 2008 will see fifteen of the region’s top restaurants preparing sizzling signature dishes for al fresco dining in Royal Victoria Park from 3rd to 6th July 2008.   more...

Tickets on sale for the “HOTTEST “ show in town, Taste of Bath 2008

For a great family day out, why not visit 'Taste of Bath 2008'. Tickets are now on sale for the hottest summer festival in the south-west. Taste of Bath 2008 will see fifteen of the region’s top restaurants preparing sizzling signature dishes for al fresco dining in Royal Victoria Park from 3rd to 6th July 2008.   more...

Reviews

Review: Oklahoma! at Bromyard's Queen Elizabeth Humanities College.

OKLAHOMA! made a welcome return to Queen Elizabeth Humanities College after first being performed there 27 years ago.  more...

Review: Oklahoma! at Bromyard's Queen Elizabeth Humanities College.

OKLAHOMA! made a welcome return to Queen Elizabeth Humanities College after first being performed there 27 years ago.  more...

CD - Join With Us - The Feeling

I WASN'T sure at first, whether The Feeling would be able to successfully follow up their first album Twelve Stops and Home, simply because it blew me away with its cheery confidence and simple pop tunes that seemed to demand air time.  more...

DVD - Resident Evil: Extinction (15)

THE third instalment in the series of film adaptations based on the video game series Resident Evil is out and the zombies are back.  more...

DVD - Michael Clayton (15)

MICHAEL Clayton (George Clooney) has dedicated many years of his life to a law firm where he is known as the "man who gets things done", or the "fixer" which basically means he does all the dirty work nobody else will touch.  more...

Cinema - There Will be Blood (12A)

FOLLOWING the life of Daniel Plainview, a ruthless oil prospector, this film shows what happens when great ambition meets faith.  more...

Cinema - No Country for Old Men (15)

NO Country is a pretty simple tale. Josh Brolin comes across the aftermath of a drug deal gone wrong and sees an opportunity to keep the cash for himself.  more...

Round-Up

Women’s skittles divisions

THE latest results from the Worcester and District Women's Skittles League.  more...

Councillors agree plans for building new homes

PLANS to build more than 36,000 new homes in Worces-tershire over the next two decades have been accepted by county leaders.  more...

Final place at stake for school

GIRLS from Evesham's Prince Henry's High School will be in action at RAF Cosford on Wednesday in the English Schools Football Association (ESFA) Under 16s semi-finals.  more...

Poll will be the speaker

CONTROVERSIAL ex-World Cup referee Graham Poll will be the guest speaker at a Worcester Referees' Society sportsman's dinner in aid of Acorns Children's Hospice on Thursday, April 3.  more...

Pershore pride

PERSHORE High School won the Under 15s Lady Taverners Indoor Schools Tournament at Royal Grammar School Alice Ottley Worcester.  more...

County rowers tackling big trials

THREE rowers from Worcestershire will contest the Great Britain Rowing Senior Trials in Hazewinkel, Belgium, tomorrow.  more...

Beresford success in rare open match

ALAN'S Tackle boss Dave Beresford rarely ventures onto the open-match circuit but he beat a talented entry to comfortably win the coveted Martin Little Memorial contest on the River Severn above and below the weir.  more...

Sixways side face Ledbury

WORCESTER Wanderers face a difficult Midlands Four West (South) challenge when they head to high-flying Ledbury on Saturday (3pm).  more...

Rawle looks to pick up display

MALVERN Town manager Joe Rawle wants his players to approach Saturday's match at home to Stourbridge (3pm) in the manner they finished the defeat at Barton.  more...

We can cover Lutz absence: West

INFLUENTIAL skipper Steve Lutz sits out Evesham United's next three games which could have a huge bearing on their hopes of lifting the British Gas Business Division One Midlands title.  more...

Fields hope to replicate away performances

WESTFIELDS march into Saturday's Midland Alliance fixture at home to struggling Oadby Town (3pm).  more...

Swifts in form for visit of struggler

AFTER banging in four goals in 13 second-half minutes in a 4-2 win at Dunstable Town on Tuesday, Stourport Swifts will be confident of hitting the goal trail again on Saturday when Berkhamsted visit Walshes Meadow (3pm).  more...

Darby is keen to increase firepower

BROMSGROVE Rovers caretaker manager Duane Darby insists his side need to improve their goal tally.  more...

Filling the Albert Hall twice over

THE next phase of preparation work at the former MG Rover site in Longbridge is set to get underway.  more...

Going to store will be safer

SHOPPERS, who have to cross a busy dual carriageway to get to their local supermarket, could soon use a safer pedestrian crossing.  more...

Bedroom fire

BROMSGROVE firefighters were called out to a fire at a property in Stourbridge Road. Two crews from Bromsgrove were called to the blaze just after 10.30pm on Monday, March 3. The fire had started in a bedroom. One hose reel was used to extinguish the fire and special equipment was used to ventilate the room.  more...

Wheel clampers debate

CAR clampers in Bromsgrove could get their comeuppance when the issue comes up on BBC One's Inside Out programme. The show, hosted by Ashley Blake which goes out on Friday, March 7, at 7.30pm, will be returning to the town 18 months after the last visit following streams of emails from viewers complaining that the clamping company MPC is failing to pay up when motorists get court rulings against it. Inside Out will be attempting to track down the people behind Midlands Parking Contracts to try to help people get their money back.  more...

Chimney blaze

FIREFIGHTERS were called to a chimney fire on Saturday, March 1. The incident happened at 10.30pm, in Crabtree Lane, Bromsgrove, and crews quickly extinguished the blaze. No one was injured.  more...

Rapping robot

RECYCLER, the hip hop rapping robot, is visiting Bromsgrove again this week continuing his mission to reduce waste. The mean machine was a smash hit when he came to the district last year to talk to children in local schools about the three Rs of reducing, re-using and recycling their rubbish. Recycler will call at ten primary schools in Bromsgrove to spread the word.  more...

Villa Ladies ready for final

FAIRFIELD Villa Ladies FC and their West Midlands Regional Women's League rivals Phoenix Ladies FC will contest the Worcestershire FA Women's County Cup final at Bromsgrove Rovers' Victoria Ground next Sunday (March 16).  more...

Tots spring into action

CHILDREN at a Spa pre-school prepared for their first spring fair by making a seasonal display. Youngsters at St Peter's Pre-School, which is in St Peter's Church Lane, off The Holloway, made their own decorations on Monday ready for the fair, which will be held in the town's Parish Centre, in St Andrew's Street, on Saturday, March 15, from 10am to 2pm.  more...

Lap dance venue fears erased

THE owners of popular town pub have moved to reassure residents that the venue will not be used for lap dancing.  more...

Award winners hoping for more success

AWARD winners at the Wychavon Sports Recognition Awards will be hoping for more glory at tonight's Herefordshire and Worcestershire Sports Awards evening at Bransford Hotel and Country Club.  more...

Greece is the word for Jamie!

TEENAGE soccer ace Jamie Clarke is hoping to book a place in England's World Cup squad.  more...

Oche pairs to help Hospice

ST RICHARD'S Hospice will benefit from a tournament to be staged at the Hampton Club on Good Friday, March 21.  more...

Lutz misses crucial week for Robins

INFLUENTIAL skipper Steve Lutz sits out Evesham United's next three games that could have a huge bearing on their hopes of lifting the Division One Midlands title.  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...

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...

Patient's anger at the proposed closure of mental health unit

A SHEFFIELD House patient has spoken of her anger at proposals to close the eight-bed unit for people with mental health problems.  more...

Malvern firm expands again

SPRING Lane plastics firm LGG Charlesworth, which specialises in injection moulding, has bought Reading-based trade moulders Prime Plastics Moulding Limited (PPM).  more...

Malvern College open evening

MALVERN Hills College is holding an open evening on Wednesday, March 19, for prospective students to find out what it has to offer.  more...

Musical instruments on Ebay

MUSICAL equipment purchased with the Malvern Millions' grant scheme will be put on eBay by the district council to raise funds.  more...

Ladies Night in Hanley Swan

TAKE time out for a spot of pampering during a fundraising Ladies Night at Hanley Swan St Gabriel's with St Mary's Primary School.  more...

Double celebration for gum club?

MEMBERS of the Malvern Hills Gymnastic Club could be waking up this morning celebrating a double triumph.  more...

Double celebration for gym club?

MEMBERS of the Malvern Hills Gymnastic Club could be waking up tomorrow (Friday) celebrating a double triumph.  more...

Fears for Tourist Information Centres

A LEADING councillor fears that Tourist Information Centres in Malvern and Upton could be downgraded as part of council budget cuts.  more...

Daffodils galore at Madresfield Court

THE gardens at Madresfield Court will be open for Daffodil Sunday on March 16 between 2pm and 5pm.  more...

Street parking talks under way

MALVERN Hills District Council is looking again at decriminalising the enforcement of on-street parking, which would transfer the responsibility from police to the council.  more...

Street parking talks under way

MALVERN Hills District Council is looking again at decriminalising the enforcement of on-street parking, which would transfer the responsibility from police to the council.  more...

Scott aims for triumph

MALVERN'S Colin Scott will launch out for Cambridge in the 154th Boat Race after being named at bow for the Light Blues at Wednesday's traditional challenge by the Thames.  more...

Scott aims for triumph

MALVERN'S Colin Scott will launch out for Cambridge in the 154th Boat Race after being named at bow for the Light Blues at Wednesday's traditional challenge by the Thames.  more...

Boss praise for efforts

MALVERN Town manager Joe Rawle wants his players to approach tomorrow's match at home to Stourbridge (3pm) in the manner they finished the defeat at Barton.  more...

Boss praise for efforts

MALVERN Town manager Joe Rawle wants his players to approach Saturday's match at home to Stourbridge (3pm) in the manner they finished the defeat at Barton.  more...

Upton see title hopes fade after away loss

UPTON'S eagerly-awaited Midlands Five West (South) title-decider with Rugby St Andrews ended with a 16-7 defeat.  more...

Thom Donaldson gala

MUSIC, comedy and good fun are offered at the Civil Service Social Club, Spring Lane, in aid of the Thom Donaldson Appeal.  more...

Visitors held to a draw

MALVERN Women's Firsts failed to secure a crucial victory at Cresconians in Worce-stershire League Division One, being held 2-2.  more...

Anger over plans to scrap free disabled children's transport

A PARENT from Malvern has slammed plans to scrap disabled children's right to free school transport as short-sighted and misguided'.  more...

Music lover launches own label

A MUSIC lover from Eastnor is preparing to launch his own record label, featuring an eclectic collection of artists from close to home and further afield.  more...

Budding writer to have poem published

A BUDDING writer from Malvern St James is set to become a published poet.  more...

Driver's warning to others after hefty fine

A DRIVER is warning others to be wary after he ended up with an £85 fine after parking on private property for a few minutes.  more...

Energy-saving approach to college build

A MALVERN-based construction company has pledged to tackle energy saving and environmentally aware issues.  more...

Environmentally friendly vehicles on show

A NEW Malvern business is offering people the chance to go green with its range of eco-friendly electric vehicles.  more...

Maths plus hats equals fun

CHILDREN at Great Malvern Primary school put their arithmetic skills to the test as they took part in the first ever World Maths Day.  more...

Memories of townspeople

SOME of Redditch's most interesting people have been remembered in a booklet produced by town historians Mike Johnson and Anne Bradford.  more...

Residents praised for recycle efforts

REDDITCH residents are being praised for their recycling efforts as well as for doing their bit to reduce the impact of climate change.  more...

Cycle for a good cause

ADVENTUROUS people who fancy doing something different for a good cause are still required for a London to Paris Cycle challenge.  more...

Roundup

Ladies are Wrekin havoc

HOCKEY: Stourport ladies continued their strong end of season form by defeating Telford and Wrekin 2-1 on Saturday.  more...

Yates orders strong finish

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers manager Mark Yates believes his troops can use Tuesday's 6-0 hammering of Stafford Rangers as a springboard to end the Blue Square Premier on a high.  more...

Ladies are Wrekin havoc

HOCKEY: Stourport ladies continued their strong end of season form by defeating Telford and Wrekin 2-1 on Saturday.  more...

Wyre Forest winners in county reckoning

SIX representatives from the Wyre Forest district will find out if they are lucky winners at Herefordshire and Worcestershire Sports Awards tonight.  more...

Winners love Valentine Day's event

GOLF: Over 100 entrants took part in Bewdley Pines GC's annual Valentine's Day event.  more...

Bartram's solid performance

CYCLING: Gary Bartram made a solid start to the new season at the Coalville Wheelers 25 mile time trial in Leicestershire on Sunday.  more...

Hop Pole win league

TRIVIA: Hop Pole were crowned Bewdley League champions after beating Harriers 69-40.  more...

Teams stay top

CHESS: Kidderminster's teams maintained their position at the top of both Worcestershire Leagues, despite only drawing the lates fixtures.  more...

Schools

The world’s their oyster

PUPILS from Harry Taylor First School were busy "travelling the world" through last week's lessons.  more...

Schools News

We’re happy with our Ofsted report

A VILLAGE school is celebrating after receiving a positive report from government inspectors.  more...

We’re happy with our Ofsted report

A VILLAGE school is celebrating after receiving a positive report from government inspectors.  more...

We’re happy with our Ofsted report

A VILLAGE school is celebrating after receiving a positive report from government inspectors.  more...

We’re happy with our Ofsted report

A VILLAGE school is celebrating after receiving a positive report from government inspectors.  more...

Society

Cookley

WI - Mrs Jeanne Round welcomed 33 members, including new member Mrs Jean Keeble, and three visitors to the February meeting. Mrs Irene Bonner and Mrs Sue Bennett have recently become grandmothers.  more...

Hartlebury

HARTLEBURY COMMON LOCAL GROUP - On February 11, John Robinson, retired warden of the Wyre Forest and award winning photographer spoke on The Natural History of the Wyre Forest. He showed around 100 slides separating the Wyre Forest into woodland, woodland edge, fresh water, meadow and field.  more...

Kidderminster

CYCLING CLUB - There are two rides this Sunday. The A rides starts at 8am and climbs The Lawley Mountain, near Church Stretton. The B ride starts at 9.30am and visits Goons Hill near Abbotts Morten. Both rides leave from The Green, Blakebrook, opposite the hospital. All cyclists will be welcome and should bring a packed lunch.  more...

Mamble cum Bayton

WI - Arrangements are in hand for the 90th birthday celebration lunch on April 20 at Mamble Village Hall and for an outing to Angel Gardens, Clee Hill in May.  more...

Tribute To Crash Victims

Chilling account of a childhood of suffering

ONE year ago this month, when evil foster mum Eunice Spry was finally sentenced to serve 14 years in prison for her unspeakable cruelty to the children in her care, the case sent shockwaves through the communities of Eckington and Tewkesbury where she had lived.  more...

Upton

Hosing down cars instead of flames

UPTON'S firefighters will be getting their hoses out for a different purpose than usual when they hold a charity car wash on Saturday, March 8.  more...

New uses for well-known buildings

TWO of the most well-known buildings of the last half-century in Upton are set to be redeveloped.  more...

What'S On

A moving experience

VISITORS to Droitwich's Norbury Theatre will have a rare opportunity to see two of the country's most popular top mediums, Stevie Robinson and Haydn Clarke, who appear on Living TV's Sixth Sense with Colin Fry.  more...

Pianist joins forces with Orchestra

THE Redditch Orchestra is to be joined by pianist Faye Gossedge to perform the Fourth Piano Concerto in an all-Beethoven concert at Bromsgrove's Artrix theatre on March 15.  more...

Concert with added ‘Furey’

THE Fureys and Davey Arthur will celebrate their 30th anniversary with a series of concerts around the world - including a date at Redditch's Palace Theatre on March 16 (7pm).  more...

  
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