Stories for 1 April 2008

Alcester

Thanks for event support

VOLUNTEERS in Alcester are delighted with the support they have received from local people who attended a cheese and wine evening for the British Heart Foundation.  more...

Police plea on collision

TWO people from the Alcester area were injured when their cars were involved in a collision on the A435 at Kings Coughton.  more...

Pub scoops award

A PUB in Welford-on-Avon has won a national competition for its integration into the local community.  more...

School caretaker set for retirement

FOR more than 20 years, Margery Pickering has been keeping Haselor School in pristine condition, but on April 4 she's all set to hang up her keys for the last time and settle into retirement.  more...

Youths’ Snax ‘n’ Sports activity

THE Positive about Young People campaign run by Warwickshire County Council brought its popular Snax n' Sports activity programme to Alcester this week.  more...

Bed push will raise hospital awareness

THE future of Alcester Hospital has long been an issue for many of the town's residents, but for Cliff and Kathy Meade, the time has come for their concerns to be voiced.  more...

Back On Track Appeal

Pair all set for marathon ride

TWO young mountain bikers are now all set for their mammoth 800-mile bike ride from Stourport to John O'Groats for the Back on Track appeal.  more...

Business

Mad scientist has wacky way to teach

CHILDREN in the Worcester area are set to benefit from a fresh approach to science and learning, thanks to mad scientist James Fountain.  more...

New centre for training could help your career

A NEW training centre has opened in Worcester to help people develop the skills they need to fulfil their career ambitions.  more...

New centre for training could help your career

A NEW training centre has opened in Worcester to help people develop the skills they need to fulfil their career ambitions.  more...

Chamber to explain membership

THE Chamber of Commerce Herefordshire and Worcestershire is welcoming both its members and anyone else who want to know more about it to an event to discuss membership.  more...

Chamber to explain membership

THE Chamber of Commerce Herefordshire and Worcestershire is welcoming both its members and anyone else who wants to know more about it to an event to discuss membership.  more...

Community News

CALLOW END WI

The president Sylvia Cubberly welcomed everybody to the meeting and we proceeded to hear from the secretary that the WI was running a competition for a short ghost story.  more...

NORTHWICK EVENING TOWNSWOMEN'S GUILD

Sally Ellison of Worcester Volunteer Centre was our speaker in February.  more...

NORTH CLAINES WI

Happy birthday North Claines. President Susan welcomed members and 38 guests to help celebrate our 55th year at our new venue, Bishop Allenby Hall. We were especially pleased that the president and secretary of Feckenham WI, with whom we have been twinned for this year, were able to join us, along with representatives from fellow WIs and several visitors.  more...

ST JOHN'S TOWNSWOMEN'S GUILD

Mrs Jean Heywood, chairman, told us that we were now represented on the Worcester News website and also coming events. Hopefully, this would help to bring us new members.  more...

RUSHWICK IN BEDWARDINE WI

President Eileen Williams welcomed members to the 46th birthday meeting and especially mentioned founder members who were present. Spring posies were given to those with a birthday in March and to our visitor.  more...

INKBERROW WI

The February meeting was lively and varied, and information was given about lots of activities going on in the county.  more...

SWANPOOL WI

Joan Davies, president, opened the February meeting by welcoming members and our visitors from Pickersleigh WI, our twinned WI.  more...

Village has certainly put itself on map

A WORCESTERSHIRE village now has a large map to help visitors navigate their way about the parish.  more...

Village has certainly put itself on map

A WORCESTERSHIRE village now has a large map to help visitors navigate their way about the parish.  more...

WORCESTER ANGLO-HELLENIC CLUB

At the second meeting of 2008, about 20 members and guests of the monthly Greek interest club enjoyed a most entertaining evening as visiting speaker Les Roberts presented an illustrated talk on the history of the Dodecanese island, Leros.  more...

LITTLE WITLEY WI

Wednesday, March 12, was an important day for our WI as we celebrated its 60th anniversary.  more...

HOLT WI

Sarah Walker, the president, welcomed members and guests to the March meeting.  more...

HOLT WI

Sarah Walker, the president, welcomed members and guests to the March meeting.  more...

LITTLETONS WI

The March meeting opened with a special welcome back to Jos Deakin. Following the singing of Jerusalem the minutes of the February meeting were read and approved.  more...

HADZOR AND ODDINGLY WI

Our March meeting was opened by Mary Gray in her traditionally warm manner.  more...

OAK APPLE WI

We made our March meeting into a double celebration. It was our 12th birthday and also our secretary Margaret's hen night as she is getting married this month.  more...

PUMPHOUSE WI

Sylvia our president, welcomed 21 members to a very interesting talk from Dorothy Norman on the History Of Embroidery.  more...

Enthusiastic Bob has award for commitment

A RETIRED Evesham man has received a special award for his work as a science and engineering ambassador.  more...

Down The Lane

Tony in the groove for City swansong

TONY Deakin has been the match-day announcer at Worcester City for 20 years.  more...

Education

In need of a holiday? These guys can help

WITH a fully functioning travel agency and a mock-up of an aeroplane cabin, students at a Worcester college are well-equipped to prepare for life in the travel and tourism industry.  more...

Kidder News Latest

Deb debuts as CSO

DEB Potter is set to become a familiar face around Oldington and Foley Park after becoming the ward's new community support officer.  more...

Pounding miles for charity

AN emergency care assistant at West Midlands Ambulance Service has raised more than £1,000 for a charity that helped people during last summer's floods.  more...

Cash boost for culture

CULTURAL activities in Wyre Forest are to be given a cash injection by Worcestershire County Council.  more...

Cash boost for culture

CULTURAL activities in Wyre Forest are to be given a cash injection by Worcestershire County Council.  more...

Funding for youth activities

YOUTH groups in Wyre Forest can again bid for a slice of cash aimed at helping them increase their activities.  more...

Rustie wows ’em Caribbean-style

RECIPES from celebrity chef Rustie Lee's new cookery book brought a touch of the Caribbean to a ladies' lunch which raised more than £900 for charity.  more...

Rustie wows ’em Caribbean-style

RECIPES from celebrity chef Rustie Lee's new cookery book brought a touch of the Caribbean to a ladies' lunch which raised more than £900 for charity.  more...

Job aid for disabled

A SPECIALIST team of recruitment professionals has been appointed by Remploy to roll out a new employment programme in Kidderminster to find jobs for people with disabilities or health conditions.  more...

Last call for quiz

QUIZ teams are wanted for an evening of general knowledge and live music at Kidderminster's Chain Wire Club on Saturday.  more...

Sensible drinking advice day

INFORMATION and advice on sensible drinking will be available at Kidderminster's Rowland Hill Centre next week.  more...

Shoe repairers take up challenge

A KIDDERMINSTER man who, after 23 years in the shoe repair business decided to go it alone, is one of the first entrants in the bid to win the title, Wyre Forest Business Idol of 2008.  more...

Bag pack pays off

SCOUTS have raised £3,425 packing bags for generous supermarket shoppers.  more...

Woman injured in robbery

A WOMAN needed hospital treatment after being assaulted in a robbery in Bewdley.  more...

Woman injured in robbery

A WOMAN needed hospital treatment after being assaulted in a robbery in Bewdley.  more...

Teen denies muder charge

A TEENAGER accused of slashing a man's neck with a 12-inch kitchen knife told a jury that he could not recall the incident because he was confused after six pints of lager.  more...

Teen denies murder charge

A TEENAGER accused of slashing a man's neck with a 12-inch kitchen knife told a jury that he could not recall the incident because he was confused after six pints of lager.  more...

Teen denies attempted murder

A TEENAGER accused of slashing a man's neck with a 12-inch kitchen knife told a jury that he could not recall the incident because he was confused after six pints of lager.  more...

Families flock to community event

A COMMUNITY event set up to bring people together was so successful the organisers want to stage it again next year.  more...

DEATH CRASH: NEW APPEAL

POLICE have renewed their appeal for witnesses to the collision in Kidderminster which left one person dead and another six injured.  more...

ONLINE POLL: Traffic lights on food

Shuttle Online voters seem uncertain on the value of a traffic light system of health warnings on food labels.  more...

Pair all set for marathon ride

TWO young mountain bikers are now all set for their mammoth 800-mile bike ride from Stourport to John O'Groats for the Back on Track appeal.  more...

Stourport Sports Club rebuild boost

STOURPORT town councillors voted unanymously in favour of recommending for approval an application to rebuild Stourport Sports Club.  more...

Stourport Sports Club rebuild boost

STOURPORT town councillors voted unanymously in favour of recommending for approval an application to rebuild Stourport Sports Club.  more...

Stourport Sports Club rebuild boost

STOURPORT town councillors voted unanymously in favour of recommending for approval an application to rebuild Stourport Sports Club.  more...

Stourport Sports Club rebuild boost

STOURPORT town councillors voted unanimously tonight in favour of recommending for approval an application to rebuild Stourport Sports Club.  more...

Call for Stourport relief road "naive"

A CALL to put pressure on the government and Worcestershire County Council to complete the relief road and a second bridge over the River Severn in Stourport was called "naive".  more...

Latest

Sports fans can help make a difference

FANS of Worcester Rugby Club are invited to help support a city-based charity for people with brain injuries.  more...

This is a superb project to provide families with help

A CHARITABLE group from Worcester whose members toured the city at Christmas with Santa Claus and his sleigh have given £1,000 to the appeal.  more...

This is a superb project to provide families with help

A CHARITABLE group from Worcester whose members toured the city at Christmas with Santa Claus and his sleigh have given £1,000 to the appeal.  more...

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 out to work.  more...

Mad scientist has wacky way to teach

CHILDREN in the Worcester area are set to benefit from a fresh approach to science and learning, thanks to mad scientist, James Fountain.  more...

Scores have booked to showcase their goods

PLANS are coming together for the Herefordshire business event of the year.  more...

Police hunt mountain bike thief

POLICE have issued the description of a man who stole a £400 mountain bike from outside Worcester Library.  more...

New centre for training could help your career

A NEW training centre has opened in Worcester to help people develop the skills they need to fulfil their career ambitions.  more...

Now there’s somewhere for Sam to play football

CHILDREN living on a Worcester estate will now have a safe place to go and play football.  more...

Sex pest is jailed but walks free - court

A SEX offender who went on the run to Pakistan after failing to let the police know where he was has been sentenced to six months in prison.  more...

Nurse to doctor – we need you immediately

NURSES will soon be able to talk to doctors and other health workers wherever they are at the touch of a button, thanks to a new communication network.  more...

Vandals force shop to shut

THE owners of a Worcester shop are selling up after a string of theft and vandalism attacks on their store.  more...

X-Factor judge is among my fans, says poet

A GOTHIC poet from Worcester is celebrating the launch of his second book, which has already attracted celebrity fans.  more...

COMMENT: Let’s hope there’s some great cricket

WEATHER permitting, today sees the first cricket match played at Worcestershire's New Road headquarters since last June.  more...

Cricket fans must be offered protective kit, say latest Euro-rules

SOME cricket lovers arriving at Worcestershire’s first match of the new season today are to be offered protective clothing as a result of new Euro rules.  more...

Zip along to Eastnor to enjoy flying fun

FUND-RAISERS will soon by flying 150ft through the air above picturesque gardens.  more...

Worcester News weather watch

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

Motorcyclist impaled

A MOTORCYCLIST is being flown to hospital after being impaled on a car.  more...

Motorcyclist impaled

A MOTORCYCLIST has suffered serious injuries after being impaled on a car.  more...

Thanks to you, Ros is back at home after floods

AFTER last summer's flooding, generous Worcestershire people dipped deep into their pockets to help those affected.  more...

Kidderminster crash victims improving

SIX people injured in a fatal car crash in Kidderminster are said to be improving.  more...

Kidderminster crash victims improving

SIX people injured in a fatal car crash in Kidderminster are said to be improving.  more...

Council deems poll cards too expensive

SOME voters in Pershore will be going to the polls next month to choose a new councillor to sit on the town's council.  more...

Get your dog an ID chip

DOG owners can ensure their pets are easily identifiable by having a microchip fitted under their skin at a series of forthcoming events.  more...

Former lover attacked by ex - court

A WORCESTER man who refused to accept his four-year relationship was over sent his ex-partner a string of threatening text messages before assaulting her, a court has heard.  more...

Steps to save creche under closure threat

A creche on a Worcester estate which was threatened with closure and having its funding withdrawn may be granted a reprieve.  more...

Metal-theft witnesses asked to come forward

METAL has been stolen from a building site in Droitwich.  more...

World’s best cyclists are heading this way

WORCESTER is set to become centre stage in the cycling world for the second time as the premier event returns for the 2008 Tour of Britain.  more...

World’s best cyclists are heading this way

WORCESTER is set to take centre stage in the cycling world for the second time as the premier event returns for the 2008 Tour of Britain.  more...

Get motivated by one of the best

FORMER Great Britain athletics coach Dr Frank Dick OBE will deliver a keynote speech to the region’s business leaders, at the University of Worcester’s annual Business School lecture, on Thursday.  more...

Throat-slash accused used knife for bottle tops - court

A teenager accused of slashing a man's neck with a 12-inch kitchen knife told a jury he could not recall the incident because he was confused after six pints of lager.  more...

Drunk man's damage trail at city flat - court

A WORCESTER man has admitted causing criminal damage by punching a door and smashing windows at his partner’s flat.  more...

GPs take fight to No 10

WORCESTERSHIRE GPs took their battle to against a new “super surgery” to the top today.  more...

Help save Malvern Hill footpaths

MALVERN Hills Conservators are inviting members of the public to offer their views and ideas on maintaining the network of paths across the hills.  more...

Pay your rent at Woolworths

RESIDENTS of Rooftop Housing Group can now pay their rent at Woolworths.  more...

Microchip plea on local pets

DOG owners are being urged to protect their pets by getting them chipped at an event in Pershore next Tuesday (8).  more...

Leg impaled on car bumper

A MOTORCYCLIST suffered serious injuries after his leg became impaled on the bumper of a car following a collision in Pershore today.  more...

Latets

Prison praised before merger

HEWELL Grange has received praise from the Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) in which looks set to be the prison's last annual report before amalgamating with Blakenhurst and Brockhill to form HMP Hewell.  more...

Letters

Don’t abdicate your freedom for security

SIR - Brian Hunt's ra-ra-ra for ID cards will be music to Gordon Brown and Jacqui Smith's ears.  more...

Some of us are wise to the art of politics

SIR - Alan Williams has accused me (on worcesternews.co.uk) of being "up to my old tricks" in suggesting that the Tories were already involved in considering privatisation of the NHS before 1997.  more...

Mr Foster should reconsider position

SIR - I found the comments made by MP Mike Foster regarding double killer Joao De Oliveira abhorrent (March 19). I also find Mr Foster's UK comparison wholly ridiculous, unacceptable, and out of context.  more...

It will cost to have a flu pandemic

SIR - According to Gordon Brown the latest threat to the country is going to be a flu pandemic.  more...

Assault of police officers is terrible

SIR - I read with disgust that two police officers were assaulted by a female who received a paltry sentence for her handy work. Never mind her state of mind or condition, never mind her circumstances.  more...

More city pubs should be closed

SIR - The more city pubs that close the better - there will be less binge-drinking, fewer 12 year old pregnant schoolgirls, less sexual diseases and far fewer battered wives.  more...

Insult to real Third World

I WAS appalled to read a comment in your letters page stating this country is a Third World country. What an insult to the suffering in the real Third World.  more...

Trawling petitions to make a point

I WOULD have thought that a young man of Julian Phillips' age (Question of backing Petitions, Shuttle, March 20) would have had better things to do with his time than spending hours trawling through the petition concerning the possible closure of the Kidderminster driving test centre, to establish that Nigel Knowles, the Labour Parliamentary spokesman, had not signed it.  more...

Loo cash better spent on cutting parking fees

I WRITE in response to your article "New loos will offer relief for shoppers."  more...

Development objection

REGARDING the proposed development of the old railway yard at Malvern Wells, I wish to object strongly to any encroachment on or sequestering of common land in the Conservation Area.  more...

Police presence

WITH respect to the recent letter from Alison Stiller and police presence in Ledbury, I would suggest that she placard protest outside their vivisection laboratory. In a very short while police efficiency will be very evident.  more...

Family values

I WAS incensed to read about mother Susan Pope's ordeal and the loss of her job through the parental act of smacking her younger son. How on earth are parents supposed to teach children to show respect to parents, teachers and their elders. Some children at times need a smack. I am a grandmother now, I had three children and yes when needed they got a smack. They grew up to have respect for me, their stepfather, grandparents and most of all teachers.  more...

Letter from Westminster

THE government is setting out its plans for health checks for individuals this week.  more...

Letter from Westminster

THE government is setting out its plans for health checks for individuals this week.  more...

Where Next will ‘trainees’ find payment fee?

AS regards the article about people with learning difficulties being required to pay for their working with Where Next I find this, as with others, a disgrace how they - or should I say trainees' - are treated.  more...

Loss of parking is major problem

CAN my wife and I add our support to Maurice Clarke's letter regarding the demolition of Car Park 7 and its replacement by a joint health centre.  more...

Help needed now for the autistic

AS the parent of an adult with autism, I am very worried about what will happen to them as I grow older.  more...

Meningitis support is readily available

THE Meningitis Research Foundation is working in the West Midlands to help individuals and families whose lives have been affected by meningitis and septicaemia, the blood poisoning form of the disease.  more...

Gratitude at freedom of speech

IN response to Mr Kirwan's letter last week where he belittles Scripture, rubbishes Jesus and presumes to tell us that early Christians were a bunch of dimwitted storytellers, may I point out that whether he likes it or not we still live in this country under a Christian constitution which - for hundreds of years - has given us democracy and freedom of speech This is why people can write what they like about Jesus and the Bible without fear of reprisal.  more...

Christianity can be life-changing

YOUR correspondent in Your view March 26 appears unable to distinguish for reasons best known to himself, between Christianity and religion.  more...

Family just seeks a decent home

I MUST congratulate AT (Brockhill) on their letter of March 12 in response to Council a disgrace' on February 27.  more...

Gurkhas treated so appallingly

I WAS appalled to read of the Government's treatment of ex-Gurkhas.  more...

Who made the payment decision

REGARDING the article about charges for attending Where Next in the March 26 edition, my son also attends Where Next to work.  more...

Wartime base reunion planned

THE RAF St Eval Friends Reunited Association would like to contact all ex RAF St Eval personnel to invite them our next reunion at the Trebarwith Hotel, Newquay In October 2008.  more...

Let’s be proud of our own hospital

WE regularly read and hear horror stories relating to individuals' experiences within our hospitals but rarely do we hear from those persons like myself who have good experiences.  more...

Live Match Coverage

Harriers v Ebbsfleet

HARRIERS take on Ebbsfleet United at Aggborough in the Blue Square Premier tonight. Shuttle On-Line will have team line-ups and live match updates from just before the 7.45pm kick-off.   more...

Harriers 0 Ebbsfleet 0

Team line-ups.  more...

GOAL! Harriers 1 Ebbsfleet 0

Goal - four minutes - Christie.  more...

GOAL! Harriers 2 Ebbsfleet 0

Goal - 12 minutes - Russ Penn.  more...

Harriers 2 Ebbsfleet 0

16 to 25 minutes.  more...

GOAL! Harriers 2 Ebbsfleet 1

Goal - 27 minutes - Hearn  more...

Harriers 2 Ebbsfleet 1

28 to 35 minutes.  more...

Harriers 2 Ebbsfleet 1

End of first half.  more...

HALF -TIME: Harriers 2 Ebbsfleet 1

End of first half.  more...

HALF -TIME: Harriers 2 Ebbsfleet 1

End of first half.  more...

Harriers 2 Ebbsfleet 1

46 to 55 minutes.  more...

Harriers 2 Ebbsfleet 1

Harriers are looking a bit tired after five games in 12 days and Ebbsfleet are applying the pressure. The alert Jeannin does well to beat McPhee to Bull's cross field pass into the area.  more...

Harriers 2 Ebbsfleet 1

Harriers are looking a bit tired after five games in 12 days and Ebbsfleet are applying the pressure. The alert Jeannin does well to beat McPhee to Bull's cross field pass into the area.  more...

Harriers 2 Ebbsfleet 1

66 to 75 mins.  more...

Harriers 2 Ebbsfleet 1

End of game.  more...

News

Prop Morris ruled out for start of next season

WELSH international prop Darren Morris ruptured a bicep in the 17-14 victory over Gloucester and is unlikely to be fit in time for the start of the 2008/09 Guinness Premiership season.  more...

Warriors 'A' fall to Leeds youngsters

AN experienced Worcester Warriors A' side fell 27-19 at youthful Leeds Carnegie in the Guinness A' League last night.  more...

Leicestershire game cancelled

WORCESTERSHIRE'S second pre-season friendly at Leicestershire on Thursday has been cancelled due to a wet outfield at Grace Road.  more...

Friendly switched

Worcestershire's pre-season friendly at Leicestershire on Thursday which was cancelled earlier today has been switched to New Road.  more...

Sedgemore still target for City

MANAGER Richard Dryden has not given up hope of adding midfielder Jake Sedgemore to his Worcester City squad.  more...

Harriers aiming to sink 'Fleet

BUOYANT Harriers will be trying to record their fourth Blue Square Premier win in a row when they welcome Ebbsfleet United to Aggborough tonight (7.45pm kick-off).  more...

Reports

County struggle against The Bears

CRICKET may have returned to New Road, but there was little for Worcestershire fans to cheer about as their side was thrashed by 83 runs by Warwickshire in the first pre-season friendly of 2008.  more...

Round-Up

Rare win recorded by lowly club side

ALL Blacks recorded their first victory for seven weeks with an eight-pin win against Tearaways in Worcester and District Skittle League Division One.  more...

Wylde hoping for Harriers chance

NEW Kidderminster Harriers loan signing Michael Wylde is hoping to make his debut tonight as his new club face Ebbsfleet United at Aggborough (7.45).  more...

Wylde hoping for Harriers chance

NEW Kidderminster Harriers loan signing Michael Wylde is hoping to make his debut tonight as his new club face Ebbsfleet United at Aggborough (7.45).  more...

Tornado Trophy finals

THE Worcestershire Cricket Board youth competitions have held their six-a-side Under 15 Indoor Tornado Trophy preliminary rounds at RGS/AO Sportshall.  more...

Trail to title is slippery for Malvern

MALVERN'S running style of rugby came unstuck on the sodden Finstall Park turf as Bromsgrove put a dent in their title charge with a 20-0 Midlands Two West victory.  more...

Jenkinson try hands Wanderers tight win

WORCESTER Wanderers travelled to Coventry to play Copsewood and came away with a narrow 5-3 Midlands Four West (South) victory.  more...

Hunt meet off

THE Ledbury Hunt meeting at Maisemore Park, Gloucestershire had to be cancelled following torrential rain.  more...

All-round talents at Welland

WELLAND Primary School achieved the treble by winning tag rugby, football and netball tournaments.  more...

Hasbeens in narrow winter joy

HASBEENS beat Wannabees 4-3 in a top-four Malvern Wednesday Winter Darts League clash.  more...

Eckington secure cup final meeting

ECKINGTON reached the Birdseye Sports Evesham Sunday Football League's Bluck Cup final for a second time in three years with a hard-earned 4-2 victory over Stour Excelsior.  more...

Leaders’ extension at the top

LEADERS St Stephen's B' pulled a further point clear in a tight run-in to the William Hill Worcester Billiards League, extending their lead over St John's B'.  more...

Pershore back at the forefront

PERSHORE B' returned to the top of SEC Solutions League Division One with a 5-0 demolition of Droitwich A'.  more...

Pershore back at the forefront

PERSHORE B' returned to the top of SEC Solutions Worcester Snooker League Division One with a 5-0 demolition of Droitwich A'.  more...

Title win with two matches to play

HIGHWAYMEN clinched the Worcester Friendly Skittles League Wednesday Division One crown with two games left.  more...

Tina’s success

TINA Wooldridge won Sapey Golf Club women's LGU Medal with 73 points.  more...

Five-year ban for Shoaib

FORMER Worcestershire overseas bowler Shoaib Akhtar has been slapped with a five-year ban by the Pakistan Cricket Board following a disciplinary hearing in Rawalpindi.  more...

Bring it on say budding town cheerleaders

YOUNGSTERS at a Bromsgrove leisure centre were full of cheer during their Easter holiday break.  more...

Council takes the fast lane

COUNCILLORS and officers at Bromsgrove District Council are celebrating now they have been dubbed "the fastest improving council" nationwide.  more...

Rubery Youths are on the ball

RUBERY youngsters gave boredom the boot when they took on village police officers in a football match.  more...

Row over new school work

A GROUP of residents say they feel "cheated and betrayed" after County Hall failed to fulfil an agreement drawn up during construction of a new school.  more...

Six months’ jail for CS gas attack man

TERRIFIED customers were evacuated from a Worcester pub and a city store after the premises were targeted with CS gas pellets stolen from an army base.  more...

Please give Oscar a home

AFFECTIONATE cat Oscar is hoping that a kind town resident can give him a new home.  more...

Business backing

AFTER reading about sisters Tracy Bodley and Debbie Taggio and their bid to run the London Marathon in aid of the Shaw Trust, local businessmen Aron Totney and Nick Bowes, from P&R Alarms, were keen to show their support.  more...

Droitwich Spa Shines

TICKETS are still available for an event to celebrate Droitwich Spa and raise cash for good causes The Droitwich Spa Shines gala evening with town mayor Richard Morris, and the Norbury Theatre, takes place at the Friar Street venue this Saturday. The event is in aid of the theatre and the mayor's charities.  more...

Free therapy

TOWNSFOLK can enjoy a free complementary therapy taster morning at Droitwich Spa library. The event will be held at the Victoria Square building from 10am to 2pm on Friday, April 4. Two experienced and highly qualified therapists - Fiona Heath from Wellbeingholistics and Michele Lambon from Simplyholistic - will be offering information, advice and taster sessions on a variety of complementary therapies. Their holistic philosophy is to offer their patients sufficient information and advice for them to make informed choices about suitable therapies to enhance their health.  more...

Thanks for my good samaritan

A GRATEFUL mother has thanked the good samaritan who helped her unconscious daughter.  more...

Metal thieves hit health centre

DROITWICH Spa's new state-of-the-art health centre development has been targeted by metal thieves - despite the site being next to the town's police station.  more...

Styles enjoys success

A BRIGHT sunny day heralded the first day of British Summertime and Evesham sailors made the best of it and the south westerly breeze which covered their portion of the River Avon.  more...

Dring edges out favourite Povey

CYCLING team Echelon-SPIUK continued their winning ways with four first place finishes at the weekend.  more...

Wyre Livewyre seal Division One crown

WYRE Livewyre have won this season's Evesham and District Table Tennis Association Division One championship by seeing off defending champions Littleton Aces by one point.  more...

Juniors take first step on road to final

THE first round of pool matches for the Prudden Road Surfacing Junior Cup competition have been completed with Henley-in-Arden, Studley, Shipston-on-Stour and Bid- ford-on-Avon topping their respective groups.  more...

Evesham Utd ‘A’ 1, Shipston Excelsior 2

EVESHAM United A' coach Simon Parry has praised his team despite them finishing bottom of Midland Combination Division Three.  more...

Teams defy rain

HORRENDOUS weather persisted on Saturday, but it was not enough to deter the stoic Bourton Roadrunners who arrived en-masse for the County 4K Cross Country Championships at Plock Court, Gloucester.  more...

Tennis centre looking to the future

IF the word Pershore' was fed into a word association test, responses might range from floods to Number 8, Christmas lights to new hospital, Georgian High Street to plums.  more...

Today's events

Tuesday Worcestershire Camera Club meet at St Stephen's Church Hall, St Stephen's Street, Off Droitwich Road, Worcester. 7.45pm.Club evening, My Way with Digital A-V - Richard Brown. 01905 391238.  more...

Today's events

Tuesday Worcestershire Camera Club meet at St Stephen's Church Hall, St Stephen's Street, Off Droitwich Road, Worcester. 7.45pm.Club evening, My Way with Digital A-V - Richard Brown. 01905 391238.  more...

Andy to run half marathon in car park

ANDY Barber, who works for the Malvern-based Property Care Partnership, will be running a half-marathon tomorrow to raise money for Sense, the charity which helps deafblind people, but, rather unusually, Andy won't be getting very far. For Andy will be running his 13.1 miles on a treadmill in the car park of BBC Hereford and Worcester on Hylton Road, Worcester.  more...

Speech therapy via webcam

AS the country recognises National Brain Injury Awareness Week (March 31-April 6), Tarik Al Rasheed met a young stroke sufferer who is one of the first people to benefit from the latest pioneering treatment being developed right here in Malvern.  more...

Race night is cancelled

A CHARITY race night by Malvern Town Council for this Friday, April 4, has had to be cancelled, due to circumstances beyond the organisers' control.  more...

Taking the plunge for cancer charity

FOUR brave women from an Astwood Bank company will soon be taking the plunge for a very worthy cause.  more...

Trust organises visit from pony

THERE was some horse play last week at a Redditch residential home as the outside was brought inside for residents with the visit of a miniature Shetland pony.  more...

Groups invited to bid for cash

YOUTH groups across Worcestershire can once again bid for a slice of cash aimed at helping them increase their activities.  more...

Spring wedding fair success

FROM flowers and photographers, rings and receptions, to cakes and carriages, brides and grooms-to-be could plan everything for their perfect wedding day at "I Will", the Redditch Advertiser spring bridal exhibition.  more...

Company actors make film farce

GEORGE Clooney has got nothing on Jimmy Riddle and his mates as actors from Hollywood live up to their American namesake with their own DVD.  more...

A model student!

A BRAINY beauty from Redditch is hoping to be voted Miss Student UK after being chosen as a regional final winner in the competition.  more...

Royalty set for carnival

THE queen of the biggest carnival in the Redditch area has been picked along with her prince and princess.  more...

Teenager assaulted

REDDITCH police are appealing for witnesses after a 16-year-old boy was assaulted whilst out walking with a friend.  more...

Teenager assaulted

A TEENAGER was left unconscious in Crabbs Cross after being attacked while out walking with a friend.  more...

Guitarist launches mic night

AN acclaimed guitarist is launching an open mic night at the Tardebigge pub to unleash raw musical talent on the public.  more...

Help seek out spirits and raise charity cash

REDDITCH residents are being asked if they are brave enough to spend a night in Bordesley Hall, the second most haunted house in the UK.  more...

Council pledge to environment

REDDITCH Council has re-affirmed its commitment towards the environment by signing the Worcestershire Climate Change Pledge.  more...

Roundup

Harriers aim to sink 'Fleet

BUOYANT Harriers will be trying to record their fourth Blue Square Premier win in a row when they welcome Ebbsfleet United to Aggborough tonight (7.45pm kick-off).  more...

Schools News

Mad scientist has wacky way to teach

CHILDREN in the Worcester area are set to benefit from a fresh approach to science and learning, thanks to mad scientist James Fountain.  more...

Villages

Colwall

THE next meeting of the Wyche and Colwall Horticultural Society will be on Monday, April 7 at Colwall Village Hall from 7pm.  more...

Longdon

ANOTHER reminder about the coffee morning at The Vicarage on Saturday, April 12l, 10am-noon. This is in aid of St Richard's Hospice, Worcester and Michael Harper, Medical Director, will be giving a talk about this organisation. There will be a cake stall, and a raffle. No charge for entry, but donations will be welcome. Do come along and support this further cause, children are welcome.  more...

Storridge

VILLAGE - Sunday, April 6 at 2.30pmat Emberton, Worcester Road, Storridge, (opposite to the entrance to the B4219) with cream teas at Storridge Village Hall. Garden quiz, tombola, paper craft stall and homemade produce. Entrance to garden £2.50. Parking in the village hall car park. For further information, contact Moira on 01886 880498. Profits to Breast Cancer, The Haven, Hereford.  more...

Wellington Heath

THE raffle at the Farmer's Arms for the giant Easter bunny raised £116 towards St Michael's Hospice. The winning number was ticket 110 won by Mr Box. On Friday, April 18 James is having a Flavours of Italy Night and Chinese Night is still every Thursday.  more...

Powick and Callow End

A NEW swing dance called Balboa Bunch commences on Monday, April 7 at Powick Parish Hall from 8.15-9.15pm. The lesson will be followed by a social practice session. The basic six week course is run by Graham (01242 506279) and Julia (01905 84-492). No partner is necessary. Sessions cost £4.  more...

Guarlford and Madresfield

IN spite of inclement weather and waterlogged ground, the annual Daffodil Sunday held at the gardens of Madresfield Court raised £2,200 for the upkeep of the churches at Guarlford and Madresfield.  more...

Castle Frome

ST Michael and All Angels Church fundraising committee are having a home-made cake stall at Bishops Frome village centre car boot and table sale on Sunday, April 6 from 1-3.30pm and also a bric-a-brac table at the same event. Meg Harrold (640129) or Pat Perks (640438) would be pleased to collect if you could offer any baking and Louise Manning (640821) would like any bric-a-brac you may be able to donate. In any case come along and have a browse and perhaps be tempted to buy some of the scrumptious offerings.  more...

Wyre Forest Business Idol

Shoe repairers take up challenge

A KIDDERMINSTER man who, after 23 years in the shoe repair business decided to go it alone, is one of the first entrants in the bid to win the title, Wyre Forest Business Idol of 2008.  more...

  
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