Stories for 10 April 2008

Business

Come and join fun on river after

IT has been a long wait for Severn Leisure Cruises, but the Upton-upon-Severn company has fully recovered from last summer's devastating floods and is ready to welcome customers back on board once again.  more...

'Chameleons' in the workplace

ACCORDING to a new study from business psychologists, OPP, the UK is top of the European charts for "workplace chameleons".  more...

Coach'S Column

Neck injury may give Coxy his big chance

I'VE had a bad neck injury that I've been carrying for the last few months and I got whacked on it again against Montpellier, so I'm not sure whether I'll be able to make the Wasps game on Saturday.  more...

Football

Spartak knocked out of cup

BARNT Green Spartak's defence of the Smedley Crooke Memorial Charity Cup ended after a 2-0 semi-final defeat by Continental Star at Lye Meadow last night.  more...

Kidder News Latest

Homebuilding show ticket winners

THE five winners of our online competition for a pair of tickets to the National Homebuilding and Renovating Show were: Gary Hartley, Leeds; Gerry Henderson, Worcester; Ron Hale, Rediitch; Tim Crowley, Clent; Andrew Aston, Halesowen.   more...

Boy's prized bike snatched

AN 11-year-old boy has been robbed of his independence after heartless thieves stole his bike when it was chained up outside a public building in Stourport.  more...

Head strides out to boost kids' charity

A HEADTEACHER is putting his right foot forward to raise money for a children's charity.  more...

Head strides out to boost kids' charity

A HEADTEACHER is putting his right foot forward to raise money for a children's charity.  more...

Arsonists wreck historic pavilion

A HISTORIC sports pavilion has had to be demolished after being targeted by arsonists.  more...

Arsonists wreck historic pavilion

A HISTORIC sports pavilion has had to be demolished after being targeted by arsonists.  more...

Pioneering unit closes its doors

A ONCE-pioneering mental health unit is to shut after a key meeting over its future.  more...

Users fear centre could shut

USERS of a community health centre fear it could close, according to one of its clients.  more...

Cute cat snap helps Lucy to prize

A YOUNG photographer from Stourport was all smiles when she snapped the winning photo in a national competition.  more...

Author Mark has turned life around

SEXUALLY abused as a youngster, a former heroin and crack addict and the victim of violent abuse at home - you could say Mark Johnson had the odds stacked against him from an early age.  more...

Ex-offender backs pathfinder scheme

A SHAKE-UP in the way the probation service is organised will benefit Wyre Forest people, it has been claimed.  more...

Fun quiz aids charities

AN EVENING of general knowledge and four decades of live rock music struck a chord, raising more than £300 for charity.  more...

Joan's moving tribute to hospice staff

A PENSIONER who returned home "to die" after hospital treatment for an incurable form of cancer was inspired to live life to the full by hospice nurses.  more...

DVDs reviewed on shuttleXtra

ENCHANTED, which cleverly upholds and subverts fairy-tale conventions to glorious and hysterical effect, is out on DVD and you can see what our reviewer thinks about it in shuttleXtra this week.  more...

School prepares for royal visitor

THE Duke of Gloucester is set to visit Birchen Coppice Primary School in Kidderminster tomorrow, to meet pupils, staff and partners working with the school.  more...

Tributes paid to 'true friend' Gary

A BUSINESSMAN whose remains were recovered from the wreckage of his own aircraft has been described as a natural entrepreneur and a true friend.  more...

Tributes paid to 'true friend' Gary

A BUSINESSMAN whose remains were recovered from the wreckage of his own aircraft has been described as a natural entrepreneur and a true friend.  more...

River body identified as young woman

THE body of a woman recovered from the River Severn by a Wyre Forest specialist rescue boat crew near Shrewsbury has been identified.  more...

Car crash claim was false

POLICE are warning motorists about falsely claiming vehicles have been stolen after two Stourport men were arrested.  more...

Car theft claim was fake

POLICE are warning motorists about falsely claiming vehicles have been stolen after two Stourport men were arrested.  more...

Car theft claim was fake

POLICE are warning motorists about falsely claiming vehicles have been stolen after two Stourport men were arrested.  more...

Off-duty officer had jaw broken

AN off-duty policeman had his jaw broken when he was brutally attacked by two men, including one from Kidderminster, at night in a public park, Worcester Crown Court was told.  more...

Send us your London Marathon stories

ARE you taking part in this weekend's London Marathon?  more...

Send us your London Marathon stories

ARE you taking part in this weekend's London Marathon?  more...

Duo bailed in fake notes probe

TWO people were arrested in Kidderminster after shop staff became concerned they were trying to change counterfeit £20 notes.  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 out to work.  more...

Cruise firm is up and running again after floods

IT has been a long wait for Severn Leisure Cruises, but the Upton-upon-Severn company has fully recovered from last summer’s devastating floods and is ready to welcome customers back on board once again.  more...

Worcester News weather watch

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

Pupils dress to impress for Alice

ALICE, the white rabbit and the Queen of Hearts will take to the stage of a Worcestershire school later this month.  more...

Plans to build homes on former Kays site

PROPOSALS to build homes on the former Kays site in Worcester have been put forward.  more...

Training benefits Worcs businesses best

BUSINESSES in Worcestershire are among the biggest winners from Government-funded training, according to new research conducted by leading training provider Protocol Skills.  more...

Ghetto warning on eco-town

WORCESTERSHIRE is being warned that the creation of an eco-town on the county’s border will still have an effect on many of its residents.  more...

Crush warning for illegal bikers

BIKES that are illegally ridden in Worcester will be crushed if owners do not pay fines.  more...

Jail for pirate movie-seller - court

AN internet seller who sold counterfeit DVDs, computer games, and pornographic films while living in Worcester has been sentenced to eight months in prison.  more...

I'm fairly sure I didn't kill my brother

THE man dubbed Worcester's husband from hell' says he is "fairly sure" he did not brutally murder his 10-year-old brother.  more...

Please can we have place to play football

A MOTHER has pleaded with parish councillors to find somewhere for her teenage son to play football.  more...

Joy at free soccer sessions

THE launch of a free weekly football coaching session for children living on an estate in Worcester has been hailed a success.  more...

Case study: they have taken something away from the most vulnerable

SHOCKED parents have spoken of their sadness that their sons will be losing their lifeline when Pershore Day Care Centre closes.  more...

It's all over - tears as day centre closure is confirmed

THERE were tears in the eyes of parents and councillors alike as the decision to close a disabled day centre was confirmed.  more...

Teenager saved from smoke filled flat

A SMOKE alarm saved a teenager's life this morning after a fell asleep with a saucepan of baked beans cooking on the hob.  more...

COMMENT: Coverage of election will be fair and full

THREE weeks from today voters in 12 of Worcester's 15 wards will go to the polls to elect a dozen people to serve on their behalf as city councillors.  more...

On the hunt for a murderer

A STOURPORT man was assaulted and left to drown in the river Severn shortly before Christmas last year, police revealed yesterday.  more...

Worcester News weather watch

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

Should this new fire ladder have a crew at all hours?

STATE-of-the-art firefighting equipment that cost almost £500,000 should be manned 24 hours a day, according to frustrated union members.  more...

Space fan takes giant leap to US

THE spirit of Sir Winston Churchill will live on in two Worcestershire men, who have been made Churchill Fellows.  more...

Car claim cover-up

TWO men who claimed their car had been stolen were arrested when it was discovered the car had actually crashed.  more...

Car claim cover-up

TWO men who claimed their car had been stolen were arrested when it was discovered the car had actually crashed.  more...

BREAKING: Interest rate cut

The Bank of England has cut interest rates to 5 per cent.  more...

Good Samaritan asked to come forward

A WOMAN who helped a man after he was assaulted in Worcester is being asked to come forward.  more...

Becky, 14, is banned from class

AN Evesham schoolgirl has been banned from the classroom less than a month before she is due to sit important exams – for breaching a school ban on body piercings.  more...

Becky, 14, is banned from class

AN Evesham schoolgirl has been banned from the classroom less than a month before she is due to sit important exams – for breaching a school ban on body piercings.  more...

Becky, 14, is banned from class

AN Evesham schoolgirl has been banned from the classroom less than a month before she is due to sit important exams – for breaching a school ban on body piercings.  more...

Skip's contents emptied over garden

A DISPUTE has erupted between a business owner and customer after the contents of a skip were dumped over a neighbouring garden.  more...

Cash crime tackled at conference

POLICE officers, retail officials and representatives from the Home Office got together in Worcester to share their expertise in tackling cash in transit crime.  more...

I'm running the marathon for PUPS

THIS weekend, former Worcester News photographer Marie Myers is swapping her camera equipment for running gear and taking on the 26-and-a-bit miles of the London Marathon.  more...

Library comes in under budget despite floods

Despite floods and a tight deadline, Tenbury Wells' £260,000 information hub at the town's refurbished library was delivered £20,000 below budget.  more...

Couple vow to stay with their pharmacy

A COUPLE from Worcester whose convenience store has been regularly targeted by vandals say they are determined to keep their other shop up and running.  more...

Couple vow to stay with their pharmacy

A COUPLE from Worcester whose convenience store has been regularly targeted by vandals say they are determined to keep their other shop up and running.  more...

Couple vow to stay with their pharmacy

A COUPLE from Worcester whose convenience store has been regularly targeted by vandals say they are determined to keep their other shop up and running.  more...

Tributes after death of city school head

TRIBUTES have been paid to a former Worcester headmaster who died last week.  more...

Single dad fined for fraud 'stupidity' - court

A SINGLE dad who failed to notify the Department for Works and Pensions about a change in circumstances has been fined for benefit fraud.  more...

Mum fined for letting boy skip school - court

A MOTHER whose son repeatedly played truant from a Worcester school has been fined.  more...

Care centre will close

THE last-ditch attempts to keep Pershore Care Centre opened ended in failure last night.  more...

School acts on piercings

AN Evesham schoolgirl has been banned from the classroom less than a month before she is due to sit important exams - for breaching a school ban on body piercings.  more...

Government plans ‘will not be halted’

FIERCE opposition to the Government's proposed eco-town shortlist may delay the timetable but will almost certainly fail to stop the process, say planning experts.  more...

Skip’s contents are dumped in garden

A COUPLE from Wick got a nasty surprise this week when they returned home to find the contents of their skip tipped all over their neighbour's front garden.  more...

Chance to witness the birth of lambs

MORE than 300 people braved the wind and rain for lambing day at Overbury Farms.  more...

Man broke boss’s jaw

A CONSTRUCTION site manager suffered a broken jaw when he was attacked by an Evesham scaffolder who had repeatedly refused to wear a hard hat.  more...

Eco-town debate starts to hot up

ECO-towns have quickly become the hot topic of discussion all over the country with the announcement of the Government's final 15 site shortlist last week.  more...

Swing on unused land sparks anger

BIDFORD Parish Council has remained at the centre of controversy this week as residents accused it of breaching planning regulations by installing a swing for youths on unused land behind the fire station.  more...

Bikeathon dates

THE annual Blossom Bikeathon will celebrate the silver jubilee of the Vale of Evesham Blossom Trail by introducing new routes this weekend.  more...

New theatre group launches

A NEW theatre company, designed to encourage more local people to take part in the arts, has just been launched in Evesham.  more...

Letters

Can’t see any reason for putting in bus lane

SIR - I write regarding the proposed plan for a bus lane on Newtown Road. I cannot, for the life of me, see any reason for this.  more...

Her reassurances will be worthless

SIR - Reference to the letter published on Wednesday, March 26, Focus Continues To Be On The Child, written by Liz Eyre cabinet member for children and young people, Worcestershire County Council. It appears Mrs Eyre is becoming used to playing her games with the users of these services and the people of Worcestershire.  more...

End congestion by free bus services

SIR - I have with interest read the proposals for eliminating traffic congestion in Worcester. The answer is simple: provide free bus services for all residents.  more...

Warmest thanks to West Mercia police

SIR - May we through your letters page give our warm thanks and gratitude to the West Mercia police. For without their speedy response the monster who murded our brother John would have fled the country.  more...

Warmest thanks to West Mercia police

SIR - May we through your letters page give our warm thanks and gratitude to the West Mercia police. For without their speedy response the monster who murded our brother John would have fled the country.  more...

Pleased by prompt delivery of bus pass

SIR - I am a 60-year-old living in Worcester. I waited for my new national bus pass with great anticipation. It arrived today. Your letters column is always well supplied with people moaning about the county or city council so for a change I would like to compliment them on the prompt delivery of my pass.  more...

Pleased by prompt delivery of bus pass

SIR - I am a 60-year-old living in Worcester. I waited for my new national bus pass with great anticipation. It arrived today. Your letters column is always well supplied with people moaning about the county or city council so for a change I would like to compliment them on the prompt delivery of my pass.  more...

It’s common sense

COMMON sense - a quality more apparent in ordinary thinking folk, but not always seen within politics - the science of expediency, according to cynics; has completely vindicated experienced journalist, editor and successful manager, thinking politician, as yet one of the finest Conservatives yet to be elected to Westminster.  more...

Who’s responsible?

JULIAN Palfrey's letter (Plans need sensitive touch) makes several good points: but there are deeper faults which have contributed to the position he describes.  more...

He’s speaking for silent majority

THREE cheers for Mr Hastilow. Not before time that someone speaks out for the silent majority who do not voice their opinions for fear of being accused of racism. No MP has ever admitted that our health and education systems and housing problems are all exacerbated by immigrants who have never contributed by paying taxes here. As for farmers etc needing foreign labour, if the benefit system didn't allow some perfectly fit and healthy people to be better off not working far fewer foreign workers would be required.  more...

Housing opportunity is lost

THE signs and the publicity for the recent development on the Pershore Road, Eckington promised "Affordable Houses".  more...

Land’s legalities

I have a personal and a professional interest in the controversy over the unauthorised youth area at Bidford, reported on April 3. Personally I live close by and walk round either side of the site frequently. I accept this land will inevitably have a public use - ideally one which makes better use of the adjoining car park.  more...

Form action group to revive town

I CAN only agree with what Sophie Swain says about unattractive Kidderminster in last week's Letters page.  more...

Form action group to revive town

I CAN only agree with what Sophie Swain says about unattractive Kidderminster in last week's Letters page.  more...

Form action group to revive town

I CAN only agree with what Sophie Swain says about unattractive Kidderminster in last week's Letters page.  more...

Live Match Coverage

South African paceman set to join KVCC

KIDDERMINSTER Victoria CC will be hoping South African bowler Mario Saliwa will be able to terrorise opposition batting line-ups in the Birmingham and District League Premier Division.  more...

Miss Worcester 2008

Danielle Archer 01

AGE: 18 LIVES: Barbourne, Worcester ACHIEVEMENTS: I'm currently studying four A-Levels, have 10 GCSEs, and recently passed my driving test TALENTS: Trampolining, gymnastics, dancing AMBITIONS: Go to university and get a career in international relations or teaching   more...

Collette Bedford 02

Age: 21 Lives: Tolladine, Worcester Achievements: I have got all of my stars in trampolining Talents: Trampolining, fixing watches Ambitions: I want to become a youth worker. I am a volunteer youth worker at the moment and I want to work with young offenders   more...

Collette Bedford 02

Age: 21 Lives: Tolladine, Worcester Achievements: I have got all of my stars in trampolining Talents: Trampolining, fixing watches Ambitions: I want to become a youth worker. I am a volunteer youth worker at the moment and I want to work with young offenders   more...

Collette Bedford 02

AGE: 21 LIVES: Tolladine, Worcester ACHIEVEMENTS: I have got all of my stars in trampolining TALENTS: Trampolining, fixing watches AMBITIONS: I want to become a youth worker. I am a volunteer youth worker at the moment and I want to work with young offenders   more...

Sarah Burton 03

AGE: 20 LIVES: Lower Broadheath, near Worcester ACHIEVEMENTS: A GNVQ in art and design, voluntary work in Malawi and Zambia, climbed Mount Mulanje in Malwai, won dancing trophies, working as a fragrance consultant TALENTS: Singing AMBITIONS: Travel, meet new people and work with animals   more...

Jemma Clay-Sanders 04

AGE: 17 LIVES: Whitbourne, near Worcester ACHIEVEMENTS: Eight GCSEs, level two and three key skills, studying beauty therapy TALENTS: Dancing, horse riding, netball, confidence AMBITIONS: Achieve level three in beauty therapy, do A-level dance, own a beauty salon, become a well-known model   more...

Laura Collins 05

AGE: 22 LIVES: Malvern ACHIEVEMENTS: I have 10 GCSEs and three A-levels, help with riding for the disabled, achieved laurel grades in tap and modern dancing, and qualified as a beauty therapist TALENTS: dancing, horse riding AMBITIONS: To get to the Miss England finals, own my own salon   more...

Laura Collins 05

AGE: 22 LIVES: Malvern ACHIEVEMENTS: I have 10 GCSEs and three A-levels, help with riding for the disabled, achieved laurel grades in tap and modern dancing, and qualified as a beauty therapist TALENTS: Dancing, horse riding AMBITIONS: To get to the Miss England finals, own my own salon   more...

Leanne Cooper 06

AGE: 18 LIVES: Warndon, Worcester ACHIEVEMENTS: Eight GCSEs, studying three A-levels, passed driving test TALENTS: Dancing AMBITIONS: Get a science degree, become a forensic scientist   more...

Leanne Cooper 06

AGE: 18 LIVES: Warndon, Worcester ACHIEVEMENTS: Eight GCSEs, studying three A-levels, passed driving test TALENTS: Dancing AMBITIONS: Get a science degree, become a forensic scientist   more...

Kirsty Doyle 07

AGE: 17 LIVES: Brickfields, Worcester ACHIEVEMENTS: Currently training to become a member of the cabin crew for British Airways TALENTS: Dancing AMBITIONS: I want to travel the world, especially to China  more...

Rebecca Fenn 08

AGE: 18 LIVES: St Peter's, Worcester ACHIEVEMENTS: Two AS levels in psychology and film studies TALENTS: Taught myself to play electronic and acoustic guitar AMBITIONS: To become a well-known and successful hairdresser and have my own salons throughout the UK   more...

Amanda Flatt 09

AGE: 22 LIVES: Worcester ACHIEVEMENTS: A-levels in travel and tourism and hospitality TALENTS: Dancing and making people laugh AMBITIONS: To be succcessful and happy in everything I do   more...

Fiona Holloway 10

AGE: 23 LIVES: Sedgeberrow, near Evesham ACHIEVEMENTS: Modelling, featured in music videos, TV presenting TALENTS: TV presenting, modelling, promotional work AMBITIONS: Help people achieve their goals through fitness training or counselling   more...

Leya Hutton 11

AGE: 20 LIVES: Tenbury Wells ACHIEVEMENTS: University next year; GMTV Pantene modelling semi-finalist TALENTS: Singing, dancing, writing AMBITIONS: To be successful   more...

Natalie Jones 12

AGE: 17 LIVES: St John's, Worcester ACHIEVEMENTS: Training to become a hairdressing manager, raising money for charity TALENTS: Hairdressing AMBITIONS: Win Miss Worcester, work on a cruise ship styling people's hair   more...

Holly May 13

AGE: 18 LIVES: Astwood, Worcester ACHIEVEMENTS: Getting my GCSEs TALENTS: Dancing, horse riding, singing AMBITIONS: To become a lawyer and work with the police. Studying A-levels in Law, Politics, and Sociology   more...

Rebecca McLean 14

AGE: 18 LIVES: Lower Wick, Worcester ACHIEVEMENTS: 10 GCSEs, three As levels, recently received modelling contract TALENTS: Dancing, netball, cross country AMBITIONS: Become a teacher, travel the world   more...

Leanne Cooper 06

AGE: 18 LIVES: Warndon, Worcester ACHIEVEMENTS: Eight GCSEs, studying three A-levels, passed driving test TALENTS: Dancing AMBITIONS: Get a science degree, become a forensic scientist   more...

Samantha Moore 15

AGE: 22 LIVES: Warndon Villages, Worcester ACHIEVEMENTS: Psychology student; brain injury support worker TALENTS: Making others laugh AMBITIONS: To be happy   more...

Jennifer Niblett 16

AGE: 19 LIVES: Barbourne, Worcester ACHIEVEMENTS: Nine GCSEs, modelling at the autosport show, appearing in car magazines TALENTS: Sport, dancing AMBITIONS: To be successful and happy in whatever I do   more...

Katie Nixon 17

AGE: 17 LIVES: Worcester city centre ACHIEVEMENTS: Modelled at the Clothes Show Live TALENTS: Freestyle dancing, ballet, trampolining AMBITIONS: Become an events director, travel the world, do volunteer work   more...

Stevie Norman 18

AGE: 18 LIVES: Droitwich ACHIEVEMENTS: Reaching the final of Miss Teen Queen at the Clothes Show, passing a first aid course TALENTS: Dancing and singing AMBITIONS: To be a top underwear model   more...

Alicia Pointon 19

AGE: 23 LIVES: Worcester ACHIEVEMENTS: I have been published internationally and recently set-up a modelling and actor agency TALENTS: Singing, dancing, play the flute, creative and entrepreneurial AMBITIONS: To have successful modelling agency that changes way industry sees models, travel the world   more...

Jessica Smith 20

AGE: 17 LIVES: Brickfields, Worcester ACHIEVEMENTS: Studying childcare and came seventh in the semi-finals of Miss England TALENTS: Modelling, confidence AMBITIONS: To be a top model, work with children, and be a dancer  more...

Leanne Starkey 21

AGE: 19 LIVES: Blackpole, Worcester ACHIEVEMENTS: Running a marathon, national diploma in health and fitness, modelling TALENTS: Willpower, confidence, performing in sport, making people laugh AMBITIONS: To live a long, happy and fulfilled life, travel, and represent my county   more...

Rosabella Styles 22

AGE: 18 LIVES: Cradley, near Malvern ACHIEVEMENTS: Nine GCSES, three A-levels, professional standard singer, modelling TALENTS: Singing AMBITIONS: Become a successful singer  more...

Leanne Turner 23

AGE: 18 LIVES: Dines Green, Worcester ACHIEVEMENTS: 11 GCSEs, three A-levels, was AS student of the year at college. I'm now studying history at university TALENTS: Dancing AMBITIONS: I would like to travel, especially to America   more...

Christine Waugh 24

AGE: 17 LIVES: Alfrick, near Worcester ACHIEVEMENTS: Receiving a modelling contract, compete for North West Under 21 squad on horses TALENTS: Horse riding, modelling, dancing AMBITIONS: Become a model and win Miss England  more...

Lisa Wooldridge 25

AGE: 21 LIVES: Lower Wick, Worcester ACHIEVEMENTS: Taught English as a foreign language in Spain, now studying to become a primary school teacher at university TALENTS: I speak Spanish and I was a cheerleader once AMBITIONS: Travel the world, teach cultural understanding to people, become a headteacher   more...

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Music

All that jazz

WORCESTERSHIRE Jazz Orchestra will be performing at the Aggborough suite at Kidderminster Harriers Football Club next week.  more...

LJ’s musical life

VICE president of the Classical Music Society, Lyndon Jenkins, will present a musical programme in Kidderminster tomorrow.  more...

Pulling out stops

THE new season of lunchtime organ recitals kicks off at Kidderminster Town Hall today.  more...

Hospital benefits from fun night

PARTY animals can put their glad rags on and head to Kidderminster Town Hall to enjoy a night of live music in aid of Birmingham Children's Hospital.  more...

News

Ruddock plays down Walker link

MIKE Ruddock has all but ruled out Willie Walker as a possible new signing for the Warriors - but admits the search for a quality fly-half is hotting up.  more...

Spencer appointed rugby ambassador

WORCESTER Rugby Club player Catherine Spencer has been appointed an ambassador of the Tag Rugby Development Trust (TRDT).  more...

Don’t go through the motions warns Dryden

RICHARD Dryden is determined his Worcester City side will keep on giving their all until the end of the season.  more...

Looking for stars

COACH Nick Griffiths is hopeful that Kidderminster Harriers can unearth the stars of the future in the club's new youth team.  more...

Woking game kick-off moved

HARRIERS' final Blue Square Premier clash of the season at Woking on Saturday, April 26 has been moved to a 5.15pm kick-off.  more...

Potent Harriers urged to build on six-y football

HARRIERS manager Mark Yates has urged his resurgent side to keep their goal-laden form going until the end of the season, after watching them defeat Halifax 6-1 in Yorkshire on Tuesday night.  more...

Past

From the Archives - April 10, 2008

100 Years Ago April 11, 1908 There has been a considerable change in the weather since last week. The days have been bright and warm but the nights have continued cold. On Wednesday morning the self-regulating thermometer recorded seven degrees of frost in the open and on Thursday morning there were about four degrees. Probably these have caused no damage. The cold nights are keeping back the plum blossom but so far as can be at present judged it will be out for Easter. Open-grown radishes have come in this week but the quality is not first-rate, owing to the continued cold weather. The price on Wednesday was 7s to 8s 6d per score and on Thursday 6s 6d.  more...

Reports

Winning run stopped by relegation fighters

Harriers 1
Altrincham 1

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Awesome foursome humbles Shay men

Halifax 1
Harriers 6

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Awesome foursome humbles Shay men

Halifax 1
Harriers 6

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Round-Up

Swifts playing for their futures

STOURPORT Swifts players are now vying for their Walshes Meadow futures as manager Neil Hunt looks to axe eight from his squad.  more...

Scores from the women’s skittles

WORCESTER and District Women's Skittles League scores from the skittle alleys.  more...

Manley next for Jenkins

LEDBURY'S Terry Jenkins bids to keep up the pressure on the Whyte and Mackay Premier Darts League play-off places against Peter Manley tonight.  more...

Fields and Pegasus hosting high-fliers

WESTFIELDS host high-flying Rocester on Saturday in the Midland Alliance (3pm).  more...

Rawle’s looking for more of same

MALVERN Town manager Joe Rawle has called on his team to prove the victory against Sutton Coldfield was not a one-off.  more...

Darby is backing his team in battle

DUANE Darby is convinced his Bromsgrove Rovers players have what it takes to avoid relegation from the British Gas Business Premier Division.  more...

Robins manager banning any title talk

DON'T let Evesham United boss Paul West hear you say it but the champagne corks at St George's Lane could well be popping at five o'clock on Saturday.  more...

Nine-man Sports wrap up cup glory

GROSVENOR Sports came from behind against Upton Town to win the Bayliss Cup despite finishing the game with nine men.  more...

Bragging rights are at stake

WORCESTER Wanderers will be looking to pick up their tenth win of the season on Saturday when they entertain Midlands Four West (South) cellar dwellers Evesham.  more...

Impressive Warlords battle their way to victory in the Gallis Trophy

WORCESTER Warlords, the Sixways club's midi section under 11 team, saw off an array of talented rugby clubs from across the Midlands to win the coveted North Midlands Tournament and lift the famous Gallis Trophy.  more...

U17s in narrow final loss

A STRONGLY-fancied Worcester side were beaten to the National Under 17 Cup title by Old Coventrians, who secured a narrow 20-17 win at Broadstreet RFC.  more...

Project is hailed a huge success

A FOOTBALL tournament at Bromsgrove's Ryland Centre kicked off a series of sporting projects for youngsters across the district.  more...

New home for club

BROMSGROVE kickboxing club has found a new home at St Peters First School.  more...

Spartak knocked out of cup

BARNT Green Spartak's defence of the Smedley Crooke Memorial Charity Cup ended after a 2-0 semi-final defeat by Continental Star at Lye Meadow last night.  more...

Beware of the light nights thieves

SOUTH Worcestershire police have warned residents to avoid leaving their homes open to summertime thieves.  more...

Chance to ‘grill’ your councillors

RESIDENTS in Droitwich Spa will be given the chance to question town councillors and air their views and concerns at a special meeting next week.  more...

Pair pick up a brace of wins

SUNDAY'S first race in the snow at Arden Sailing Club was a Pursuits and David Bryden hung on to his first place for three laps until one by one the Enterprises passed him.  more...

County boys finish in top slot

WORCESTERSHIRE'S hard-fought 2-0 victory over Shropshire saw them finish top of Group A' in the Midland Counties Youth Under-18 Championships.  more...

Cameron shows steel in pool as he looks ahead to Olympics

THE United Kingdom's top swimmers met in Sheffield for the British Championships last week when they were of more importance than ever as they acted as qualification for this year's Olympic Games in Bei-jing.  more...

Controvsersial housing plan set for approval

A CONTROVERSIAL plan to build houses in Hanley Swan come before district councillors on Wednesday.  more...

North Site phase two to be discussed

A PLANNING application for the second phase of housing development at North Site will go before councillors on Wednesday.  more...

Commendations for police officers

TWO police officers have received divisional commendations for arresting the driver of a stolen car who tried three times to ram them.  more...

Hopes for club's future are dashed

HOPES of saving the Civil Service Social Club faded this week when Sir Gus O'Donnell, chairman of the Civil Service Sports Council, refused to allow campaigners more time.  more...

Teenage assault witnesses sought

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a teenager was assaulted in an alleyway in Sling Lane yesterday.  more...

Dancing on Ice tickets auction

WEST Malvern musician Paul Farrar is auctioning a pair of tickets for Torville and Dean's Dancing On Ice live show at Birmingham National Indoor Arena on Sunday, April 20.  more...

First glimpse at new hospital

A FIRST glimpse of Malvern's new community hospital has been released after almost 30 years of twists and turns in the campaign.  more...

History behind new hospital

THE fight for a new Malvern hospital at the Seaford Court site goes back for the best part of three decades.  more...

Provisional plans are first stage of two-and-a-half year hospital project

THE release of a provisional plan for Seaford Court is the first stage of a two-and-a-half year project to open a new community hospital in Malvern.  more...

Roundup

Quartet start season in style at scramble

GOLF: Bewdley Pines GC started the new season by holding the Steve Roberts Texas Scramble and captain’s drive-in event.  more...

Cooper is bound for Beijing

KIDDERMINSTER swimming star Todd Cooper will be going for glory at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games after successfully qualifying at the British Championships.  more...

Cashmore seals Paralympic place

DISABLED Kidderminster swimmer Claire Cashmore is bound for China to compete in the Paralympic Games this summer, after achieving the qualifying time for the 100m breaststroke.  more...

Looking for stars

COACH Nick Griffiths is hopeful that Kidderminster Harriers can unearth the stars of the future in the club's new youth team.  more...

Hunt to go back to drawing board

NEIL Hunt admits his Stourport Swifts squad requires major surgery in the summer, after back-to-back defeats.  more...

Title joy for Harriers

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers under-12s tasted glory this season by winning their division in the Midlands Junior Premier Football League.  more...

Top ten happiness for improving Freke

KIDDERMINSTER driving ace Nathan Freke showed that he can take the pressure by recording his first top ten finish in the Indy Pro Series over the weekend.  more...

Kidderminster and District Football League round-up

TITLE-CHASING Wyre Forest kept the pressure on the top two in the Saturday Premier Division by seeing off Oldswinford Harriers 2-0.  more...

Club hits the target

KIDDERMINSTER'S Saints and Sinners Bowmen Club scooped one of the biggest hauls of silverware in their history over the last year.  more...

Club hits the target

ARCHERY: Kidderminster's Saints and Sinners Bowmen Club scooped one of the biggest hauls of silverware in their history over the last year.  more...

Samurai dominates tournaments

SAMURAI Judo Club fighters dominated their limited grades and senior kyu open competitions.  more...

Ferndale secure cup final berth

WOMEN'S FOOTBALL: Ferndale Ladies booked a place in the Kidderminster and District League Soccersite Cup Final by edging local rivals Mostyn Rangers 3-2 in extra-time on Sunday.  more...

Top two place in sights

HIGH-FLYING Bewdley enhanced their hopes of securing second place in the West Midlands League Premier Division by earning four more precious points.  more...

Cumbrian run

RUNNING: Amazing Feet's Richard Baker travelled to Cumbria last weekend to tackle the Coniston 14 mile run for the fourth successive year.  more...

Women's teams tackle road relays

ATHLETICS: Two women's teams from Kiddeminster and Stourport AC took part in the Midland Road Relays in Sutton Park on Sunday.  more...

Men end season with defeat

HOCKEY: Stourport's promising season ended in disappointment as they went down to second-placed Leek 10-1 on Saturday in the Slazenger National League North Division.  more...

KCs scoop national award for coaches

RUGBY: Kidderminster Carolians will be presented with a national award which recognises the club's hard work developing their coaches.  more...

Potent Harriers urged to build on six-y football

HARRIERS manager Mark Yates has urged his resurgent side to keep their goal-laden form going until the end of the season, after watching them defeat Halifax 6-1 in Yorkshire on Tuesday night.  more...

Society

Bewdley

TG - At the AGM in March, chairman Liz Pomford read a report giving a summary of all the activities held during the past year followed by an annual financial report given by treasurer Pauline Drake. Members of the committee all agreed to carry on for a further year with an invitation to anyone who wished to join them.  more...

Kidderminster

CYCLING CLUB - There are two rides this Sunday. The A ride starts at 9am and explores the Stratford-on-Avon Canal. The B ride starts at 9am and is car assisted to Evesham for the Blossom trail. Both rides leave from The Green, Blakebrook, opposite the hospital. All cyclists will be welcome and should bring a packed lunch.  more...

Stourport

LICKHILL WI - President, Cherry Greaves, welcomed four visitors from Pumphouse WI, with whom Lickhill are twinned this year. The spring lunch at La Brasserie was a success. Lickhill have been asked to serve refreshments at the October council meeting at the Civic Centre, Stourport.  more...

Wyre Forest

FRIENDSHIP CENTRE - At the recent meeting, members were given a talk by Ken Durnell about the history of the Kidderminster and Stourport Electric Tramway, which ran from 1898 to 1929.  more...

This Life - Special Reports

Fancy a dip? Forget the pool – try a lake

THIS summer will see a number of professional swimmers take to open waters in the hope of a Gold, Silver or Bronze medal in the latest sport to hit the Olympics.  more...

Fancy a dip? Forget the pool – try a lake

THIS summer will see a number of professional swimmers take to open waters in the hope of a Gold, Silver or Bronze medal in the latest sport to hit the Olympics.  more...

Fancy a dip? Forget the pool – try a lake

THIS summer will see a number of professional swimmers take to open waters in the hope of a Gold, Silver or Bronze medal in the latest sport to hit the Olympics.  more...

Fancy a dip? Forget the pool – try a lake

THIS summer will see a number of professional swimmers take to open waters in the hope of a Gold, Silver or Bronze medal in the latest sport to hit the Olympics.  more...

  
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