Stories for 12 April 2008

Alcester

Sporty youngsters get set for tournament

YOUNGSTERS from South Warwickshire will be getting sporty and taking part in the annual police netball and football tournaments in April and May.  more...

Eufc - Live Match Updates

Owen wastes golden chance to open scoring

STEVE Sinclair headed the game's first real chance over the top after 16 minutes.  more...

Leighton winners given nod for swift Barton rematch

PAUL West sends out the 11 that finished at Leighton Town last Saturday as Evesham bid to claim three more points to further cement their Division One Midlands title ambitions.  more...

Barton's lively start pegs back Robins

IT was eight minutes before Barton goalkeeper Martyn Patching had a touch of the ball as the visitors made the early running.  more...

Crossbar denies defender Hands

SIMON Fitter's free-kick on 28 minutes brought another Evesham effort on goal but Steve Lutz's brave header drifted a couple of yards wide.  more...

Owen on mark again as Robins lead

IT was that man again - Mark Owen - who broke the deadlock three minutes before the break.  more...

Owen on mark again as Robins lead

IT was that man again - Mark Owen - who broke the deadlock three minutes before the break.  more...

Owen nets at the double as Robins lead

Evesham United 2, Barton Rovers 0 IT was that man again - Mark Owen - who broke the deadlock three minutes before the break.  more...

Interval scores add up to a title triumph

THERE was more good news at the interval from Woodford where the hosts are drawing 0-0 with Leamington. So, if the scores at both grounds stay the same, Paul West's men will be crowned champions.  more...

Evesham happy to hang on as Leams trail

EVESHAM will be more than happy to hang on their two-goal lead following news that Leamington have fallen behind.  more...

Hands misses sitter to make it 3-0

THE Evesham net rustled after 55 minutes but only after a fizzing strike from Frazer Toms had beaten Nathan Vaughan and rebounded into the side-netting off the back wall.  more...

Omens good for win with recent goal count

THE afternoon's first change was made after 65 minutes when Joe Clarke replaced Simon Fitter.  more...

Title chase takes another twist

ALLANDO Davis was Evesham's second substitute with Daniel Lennon the man making way after 74 minutes.  more...

All-square at the Lane as Robins lose lead

MARK Owen could have at least ensured United collected three points but shot over an open goal from six yards eight minutes from time after Allando Davis had created the opening.  more...

Wasteful Robins chuck away two-goal lead

Evesham Utd 2, Barton Rvrs 2 ELEVEN minutes of madness cost Evesham two precious points in their championship quest.  more...

Health

The long road to recovery

A SPELL in hospital can be a gruelling experience. We get expert advice on how to cope with the recovery period.  more...

Parkinson's victims need more help

MORE than a quarter of people living with Parkinson's in England have never spoken to a Parkinson's Disease Nurse Specialist (PDNS) despite the fact that having access to a PDNS who can help them manage their symptoms and provide them with information and support is their number one priority.  more...

Channel hop for text service

A TELEVISION text service outlining health advice has moved to a new channel.  more...

Bereavement and loss

There can be a distinct difference between the issues surrounding personal bereavement and personal loss and I therefore aim to look at bereavement this week, and the latter in more detail next week. Specifically I will be addressing bereavement as losing someone close to you whilst addressing loss in terms of loss of independence, loss of a job, mobility etc etc.  more...

Bereavement and loss

There can be a distinct difference between the issues surrounding personal bereavement and personal loss and I therefore aim to look at bereavement this week, and the latter in more detail next week. Specifically I will be addressing bereavement as losing someone close to you whilst addressing loss in terms of loss of independence, loss of a job, mobility etc etc.  more...

Bereavement and loss

There can be a distinct difference between the issues surrounding personal bereavement and personal loss and I therefore aim to look at bereavement this week, and the latter in more detail next week. Specifically I will be addressing bereavement as losing someone close to you whilst addressing loss in terms of loss of independence, loss of a job, mobility etc etc.  more...

Doodles draw cash

AN online auction of celebrity doodles has raised more than £12,000 for Epilepsy Action and the Neurofibromatosis Association.  more...

Interviews

The man behind the Doctor's rebirth

PROLIFIC, controversial and original in equal measure, Russell T Davies is one of the most successful writers currently working in television.  more...

Kidder News Latest

Woman's anger over felled trees

A STOURPORT nature lover is upset about the felling of several large mature trees in a popular park.  more...

Woman's anger over felled trees

A STOURPORT nature lover is upset about the felling of several large mature trees in a popular park.  more...

Russell T Davies talks to shuttleXtra today

WITH Dr Who back on our TV screens, the man who revived the long running cult sci-fi show talks to shuttleXtra today.  more...

Russell T Davies talks to shuttleXtra

WITH Dr Who back on our TV screens, the man who revived the long running cult sci-fi show talks to shuttleXtra today.  more...

Russell T Davies talks to shuttleXtra

WITH Dr Who back on our TV screens, the man who revived the long running cult sci-fi show talks to shuttleXtra today.  more...

Russell T Davies talks to shuttleXtra

WITH Dr Who back on our TV screens, the man who revived the long running cult sci-fi show talks to shuttleXtra today.  more...

Russell T Davies speaks to shuttleXtra

WITH Dr Who back on our TV screens, the man who revived the long running cult sci-fi show talks to shuttleXtra today.  more...

Russell T Davies speaks to shuttleXtra

WITH Dr Who back on our TV screens, the man who revived the long running cult sci-fi show talks to shuttleXtra today.  more...

Couple conned out of £8,000

A COUPLE from Kidderminster parted with £8,000 after falling for a cold caller scam.  more...

Couple conned out of £8,000

A COUPLE from Kidderminster parted with £8,000 after falling for a cold caller scam.  more...

Schools proposals on agenda

PROPOSALS to build a new two-form entry primary school in Stourport are set to be further considered by Worcestershire County Council next week.  more...

Free property labels giveaway

FREE property marking labels will be given away during police surgeries being held at the Broadwaters police base in Kidderminster later this month.  more...

MURDER LATEST: Items recovered

FORENSIC teams are studying several items recovered from the riverbed and banks of the Severn in Stourport, following a major police operation.  more...

Car fires keep firefighters busy

SUSPECTED arson has left two cars burnt out in separate incidents in Wyre Forest overnight, according to firefighters.  more...

Car fires keep firefighters busy

SUSPECTED arson has left two cars burnt out in separate incidents in Wyre Forest overnight, according to firefighters.  more...

'Joyriders' suspected after 4x4 blaze

A RANGE Rover left burnt out near a secluded country lane had all the hallmarks of being used by "joyriders", according to firefighters.  more...

Latest

Latest travel news

Check out the latest travel news this Saturday morning.  more...

Vote for Miss Worcester 2008

THIS is your chance to choose who you think should be crowned this year's Miss Worcester - and raise money for charity at the same time.  more...

NHS workers say their jobs are dangerous

VIOLENT attacks against ambulance crews and hospital staff are being reported in "high" numbers says an independent health watchdog.  more...

Celebrate four decades of wildlife conservation

A WILDLIFE Trust is celebrating its 40th anniversary.  more...

Join the cucumber challenge!

A RESTAURANT in Worcester is calling for green-fingered residents to dig out their gardening gear and take part in an unusual challenge.  more...

Council to review housing second phase

DETAILS of the second phase of a major housing development in Malvern are to go before district councillors next week.  more...

Man who saved woman from drowning is among seven praised by police

A QUICK-THINKING Worcestershire man who saved a woman from drowning in the river Avon has been rewarded.  more...

Teenager jailed for lying to police - court

A TEENAGER has been jailed after she made a false statement to police to cover up for a friend’s crime, and then viciously beat up another girl who wouldn’t also help in lying to the law.  more...

Official launch for witness support group

A NEW initiative ensuring vulnerable court witnesses get the support they need has been officially launched.  more...

Aida triumphantly marches into Worcs cinema

AN OPERATIC masterpiece is to be screened at a Worcester cinema later this month.  more...

Get registering for the Worcester Festival NOW

TIME is running out for those who want to be involved in the Worcester Festival.  more...

John's got his new bus pass - but who's that woman in the picture?

PENSIONER John Oliver Lever could be forgiven for thinking he is going through an identity crisis.  more...

I'll takle a lie detector test to prove innocence

A "HUSBAND from hell" who is alleged by his ex-wife to have murdered his 10-year-old brother is prepared to take a lie-detector test to prove his innocence.  more...

Massage parlours are let off big licence fee

MASSAGE parlours in Worcester have been an unexpected boost by city councillors.  more...

Certificate for quick-thinking Ryan

A QUICK-thinking six-year-old boy who phoned for an ambulance when his baby brother went into a fevered fit has received a special certificate for his actions.  more...

Judge has retired to spend time with family

JUDGES, barristers and staff packed a court room at Worcester Crown Court to say goodbye to Judge David Matthews.  more...

Tributes for chippy boss

TRIBUTES have been paid to a well-known fish and chip shop manager who died this week.  more...

Cabbies ‘putting girls in danger’

YOUNG women are being made to walk home alone in the dark because selfish taxi drivers are refusing to accept smaller fares.  more...

Man spent six hours in hospital after eating curry

A WORCESTER man allergic to nuts had to spend six hours in hospital receiving treatment after he ate a takeaway chicken curry.  more...

Tributes to chip shop manager

TRIBUTES have been paid to a well-known fish and chip shop manager who died this week.  more...

Dentist discovers a ‘tooth-saving’ paste

A WORCESTER dentist believes he has invented a miracle paste which stops people’s teeth from falling out.  more...

Evesham's Festival Season

EVESHAM'S festival season is expected to banish the memory of last year's floods as festivities begin to get underway.  more...

Evesham's Festival Season

EVESHAM'S festival season is expected to banish the memory of last year's floods as festivities begin to get underway.  more...

Geomap sculpture is finished

A SCULPTOR from Evesham has just completed a unique £100,000 Geomap sculpture in the heart of the Forest of Dean.  more...

Head and deputy walk Great Wall of China

AN Evesham headteacher and his deputy completed an exhausting challenge and walked the Great Wall of China in aid of a charity that supports a pupil at the school.  more...

Dance school triumphs at European Championships

A DANCING school based in Salford Priors is celebrating after it won three awards in a European competition.  more...

Dance school triumphs at European Championships

A DANCING school based in Salford Priors is celebrating after it won three awards in a European competition.  more...

Lifestyle

Flawless face

ACHIEVE a flawless face with advice from the experts.  more...

Let's go ride a bike

TEACHING your kids to cycle is not as easy as riding a bike - particularly as stabilisers can actually slow their progress. We find out about a new crop of training bikes which have no pedals and no brakes but which could have your tiny tot on wheels in no time.  more...

ASK THE EXPERT

Q: "What's this 'virtual driving instructor' for teens that I've heard about and will I be able to get one for my 17-year-old son before/after he passes his test?"  more...

THREE WAYS TO ... help a father bond with his baby

1. Ensure he's involved in all aspects of caring for baby, from bathing and changing nappies, to bottle feeding and playing.  more...

THREE WAYS TO ... help a father bond with his baby

1. Ensure he's involved in all aspects of caring for baby, from bathing and changing nappies, to bottle feeding and playing.  more...

Parents say 'Hola' to Spanish

INCREASING numbers of parents would like to say, "Au revoir" to their children learning French as a second language, opting instead to say, "Hola" to Spanish.  more...

Six of the best key keeping contraptions

AS anyone who's ever locked themselves out will tell you, keys are the single most essential item that each of us possess, yet we offer them little respect.  more...

Reading the tea leaves

TEA may be the nation's favourite drink but it's also a versatile cooking ingredient. We look at some of the ways a humble brew can be used to create exciting savoury dinners and delicately flavoured puddings.  more...

LIQUID NEWS

DON'T confine tea to a teapot. Use it, instead, to conjure unusual cocktails. Be inspired by recipes created by Tonia George, author of a new book, Tea Cookbook (Ryland Peters & Small, £8.99) which shows the versatility of the traditional drink ingredient.  more...

Chop, chop, chop, chop

CHOPPING boards can be a breeding ground for germs unless you're incredibly conscientious about cleaning (and sterilising) them.  more...

Sing in the rain with April shower style

BRAVE the rain showers with the most stylish all-weather buys.  more...

How to lead a model life

MODEL, actress, singer and society wife, we talk to Lisa B about her glamorous life, while she reveals how the rest of us can make the most of ourselves as her new lifestyle guide is published.  more...

Live Match Coverage

Harriers v Histon

Team line-ups.  more...

Harriers v Histon

Team line-ups.  more...

GOAL! Harriers 1 Histon 0

Goal - Christie - eight mins.  more...

Harriers 1 Histon 0

11 to 20  more...

Harriers 1 Histon 0

21 to 30 minutes.  more...

HALF-TIME: Harriers 1 Histon 0

31 to 45 minutes.  more...

GOAL! Harriers 1 Histon 1

Goal - Wright - 52 minutes.  more...

Harriers 1 Histon 1

56 to 65 minutes.  more...

Harriers 1 Histon 1

66 to 75 minutes.  more...

FULL-TIME: Harriers 1 Histon 1

End of game.  more...

Music

In the spotlight ... Kelly Rowland

KELENDRIA Trene Rowland was born in Atlanta and moved with her mum to Houston, Texas. It was here she would meet her future Destiny's Child bandmate and best friend Beyonce Knowles.  more...

In the spotlight ... Kelly Rowland

KELENDRIA Trene Rowland was born in Atlanta and moved with her mum to Houston, Texas. It was here she would meet her future Destiny's Child bandmate and best friend Beyonce Knowles.  more...

In the spotlight ... Kelly Rowland

KELENDRIA Trene Rowland was born in Atlanta and moved with her mum to Houston, Texas. It was here she would meet her future Destiny's Child bandmate and best friend Beyonce Knowles.  more...

Me and the madness of Mr Jones

COUNTING Crows exploded on to the scene in 1993, when they released their debut album and smash single, Mr Jones. The band unveil their fifth album, Saturday Nights And Sunday Mornings, out now. Lead singer, Adam Duritz, tells us all about the record and the breakdown he endured before making it.  more...

ON TOUR

Status Quo will be Rocking All Over the UK this summer. Their new tour begins on May 25 at Ayr Racecourse. For more information, visit www.ticketmaster.co.uk.  more...

HIT MISS OR MAYBE?

SAM SPARRO - BLACK & GOLD If you like Gnarls Barkley you'll love Sam Sparro. His soulful voice sounds great on this funky debut single, particularly with a pulsing electro beat behind the vocals. Sam could definitely be one to watch this year if this is anything to go by.  more...

HMV TOP 10 SINGLES

1. Estelle ft. Kanye West - American Boy 2. Flo rida ft. T-Pain - Low 3. Sam Sparro - Black and Gold 4. Madonna ft. Justin Timberlake - 4 Minutes 5. Mariah Carey - Touch My Body 6. Duffy - Mercy 7. The Kooks - Always Where I Need To Be 8. Leona Lewis - Better In Time/Footprints In The Sand 9. Chris Brown - With You 10. One Republic - Stop And Stare Source www.hmv.com   more...

News

Ruddock has faith in his young rookies

WITH a distinct possibility of European glory, Mike Ruddock will not risk a host of half-fit players in today's Guinness Premiership clash with high-flying Wasps at Adams Park (3pm).  more...

50 years supporting City

ONE of Worcester City's longest serving fans celebrates her 90th birthday today.  more...

Wolves chase third win against Jets

WORCESTER Wolves will be aiming to complete a clean-sweep of victories against the BiG Storage Cheshire Jets when the sides meet at the University of Worcester tonight (7pm).  more...

Wolves chase third win against Jets

WORCESTER Wolves will be aiming to complete a clean-sweep of victories against the BiG Storage Cheshire Jets when the sides meet at the University of Worcester tonight (7pm).  more...

Reviews

Smart and sassy fairytale

ENCHANTED (Cert PG, 103 mins, Disney DVD, Family/Comedy/Musical/Romance, also available to buy DVD £17.99/Blu-ray £23.99) Starring: Amy Adams, Patrick Dempsey, James Marsden, Rachel Covey, Timothy Spall, Susan Sarandon, Idina Menzel.  more...

DVD rental top ten

1 (4) Stardust 2 (5) Run Fat Boy Run 3 (6) The Brave One 4 (2) Beowulf 5 (1) 30 Days Of Night 6 (8) Mr Brooks 7 (9) The Invasion 8 (10) The Kingdom 9 (-) Planet Terror 10 (-) Ratatouille Chart supplied by www.blockbuster.co.uk   more...

DVD retail top ten

1 (1) Beowulf 2 (-) The Condemned 3 (3) The Simpsons Movie 4 (2) American Gangster 5 (5) Stardust 6 (-) Rendition 7 (-) Chaos 8 (8) Happy Feet 9 (9) Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix 10 (-) Atonement Chart supplied by hmv.com   more...

Round-Up

Champs Nomads ‘B’ run close in decider

WORCESTER Nomads B' booked their place at the Worcestershire Cricket Board county indoor finals evening.  more...

Prospect Walker's German delight

SAMURAI Judo Club's Kate Walker has scooped one of her best results yet with a bronze at the German Open Championships in Thuringia.  more...

County senior urn honour up for grabs

THE Worcestershire FA Senior Urn final will be held at Kidderminster Harriers' Aggborough ground on Tuesday.  more...

Asssassins slip to their first defeat

DEFENDING champions Ass-assins suffered their first defeat of the season against Head Hunters in the Worces-ter Sunday League Division One.  more...

Penn relishes his new-found form

MIDFIELD maestro Russ Penn says his four-goal haul against Halifax Town highlighted his best performance for Kidderminster Harriers.  more...

Hereford skipper playing it cool

THE season may still have another month to run, but Hereford United skipper Ben Smith is not thinking about the team playing League Two next season.  more...

Search on for housing sites of the future

LANDOWNERS and developers in the Bromsgrove area are being asked to help identify sites for future housing in the district.  more...

Enjoy a taste of far off shores

A BUBBLY TV star dropped by a Bromsgrove bookshop last week.  more...

Club calls for support

AN auction of 45 exciting prizes is being held in Bromsgrove to raise money to help budding young Beckhams.  more...

Opportunity for more to connect

WORCESTERSHIRE County Council is giving Bromsgrove residents the chance to connect with library services later this month (April).  more...

Get set for a summer full of fun

DROITWICH Spa is set for a packed events programme this summer, according to the town's new area partnership manager.  more...

Trainers double up at rearranged meeting

FORCED to postpone last Sunday's meeting following the overnight snowfall, the decision to rearrange the Cotswold Point-to-Point within three days of its original date was something of a gamble.  more...

Two points thrown away as title chase takes late twist

Evesham Utd 2, Barton Rvrs 2 ELEVEN minutes of madness cost Evesham two precious points in their championship quest.  more...

Today's events

Saturday The Law of Attraction workshop presented by Dr Gabriella Kortsch at The Market Theatre, Market Street, Ledbury. 10.30am. 07935 343684.  more...

Today's events

Saturday The Law of Attraction workshop presented by Dr Gabriella Kortsch at The Market Theatre, Market Street, Ledbury. 10.30am. 07935 343684.  more...

Search for owner of downed model helicopter

THE search is on for the owner of a remote-controlled model helicopter which was found in a Malvern garden on Friday, April 4.  more...

School celebrating landmark anniversary

THIS summer sees Malvern Parish Primary School celebrating 150 years since its founding, and the school is keen to put on an exhibition about its history.  more...

Snow proves plain sailing for Campbell

WIND, rain and snow greeted members of Arden Saling Club who took to the waters last Sunday.  more...

Several chances to view hospital plans

PROVISIONAL plans for Malvern's new community hospital will be available to view between 2pm and 8pm at the following locations: Wednesday, April 23 at Priory Lodge Hall, Avenue Road, Malvern.  more...

Junior teams share the spoils

LEDBURY U9s 15pts, BERRY HILL 0pts FOLLOWING the bruising encounter three weeks previously at Berry Hill, all Ledbury's training in rucking and moving the point of attack against a very physical Berry Hill proved to be all worthwhile as they were able to put right the wrongs from the previous league encounter.  more...

Rawle: Prove win wasn't a one-off

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

Manor Park make smashing start

MANOR Park Junior tennis teams kicked off their new season in fine style in the National Junior Club League.  more...

Lost dogs now council's responsibility

RESIDENTS in Redditch who find or lose a dog should now contact Redditch Council, not the police.  more...

Charity auction success

REDDITCH people flocked to an auction to bag a bargain and help raise money for an animal charity.  more...

  
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