Stories for 13 April 2008

Alcester

Scheme to make school run green

THREE primary schools in Alcester are taking part in a countywide initiative to make the school run greener.  more...

Fixtures

All the latest football fixtures

TONIGHT Worcestershire Senior Cup final second leg: Worcester City v Redditch United (7.45pm).  more...

Kidder News Latest

Kelly's online on shuttleXtra

FORMER Destiny's Child, Kelly Rowland, talks to shuttleXtra, your top online weekend read this week.  more...

Kelly's online on shuttleXtra

FORMER Destiny's Child, Kelly Rowland, talks to shuttleXtra, your top online weekend read this week.  more...

Kelly's online on shuttleXtra

FORMER Destiny's Child, Kelly Rowland, talks to shuttleXtra, your top online weekend read this week.  more...

Kelly's online on shuttleXtra

FORMER Destiny's Child, Kelly Rowland, talks to shuttleXtra, your top online weekend read this week.  more...

Kelly's online on shuttleXtra

FORMER Destiny's Child, Kelly Rowland, talks to shuttleXtra, your top online weekend read this week.  more...

Better place plan for young

A MAJOR plan aimed at making Worcestershire the best place for children and young people to grow up is set to be approved by Worcestershire County Council this week.  more...

Anti-theft marking session

POLICE are holding a property marking session at Homebase in Kidderminster on Friday, from 2pm to 6pm.  more...

Care trust staff 'satisfied'

STAFF at Worcestershire Primary Care Trust have some of the highest job satisfaction rates in the country, according to the Healthcare Commission's national staff survey.  more...

MPs back mentoring scheme

VOLUNTEERS from a Wyre Forest charity dedicated to supporting youngsters facing difficulties in schools visited the House of Commons to promote the benefits of mentoring.  more...

Mayor's charity concert

BEWDLEY Mayor Anne Mace's charity concert will be held on Saturday at 7.30pm at St Anne's Church in the town.  more...

Mayor's charity concert

BEWDLEY Mayor Anne Mace's charity concert will be held on Saturday at 7.30pm at St Anne's Church in the town.  more...

Village walks for all ages

THE eighth annual Pound the Bounds walks will take place on Sunday, May 4 starting from the Rock Cross Inn.  more...

Mayor guests at club anniversary lunch

KIDDERMINSTER Field Club's 80th birthday lunch will be held at Bodenham Arboretum on Tuesday, April 22 at 12.30pm.  more...

Heart support group in committee plea

TAKE HEART, the Wyre Forest heart support group, desperately needs people with fresh ideas and bags of enthusiasm to take it forward.  more...

Heart support group in committee plea

TAKE HEART, the Wyre Forest heart support group, desperately needs people with fresh ideas and bags of enthusiasm to take it forward.  more...

Teaming up to keep villagers informed

NOTICE boards have been erected and repaired in rural communities in the Bewdley area as part of a joint venture between the police and parish councils.  more...

Stalls galore at church fair

ALL Saints' Wribbenhall in Bewdley is staging its spring fair on Saturday, April 26.  more...

Stray dogs - what to do

RESIDENTS of Wyre Forest who find or lose a dog should now contact Wyre Forest District Council, not the police.  more...

Latest planning applications

THE following planning applications have been submitted to Wyre Forest District Council.  more...

Have your say in online poll

THERE'S still time to have your say in our Shuttle Online poll.  more...

More tests in Stourport murder case

FORENSIC tests are still being carried out on a number of items found in the River Severn in Stourport as part of a murder investigation.  more...

Latest

Latest travel news

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

Man avoids jail despite suspended sentence - court

A STOURPORT man has avoided jail despite assaulting his partner while he had a suspended sentence hanging over him for beating a man up.  more...

Battle site tour for history group

A GROUP encouraging people to commemorate the Battle of Worcester has been touring significant sites.  more...

Go-ahead for development in countryside

NEW student and staff accommodation can be built at a private international school near Tenbury Wells.  more...

Planning committee to study building proposal

A DECISION by Malvern Hills councillors to allow a bungalow in Rushwick to be replaced by a much larger property is to come under scrutiny.  more...

Basketball coach remanded on harassment charge - court

A WELL-known Worcester basketball coach has been remanded in custody ahead of trials for witness intimidation and harassment.  more...

Memorial concert for judge

FAMILY of a much-loved Worcestershire judge who died during last year’s flood have welcomed a memorial concert.  more...

Mayor's concert was just grand

A CONCERT organised by the Mayor of Droitwich and the town’s Norbury Theatre has raised £1,026.  more...

Fine for cannabis man - court

A CHEF has admitted possession of cannabis and a bail act offence after he failed to turn up at court.  more...

Can you ID these tools?

POLICE are trying to find the owners of these tools, which were found in a Kempsey barn.  more...

Get your vote in 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...

Business advice night

THE Chamber of Commerce Herefordshire and Worcestershire is inviting its members and anyone who wants to know more about the Chamber to an event to discuss membership.  more...

Judge will be remembered with concert

THE family of a much-loved Worcestershire judge who died during last year’s flood have welcomed a memorial concert.   more...

Fire crews remain at building

FIRE crews remain at a town centre pub after they were called to a blaze this morning.  more...

Fire crews remain at town pub

FIRE crews remain at a town centre pub after they were called to a blaze this morning.  more...

Fire crews remain at city pub

FIRE crews remain at a city centre pub after they were called to a blaze this morning.  more...

Look at how much we raised for guide dogs at optician’s branch

AN optician's shop in Worcester city centre has raised more than £500 for a charity that helps provide guide dogs, mobility and other services for blind and partially sighted people.  more...

Man charged with attempted murder

A MAN has been charged with attempted murder after a woman was seriously assaulted in Hereford, police said today.   more...

Missing presenter 'found dead'

THE body of childrens' TV presenter Mark Speight has reportedly been found in a London underground station.  more...

Missing presenter 'found dead'

THE body of childrens' TV presenter Mark Speight has reportedly been found in a London underground station.  more...

Broadway centre wins award

A BROADWAY training centre has won a regional tourism award in recognition of its business planning.  more...

Get ready for Race For Life

EVESHAM women are being asked to put a spring in their step and get training to take part in this year's Race for Life.  more...

Reds sunk by five star Barrow

Redditch United 0, Barrow 5 By David Lawrence TORRENTIAL rain prior to kick-off put this game in serious doubt. Instead, the referee put the match back 15 minutes to allow groundstaff to clear as much water as possible from the surface.  more...

Music

Rich pickings at gig

ACOUSTIC performer, King Rich, raised £195 at his charity bash for the Children With Leukaemia Appeal.  more...

News

Croft Park capitulation has Dryden feeling humiliated

WORCESTER City manager Richard Dryden described his side's 6-0 thrashing by Blyth Spartans as disastrous'.  more...

Ruddock feels youngsters will learn from defeat

THE 49-12 defeat to Wasps at Adams Park may have been a chastening experience for Worcester Warriors' young guns, but director of rugby Mike Ruddock believes it will stand his squad in good stead for the future.  more...

Arr unfazed after heavy Wasps loss

ROOKIE scrum-half Jonny Arr refused to be down-hearted by the seven-try hammering Worcester Warriors suffered at Wasps on his first start for the Sixways club.  more...

Christie scores as Harriers held

Harriers 1
Histon 1

  more...

Howarth rues penalty decision.

HARRIERS assistant manager Neil Howarth believes that the Aggborough side were denied a late penalty by referee Amy Rayner in Saturday's Blue Square Premier 1-1 draw with Histon.  more...

Howarth rues penalty decision.

HARRIERS assistant manager Neil Howarth believes that the Aggborough side were denied a late penalty by referee Amy Rayner in Saturday's Blue Square Premier 1-1 draw with Histon.  more...

Howarth rues penalty decision

HARRIERS assistant manager Neil Howarth believes that the Aggborough side were denied a late penalty by referee Amy Rayner in Saturday's Blue Square Premier 1-1 draw with Histon.  more...

Reports

Blyth Spartans 6, Worcester City 0

WORCESTER City endured a nightmare opening quarter-of-an-hour in the North East when they conceded four goals and had striker Craig Wilding sent off.  more...

Young guns taught a lesson by Wasps

MIKE Ruddock's youthful Worcester Warriors side were blown away 49-12 by a Danny Cipriani-inspired Wasps in the Guinness Premiership at Adams Park.  more...

Worcester Wolves 96, Cheshire Jets 91

WORCESTER Wolves kept alive their hopes of a seventh placed finish in the British Basketball League with a hard-fought home win over Cheshire Jets.  more...

Results

All the weekend results

SATURDAY FOOTBALL BRITISH GAS BUSINESS LEAGUE Premier Division: Cirencester Town 2 Bromsgrove Rovers 1.  more...

Round-Up

Monday League results and tables

ALL the latest results and tables from the Worcester Friendly League Monday Divisions.  more...

Kidderminster Harriers 1, Histon 1

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers could not take their chances as they dropped two points against Histon at Aggborough.  more...

West's men let vital points slip in title chase

AFTER conceding two goals in their previous six matches, the Robins contrived to let in two inside five minutes and leave their championship ambitions in the melting pot.  more...

Southern League trio fail to win as Rovers' plight worsens

BROMSGROVE Rovers slipped further into the British Gas Business Premier Division relegation mire as they crashed at fellow strugglers Cirencester Town 2-1.  more...

Darlington 0, Hereford United 1

HEREFORD kept on track for promotion with a crucial win at the Darlington Arena.  more...

Folk group to aid church

THE YETTIES are coming from Dorset to help Catshill's churchgoers raise cash for a church restoration fund.  more...

Time to celebrate

A BROMSGROVE school in its 21st year is appealing for former ex-classmates and friends of the school, for help with their celebrations.  more...

Council seminars could be the business

BUSINESSES of all types and sizes are invited to free council-run seminars in Bromsgrove and Redditch on April 23 and 24 to help them win council contracts.  more...

Check out your blood pressure

RESIDENTS can get free blood pressure checks when members of the Rotary Clubs of North Worcestershire and the Stroke Association offer the service on Saturday, April 19.  more...

Birdseye Sports Evesham Sunday League round-up

Results Evesham Hospital Sunday Junior Cup semi-finals: Red Horse 3, Perrywood 4; Ambassador 0, Peopleton 0 (aet, Peopleton won 5-4 on penalties). Minor Cup semi-final: Pinvin Utd 7, Alderton 0. Quarter-finals: Honeybourne Gate Inn 3, Crowle 6; Inkberrow 3, Anchor Fladbury 0.  more...

Sevens are stars of the day

PERSHORE'S young players travelled to Upton-on-Severn for their latest rugby action where the Under-7s were the day's star turn.  more...

Tag tournament at Evesham

WYCHAVON District Council's Community Development team's annual seven-a-side inter-school tag rugby tournament takes place at Evesham RUFC on Friday.  more...

Blackminster miss out in double bid

RUGBY players at Blackminster Middle School have enjoyed a successful end to the season.  more...

Villages embark on Lord's quest

THIS year's npower Village Cup is scheduled to get under way this weekend with Overbury and Slaughters United facing first round matches in their respective county groups.  more...

Today's events

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

Promotion hopes over

CALLOW END 2, PEROWNE PARK RANGERS 4 PROMOTION is now a long shot for Callow End after a disappointing defeat to Perowne Park Rangers.  more...

From scoring tries at Twickenham to clearing fences

A LEDBURY man has swapped scoring tries for clearing fences to good effect after scooping the first prizes of his point-to-point career.  more...

Youngsters get creative with graffiti

YOUNGSTERS from Woodrow have been busy putting their artistic skills to use during a graffiti art project at Woodrow Library.  more...

Companies get contract advice from councils

BUSINESSES of all types and sizes are invited to free council-run seminars in Redditch and Bromsgrove on April 23 and 24 to help them win council contracts.  more...

Roundup

Christie scores as Harriers held

Harriers 1
Histon 1

  more...

Howarth rues penalty decision

HARRIERS assistant manager Neil Howarth believes that the Aggborough side were denied a late penalty by referee Amy Rayner in Saturday's Blue Square Premier 1-1 draw with Histon.  more...

Lavery at the double for Swifts

Stourport Swifts 3, Romulus 3 AN injury time strike from Romulus hitman Tyrone Fagan denied Swifts three points in this six-goal thriller at Walshes Meadow.  more...

Society

Astley

WI - Members were updated on forthcoming activities, including the World Faith Visit on June 26, the walk around Evesham in July and August and a special trip to Denman College to celebrate its diamond anniversary in September.  more...

Tom Guest Column

New signings settle in in at friendly county

SPEAKING to the new boys at Worcestershire last week, you got the impression that they have had no problems in settling down whatsoever.  more...

Attention is finally turning to cricket

NEW season, new hopes and Worcestershire are back at New Road.  more...

  
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