Stories for 14 April 2008

Ask The Vet

Right diet for your tortoise

This week we will look at good nutrition in Mediterranean tortoises To ensure tortoises get the best diet they can, always think of how they would eat in the wild A mixture of garden weeds, flowers and grasses supplemented with tortoise vitamins and calcium is a premium diet Good plants include clover red and white, dandelion flower and leaves, hawksbills, honeysuckle flowers, vetches, chickweed, plantain, dead nettle and bramble leaves.  more...

Shot in the arm for rabbits?

Rabbits like cats and dogs are susceptible to potentially fatal diseases which we are able to vaccinate against Myxomatosis Myxomatosis is a viral disease spread by blood sucking insects such as mosquitoes and rabbit fleas Myxomatosis is endemic within the wild rabbit population As the months get warmer these insects start to appear and feed on your pet When the insects bite your rabbit a small amount of virus is passed into the bloodstream and starts to multiply in areas such as the skin around the eyes, anus and genitals Symptoms include; puffy fluid filled swelling around the head, neck, eyes, anus and genitals, these progressively get worse and death usually occurs within 12-14 days Prevention is by vaccination every 6-12 months depending on prevalence in the area and good parasite control Viral Haemorrhagic disease (VHD) VHD is a virus that is rapidly fatal and can be transmitted by either direct contact (rabbit to rabbit) or by indirect contact from clothing, bedding or other items.  more...

Before The 1900'S

April 12-19

100 Years Ago:  more...

Business

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...

New look for estate agents

MORE than 100 members of Worcester's business community joined estate agent Andrew Grant to celebrate the official re-opening of his headquarters in the city's Foregate Street.  more...

Education

Pupils' scare show

SPRING has definitely sprung at a day nursery where tots have been busily stuffing scarecrows.  more...

Dressed to impress

FROM literary classics to modern masterpieces, pupils have been filling the shoes of their favourite book characters.  more...

Equestrian

Clubbing queen Kate has time for a bit of horseplay

CONSIDERING she grew up on a farm surrounded by racehorses, it's perhaps unusual that most people in the Worcester area would more likely associate Kate Holder with nightclubs.  more...

Farmers' Markets

Farmers' Market - April 12

If you buy a pie from the 19 Gales Farmhouse Foods stall at a farmers' market this weekend, you'll be enjoying the same food as the rich as famous.  more...

Farmers' Market - April 12

If you buy a pie from the 19 Gales Farmhouse Foods stall at a farmers' market this weekend, you'll be enjoying the same food as the rich as famous.  more...

Fixtures

Mid-week fixtures

TOMORROW WORCESTER AND DISTRICT LEAGUE Nursing Sat Junior Cup final: Grosvenor Sports v Martley Spurs (N Jeynes, Worcester City FC 7.30pm).  more...

Gardening

Garden where tulip lovers will be in for a treat

Little Larford, Scots Lane, Astley Burf, DY13 0SB. 01299 823270, www.littlelarfordcottage.org.uk. Admission £3, children free.  more...

Garden where tulip lovers will be in for a treat

Little Larford, Scots Lane, Astley Burf, DY13 0SB. 01299 823270, www.littlelarfordcottage.org.uk. Admission £3, children free.  more...

Best of the Bunch - Snake's Head Fritillary

Also known as the snake's head lily, Fritillaria meleagris is a British native wildflower which used to be widespread in water meadows. In spring it bears hanging, bell-shaped flowers in delicate, chequered shades of pink, purple or white. It grows to around 30cm (12in) tall and will naturalise, given full sun and a damp site that doesn't dry out in summer. It will tolerate quite heavy soil.  more...

Good Enough to Eat - Florence Fennel

Florence fennel provides that delicious aniseed-flavoured addition to many dishes, while its leaves can be used in garnishes and salads. It's an unusual-looking vegetable which forms a spreading bulb at the base of the plant, celery-like leaf stalks and feathery sprays of aromatic leaves.  more...

Reg Moule Answers your Questions

We always have trouble with those blackfly which make the leaves curl up on our Stella cherry tree, they seem to attack so early and the tree looks sick for the rest of the summer. A neighbour told me that you recommended using winter wash to control them on the radio but I asked for some at a garden centre and they said that they were banned. Can you help me please?  more...

Harriers 1 Histon 1

Heading the way

Wylde directs a header goalwards, which is cleared by Jack Midson.  more...

Player of the season

DEFENDER Mark Creighton is presented with his player of the season award by chairman Barry Norgrove.  more...

Award for happy traveller Christie

Iyseden Christie with his away player of the season award.  more...

Second award for hitman

Christie was a double winner as received the junior player of the season award before kick-off.  more...

Dedication recognised

Mark Searl is given his clubman of the season award by Norgrove.  more...

Top fan gets an award

Harriers' fan of the season Matthew Lloyd with Mark Lloyd.  more...

Top fan gets an award

Harriers' fan of the season Matthew Lloyd with Mark Creighton.  more...

Wylde time

Defender Michael Wylde gets stuck in for Harriers in his first start for the club.  more...

Penn flies high

Russ Penn wins an aerial challenge.  more...

Keeper fends off Knight

Keeper Dean Coleman takes a cross under pressure from Nathaniel Knight-Percival.  more...

Going down

Andy Ferrell is brought down by a Histon player.  more...

Christie's seventh heaven

Iyseden Christie celebrates his eighth minute goal with Dean Bennett. It was the seventh successive game he has scored for.  more...

Quick getaway

As Harriers looked for a second Matthew Barnes-Homer speeds past Matthew Mitchel-King.  more...

Closely watched

Manager Mark Yates keeps watch as his side make a host of chances in the first half.  more...

Missing the point

Coleman misses Gareth Gwillim's long throw-in into the area.  more...

Paying the price

As panic ensues Histon striker Danny Wright hits the back of the net to make it 1-1.  more...

Raging passion

A furious Christie squares up to Coleman after the incident.  more...

Strong challenge

Christie is brought down by Patrick Ada.  more...

Referee surrounded

Harriers' players remonstrate with referee Amy Rayner after a foul on Russ Penn.  more...

Bennett on the up

Dean Bennett wins an aerial challenge.  more...

Hurren in a hurry

As Harriers try find a winner Gavin Hurren drives into midfield after defence.  more...

Hurren in a hurry

As Harriers try to find a winner Gavin Hurren drives into midfield after defence.  more...

Hurren in a hurry

As Harriers try to find a winner Gavin Hurren drives into midfield.  more...

Kidder News Latest

Rosie is queen

A 17-YEAR-OLD footballer missed her match yesterday but still managed a hat-trick when she became this year's Kidderminster Carnival Queen.  more...

Flood advice guides launched

WITH climate change likely to increase the risk of extreme weather events and floods, the Environment Agency has launched three simple flooding guides offering crucial advice on how to protect homes and families before, during and after flooding.  more...

New post for top cop

THE Deputy Chief Constable of West Mercia Constabulary, Ian Arundale, has been appointed Chief Constable of Dyfed-Powys Police.  more...

Inspiring Sam nominated

A STOURPORT teenager who has raised thousands of pounds for charity has been nominated in a competition to find Britain's most inspiring fund-raiser.  more...

Sporting carpet workers raise £1,070

CARPET workers from two historic firms put aside decades of commercial rivalry to raise £1,070 for a lifeline cancer treatment unit.  more...

Rosie in queen

A 17-YEAR-OLD footballer missed her match yesterday but still managed a hat-trick when she became this year's Kidderminster Carnival Queen.  more...

St George's parade details

KIDDERMINSTER Scouts and Guides will take part in the town's annual St. George's Day Parade in the town and church services on Sunday, April 27.  more...

Bike worth £4,500 stolen

AN off-road bike worth £4,500 has been stolen in Stourport.  more...

Injured cat appeal tops £650

AN appeal launched to help treat a plucky cat who used up one of his nine lives when he was involved in a traffic accident has raised £650, but money is still needed according to animal charity volunteers.  more...

Injured cat appeal tops £650

AN appeal launched to help treat a plucky cat who used up one of his nine lives when he was involved in a traffic accident has raised £650, but money is still needed according to animal charity volunteers.  more...

Women kicked in gang attack

TWO women were kicked in a vicious assault by a gang during a robbery in the early hours of yesterday.  more...

Stourport Carnival queen sought

TIME is running out for girls who want to be crowned Stourport Carnival queen and her attendants.  more...

Stourport Carnival queen sought

TIME is running out for girls who want to be crowned Stourport Carnival queen and her attendants.  more...

Stourport Carnival queen sought

TIME is running out for girls who want to be crowned Stourport Carnival queen and her attendants.  more...

MUDER: 'POSITIVE RESPONSE'

POLICE hunting for the killer of Reginald Southall, of Stourport, have thanked the public for their "positive response" to an appeal for witnesses and information.  more...

MURDER: 'POSITIVE RESPONSE'

POLICE hunting for the killer of Reginald Southall, of Stourport, have thanked the public for their "positive response" to an appeal for witnesses and information.  more...

Kidz Competitions

WIN WIN WIN! KIDZ ZONE is offering you the chance to win one of six copies of ‘My First Balle

A Combined CD AND DVD Package To Give Hours Of Fun For Your Little Ballerina!!!  more...

Latest

Get voting for the new Miss Worcester

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...

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...

Museum scoops awards

WORCESTERSHIRE County Museum has scooped two prestigious awards for its public events and exhibitions.  more...

City flood hero honoured at awards

A MAN who helped in the evacuation of a Worcester school during last summer’s floods has been recognised by his employers.  more...

Fierce opposition to holiday lodge plan

A PLAN to build 15 holiday lodges in a Worcestershire village has come under fierce opposition amid fears the idea would ruin a beauty spot.  more...

Mower thieves hunted by police

A LAWN mower worth £12,500 has been stolen from a car park in Bretferton, near Evesham.  more...

Join the fun for our festive show

IT may be spring but a Worcester-based theatre group is already thinking of Christmas.  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...

Top performers to play at city festival

INTERNATIONALLY-famous musicians will descend upon Worcester for this year’s Three Choirs Festival.   more...

Alcohol made me feel ill, so I turned to cocaine instead

COCAINE use is widespread in Worcestershire according to one user who believes he is doing nothing wrong in taking the drug.  more...

Thugs were chasing me - court

A MALVERN man who drove while more than twice the drink-drive limit was trying to flee attackers, a court has heard.  more...

Closure of day centre has been a slow torture

THE demise of a Worcester day centre has been described as a slow torture.  more...

I was sacked for being a cancer carer -- then I heard of firm's donation to cancer charity

A WIFE who was sacked because she took too much sick leave while her husband was receiving cancer treatment was shocked to find the company supporting a cancer charity.  more...

I was sacked for being a cancer carer – then I heard of firm's donation to cancer charity

A WIFE who was sacked because she took too much sick leave while her husband was receiving cancer treatment was shocked to find the company supporting a cancer charity.  more...

Classic car show a big success

A CLASSIC car show held in Worcestershire was hailed a huge success as enthusiasts turned up to see hundreds of vehicles on display.  more...

Classic car show is a big success

A CLASSIC car show held in Worcestershire was hailed a huge success as enthusiasts turned up to see hundreds of vehicles on display.  more...

City’s first-ever walk for bird charity

WALKERS enjoyed a stroll around Worcester to raise money for the RSPB in the bird charity's first-ever sponsored walk in the city.  more...

Tired but proud: Meet the people who ran a marathon

RUNNERS from across the county successfully completed a gruelling 26 miles as they competed in the London Marathon.  more...

COMMENT: Cocaine use in city going undetected

OUR investigation into cocaine use in Worcester last week prompted some interesting responses from readers, none more so than the drug user featured on page 5 today.  more...

Two pedestrians in collision with car

TWO pedestrians were injured when they were in collision with a car taking evasive action from another car which was moving out of the way of a police van.   more...

Tribute to the river Teme

OF all Worcestershire's rivers, the Teme is most likely the prettiest. Its meandering 81-mile journey from the hills of mid-Wales ends just south of Worcester at Powick, where it joins the Severn, having passed through Powys, Shropshire and Herefordshire on the way. Unlike its big brother the Severn, it has never really been successfully navigable and it shows.  more...

‘Tough guy’ close to tears when he saw people’s pain

A “TOUGH guy” from Worcester was close to tears when he saw the plight of the poor during a charity trek to Nepal.  more...

Housing plan open spaces question hangs in balance

THE issue of who will be responsible for maintaining the open spaces on the new North site housing development in Malvern still hangs in the balance.  more...

Worcester News weather watch

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

Parasol row rumbles on

THE saga of the restaurant parasol outside Pepper and Oz in Malvern is set to rumble on this week.  more...

Housing may be approved despite objections

A WEST Midlands housing association may be allowed to build 14 new affordable homes in a Worcestershire village despite strong objections from residents.  more...

Sentimental ornament stolen

A DISTINCTIVE garden ornament which had sentimental value to its owner has been stolen from a house in Worcester.  more...

Sentimental ornament stolen

A DISTINCTIVE garden ornament which had sentimental value to its owner has been stolen from a flat in Worcester.  more...

Have you seen little Pebbles?

A WORCESTER family is hoping Worcester News readers will help find their missing dog.  more...

Police to answer drivers' questions

OFFICERS from the Central Motorway Police Group and West Mercia Constabulary will be at Strensham Services on the M5 on Wednesday.  more...

Two pedestrians hurt after police answer 999 emergency call

TWO pedestrians were injured – one seriously – when they were hit by a car trying to get out of the way of another which had pulled over for a police van answering an emergency call.   more...

Popular film festival sparks serious debate

A RURAL film festival broke its own box office record after attracting more than 10,000 visitors over 17 days.  more...

Sledgehammer examined in murder case

THE public have been thanked for their positive response to a police appeal into the death of a Stourport man.  more...

Husband threatened to feed wife to her family - court

A HUSBAND who threatened to cut his wife into pieces and feed her to her family has shown no remorse, a court heard.  more...

Charity auction at The Lygon Arms

GENEROUS traders and residents from Broadway have dug-deep to support a charity auction being held at The Lygon Arms.  more...

Charity auction at The Lygon Arms

GENEROUS traders and residents from Broadway have dug-deep to support a charity auction being held at The Lygon Arms.  more...

Students encouraged to 'Make IT Happen.'

PRIMARY schools in West Worcestershire are being encouraged to enter a national technology competition where up to £4,500 is up for grabs.  more...

Students encouraged to 'Make IT Happen.'

PRIMARY schools in West Worcestershire are being encouraged to enter a national technology competition where up to £4,500 is up for grabs.  more...

School children encouraged to enter competition

PRIMARY schools in Evesham and its surrounding villages are being encouraged to get cracking on creating their own egg box design.  more...

School children encouraged to enter competition

PRIMARY schools in Evesham and its surrounding villages are being encouraged to get cracking on creating their own egg box design.  more...

Letters

asing congestion needn’t be pricey

SIR - So, Councillor Derek Prodger and his planners now threaten us with congestion charges if we choose not to approve his grandiose scheme to waste millions of pounds of taxpayers' money on the proposed bus lanes along Newtown Road.  more...

What do top council executives get paid?

SIR - Now that we have found out what a lot of greedy MPs are claiming for on their expense sheets, which is all taxpayers money, it's about time we found out how much our top executives are making on the council.  more...

Look at the bigger picture first, please

SIR - C Stanley (Letters, April 5) needs to look at the bigger picture before offering any criticism of hunting.  more...

There is hope for the working class

SIR - Your correspondents Jim Evans and John Croney, complain about voting Labour but not seeing any results. They are not alone. New Labour is now an out and out party of big business as a look at their policies will confirm.  more...

What benefit is the university to us?

SIR - With reguards to Councillor Mike Layland's quote (April 8), we don't all welcome the university.  more...

I hope Mike keeps his seat on council

SIR - I am delighted that the Tories have wisely decided not to contest the Nunnery ward council seat currently occupied by Mike Layland. Hopefully, this will guarantee that Mike will retain his seat as an Independent on the council.  more...

It’s a little difficult not to judge, Pete

SIR - Former drug addict Pete', now in his 50s, says, "we are not all monsters who are going to rob you blind" (April 8). Yet he goes on to say he used to "steal and rob and lie and manipulate people". Then he tells non-addicts not to judge him!  more...

Labour Party’s claims are totally unfounded

SIR - I would like to demand an apology from the Labour Party.  more...

So sad to hear the day centre news

SIR - I write to express my great sadness that the last ditch effort to save Pershore Care Centre was lost at County Hall on Wednesday.  more...

The sooner Gordon is gone the better

SIR - Now I understand why they re-named it New' Labour. Old Socialist Labour's policy was to support the lower paid and tax the high earners. New Labour have now reversed that policy and consistently penalise the old, the sick, the lower paid and those without access to high expense accounts. The latest tax increase, which I can't recall being highlighted in the recent budget, is the increase in prescription charges to £7.10 per item.  more...

His Royal Highness does try his best

SIR - The spin from our local Tory MEP Mr Bushill-Matthews in your letters page is duly noted. The fact is that UKIP would normally support Prince Charles but on this one occasion in the EU parliament the Prince was used by the EU to improve their profile while diverting UK attention away from opposition to the EU Constitution, which was current in Parliament at that time.  more...

I’m a gullible fool

SIR - I am a complete gullible April fool - I believed your news item about cricket fans having to wear protective clothing!  more...

Wheelie bins were the idea of New Labour Government

SIR - Once again, the subject of wheelie bins and fortnightly collections has come back to the fore. Let's not forget that this system was introduced because that is what the Government wanted.  more...

Easing congestion needn’t be pricey

SIR - So, Councillor Derek Prodger and his planners now threaten us with congestion charges if we choose not to approve his grandiose scheme to waste millions of pounds of taxpayers' money on the proposed bus lanes along Newtown Road.  more...

I am completely happy with my GP

SIR - In reply to Helen Bate, having been registered with my doctor's surgery since 1937 must surely confirm my complete satisfaction.  more...

There are no such birds as seagulls

SIR - So a recent correspondent describes seagulls as "flying rats" and calls for them to be culled.  more...

Old photographs triggered memory

SIR - I was interested to see the old photograph of my colleague Ron Hodgkins in the Worcester News (Letters, April 2).  more...

I feel I must reply to Peter Scott

triggered memory SIR - I was interested to see the old photograph of my colleague Ron Hodgkins in the Worcester News (Letters, April 2).  more...

I feel I must reply to Peter Scott

SIR - In reply to Peter Scott (Letters, April 3), I had in mind the impossibility of two sovereign states existing in one defined area.  more...

Don’t use club of wood, George

SIR - I see George Cowley keeps a stout club of wood to protect himself from any thug or drug addict who tries to break open his front door.  more...

All parties get a thorough pasting

SIR - I wish to complain about Alan Williams using your website to make unreasonable allegations of bias by the Worcester News in favour of New Labour when it is perfectly obvious that Alan would be quite happy if it was the Conservatives who were receiving favourable treatment!  more...

It’s obvious why people avoid pub

SIR - The reason people avoid pubs nowadays, John Phillpott, is that they do not want a broken glass thrust in their face.  more...

Prince Charles and the EU

Sovereign or sovereignty? Global warming spoils EU warning.  more...

EU 'use' Prince Charles

Sovereign or sovereignty? Global warming spoils EU warning.  more...

Gary – a great guy

GARY Key was a great guy, he was generous and was always interested in what you were doing. (Businessman dies in plane crash, Shuttle, April 10).  more...

Sladen – such a waste of money

BOTH my daughters attended Sladen School in Kidderminster when it was open and they were both happy there. (Call to pull down vandal-hit school, Shuttle, April 3) It was well decorated and had a new common room for the Year 8s which was constructed for them last year.  more...

They ought to get out more often...

AS regards the problems with potholes and noting Mr Thorpe's letter concerning standing water and that he had received no reply to either of his letters to the Highways Department, there is a probable explanation.  more...

Fence in park and lock it at night

I TOTALLY agree with last week's letter 'Park yobs make visit a misery.' Living only two minutes from the park, the noise we hear from there is appalling, especially during school holidays.  more...

Playgroup reunion will be celebration

ST Ambrose Pre-School (formerly Playgroup) is celebrating its 25th anniversary.  more...

Head lice nurse needed in schools

I DO hope you print letter this because it's imperative you do. The situation with schools has got so bad with the infestation of lice in children's hair.  more...

Time to stop man bashing

I SHOULD like to comment on the article How to spring clean your man (shuttleXtra and Shuttle/Times & News, April 3).  more...

Landmark of my youth is no more

IT was with a mixture of both warm nostalgia and sadness that I read the recent letter from Diane and Matt Cassin, landlords of the Eagle's Nest in Kidderminster from 1974 to 1978.  more...

Development of Old Railway Yard

DEREK Smith asked if it was right that NIMBYs comments should prevent the redevelopment of The Old Railway Yard at Malvern Wells.  more...

Proposed new play area

I WAS concerned to read your article regarding the proposed new play area in Kiln Lane, Leigh Sinton. (Malvern Gazette, April 11).  more...

Hanley Swan pond

I REFER to the correspondence in last week's edition of the Malvern Gazette (March 11) concerning the Hanley Swan pond.  more...

Support group details

PEOPLE affected by ME (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis), CFS (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome), and FMS (Fibromyalgia) can now meet at six locations in the county. The Worcestershire ME Support Group has informal afternoon meetings in Malvern on the second Thursday of each month, plus also meetings in Bromsgrove, Droitwich, Kidderminster, Pershore and Worcester.  more...

Dog muck problem

MORE sightings of the dreaded plastic bags full of dog muck! This time on the pavements and the hills around Westminster Bank in West Malvern. These, added to the ever increasing array of cans, bottles and wrappers, are rapidly turning these beautiful hills into a disgusting rubbish dump.  more...

Delighted to see there’s an allotments growth

IT is great to see the recent 'revival' in allotment gardening which is happening at the moment.  more...

Cameras are there for good reason...

IN reply to the letters lamenting the new speed cameras on the Alcester Road Studley.  more...

Does age dull driving skills?

I WOULD like to ask the question - Are people too old to drive?' This is after suffering from a type of road rage from a very elderly gentleman whilst driving home.  more...

Representing those who voted for me

IN response to recent comments made regarding myself I would like to say I became a councillor to help the people I represent, and over the last eleven years I've done just that.  more...

Currency crunch on the market

I DO my best to support local businesses but have to say my experience the previous Saturday morning onRedditch Market left a good deal to be desired.  more...

Call for drink adverts ban

I HAVE sent a letter to Dawn Primarolo saying I was delighted to read today of proposed moves to ban advertising of cigarettes, and remove them from shop displays, in an endeavour to prevent children's and young people's taking up smoking: such a move has been long delayed.  more...

‘Waste’ of time

I HAVE heard it expressed that Redditch Borough Council invented the word bureaucracy'.  more...

Losing out

A LITTLE bit of maths!  more...

Holiday help for lone parents

CALLING all lone parents and single access parents.  more...

It’s a case of what you believe in

IN response to the letter last week on Matter of faith' and whether it matters what we believe, and in response to I Kirwan's dismissive letter may I make the following points.  more...

Training ship to hold reunion

I WISH to bring to the attention of any of your readers who may have an interest, the existence of the T.S Vindicatrix Association.  more...

Travelling too fast

AS someone relatively new to the Redditch area I am constantly surprised at the speed some people drive on the town centre ring-road.  more...

Local Walks

Lower Brockhampton

The beautiful Brockhampton estate can trace its origins back to the Domesday Book (1086) when it was already a working farm.  more...

News

We owe it to our fans: City boss

RICHARD Dryden says Worcester City owe it to the club's fans to win the Worcestershire FA Senior Cup.  more...

Victoria see off youth XI

KIDDERMINSTER Victoria claimed a five-wicket victory over a Worcestershire Academy XI.  more...

All the latest from the New Road End

COUNTY new boy Steve Magoffin tells us how he has found a piece of Western Australia at New Road.  more...

Magoffin hoping to carry on from Aussie success

HAVING had the best season of his career in Australia, Worcestershire new boy Steve Magoffin is hoping he can transfer that form on to the county circuit.  more...

Phillpot Files

Us Brits will never have a café culture like in France

THERE'S this man sat at the opposite table with a face that's screaming 1960s refugee. Long, grey hair parted in the middle meets straggly beard and Kaiser Wilhelm moustache arrangement.  more...

Pryce'S People

The man who pushed his bike 175 miles – in Alaska

AS Christian Cullinane admitted, it was no place to have the pedal fall off your bike. With temperatures touching minus 30C and the white wilderness of Alaska stretching as far as the eye could see, there was nothing for it but to push. Which he did for 175 miles.  more...

Reports

Throw away lead in title torment

Evesham United 2, Barton Rovers 2 WHAT could have ended up a sparkling afternoon turned distinctly flat as Evesham threw away a two-goal lead with the Division One Midlands championship firmly in their grasp.  more...

Results

Results extra

MERCIAN FESTIVAL JUNIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE U9s Division One: Newtown Sports Juniors 1 Ombersley Tigers 2; Warndon Village Tigers 3 Malvern Town Wanderers Colts 0.  more...

Round-Up

Defence bid is scuppered

LEDBURY'S Terry Jenkins won three matches on the way to earning £300 from a fourth-round exit in the Antwerp Darts Trophy.  more...

Rangers gunning for title success

PEROWNE Park Rangers are making a strong challenge for the Worcester Sunday League Division One title.  more...

Mid-week fixtures

TONIGHT WORCESTER AND DISTRICT LEAGUE Nursing Sat Junior Cup final: Grosvenor Sports v Martley Spurs (N Jeynes, Worcester City FC 7.30pm).  more...

Hobbs continues superb form with treble at Ledbury

THE trainer to follow at the Ledbury Hunt point-to-point meeting at Maisemore Park was Hanley Swan-based Andy Hobbs, who triumphed with a treble at the track.  more...

Fields romp to win over top-four side

WESTFIELDS hit top form in their Midland Alliance match at home to high-flying Rocester, triumphing 6-1.  more...

Two off as Kempsey bag county cup title

KEMPSEY United retained the Worcestershire FA Sunday Premier Cup with a 3-2 victory over Bromley.  more...

Two off as Kempsey bag county cup title

KEMPSEY United retained the Worcestershire FA Sunday Premier Cup with a 3-2 victory over Bromley.  more...

Two off as Kempsey bag county cup title

KEMPSEY United retained the Worcestershire FA Sunday Premier Cup with a 3-2 victory over Bromley.  more...

Harrison seals win

BROMYARD'S final Midlands Six West (South-west) game of the season was a low-scoring 5-0 victory over Clee Hill.  more...

Pimlow’s treble sinks Tenbury

UPTON travelled to Tenbury for a Midlands Five West (South) match and returned 41-7 victors.  more...

Pershore recovery comes too late

PERSHORE were edged out 35-31 by Old Centralians in an entertaining Western Counties North game at Piddle Park.  more...

Spa side end on a high against Lions

DROITWICH rounded off their home Midlands Three West (South) campaign in fine style, seeing off a spirited Stourbridge Lions side 34-12 at the Glyn Mitchell Memorial Ground.  more...

Campaign finishes with derby joy

WORCESTER Wanderers dominated their final Midlands Four West (South) game of the season, winning 20-0 against bottom-of-the-table Evesham at Sixways.  more...

Spring Lane men closing on title glory

"WE'RE halfway there." That was the verdict of Malvern director of rugby David Robins after his team had dispatched a feisty Burton side 27-15 at Spring Lane.  more...

Plans to block off right of way

PLANS to block off a right of way through the new Parkside and Meadows schools along Stourbridge Road are being recommended for approval at Bromsgrove District Council's next planning committee meeting.  more...

Jail for ‘devious’ speeding driver

A DRIVER who tried to avoid a speeding fine in Bromsgrove by changing the appearance of his vehicle has been sent to jail.  more...

Railway talk is just the ticket

THE story of what has become one of Worcestershire's top tourist attractions from its beginning in 1862 and which last year made national headlines for the wrong reasons, kept a large and appreciative audience in Bromsgrove enthralled Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow was the title of this year's illustrated Bromsgrove Society Lecture about the Severn Valley Railway (SVR) which was given last Wednesday at Routh Hall, Bromsgrove School.  more...

Youngsters branch out

PUPILS in and around Droitwich Spa will join youth groups and schools across Worcestershire in a tree planting project.  more...

What a bright idea

TENANTS in and around Droitwich Spa are being given the chance to go green by taking advantage of a bright idea.  more...

Praise for vital volunteers

AMBULANCE volunteers from Droitwich Spa have been praised at a special meeting.  more...

Can you re-home loving cats?

MEET Nula and William, two gorgeous cats who are looking for loving new homes.  more...

Old Boys bidding for third county triumph

ALMOST a century after winning the inaugural Worcestershire FA Saturday Minor Cup, Bretforton Old Boys will attempt to lift the trophy again on Friday night.  more...

Stratford and District Alliance results

Aquaid Division One: Badsey Utd 1, Bidford BC 8; Henley Forest 1, FISSC 3; Inkberrow 2, Ilmington Revolution 1; Welford 0, Kenilworth Town KH 6. League Cup: Halfords 1, Henley Forest 1 (aet, Henley won 4-2 on pens).  more...

Final darts standings

Birdseye Sports Evesham Ladies League Division One P W L D F A Pts Hospital B 16 11 1 4 96 64 26 Badsey RBL 16 9 3 4 93 67 22 Pershore FC B 16 9 4 3 87 73 21 Evesham WMC 16 8 5 3 84 76 19 Chestnut Tree B 16 7 7 2 80 80 16 Horse & Hound 16 4 8 4 73 87 12 New Inn (Will) 16 5 10 1 70 90 11 Long Lartin B 16 2 9 5 73 87 9 Littleton Bowls Club 16 3 11 2 66 94 8 Division Two P W L D F A Pts Red Horse 16 10 3 3 92 68 23 Hospital C 16 7 3 6 84 76 20 Corner Cupboard 16 7 4 5 90 70 19 Beckford SC 16 8 5 3 83 77 19 George and Dragon A 16 6 6 4 85 75 16 Winchcombe WMC 16 6 7 3 79 81 15 Badsey Rec 16 4 5 7 78 82 15 Long Lartin A 16 3 10 3 66 94 9 Ivy Inn 16 2 10 4 63 97 8 Division Three P W L D F A Pts Ambassador 16 8 4 4 90 70 20 Pershore Tn FC A 16 7 5 4 81 79 18 Wheatsheaf 16 7 5 4 78 82 18 Oddfellows B 16 6 5 5 84 76 17 Fladbury SC 16 4 3 9 82 78 17 New Inn (Per) 16 5 5 6 76 84 16 Offenham Gold 16 5 6 5 80 80 15 Evesham Rovers 16 4 5 7 77 83 15 Queens Head 16 1 9 6 76 84 8 Division Four P W L D F A Pts Bretforton RBL B 14 9 3 2 79 61 20 Bretforton RBL A 14 9 4 1 81 59 19 Trumpet 14 8 3 3 81 59 19 Bretforton SC 14 6 5 3 74 66 15 Offenham Silver 14 5 6 3 72 68 13 Fairfield Inn 14 3 7 4 67 73 10 Bell (Will) 14 3 8 3 57 83 9 Bridge Inn 14 2 9 3 49 91 7 Division Five P W L D F A Pts Chestnut Tree A 17 16 1 0 112 58 32 Crown & Trumpet 17 12 4 1 105 65 25 Railway Hotel 17 11 5 1 92 78 23 Dumbleton Club 17 7 8 2 85 85 16 Bear Hotel 17 5 8 4 86 84 14 George & Dragon B 17 5 8 4 78 92 14 Oddfellows A 17 6 10 1 83 87 13 Lenches Club 17 4 9 4 73 97 12 Round of Gras 17 2 14 1 56 114 5  more...

Littleton land a final place

Malvern Town Reserves 1, Littleton 3 LITTLETON reached the final of the Evesham Hospital Cup with a hard-fought win against their old foes from Malvern.  more...

Trio top of class in schools championship

THERE was success at the Gloucestershire Schools Golf Championships for two local schools.  more...

Finalists decided in Hospital Cups

THIS season's Pershore Hospital Minor Cup Final will be contested between Oddfellows and Inkberrow and will take place on Thursday, May 8 (7pm).  more...

Today's events

Monday Yoga class with Miranda White at Belle Vue Gym, Wells Road,Malvern. 6pm. 01904 410516.  more...

Today's events

Monday Yoga class with Miranda White at Belle Vue Gym, Wells Road,Malvern. 6pm. 01904 410516.  more...

Polish rider takes honours in snow-hit action

PERSHORE-based Echelon-Spiuk promoted a two-day cycle road race centred around the village of Welland which was won by Polish star.  more...

Latest Herefordshire Planning Applications

THE following Planning Applications were made to Herefordshire Council on April 11, 2008:- BOSBURY - Proposed first floor extension. Noverings Farm, Bosbury, Ledbury for Mr M Hollingsworth, Noverings Farm, Bosbury per Mr Woodhams Englenook, Crateford Lane, Gailey, Stafford. BROMYARD - Site for a two storey dwelling. 66 New Road, Bromyard for Mrs J Jarman, 66 New Road, Bromyard per Linton Design, 5A Old Road, Bromyard. OUTLINE APPLICATION.  more...

Latest Herefordshire Planning Applications

THE following Planning Applications were made to Herefordshire Council on April 11, 2008:- BOSBURY - Proposed first floor extension. Noverings Farm, Bosbury, Ledbury for Mr M Hollingsworth, Noverings Farm, Bosbury per Mr Woodhams Englenook, Crateford Lane, Gailey, Stafford. BROMYARD - Site for a two storey dwelling. 66 New Road, Bromyard for Mrs J Jarman, 66 New Road, Bromyard per Linton Design, 5A Old Road, Bromyard. OUTLINE APPLICATION.  more...

Latest Herefordshire Planning Applications

THE following Planning Applications were made to Herefordshire Council on April 11, 2008:- BOSBURY - Proposed first floor extension. Noverings Farm, Bosbury, Ledbury for Mr M Hollingsworth, Noverings Farm, Bosbury per Mr Woodhams Englenook, Crateford Lane, Gailey, Stafford. BROMYARD - Site for a two storey dwelling. 66 New Road, Bromyard for Mrs J Jarman, 66 New Road, Bromyard per Linton Design, 5A Old Road, Bromyard. OUTLINE APPLICATION.  more...

Celebrating 36,525 days

A 100-year-old great-great-grandmother has celebrated her birthday with several generations of her family.  more...

Celebrating 36,525 days

A 100-year-old great-great-grandmother has celebrated her birthday with several generations of her family.  more...

Celebrating 36,525 days

A 100-year-old great-great-grandmother has celebrated her birthday with several generations of her family.  more...

Traders urged to 'spring' into action

TRADERS are being urged to make Malvern bloom with flowers to encourage visitors to the town centre during the Spring Gardening Show.  more...

Traders urged to 'spring' into action

TRADERS are being urged to make Malvern bloom with flowers to encourage visitors to the town centre during the Spring Gardening Show.  more...

Traders urged to 'spring' into action

TRADERS are being urged to make Malvern bloom with flowers to encourage visitors to the town centre during the Spring Gardening Show.  more...

Call for volunteers at Daisychain

A CHARITY shop that keeps the air ambulance flying is appealing for volunteers at their Barnards Green store.  more...

Young actors hit the big time

THREE Malvern teenagers will be joining professional actors on stage at Malvern Theatres in two forthcoming productions.  more...

Worcestershire Wildlife Trust birthday events

WORCESTERSHIRE Wildlife Trust is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a 40 Day Festival for Wildlife, starting next Saturday, April 26.  more...

Celebrating 36,525 days

A 100-year-old great-great-grandmother has celebrated her birthday with several generations of her family.  more...

Job team to help disabled

A TEAM of recruitment professionals has been appointed to roll out a new employment programme in Redditch, which will find jobs for people with disabilities or health conditions.  more...

Society

Hartlebury

VILLAGE HALL - The committee is holding a table top sale in the hall on Saturday, April 26 from 10am to noon. There will be refreshments, bargains and a raffle. Tables costing £5 can be booked from June Tansley on 01299 250423.  more...

Blakedown

WI - The parish rooms were filled with visitors from Bentley Pauncefoot WI, who were welcomed by president June Homer. Included in the business section was June Gordon's account of the annual council meeting at Malvern.  more...

This Week In........

April 12-19

This week in 1988:   more...

Tom Guest Column

Magoffin joins ranks with fellow Aussie

STEVE Magoffin has been in the country less than a week and already he has found a piece of Western Australia at New Road.  more...

Upton

Scouts all set for parade

THIS weekend Upton's Scouts have the honour of hosting the annual St George's Day Parade for the entire Malvern District.  more...

  
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