Stories for 15 April 2008

Alcester

Appeal on memorials

ALCESTER Town Council is looking for people to lay claim to some of the older monuments in the town cemetery.  more...

Roots research help

WITH Alcester's Roman connections, residents may well be more than a little interested to see exactly how far back they can trace their family tree.  more...

Going to the polls...

THE forthcoming May elections will see 50 candidates contesting 19 seats across the Stratford district.  more...

New face on the beat

ALCESTER Police Station is bustling with the arrival of a new face on the beat now Pc Tony Hall has joined the team.  more...

Funds raised for CSO equipment

MEMBERS of the public have raised £120 through donations to buy equipment for a community support officer in Alcester.  more...

Cheers to award!

ALCESTER-based brewery Purity has been given another award to add to its growing collection as it beat off nine other Warwickshire breweries to win the title Champion Beer of Warwickshire 2008.  more...

Back On Track Appeal

CHECK OUT THOSE FAMILY TREASURES

Don't forget you can get your family treasures valued and make money for the Back on Track appeal at the same time next month.  more...

Business

We are here to help rural business

THE recently appointed chief executive of Advantage West Midlands, Mick Laverty, has been given a tour of Worcestershire to see first hand how economic development and business support is being delivered.  more...

West Mids championed in China

MINISTER for the West Midlands, Liam Byrne, will be championing the region in China when he visits Shandong Province later this month.  more...

Ethel bids for final spot

ETHEL Fitzjohn, of Kidderminster, is hoping to fly the flag for the Midlands region in the 2008 HSBC Start-Up Stars Awards - an annual search for the UK's most promising start-up businesses and the inspirational entrepreneurs behind them.  more...

NFU backs Brit biofuels

THE NFU has taken the opportunity of national Biofuels Day to draw a clear distinction between biofuels produced sustainably to what it calls the "British Model", that yield genuine greenhouse gas savings and biofuels produced elsewhere in the world with fewer environmental safeguards.  more...

NFU backs Brit biofuels

THE NFU has taken the opportunity of national Biofuels Day to draw a clear distinction between biofuels produced sustainably to what it calls the "British Model", that yield genuine greenhouse gas savings and biofuels produced elsewhere in the world with fewer environmental safeguards.  more...

Clubs & Societies

Webheath Digital Photography Club

THE club meets every Tuesday at 7.45pm at the Webheath Village Hall, Heathfield Road, Redditch, Worcestershire (unless otherwise stipulated).  more...

The Redditch Society

THE AGM took place on March 14. After the completion of the business there was a talk by Gill Wiggins, a member of the society, on her visits to Baffin Island she has made on three occasions, each time at a different period of the year which enabled her to see the varying appearances of the island.  more...

Probus Club of Alcester

THE club met on Wednesday, February 27 at our usual venue - the Hollybush Hotel - and after lunch we were entertained by Roger Gowland.  more...

Merry Wives of Alcester

ON April 1, Bob Davis gave a very informative and entertaining talk about Worcester Porcelain and used pieces from his own collection to illustrate the various styles of porcelain produced, since the company was started in 1751.  more...

Inkberrow WI

THE April meeting began with a report on the Annual Council Meeting, and we were pleased to learn that younger women are joining the WI, attracted in particular by the Carbon Challenge.  more...

Hollywood WI

THE April meeting was well attended and the president thanked members and committee for their co-operation and hard work in organising the Weatheroak group meeting which had been held in March. It had been a great success.  more...

Alcester U3A

THE first meeting in our larger venue was well attended and many new members were present.  more...

Alcester Civic Society

THE March meeting began with the AGM, chaired by High Bailiff Lennox Cumberbatch.  more...

Coach'S Column

Never gonna give you up but Jay-Z takes over

SADLY it looks like it could be the end of Rick Astley in the changing room now that the younger lads have hijacked the jukebox.  more...

Community News

Walkers keep fit and make new friends

A NEW health walks group has been formed in Droitwich following a successful appeal for volunteers to train as leaders.  more...

RUSHWICK IN BEDWARDINE WI

President Eileen Williams welcomed Dr Gillian White, former curator of Hardwick Hall, Derbyshire, to our April meeting.  more...

WHITTINGTON AND DISTRICT WI

OUR president Helena Downham chaired the meeting held on Thursday, March 27, in the village hall. Cards and posies of flowers were given to the three birthday members.  more...

INKBERROW WI

THE April meeting began with a report on the annual council meeting, and we were pleased to learn that younger women are joining the WI - attracted in particular by the carbon challenge.  more...

HADZOR AND ODDINGLY WI

April already and as usual the village hall was packed. We had an old book competition - even The Water Babies was displayed and many other old favourites.  more...

Down The Lane

Great to see progress over future of City

AS the saying goes, good things come to those who wait.  more...

Education

We’ve got so much out of our first year at eco-school

IT'S been a busy year for pupils at Red Hill Primary School in Worcester, who are settling well in to their new eco-friendly home.  more...

We’ve got so much out of our first year at eco-school

IT'S been a busy year for pupils at Red Hill Primary School in Worcester, who are settling well in to their new eco-friendly home.  more...

Stepping into the great outdoors

WYRE Forest youngsters have been stepping out of the classroom and into the great outdoors with a learning programme developed by schools in Denmark.  more...

Historic Pictures

Holyoakes Field Flower Show

THIS photograph dates from 1905 and shows the Holyoakes Field Flower Show. It was taken at the junction of Plymouth Road and Bromsgrove Road, in front of Redditch Railway Station.The picture was supplied by John Westbury, of Studley.   more...

In Brief

Film club set for next screening

STUDLEY Film Club will be screening Enemy at the Gates at Studley Village Hall on Saturday, April 19.  more...

Fair for anglers

ANGLING fans are being invited to attend this year's National Vintage Fishing Tackle Fair.  more...

Success of mini PACT

TWO mini PACT (Partners and Communities Together) meetings held over Easter were a hit with Woodrow youngsters.  more...

Anglers in lake agreement

THE Shakespeare Redditch Federation of Anglers has recently updated its agreement with Redditch Council for angling on Arrow Valley Lake.  more...

Kidder News Latest

Bewdley names carnival 'royals'

FOUR princesses have been chosen to wear the crown at this year's Bewdley Carnival.  more...

Cottage garden at its springtime best

A COTTAGE garden near Stourport has been bathed in a blaze of colour from more than 20,000 tulips.  more...

Libraries in promotional campaign

WORCESTERSHIRE County Council's libraries have spent the last year enticing visitors to their local library as part of a countywide campaign.  more...

Hop on for bus meeting

BUS users in Kidderminster and the rest of Wyre Forest will have the chance to meet the people responsible for providing their local bus services.  more...

Night flights for air ambulance

SERIOUSLY ill patients will soon be flown between hospitals during the hours of darkness, following a decision by air ambulance managers to extend the flying hours of the helicopter service based in the Midlands and Welsh border region.  more...

Night flights for air ambulance

SERIOUSLY ill patients will soon be flown between hospitals during the hours of darkness, following a decision by air ambulance managers to extend the flying hours of the helicopter service based in the Midlands and Welsh border region.  more...

Students discuss global poverty

SIXTH formers from the seven secondary schools in Wyre Forest and Hagley have joined together to attend a special conference themed around Making Poverty History.  more...

Brintons closing Australian factory

BRINTONS is to close a factory in Australia with the loss of 100 jobs there.  more...

Royal approval for community groups

THE Duke of Gloucester has been looking at multi-million pound plans to expand a Kidderminster primary school and recognised the dedicated work of community groups.  more...

Royal approval for community groups

THE Duke of Gloucester has been looking at multi-million pound plans to expand a Kidderminster primary school and recognised the dedicated work of community groups.  more...

CHECK OUT THOSE FAMILY TREASURES

n Don't forget you can get your family treasures valued and make money for the Back on Track appeal at the same time next month.  more...

CHECK OUT THOSE FAMILY TREASURES

Don't forget you can get your family treasures valued and make money for the Back on Track appeal at the same time next month.  more...

Re-use shopping bags reminder

SUPERMARKET staff are reminding shoppers they can make a difference by re-using their plastic bags Staff at Sainsbury's, in Kidderminster, are handing out fridge magnets and car window stickers reminding customers to take an old bag shopping,' on Saturday.  more...

Re-use shopping bags reminder

SUPERMARKET staff are reminding shoppers they can make a difference by re-using their plastic bags.  more...

Regeneration move for Stourport

PLANS for the regeneration of Bridge Street in Stourport have moved a step closer with the serving of a notice for the compulsory purchase of Lloyd's Garage - the first stage in the delivery of the connection between Bridge Street and the basins area.  more...

Maths difficulties conference

A CONFERENCE on how to deal with learning difficulties in mathematics is being held in Stourport next week.  more...

Maths difficulties conference

A CONFERENCE on how to deal with learning difficulties in mathematics is being held in Stourport next week.  more...

Road shut after traffic collision

TWO people have been injured after a road traffic collision, today.  more...

Diana inquest not worth cost

THE cost of the Princess Diana inquest brought a big response from Shuttle Online voters.  more...

Diana inquest not worth £10m

THE cost of the Princess Diana inquest brought a big response from Shuttle Online voters.  more...

Road re-opens following collision

THE A449 Wolverhampton Road has been re-opened to traffic following a road collision, earlier today.  more...

Road re-opens following collision

THE A449 Wolverhampton Road has been re-opened to traffic following a road collision, earlier today.  more...

Mayor's ball brings charity message home

KIDDERMINSTER Mayor Mike Shellie has picked a cause close to his heart for the annual civic charity ball.  more...

Mayor's ball brings charity message home

KIDDERMINSTER Mayor Mike Shellie has picked a cause close to his heart for the annual civic charity ball.  more...

Mayor's ball brings charity message home

KIDDERMINSTER Mayor Mike Shellie has picked a cause close to his heart for the annual civic charity ball.  more...

Heroin addict's sentence cut

A HEROIN addict from Kidderminster who snatched a handbag after engaging in a "tug of war" with its owner today had his prison sentence reduced after top judges were told how remorseful he was.  more...

Witnesses sought following crash

WITNESSES to a traffic accident which closed a main road, today, are being urged to come forward.  more...

Kidder Sport News

Harriers announce new sponsors

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have announced a two -year deal with local company Tim Rose Electrical to become the club's main sponsors.  more...

Latest

‘We are here to help rural business’

THE recently appointed chief executive of Advantage West Midlands, Mick Laverty, has been given a tour of Worcestershire to see first hand how economic development and business support is being delivered.   more...

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...

Cabbies go eco-friendly with first green taxis

THE drive to make Worcester greener has accelerated this week with the arrival of the city’s first ‘eco-taxis’.  more...

Flying paramedics to be airborne longer

PEOPLE involved in serious incidents could benefit after the County Air Ambulance announced it is to extend its operational hours.  more...

Sizzling time for charity

THERE'S naan more generous than workers at Clydesdale Bank who have raised more money for charity.  more...

Hey good-looking...

A WORCESTER photographic studio is offering amateur and professional models the chance of national fame.  more...

There is nothing like the thrill of crossing the line

RUNNERS from the county were nursing aching limbs yesterday after completing the gruelling London Marathon on Sunday.  more...

Students dress up to raise cash

DIGITAL media students from the University of Worcester donned fancy dress outfits and walked the streets of the city in the hope of raising funds to put on an exhibition of their work.   more...

I could have died on the NHS

AN ELDERLY man who had to pay for his own prostate cancer care says he has been let down by the NHS and could have died.  more...

I could have died on the NHS

AN ELDERLY man who had to pay for his own prostate cancer care says he has been let down by the NHS and could have died.  more...

COMMENT: Make your day a little brighter

What is this life if, full of care, we have no time to stand and stare? The words, lovers of literature will know, come from the pen of W H Davies and his popular poem Leisure'.  more...

After-school club must shut after failing check

AN after-school club in Worcester has closed after failing an Ofsted inspection.  more...

Pupils take a look at wasp nest

CHILDREN have been getting a closer look at nature by examining the interior of a wasp nest.  more...

Pupils take a look at wasp nest

CHILDREN have been getting a closer look at nature by examining the interior of a wasp nest.  more...

How well do you know city’s historic buildings?

AS you go about your day shopping or simply heading through town, you’d be forgiven for failing to glance upwards at the city’s skyline.  more...

How well do you know city’s historic buildings?

AS you go about your day shopping or simply heading through town, you’d be forgiven for failing to glance upwards at the city’s skyline.  more...

How well do you know city’s historic buildings?

AS you go about your day shopping or simply heading through town, you’d be forgiven for failing to glance upwards at the city’s skyline.  more...

Tractor causes road chaos

A LOAD of wood chippings tipped out of a tractor-drawn trailer caused traffic chaos on a Worcestershire road yesterday.  more...

Lesley’s keeping it in the family as new am-dram president

WHEN Titanic opens in Worcester tomorrow there is one person the cast hopes it does not have to hear from – the prompt.  more...

Delays as road briefly closed

A main route in and out of Worcester has been briefly closed and reopened following a traffic collision.  more...

Commuter owns park permit yet still gets a ticket

A REGULAR train user who was given a parking ticket at Shrub Hill station despite owning a permit has warned others to be careful where they park.  more...

Two arrested after drugs raid

TWO people have been arrested on suspicion of possessing controlled drugs following a police raid earlier this week.  more...

All change for Kempsey conservation?

THE Kempsey Conservation Area could be changed to include two new areas, while losing five small existing sections.  more...

Firework teen was "just messing around" - court

A TEENAGER who kicked a lit firework around a public park said he was “messing around” with friends.  more...

Teen singer makes tracks

A WORCESTER teenager is to spend a day in a recording studio thanks to your Worcester News.  more...

Nuisance dogs may be shot

DOG owners are being warned to keep their pets under control when out walking on common land in Kempsey - or they could be shot.  more...

Tributes to popular newsagent

A WELL-known Worcester newsagent has died suddenly at the age of 52.  more...

Robbery drama at pub

ROBBERS tied the hands and feet of a man at a pub in Martley and demanded the takings from the tills.  more...

Raid at village pub

ROBBERS tied the hands and feet of a man at a pub in Martley and demanded the takings from the tills.  more...

Dog-lovers save the day

AN animal charity has thanked pet lovers who came to the aid of abandoned dogs after we featured their plight in your Worcester News.  more...

Drunken attack costly for Droitwich man - court

A STUDENT who headbutted another man in a Worcester club has been ordered to pay hundreds of pounds in compensation to his victim.  more...

Gypsy caravan court appeal gets go-ahead

A GYPSY couple have won the right to take their fight to live in a caravan at Upton Warren to the Court of Appeal.  more...

Worcester News weather watch

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

Pershore to choose its carnival princess

THE PERSHORE Carnival Princess will be crowned on Saturday when judges choose who will lead the carnival procession through the town in May.  more...

Pershore to choose its carnival princess

THE PERSHORE Carnival Princess will be crowned on Saturday when judges choose who will lead the carnival procession through the town in May.  more...

Latest News

Gemma is given a job at college

A FORMER student, who has now taken up a job at the Worcestershire college where she studied, has praised a government scheme which pays young people to stay on in education.  more...

Letters

Tailbacks are not just caused by school run

SIR - Ian Habbitts (Letters, April 11) mentions how the school run is causing all the tailbacks.  more...

School placements must be looked at

SIR - I read Ian Habbits's letter with interest and would agree that school buses would help to relieve the congestion he mentions.  more...

Has the council’s work been done?

SIR - You reported in the Worcester News (April 10, page 7) that the parish council plan for Warndon Villages has been "axed due to lack of response".  more...

Let’s get the facts right on Ronkswood

Sir - As the city council cabinet member responsible for CCTV, let me clarify the situation regarding the Ronkswood project. This is an excellent example of co-operation between local residents, businesses, the church, WCH, the police and councillors to deal with ongoing problems in the Lichfield Avenue area. It is a pioneering effort that other cities may follow. When there was a shortfall in funding I was happy to recommend that the council find £10,000 to bridge the gap.  more...

Let’s get the facts right on Ronkswood

Sir - As the city council cabinet member responsible for CCTV, let me clarify the situation regarding the Ronkswood project. This is an excellent example of co-operation between local residents, businesses, the church, WCH, the police and councillors to deal with ongoing problems in the Lichfield Avenue area. It is a pioneering effort that other cities may follow. When there was a shortfall in funding I was happy to recommend that the council find £10,000 to bridge the gap.  more...

Overwhelmed by Holly help

WE are writing to say a big thank you for publishing the story of our daughter Holly who was recently diagnosed with a brain tumour.  more...

Tax tinkering won’t tackle binge-drinking

THE figures for excessive drinking in Worcestershire (Shuttle website, March 12) are truly shocking and it is little wonder that all political parties are desperately seeking a solution.  more...

Pavement folly

WHO was the dope on the council who decided to bring Stourport to virtual standstill simply to replace an area of pavement?  more...

Pavement folly

WHO was the dope on the council who decided to bring Stourport to virtual standstill simply to replace an area of pavement?  more...

Church facilities

ON behalf of the congregation of St Peter's, Cowleigh, we wish to thank those parish residents who responded to our recent questionnaire. It is clear there is much affection for our small Victorian church and its churchyard, where many of the loved ones of the local community now rest.  more...

New plans for Old Station Yard

AS objectors to the proposed over-development of the Old Railway Yard at Malvern Wells, what good news we thought we received recently: the development was to be reduced from 33 units to 24.  more...

Hospital plans and trees

I AM sure that other readers will have spotted the inconsistencies in the proposed hospital plans and timetable, but just in case they haven't, after 30 years of waiting the period for "public engagement" is 30 days.  more...

Hospital plans and trees

I AM sure that other readers will have spotted the inconsistencies in the proposed hospital plans and timetable, but just in case they haven't, after 30 years of waiting the period for "public engagement" is 30 days.  more...

Parking discs

I FIND that non-residents parking discs for Malvern are no longer available. I shall now be parking in the street, adding to congestion, and will be less likely to pop into Malvern to do shopping. And the council will not be getting the fee for the disc. Sounds to me like another case of councillors knowing the price of everything and the value of nothing.  more...

Expression of gratitude

MAY I through your columns express my gratitude to those people who came to my aid when I tripped and fell in the busy Worcester Road on Tuesday, April 8.  more...

Expression of gratitude

MAY I through your columns express my gratitude to those people who came to my aid when I tripped and fell in the busy Worcester Road on Tuesday, April 8.  more...

Expression of gratitude

MAY I through your columns express my gratitude to those people who came to my aid when I tripped and fell in the busy Worcester Road on Tuesday, April 8.  more...

Expression of gratitude

MAY I through your columns express my gratitude to those people who came to my aid when I tripped and fell in the busy Worcester Road on Tuesday, April 8.  more...

Letter from Westminster

LAST week I was the first to use an extension to Redditch's CCTV service in the town centre.  more...

Malvern Hospital Designs

Impression of the grounds 4

A vision of the gardens at the new hospital. 15725111.  more...

Impression of the grounds 3

A vision of the gardens at the new hospital. 15725109.  more...

Impression of the grounds 2

A vision of the gardens at the new hospital. 15725108.  more...

Impression of the grounds 1

A vision of the gardens at the new hospital. 15725110.  more...

Interior view 2

A view inside the building. 15725107.  more...

Outside view 1

An impression of the exterior of the building. 15725101.  more...

Outside view 1

An impression of the exterior of the building. 15725101.  more...

Outside view 2

An impression of the exterior of the building. 15725102.  more...

Outside view 3

An impression of the exterior of the building. 15725103.  more...

Outside view 4

An impression of the exterior of the building. 15725104.  more...

Site overview

Overview of the Seaford Court site with the hospital building in place. 15725115.  more...

Interior view 1

A view inside the building. 15725106.  more...

Impression of the grounds 5

A vision of the gardens at the new hospital. 15725112.  more...

Impression of the grounds 6

A vision of the gardens at the new hospital. 15725113.  more...

Memory

100 years ago - April 18, 1908

THE tenth annual general members of the members of Redditch Choral Society was held at the Grammar School, Park Road, on Tuesday night, Mr J Avery presiding over a good attendance.  more...

50 years ago - April 18, 1958

AS a result of Tuesday's elections for seats on Worcestershire County Council, three of four county electoral divisions in Redditch are now held by Labour, that party having increased its representation by the defeat of Mr Howard J Bird (Conservative) by Mr Christopher J Cadbury in the South Division.  more...

25 years ago - April 15, 1983

A THIRD of the workforce at one of Redditch's largest manufacturers is being made redundant over the next six weeks.  more...

Memory Lane

100 Years Ago, April 18, 1908

MOTORISTS who were reckless, careless and dangerous and who travelled at excessive speeds and monopolised the highway' came under fire in the Messenger's correspondence columns. One writer observed that drivers caused more injuries and deaths than any farmer who allowed his stock to stray on the roads, but it was he not the drivers who was more likely to get a visit from a constable.  more...

50 Years Ago, April 19, 1958

THE death occurred of Major James Bridge, the first headmaster of Watt Close School in Bromsgrove between 1919 and 1948. It was incidentally the first county elementary school to serve school dinners. A native of Dudley, he served in World War One and in the Second World War commanded B Company Home Guard and was responsible for the defence of Bromsgrove had there been an invasion. He was also one of the driving forces behind the formation of the Bromsgrove branch of the British Legion.  more...

25 Years Ago, April 15, 1983

BROMSGROVE publican Malcolm Giles raised a glass to toast himself after a double stroke of luck on the Grand National. Mr Giles, from the Queen's Head, Stoke Pound, had had a nice little bet' on the winner Corbiere. He had also won a sweepstake organised by a brewery to raise cash for the Save Aintree racecourse fund. His prize was a gleaming brand new £10,000 Land Rover.  more...

Popping out for market day

A BUSY day at Bromsgrove market is captured in this old photograph, which was taken sometime in the early 1900s.  more...

Music

Get set to hear the very best music

MUSIC lovers are set to be treated to a variety of performers catering for all tastes at this year's Bromsgrove festival.  more...

Nature Notes

Lively calves have fun on our reserves

FOR many years, cattle have formed part of the management of many of the district's nature reserves. Their tireless consumption of the plant on the reserves contributes to the reserves' biological diversity.  more...

News

The all new Gareth Batty column

Worcestershire and England spinner Gareth Batty gives his view from the New Road dressing room.  more...

Five months on sidelines for Morris

WORCESTER Warriors powerhouse Darren Morris is facing five months on the sidelines after surgery on his injured shoulder and is touch-and-go to be fit for the start of the next Guinness Premiership campaign.  more...

Boss baffled by poor starts

WORCESTER City manager Richard Dryden is at a loss to explain his team's poor showing in the first-half of matches.  more...

New Road chief targets early points haul

WORCESTERSHIRE director of cricket Steve Rhodes is urging his players to get off to a good start as the LV County Championship gets under way tomorrow (11am).  more...

Harriers announce new sponsors

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have announced a two -year deal with local company Tim Rose Electrical to become the club's main sponsors.  more...

Creighton commits to Harriers

STALWART Harriers defender Mark Creighton has been rewarded for his consistent performances at the back by signing a two-year contract to stay at Aggborough.  more...

Round-Up

Bulls face crunch clash at top-of-the-table Dons

IT is the game that can start to turn Hereford United's automatic promotion dreams into reality or it will make them sweat right down to the final match of the season.  more...

Abbot and Pimlow are called up

WARRIORS Academy youngsters Cameron Pimlow and Jake Abbot have been included in the Midlands Under 20 squad for the divisional match against London and SE at Aldershot on May 18 (noon).  more...

Fourth Division crown for Lions

LENCHES Lions clinched the Birdseye Sports Evesham Sunday League Division Four title with a 3-1 victory over promotion rivals Riverside.  more...

New Bees' title chances hit by Frowouts setback

NEW Bees look to have thr-own away their chances of the Worcester Friendly League Wednesday Division Three title after losing to Frowouts.  more...

Creighton signs new Harriers contract

CAPTAIN Mark Creighton has signed a new two-year contract with Kidderminster Harriers.  more...

Promotion hope

DROITWICH have secured second place in Midlands Three West (South) this season to set up the biggest game in the club's history.  more...

Chaddesley poised for Lady Dudley Cup

THE final point-to-point classic of the season takes place at Chaddesley Corbett from 2pm on Saturday afternoon where 26 horses have been entered for the prestigious Lady Dudley Cup - a race that traces its history back to 1897.  more...

Grasstrack club off to a Flyer

THE first Worcestershire Grasstrack Club meeting of the season took place on the Sixways course with a whole host of riders from across the country attending.  more...

Chases off but Worcester races still on

WORCESTER have been forced to abandon the chases scheduled to take place at the meetings on Wednesday, April 23 and April 30.  more...

They're on the move

A SUCCESSFUL pre-school in Bromsgrove has moved into a new home.  more...

Senior citizens’ pledge

OLD folk in Bromsgrove get a raw deal and deserve a district that is good to grow old in.' And those in a position of power who refuse to sign up to a new old people's charter' - published this week - will be publically named and shamed.  more...

Adopt a dog - if you're fast enough

WAGGING tails will greet shoppers at a popular garden centre this weekend.  more...

Making plans

PROPOSALS for the conversion of a former school and applications for sites in green belt land came before members of Bromsgrove District Council's planning committee at their last meeting.  more...

Put your shirt on it

HANNAH Maiden, a South Bromsgrove High School pupil, is hoping Juan Pablo Angel will help raise lots of cash for Meadow Park Junior Football Club.  more...

Adopt a dog - if you're fast enough

WAGGING tails will greet shoppers at a popular garden centre this weekend.  more...

Lose weight

DROITWICH Spa residents wanting to lose weight can join a slimming group which has just been set up in the town. Slimming World is holding its first daytime session on Tuesday, April 22, at 10am, at the Sacred Heart Parish Hall, in Worcester Road. Gaynor Hale, Slimming World consultant, said: "I am really looking forward to helping new members achieve their dreams."  more...

Barn fire

DROITWICH Spa firefighters were called to a barn fire in Wychbold on Saturday, April 12. Crews went to the incident, at 9.15am, and used jets to extinguish the fire in Crutch Lane. There were no injuries.  more...

Retiring vicar

A SPECIAL service is set to be held at Salwarpe Church for the retiring Rev Eric Petrie. Eric is leaving the parish of Salwarpe, Hindlip and Martin Hussingtree to take early retirement due to ill health. The event will be held at the church on Sunday, April 20, and be presided over by the Bishop of Dudley, from 10am.  more...

Cuppa time

TOWNSFOLK are being invited to stop by for a cuppa in aid of charity. The mayoress of Droitwich, Dorothy Morris, is holding a coffee morning on Friday, April 25, from 10.30am to 12.30pm at the Raven Hotel, in Victoria Square. Tickets cost £5, which includes coffee, tea and shortbread and proceeds will be donated to the mayor's charities. For more information, or tickets, call 01905 774258.  more...

Barge Lock will be focus of work

DROITWICH Spa's multi-million pound Canal Restoration Project is now set to focus on renovating the town's historic Barge Lock.  more...

Lions tame rivals to clinch championship

Birdseye Sports Evesham and District Sunday Football League LENCHES Lions clinched the Division Four title with a 3-1 victory over promotion rivals Riverside with Tom Waghorn (2) and Jamie Paul on target and Hawkins replying for the losers.  more...

Teenager Joe shows power in the pool

BRETFORTON swimmer Joe Evans continued his excellent form this season at two Open Meets.  more...

All the latest angling news

Evesham Jubilee Society THE Fishery Individual Spring League starts on Sunday with the first match on the Jubilee Pool.  more...

Just second best in entertaining clash

Pershore 31pts, Old Centralians 35 PERSHORE were edged out by their Western Counties North visitors from Gloucester in a highly entertaining game at Piddle Park last Saturday afternoon.  more...

Out of luck in tough home contest

Evesham U-11 0, Malvern 14pts IN ONE of the hardest fought and most keenly contested matches of the season, the Avonside youngsters were unlucky to come away pointless.  more...

Tries pile up in biggest ever victory

EVESHAM Under-13s were on the road last weekend when they racked up their biggest ever win with a 50-0 victory over Malvern.  more...

Nominations wanted

FOOTBALL-crazy volunteers have been offered the chance for an award-winning end to the season by putting their name forward for a prize.  more...

Today's events

Tuesday Tai Chi class at Holy Trinity Hall, Link Top, Malvern. 2pm. £6. 01905 764848.  more...

Today's events

Tuesday Tai Chi class at Holy Trinity Hall, Link Top, Malvern. 2pm. £6. 01905 764848.  more...

Marathon efforts from local runners

RUNNERS from Malvern and surrounding areas took part in the gruelling 26 miles that is the London Marathon to raise money for good causes.  more...

Access guide launched

A GUIDE to Great Malvern for people with disabilities or mobility problems was officially launched this week.  more...

More time in the air for vital service

THE County Air Ambulance service will spend more time airborne after a decision to extend flying hours.  more...

Exhibition shows impact of plastic bags

AN exhibition to persuade people to give up using disposable plastic carrier bags will go on show on Saturday (April 19) at Malvern Library.  more...

Residents quiz church leaders

UP to 200 West Malvern residents crowded into a meeting yesterday (Monday) evening to hear more about the theological college that will be moving into the village.  more...

3,000 homes hit by blackout

MORE than 3,000 homes in the West Malvern and Link Top areas were plunged into darkness when a power cut hit yesterday (Monday) evening.  more...

Contact council over stray dogs

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

New system will help pensioners

REDDITCH MP Jacqui Smith has been promoting a new system which should make applying for pension support easier.  more...

MP launches new scheme

A NEW service run by Barnardo's which provides accredited training and Institute of Motor Industry's qualifications for Redditch young people in the Redditch area will be formally opened by Redditch MP and Home Secretary Jacqui Smith on Friday.  more...

Making science exciting

SCHOOL children in Redditch are set to benefit from an exciting and unusual approach to science and learning, thanks to mad scientist, James Fountain.  more...

Team delivers alcohol advice

AS part of Alcohol Awareness Week, members of Worcester-shire Alcohol Action Team were in Redditch's Kingfisher Centre giving out help and advice to members of the public.  more...

Company beats its fundraising target

HAYS Specialist Recruitment has helped raise funds for Marie Curie Cancer Care over the last two years, and has already beaten its fundraising target of £300,000.  more...

Elections time

ELECTIONS are being held on Thursday, May 1 for councillors in all Redditch Wards except Abbey, Astwood Bank and Feckenham, and Crabbs Cross.  more...

Book captures images of river

A REDDITCH author has just completed his third book on the main rivers which flow through Worcestershire, complete with hundreds of beautifully illustrative photos he took himself.  more...

Tandem trek for fundraising pair

IT'S double the fun for a couple from Studley who will be riding from Land's End to John O'Groats on a tandem bike for charity.  more...

Superbug targets are back on track

WORCESTERSHIRE Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is celebrating more than 100 days since any patient acquired an MRSA bloodstream infection while an in-patient within any of the trust's hospitals, including the Alex.  more...

Drop in at free fun day

PARENTS, carers and children of all ages are invited to a free, fun day to help launch Redditch YMCA's Willow Trees Children's Centre on Saturday from noon-3pm.  more...

£1.75m health bid green light

A NEW £1.75 million development of services to protect and improve the health of thousands of Worcestershire workers has been given the green light by the government.  more...

Sports hero wins award

A HARDWORKING teenager from Redditch has been voted Birming-ham's Real Sporting Hero 2008.  more...

Lamb is a ray of Sunshine!

A LITTLE ray of sunshine came out of the April snow recently when a baby lamb was rescued by local vets.  more...

Roundup

Harriers announce new sponsors

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have announced a two -year deal with local company Tim Rose Electrical to become the club's main sponsors.  more...

Creighton commits to Harriers

STALWART Harriers defender Mark Creighton has been rewarded for his consistent performances at the back by signing a two-year contract to stay at Aggborough.  more...

Schools

Pupils went the extra mile

MORE than £1,300 has been raised by the 210 pupils at Church Hill Middle School who went that extra mile for Sport Relief on April 11.  more...

Eco award for school

ENVIRONMENTALLY friendly pupils at Ridgeway Middle School have been celebrating after winning a prestigious Green Flag Eco award.  more...

Schools News

After-school club must shut after failing check

AN after-school club in Worc-ester has closed after failing an Ofsted inspection.  more...

Topping out ceremony at new sports hall

A NEW £4.5 million sports hall at Malvern St James school is nearing completion.  more...

Youngsters bow to the knowledge of olympic standard judo expert

GIFTED and talented pupils from Elgar Technology College, Worcester, have taken part classes to experience judo.  more...

New head is taking charge in September

THE chairman and co-founder of a charity for children with cancer will take over the headship of a Worcester school later this year.  more...

Schools Sports Partnership

KS2 Xtreme and KS3 Girls Climbing Festivals

On Friday 11th January over 110 pupils from Bewdley, Far Forest, St Anne's, Blakedown, Foley Park, Franche, St John's, Wolverley, Sutton Park, Hagley, Comberton, Heronswood, Offmore, St George's, Burlish Park and Hartlebury Primary Schools took part in a KS2 Xtreme Festival at the Glades Leisure Centre.  more...

Partnership Day

Friday 18th January saw representatives from all schools in the Wyre Forest School Sports Partnership attend the second Partnership Day of the academic year.  more...

Girls ‘Give it a Go’ festival

Girls from King Charles, Bewdley, Baxter College, Stourprt, Wolverley, Hagley and Haybridge High Schools all took part in a Girls Give it a Go' festival held at the Glades Leisure Centre on Friday 14th December.  more...

KS4 G & T Badminton

On Wednesday 23rd January, 16 pupils from King Charles, Bewdley, Hagley RC and Haybridge High Schools took part in a KS4 G & T Badminton festival held at Haybridge High School.  more...

Heads of Department Development Day

On Friday 1st February, Heads of PE in the Wyre Forest School Sports Partnership attended the first ever Heads of Department Development Day.  more...

Society

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WI - Eileen Millward reported on the visit to the Rose Theatre, arranged by Pat Bourne. She also reported on the group meeting at Chaddesley Corbett when members learned about a chocolate-making business.  more...

Stourport

FLORAL ART CLUB - NAFAS chairman Sheila Hand was the first guest demonstrator for 2008 and her title was "from winter to spring".  more...

The Changing Environment

The Moving Earth

The Earth's crust is made from rock called "plates" which move in relation to one another. The seven larger plates, include the North American, African, and Eurasian plates, and many smaller ones such as the Caribbean and Arabian plates.  more...

Upton

Phil's marathon effort

FIRST-time London Marathon runner Phil Lewis enjoyed a hugely successful race, finishing in a very respectable four hours and raising more than £2,000 for a cause very close to his heart.  more...

What'S On

Society stages timeless musical

ONE of Broadway's most beloved musicals, Kiss Me Kate, is coming to the Palace Theatre this month.  more...

Worcester'S Historic Buildings

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