Stories for 17 April 2008

8 - 10 Years

Snakehead by Anthony Horowitz

What goes up must come down, and when we last saw Alex Rider, he was as up as can be — in outer space.   more...

Kiss by Jacqueline Wilson

Sylvie and Carl have been friends since they were tiny children. They've always played together, eaten with each other's families, called each other boyfriend and girlfriend and deep down, Sylvie has always believed that they'd end up married to each other.  more...

I'm Special, I'm Me! by Ann Meek and Sarah Massini

Milo is fed up. He wants to play at being a pirate captain, but the other children say he's too short, he must be a deck-hand.  more...

Matilda by Roald Dahl

Brilliant first-grader Matilda triumphs over her book-hating parents, and applies her untapped mental powers to rid the school of the evil, child-hating headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, and restore her nice teacher, Miss Honey, to financial security.  more...

Be A Part Of It

Motorcyclists injured in rush hour

A MOTORCYCLIST was taken to hospital suffering shoulder and chest injuries after a rush hour road accident, today.  more...

Motorcyclists injured in rush hour

A MOTORCYCLIST was taken to hospital suffering shoulder and chest injuries after a rush hour road accident, today.  more...

Business

Use our spray and escape sun’s rays

WORCESTER'S spray-tanning specialist, Sienna X, is launching a stay safe campaign to men and women in support of Sun Awareness Week 2008.  more...

New faces link up at Worcester’s Glasshouse

ADRIAN Day has joined Worcester's Glasshouse brasserie and bar as restaurant manager.  more...

Coach'S Column

Bath running hot for Sixways visit

BATH are probably the best side in the country at the moment and they have won more games than anyone else.  more...

General

Heart-warming road movie

WYRE Forest Film Club's spring season of films continues with an Argentinian movie which will be shown at Kidderminster Library on Tuesday.  more...

Junior Sports

Town go third

JUNIOR FOOTBALL: Bromsgrove Town under-10s B 8 Studley Juniors 1.   more...

Budge's double

JUNIOR FOOTBALL: Rubery FC round-up.  more...

Mixed weekend for Colts sides

JUNIOR FOOTBALL: Santiago Colts FC round-up.  more...

Hard-earned draw for Catshill

JUNIOR FOOTBALL: CCC 1 Catshill under-7s.  more...

Stalemate for Town under-10s

JUNIOR FOOTBALL: Bromsgrove Town under-10s 0 Ulverley Hawks U10s 0.   more...

Lickey End edge out opponents

JUNIOR FOOTBALL: Lickey End 3 Smithswood 2.  more...

Cup heroics

Wyre Forest Brintons 1 Bromsgrove Town Colts under-12s 3.  more...

Cup heroics

Wyre Forest Brintons 1 Bromsgrove Town Colts under-12s 3.  more...

Kidder News Latest

Pride at stake in pub clash

ENGLISH footballing pride will be at stake when a pub team prepare to take on players from Holland.  more...

Friendship grows into life-long love

A FRIENDSHIP blossomed into 60 years of marriage for a Kiddermin-ster couple who are today celebrating their diamond wedding.  more...

Friendship grows into life-long love

A FRIENDSHIP blossomed into 60 years of marriage for a Kidderminster couple who are today celebrating their diamond wedding.  more...

Friendship grows into life-long love

A FRIENDSHIP blossomed into 60 years of marriage for a Kidderminster couple who are today celebrating their diamond wedding.  more...

Leading Tory visits hospital

THE provision of urgent medical care must be made simpler according to the shadow health secretary, following a visit to Kidderminster Hospital.  more...

Shoppers warned over parking system

PENSIONERS nearly landed with a £70 parking fine because of a "computer problem" are warning other supermarket shoppers to beware of a new car park system.  more...

Shoppers warned over parking system

PENSIONERS nearly landed with a £70 parking fine because of a "computer problem" are warning other supermarket shoppers to beware of a new car park system.  more...

Call for action to stop town's yobs

ANTI-social teenagers would be stopped from congregating in a community park in Bewdley if they threatened the town's tourist trade, claims an angry resident.  more...

New assistant chief cop chosen

WEST Mercia Constabulary has selected Simon Edens to be its new Assistant Chief Constable (Territorial Operations).  more...

shuttleXtra has right ingredients

MEET the man who made snail porridge and whiskey wine gums a delicacy, as shuttleXtra cooks up a feast with Heston Blumenthal.  more...

shuttleXtra has right ingredients

MEET the man who made snail porridge and whiskey wine gums a delicacy, as shuttleXtra cooks up a feast with Heston Blumenthal.  more...

MEET ELECTION CANDIDATES

Go to our special picture gallery on this website to see details of all the candidates in the Wyre Forest District Council elections on May 1.  more...

Skip fires pormpt fire warning

FIREFIGHTERS are warning residents and business owners to keep their skips and bins well away from buildings after three separate fires, overnight.  more...

Skip fires pormpt fire warning

FIREFIGHTERS are warning residents and business owners to keep their skips and bins well away from their property after three separate fires, overnight.  more...

Skip fires prompt fire warning

FIREFIGHTERS are warning residents and business owners to keep their skips and bins well away from their property after three separate fires, overnight.  more...

Motorcyclist injured in rush hour

A MOTORCYCLIST was taken to hospital suffering shoulder and chest injuries after a rush hour road accident, today.  more...

Crunch meeting over school's future

A CRUNCH meeting of education chiefs which could decide the future of a Wyre Forest primary school is underway at County Hall.  more...

Crunch meeting over school's future

A CRUNCH meeting of education chiefs which could decide the future of a Wyre Forest primary school is underway at County Hall.  more...

Crunch meeting over school's future

A CRUNCH meeting of education chiefs which could decide the future of a Wyre Forest primary school is underway at County Hall.  more...

Crunch meeting over school's future

A CRUNCH meeting of education chiefs which could decide the future of a Wyre Forest primary school is underway at County Hall.  more...

Road re-open after rush hour accident

THE A448 Kidderminster Road near Stone has been re-opened following a road accident, earlier today.  more...

Education chiefs back school closure

EDUCATION chiefs have unanimously backed shutting a Wyre Forest primary school following a key meeting, today.  more...

Education chiefs back school closure

EDUCATION chiefs have unanimously backed shutting a Wyre Forest primary school following a key meeting, today.  more...

Education chiefs back school closure

EDUCATION chiefs have unanimously backed shutting a Wyre Forest primary school following a key meeting, today.  more...

OAPs burglary victims

A COUPLE in their 80s had cash stolen in a distraction burglary.  more...

New headteacher unveiled

SCHOOL governors have named their replacement headteacher to take the helm at Wolverley CE Secondary later this year.  more...

New headteacher unveiled

SCHOOL governors have named their replacement headteacher to take the helm at Wolverley CE Secondary later this year.  more...

Kidder Sport News

Manager's delight at captain's new contract

MANAGER Mark Yates believes the securing of defender Mark Creighton to Kidderminster Harriers until 2010 is a sign that the club means business in the Blue Square Premier.  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...

Action over anti-social drivers causes concern

CONCERNS have been raised about proposals to prevent cars being driven over Kemp-sey Common, near Worcester.  more...

Action over anti-social drivers causes concern

CONCERNS have been raised about proposals to prevent cars being driven over Kempsey Common, near Worcester.  more...

Yob-hit area wins battle for cameras in the street

A WORCESTER neighbourhood plagued by vandalism and anti-social behaviour has succeeded in getting CCTV cameras for its streets after a unique community campaign.  more...

Major Tom makes his final journey

HIS coffin draped in a union flag and his black bowler hat stood proudly on top, one of Worcester's best-known soldiers made his final journey yesterday.  more...

Add a bit of variety to walkies time

IF you are bored of walking your dog along the same tried and tested routes, why not try something new by going along to a Dogathon.  more...

Beware of double red lines

DOUBLE red lines and bus-mounted CCTV cameras will be used to enforce draconian new traffic regulations as the authorities get tough on congestion in Worcester.  more...

Respected music icon dies at 83

Marjorie Potts, widely known in Worcester from three decades as head of music at a city school and 26 years as Secretary of the Worcester Festival Choral Society, has died suddenly at the age of 83.  more...

Fined for speeding in the city - court

A WORCESTER man has been fined £60 and given three penalty points for speeding in the city.  more...

Future uncertain for shop staff

SHOP staff at two Worcester stores are awaiting news on the future of their jobs.  more...

Use our spray and escape sun’s rays

WORCESTER’S spray-tanning specialist, Sienna X, is launching a stay safe campaign to men and women in support of Sun Awareness Week 2008.  more...

Use our spray and escape sun’s rays

WORCESTER’S spray-tanning specialist, Sienna X, is launching a stay safe campaign to men and women in support of Sun Awareness Week 2008.  more...

Maps lead back into the past

ANCIENT tree hunters may be able to discover some of Worcestershire’s oldest trees thanks to a series of historical maps.  more...

Hairdresser to stars is cleared of air rifle attack

CELEBRITY hairdresser Daniel Galvin Jnr wiped away tears as he was cleared at Worcester Crown Court of an attack upon farming neighbours with an air rifle and rocks.  more...

Antiques expert stars at charity valuation day

ANTIQUES expert Henry Sandon helped Worcester residents uncover the true value of their family heirlooms and prize possessions at a charity valuation day.  more...

Where on Earth are you?

WORCESTER News readers catch up on the latest happenings from all over the place - now its your chance to tell us where you are.  more...

Stay of execution for mental health service

A MENTAL health unit earmarked for closure has earned a brief reprieve following desperate pleas from patients.  more...

Stay of execution for mental health service

A MENTAL health unit earmarked for closure has earned a brief reprieve following desperate pleas from patients.  more...

Stay of execution for mental health service

A MENTAL health unit earmarked for closure has earned a brief reprieve following desperate pleas from patients.  more...

Could your house be the next to be repossessed?

WORCESTER is facing a "looming crisis" as the director of a financial advice company warns the number of homes being repossessed in the county will increase over the coming months.  more...

Trust will go walkies in stately grounds

IF you're bored of walking your dog along the same tried and tested routes, why not try something new by taking part in a Dogathon?  more...

Charity match in memory of rugby coach and player

A RUGBY match is to be played in memory of a much-loved player and an inspirational coach who took an amateur rugby club to a higher level.  more...

Special ceremony for crime-fighters

THE first batch of new-style CID students have graduated at a special ceremony at West Mercia Constabulary headquarters.  more...

COMMENT: University is positive part of life in city

HAS the establishment of a university in Worcester had an impact on life in the city? That is the question that an 18-month study by city councillors hopes to answer.  more...

Man indecently exposes himself on bus

THE description of a man who indecently exposed himself on a bus in Worcestershire has been issued by police.  more...

Police granted extension in murder hunt

DETECTIVES questioning two people in connection with the murder of a man in Stourport-on-Severn have been granted more time.  more...

High Street art is all the rage

ART and craft lovers will be able to browse around a popular market when it returns to Worcester's High Street this weekend.  more...

High Street art is all the rage

ART and craft lovers will be able to browse around a popular market when it returns to Worcester's High Street this weekend.  more...

High Street art is all the rage

ART and craft lovers will be able to browse around a popular market when it returns to Worcester's High Street this weekend.  more...

High Street art is all the rage

ART and craft lovers will be able to browse around a popular market when it returns to Worcester's High Street this weekend.  more...

Thieves target vehicles in Warndon

MOTORISTS in Worcester are being urged to protect their vehicles against thieves following a number of thefts from vehicles in Warndon.  more...

Thieves target vehicles in Warndon

MOTORISTS in Worcester are being urged to protect their vehicles against thieves following a number of thefts from vehicles in Warndon.  more...

Thieves target vehicles in Warndon

MOTORISTS in Worcester are being urged to protect their vehicles against thieves following a number of thefts from vehicles in Warndon.  more...

School is to close despite pleas of parents

COUNCILLORS have ignored the pleas of hundreds of concerned parents and voted unanimously to close down an "award-winning" primary school.  more...

Inquest date set for Sedgeberrow flood victim

AN inquest into the death of a Sedgeberrow man who was a victim of the summer floods of 2007 will take place in August.  more...

Pershore defendants admit drugs charges

THREE Pershore residents pleaded guilty to drugs offences when they appeared at Gloucester Crown Court today.  more...

Latest News

Study to look at impact university has made on city

A WIDE-RANGING investigation has been launched into the impact Worcester University has had upon life in the city.  more...

Letters

Swap bus lane scheme for parking restrictions

SIR - Whoever thought up the hare-brained scheme of bus lanes along Newtown Road obviously has no local knowledge whatsoever. Many correspondents have recently condemned this stupid idea, and I have to agree.  more...

Church schools abuse process

Sir - Are the employees of Worcester Cathedral hell-bent on spinning research?  more...

They are a hard working couple

Sir - The typical inaccurate party political attack by New Labour councillor David Candler on both Mike and Margaret Layland demonstrates how deep you have to slip into the New Labour political trough.  more...

Just stop picking on lawful drivers

IR - If the police and safer roads partnership want to cut deaths of bikers on the road I suggest they stop picking on drivers who drive lawfully and concentrate on the reckless speed-freak bikers and bike manufacturers. Can someone please explain to me why there is a need to build motor bikes (and cars) that can travel in excess of 130mph when the maximum speed limit on a main road is 60mph and a motorway 70mph?  more...

Candle puts the footprint in shadow

SIR - If the powers that be can blithely fly a lit candle from Beijing to London for some event of which few will witness it beggars belief that some MP, councillor or member of a quango will dictate to me that I should do all that I can to reduce my footprint'.  more...

Job well done – the people contented

SIR - Worcester News (March 10) reports that the plan for Warndon Villages parish is axed due to lack of response'. The council has had to accept that they are dealing with a contented community.  more...

Live Match Coverage

Weymouth v Harriers

HARRIERS take on Weymouth away in the Blue Square Premier on Saturday. Shuttle On-Line will have team line-ups and live match updates from just before the 3pm kick-off.   more...

Local Views

November sunset

Reader Graham Mealand sent us this stunning shot of a November sunset taken from the recreation ground in Upton.  more...

Memory Lane

Echoes from the past

100 years ago.  more...

Looking back on a succesful running career

RETIRED runner Dick Cooper, aged 72, has lost track of the number of races he has competed in, but he has a most impressive collection of medals and trophies at his home off Newtown Road.  more...

Music

That swing thing

JAZZ fans are in for a treat when the Simon Deeley Trio swing into town.  more...

News

Follow Worcestershire at Warwickshire

WORCESTER News cricket writer Michael Reeves is bringing live reports from Edgbaston today as Worcestershire open their LVCC Division Two campaign at Warwickshire.  more...

Whelan happy with his New Road move

AT the tender age of 21, Worcestershire's new seamer Chris Whelan believes that his winter move to New Road could be career defining.  more...

A team finish on a high

THE Warriors 'A' team concluded their Guinness 'A' League campaign with an impressive four-try victory over Sale Jets at Sixways last night.  more...

Dryden has his players under starter’s orders

RICHARD Dryden has impressed on his side the importance of making a good start at Leigh RMI on Saturday (3pm).  more...

Smith eyes coaching qualification

WHILE all around him were off playing cricket in sunnier climes, Worcestershire's veteran batsman Ben Smith was hitting the books.  more...

Players take first step towards coaching career

WORCESTER players past and present have been taking their first steps into coaching in the Midlands this month.  more...

Manager's delight at captain's new contract

MANAGER Mark Yates believes the securing of defender Mark Creighton to Kidderminster Harriers until 2010 is a sign that the club means business in the Blue Square Premier.  more...

Noah'S Ark Appeal

Children’s charity wants old clothes

FOR people having a good spring clean and finding themselves with too many clothes, a Worcester-based charity has the answer.  more...

Reports

County in the driving seat at Edgbaston

WORCESTERSHIRE took firm control of their LV County Championship Division Two match at Warwickshire, but were left with a potentially bigger problem.  more...

Reviews

Kidderminster Male Choir, Kidderminster Town Hall, April 12

OUR wonderful male choir have been a joy to listen to for many years, but in their new formation on stage, they sound even better than before - having the tenors in the middle really does make a difference.  more...

Round-Up

Third trophy bid

BRETFORTON Old Boys and Burlish Olympic Youth contest the Worcestershire FA Saturday Minor Cup final at Pershore Town tomorrow night (7.30).  more...

Mercian plans

THE Mercian Festival Junior Football League have announced their plans for next season.  more...

Worcester women’s results and tables

THERE is all to play for at the top of the tables in the last two matches of the Worcester and District Women's League season.  more...

Poupart clocks up Western Hilly joy

GAVIN Poupart clinched another victory in the Western Hilly 19-mile time trial in Somerset.  more...

Fields seeking revenge on bogey team

WESTFIELDS may not be challenging for promotion or be in danger of relegation, but they still have plenty of reason to chase success at Barwell on Saturday (3pm).  more...

Malvern focused to face Rothwell

JOE Rawle has warned his Malvern Town side not to take Rothwell Town for granted following their recent revival.  more...

Malvern focused to face Rothwell

JOE Rawle has warned his Malvern Town side not to take Rothwell Town for granted following their recent revival.  more...

Super League challenge

A HOST of Worcester players will be taking part in the popular Rugby Football Union for Women's Super League series at Heythrop Park in Oxfordshire on Sunday.  more...

Crucial match for the women

WORCESTER women's rugby team face a crucial game this month against Darlington Mowden Park Sharks when their Premiership status will be at stake.  more...

City youngsters big day out

YOUNGSTERS from Worcester enjoyed an unforgettable day as they took to the field to play tag rugby in front of more than 65,000 fans at the EDF Energy Cup final between Leicester Tigers and Ospreys at Twickenham.  more...

Chief is hopeful of future success

STOURPORT Swifts chairman Chris Reynolds believes the club can make a push for the British Gas Business Division One Midlands play-offs next season.  more...

Two wins is target for drop fighters

BROMSGROVE Rovers caretaker manager Duane Darby believes his team is still capable of beating the drop.  more...

Cheer us on to title, declares West

EVESHAM United manager Paul West has urged county football fans to get behind his team as they bid to seal promotion.  more...

Swimming club quartet qulify for national biathlon

FOUR members of Worcester Swimming Club have qualified for the National Biathlon championships in Macclesfield in May.  more...

Webb for refs meeting

TOP Premier League and FIFA referee Howard Webb will be the guest speaker at next Thursday's meeting of the Bromsgrove football referees, which takes place at the DDS and S Club in Stourbridge Road.  more...

Chris is on a fact finding mission

A VISITOR from Australia dropped into a learning centre in Bromsgrove on a fact finding mission.  more...

Road rage attack

RUBERY police are asking people who witnessed a road rage incident to come forward.  more...

Fuel spillage

FIREFIGHTERS from Bromsgrove were called out to tackle a fuel spillage at a town petrol station.  more...

New look shopping centre is on track

MAJOR improvements to Droitwich Spa's Salters Shopping Centre are well on track, according to the people behind the ambitious project.  more...

Louis’ go-faster prize

A bike enthusiast was wheely excited about his prize after winning a top magazine competition.  more...

Meals on wheels

A TASK group to look at the county's hot meals provision for older people is set to start work on Wednesday, April 23.  more...

Changes at the top at Bidford

BIDFORD-ON-AVON Tennis Club staged its annual general meeting when changes to key roles were announced.  more...

All the latest junior football reports

Alcester 2000 1, Broadway Utd U-14 3 UNITED cemented their top two position despite starting slowly and their opponents missing a good chance early on.  more...

Nets facility to open

A NETS project at Pershore Cricket Club will be opened tomorrow evening by Pete Edmunds, a former chairman of the Worcestershire County Lea-gue club.  more...

Come along

MANOR Park Bowls Club will hold its open day on Saturday, April 19 commencing at 3pm. Tea and cakes will be served during the afternoon.  more...

Heavyweights set to lock horns

TWO heavyweights from Division One will compete in the final of the Malvern Table Tennis League Handicap Competition.  more...

Second place at best after league setback

MALVERN'S hopes of the County Chess League title were dashed by a narrow loss to Halesowen, leaving Kidderminster at the top of the table.  more...

Today's events

Thursday Early Ears fun music and body brain activities for 0- 5s at Malvern Theatres, Grange Road, Great Malvern. 10am. £4.50 child £7.00 two. Block Booking concessions. 01684 566076.  more...

Today's events

Thursday Early Ears fun music and body brain activities for 0- 5s at Malvern Theatres, Grange Road, Great Malvern. 10am. £4.50 child £7.00 two. Block Booking concessions. 01684 566076.  more...

Police are tackling spate of vandalism

POLICE are taking action to tackle vandalism and anti-social behaviour in West Malvern, villagers heard this week.  more...

Success for enterprising students

STUDENTS from Chase Technology College have swapped the classroom for the boardroom with an enterprising business scheme.  more...

Controversial plans withdrawn at eleventh hour

CONTROVERSIAL proposals for 14 new affordable homes in Hanley Swan were withdrawn before they were due to be decided by planners this week.  more...

Controversial plans withdrawn at eleventh hour

CONTROVERSIAL proposals for 14 new affordable homes in Hanley Swan were withdrawn before they were due to be decided by planners.  more...

Vandals could hike costs for young cricketers

REPEATED vandal attacks on a Malvern cricket club's pavilion could force it to hike up the fees paid by its youth players.  more...

Estate agent puts its own office on the market

AN estate agent is selling off its Malvern office, blaming the recent downturn in the residential market for the move.  more...

Fun ways to learn about animal welfare

A CUDDLY toy rabbit has been helping children at Malvern Wells Primary School to learn about preventing cruelty to animals.  more...

Fun ways to learn about animal welfare

A CUDDLY toy rabbit has been helping children at Malvern Wells Primary School to learn about preventing cruelty to animals.  more...

Reluctant approval for enlarged apartments scheme

PLANNERS approved amended proposals for new apartments in Farley Road, Malvern Link with 'heavy hearts'.  more...

Important sites could have 'champions'

SITES of geological importance may soon have their own "champions", with a meeting between the Malvern Hills Conservators and Herefordshire and Worcestershire Earth Heritage Trust set to take place tonight (Thursday, April 17).  more...

Important sites could have 'champions'

SITES of geological importance may soon have their own "champions", with a meeting between the Malvern Hills Conservators and Herefordshire and Worcestershire Earth Heritage Trust set to take place tonight (Thursday, April 17).  more...

Important sites could have 'champions'

SITES of geological importance may soon have their own "champions", with a meeting between the Malvern Hills Conservators and Herefordshire and Worcestershire Earth Heritage Trust set to take place tonight (Thursday, April 17).  more...

Important sites could have 'champions'

SITES of geological importance may soon have their own "champions", with a meeting between the Malvern Hills Conservators and Herefordshire and Worcestershire Earth Heritage Trust set to take place tonight (Thursday, April 17).  more...

Parked cars causing problems

LEAVES and parked cars are reducing some parts of Malvern Wells to single lane traffic, claimed a concerned resident during a parish council meeting.  more...

Give youth a voice on centre's future

YOUNG people in and around Malvern must have their say about what happens to the youth centre, says county councillor Penelope Morgan.  more...

Llama on road to recovery after dog attack

COCOA the llama is on the road to recovery after being attacked by a dog.  more...

Bubbly over parasol decision

THE most talked about parasol in Malvern has finally been given the seal of approval almost a year after it was first brought before planners.  more...

Roundup

Kidderminster and District Football League

SUNDAY Division One leaders Stourport were one of the league’s big winners after seeing off Gornal Five Ways 5-3.  more...

Shaw goes the distance

RUNNING: Amazing Feet's Shaw Pye showed tremendous resilience to run three marathons in less that two days.  more...

Waggon A rolls to an impressive finish

IMPRESSIVE Waggon A ended the Bewdley League in style by seeing off Black Boy Hotel 7-0.  more...

Manager's delight at captain's new contract

MANAGER Mark Yates believes the securing of defender Mark Creighton to Kidderminster Harriers until 2010 is a sign that the club means business in the Blue Square Premier.  more...

Brown leads series after victory

CYCLING: Wyre Forest's Michelle Brown took on some of the country's best riders to win the second round of the Rudy Project time trial series on the border of Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire.  more...

Rowbottom on the way up

MOTORSPORT: Kidderminster based driving ace Daniel Rowbottom continued his impressive learning curve in the SEAT Cupra Championship on Sunday with two top-six finishes at Rockingham.  more...

Nelson wons competition

GOLF: Gerald Nelson won Habberley GC's March stableford with a score of 41 points.  more...

Strong start in league

SWIMMING: Newly promoted Wyre Forest Swimming Club finished third in the opening round of the Nuneaton League Division One.  more...

Strong start in league

SWIMMING: Newly promoted Wyre Forest Swimming Club finished third in the opening round of the Nuneaton League Division One.  more...

Strong start in league

SWIMMING: Newly promoted Wyre Forest Swimming Club finished third in the opening round of the Nuneaton League Division One.  more...

Ladies to wait for title

HOCKEY: Kidderminster Ladies will have to wait to see if they will be crowned champions of the County League after battling out a 1-1 draw with title rivals Droitwich in the final match of the season.  more...

Schools News

Praiseforschool’s outstanding effort

A PRE-school for children in Worcester has been praised by government inspectors, who said "children are motivated, enthusiastic and keen to learn".  more...

Praise for school’s outstanding effort

A PRE-school for children in Worcester has been praised by government inspectors, who said "children are motivated, enthusiastic and keen to learn".  more...

Society

Kidderminster

FIELD CLUB - The 80th birthday lunch will be held at Bodenham Arboretum on Tuesday at 12.30pm. Mayor Mike Shellie is the special guest. The cake will be cut by Mrs Heather Hobbs, vice president, who has 40 continuous years as a member and officer.  more...

St Richard'S Hospice

Nearly-new event will raise funds for hospice

A NEARLY-new sale will take place at Northwick Manor Infants' School in Worcester later this month.  more...

This Life - Special Reports

Drunk and disorderly - another Friday night for Worcester's police

WE had spotted them acting suspiciously in a doorway and heard an audible snort, so decided to cross the road and have a quiet chat."  more...

Upton

Nursing home's conservatory bid refused

A BID to build a large conservatory at The Boynes nursing home near Upton has been refused.  more...

Nursing home's conservatory bid refused

A BID to build a large conservatory at The Boynes nursing home near Upton has been refused.  more...

Alligator teeth ready to clamp down on speedy drivers

Long-awaited alligator teeth' barriers are ready to clamp their teeth around any vehicles trying to race through the Hanley Road car park as a short cut into Upton.  more...

  
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