Stories for 18 April 2008

Business

New role in finance firm

GREG Cunningham has been promoted to Provident Financial's regional operations manager for Worcester, Redditch, Stourbridge and Dudley areas, with nearly 30,000 customers.  more...

Pick brains with help of cash grants

A PIONEERING scheme that encourages companies to work with universities and colleges to incorporate new technologies and services into their businesses has returned with £240,000 in grants up for grabs in Worcestershire and neighbouring counties.  more...

Clubs & Societies

Haselor WI

"JESUS is coming. No bingo on Sunday". "Open seven days a week except Sundays". These notices could only be seen in Ireland and shown to WI members by Ray Sturdy when he gave an illustrated talk entitled A Drop of the Hard Stuff.  more...

Wythall WI

JOSIE Morgan acted as president for the April meeting as Anne Laugharne was on holiday.  more...

Solihull & District Orchid Society

On Saturday, April 5 we held our annual show, there was a very good display of plants with a total of ninetysix entries.  more...

Redditch Round Table

REDDITCH Round Table held their Annual General Meeting on Monday, April 14 at the Oddfellows Arms, Astwood Bank.  more...

Redditch Music Society

RECENTLY chosen by the Evening Star as a rising star of 2008, violinist Thomas Gould certainly showed exactly why he was picked in a superb recital with pianist John Reid at the society's April concert.  more...

Redditch Art Circle

AT the start of the meeting, our chair made some announcements regarding the arrangements for the drawing workshop at the Palace Theatre on Saturday, May 10 and reported on the success of the exhibition at the Redditch Art and Heritage Gallery.  more...

Hopwood WI

TREASURER Jeanne Bovett took the chair for the evening.  more...

Feckenham Forest History Society

ON April 8, the society held its annual general meeting.  more...

Alcester Gardening Club

THE speaker at the April meeting was Kim Hurst who, with her husband Rob are proprietors of the Cottage Herbery, a nursery near Tenbury Wells.  more...

Education

Sprucing up school

A TOP artist who has worked with interior designer Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen has been brightening up Cleobury Mortimer Primary School.  more...

Features

Good news for voles

NATURE WATCH.  more...

Time for home pruning

Gardening with Reg Moule of David's Nurseries Martin Hussingtree.  more...

Historic Pictures

Abbey Mills

THIS photograph, dating from April 12, 1913, shows a Redditch football team standing in front of Abbey Mills. Abbey Mills was William Bartleet's needle factory located at the top of Prospect Hill in the town centre. This is where Grosvenor House and the Advertiser are now based. This photo was kindly donated by John Westbury, of Studley.  more...

Abbey Mills

THIS photograph, dating from April 12, 1913, shows a Redditch football team standing in front of Abbey Mills. Abbey Mills was William Bartleet's needle factory located at the top of Prospect Hill in the town centre. This is where Grosvenor House and the Advertiser are now based. This photo was kindly donated by John Westbury, of Studley.  more...

Kidder News Latest

Dressed to impress

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

Step out in forest

DIABETES UK is encouraging people to take part in its annual Walk in the Park in the Wyre Forest this summer.  more...

Spate of suspicious callers

A SERIES of suspicious incidents in Kidderminster have prompted police to appeal for information.  more...

Jackie inspires charity launch

A NEW charity has been launched following the success of an appeal to raise £25,000 for a Wyre Forest woman needing pioneering cancer treatment in America.  more...

Offside - shuttleXtra looks at kids' football

WITH horror stories abounding about parents' disgraceful behaviour on the sidelines at children's football matches, shuttleXtra looks at the Give Us Back Our Game (GUBOG) campaign, which aims to "put children first".  more...

JCB theft hits family's income

THE wife of hard-working farmer has hit out at the thieves who stole his £20,000 JCB, hitting the family's livelihood.  more...

Injured cyclist blank on incident

A CYCLIST found lying injured in the middle of the road in Bewdley has no memory of what happened to him.  more...

Spate of bogus callers

A SERIES of suspicious incidents in Kidderminster have prompted police to appeal for information.  more...

Purse thieves target OAPs

SHOPPERS are being warned to be on their guard after two elderly women had their purses stolen in Kidderminster town centre.  more...

Purse thieves target OAPs

SHOPPERS are being warned to be on their guard after two elderly women had their purses stolen in Kidderminster town centre.  more...

Chirpy, chirpy sheep sheep

SHEEP will have the starring role at an exhibition at Worcestershire County Museum, Hartlebury this weekend.  more...

Chirpy, chirpy sheep sheep

SHEEP will have the starring role at an exhibition at Worcestershire County Museum, Hartlebury this weekend.  more...

Chirpy, chirpy sheep sheep

SHEEP will have the starring role at an exhibition at Worcestershire County Museum, Hartlebury this weekend.  more...

Chirpy, chirpy sheep sheep

SHEEP will have the starring role at an exhibition at Worcestershire County Museum, Hartlebury this weekend.  more...

Kidder Sport News

Harriers aiming to end reign of Terras

HARRIERS will be trying to end their hoodoo against bogey side Weymouth when they clash with them in the Blue Square Premier at the Wessex Stadium on Saturday.  more...

Latest

Last chance to vote for the new Miss Worcester

TODAY is your final chance to register your vote for the Miss Worcester 2008 competition.  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...

Top spot for Deputy Chief Constable

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

Top spot for Deputy Chief Constable

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

Mods convention in a hit

A CONVENTION celebrating the classic film Quadrophenia has proved so successful the Worcester organiser is al-ready planning next year's.  more...

Warriors are tickled pink

PLAYERS, officials and fans at Sixways will all be turning pink on Saturday as the Guinness Premiership offers Worcester women a weekend of rugby with a difference.  more...

Alcohol ban for Twenty20 fans

CRICKET fans will be banned from taking alcohol into Twenty20 matches at Worcester's New Road ground.  more...

Head criticises transport changes

THE headteacher of a Worc-ester school has hit out at the confusion caused over chan-ges to transport funding.  more...

Head criticises transport changes

THE headteacher of a Worcester school has hit out at the confusion caused over changes to transport funding.  more...

Jan is the top pet health counsellor

A PET health expert from Worcester has won a top national award.  more...

Sex attack vicar set free

A VICAR who carried out a sex attack on a teenage girl has been set free by a judge who said the decision may seem “ludicrous” to the public.   more...

Sex attack vicar set free

A VICAR who carried out a sex attack on a teenage girl has been set free by a judge who said the decision may seem “ludicrous” to the public.   more...

Man in series of appalling attacks

A LANDSCAPE gardener punched a bus driver and broke a schoolboy’s nose during a series of “appalling” attacks. Richard Finch attacked the school bus driver as he picked up children at Nunnery Wood High School in Worcester. Driver Steven Frost became suspicious of 20-year-old Finch and asked him to get off the bus on May 5, 2006. As the driver pulled away, Finch, who was “shouting and swearing”, hit the emergency exit switch and jumped back on board. Gemma Goode, prosecuting, said: “The defendant spat at Mr Frost, hitting him on the shoulder. He punched him, hitting his sunglasses, causing his right eye to swell and bruise.” Finch, of Rodborough Close, Warndon, Worcester, appeared before city magistrates yesterday. He was sentenced for two ABH charges, theft, affray, two charges of criminal damage and two bail act offences. The second incident of ABH happened when Finch attacked a 16-year-old schoolboy, who cannot be identified by your Worcester News for legal reasons. The attack happened on May 8, 2006 near Chelmsford Court in Ronkswood, Worcester. Miss Goode said Finch believed the boy had been picking on his cousin. She said: “With both arms pinned he was unable to defend himself. The defendant then punched him square on the nose. He felt dizzy but managed to stay on his feet. He was shouting ‘do you know who I am? You do now’.” The GCSE student was so shaken by the attack he found it hard to concentrate during exams. Finch denied both attacks but was found guilty at a trial in his absence on Thursday, February 28. The charge of affray happened when he attacked Gary Darlow in an alleyway between Humber Road and Dart Road in Ronksood, at around 10pm on October 7, 2006, during which Mr Darlow was set upon by as many as four youths who punched and kicked him on the ground. Mr Darlow was defending his 17-year-old son as Finch shouted “I’m going to smash your face in!” A neighbour saw Mr Darlow curled up in a ball as they attacked him and she shouted and they ran off. Darlow later suffered kidney failure although this was not believed to be as a result of the attack, Miss Goode said. David Taylor, defending, said Finch now had a job, had not been in trouble for the past 18 months and had a girlfriend who was expecting their first child in December. He added: “He was drunk and acting in an appalling way. He’s ashamed of that.” Finch was given a 12-month suspended sentence suspended for 12 months, ordered to pay £250 compensation to the bus driver, £600 to the schoolboy, £100 to Mr Darlow and prosecution costs of £255. Magistrates asked for him to be supervised for 18 months and complete 100 hours of unpaid work and to attend an “enhanced thinking programme”.   more...

COMMENT: How can BT treat people in this way?

IT IS no surprise that television programmes like Watchdog are never short of material when we hear stories like that of Steve Hickman.  more...

Sex attack vicar set free

A VICAR who carried out a sex attack on a teenage girl has been set free by a judge who said the decision may seem "ludicrous" to the public.  more...

Sex attack vicar set free

A VICAR who carried out a sex attack on a teenage girl has been set free by a judge who said the decision may seem "ludicrous" to the public.  more...

Woman killed by reversing car

AN elderly woman has died after being crushed by a car - reportedly being driven by her husband.  more...

My kind neighbour deserves award

A COMPASSIONATE woman has received an award for ‘outstanding acts of kindness’ towards her neighbour.  more...

Wheelie bin rules have left us totally confused

DROITWICH residents have demanded to know who will be exempt from a new wheelie bin scheme when it comes to the town.  more...

Stars draw Elizabeth’s car ticket

A CHARITY raffle for a new car has sold tens of thousands of tickets and produced one very happy winner.  more...

Three are guilty of stealing identities

SCREAMING and shouting broke out in the public gallery at Worcester Crown Court after a jury convicted a man and two women of a £30,000 nationwide identity theft scam, which included two Worcester pensioners among their victims.  more...

£3m new library for Ledbury

A NEW library is to be developed in Ledbury after almost £3 million of funding was agreed.  more...

BMW was unroadworthy hears court

A POLISH man has been fined for driving a car that could have caused "injury or death" and had his car scrapped.  more...

Latest on search for Worcestershire dish

BUDDING foodies have just days left to submit their recipes to create the Official Dish of Worcestershire.  more...

City councillor standing down

A CITY councillor is to stand down at the next election so she can spend more time caring for her elderly mother.  more...

Cat lovers urged to tune in and volunteer

WORCESTERSHIRE cat lovers are being urged to tune in to BBC1 this Sunday.  more...

Parasol battle won thanks to public support

THE most talked-about parasol in Worcestershire has been given the seal of approval after a year-long battle with planners.  more...

Conservative top gun visits city

THE shadow Chancellor was full of praise for one of Worcester's leading manufacturers yesterday during a pre-election visit to the city.  more...

Family and portrait photographer dies

GEOFF Hopcraft, Worcester’s best known family and portrait photographer for more than 30 years, has died.  more...

Residents rally in the battle over eco-towns

OBJECTORS to a planned eco-town at Long Marston are being asked to attend a meeting next week to help fight the proposals.  more...

Teacher’s warning over ‘danger’ road

A BADSEY teacher is warning that unless action is taken there will be more deaths on the Bretforton Road.  more...

Green Hill School to close after more than 100 years

PARENTS and pupils from an Evesham private school that was established in the town more than 100 years ago were this week in shock after learning that the school will close at the end of the academic term.  more...

Don’t choose another ‘fruity’ street name!

EVESHAM Town Council has been told not to fall back on the town's horticultural heritage in the naming of a new street on a commercial development.  more...

Walking the walk for our Gods

BRIAN Holliday (Churches Together, April 3) writes of Easter hope. Most religions, not just christianity, believe in a spiritual realm beyond death: it all depends on the practical choices we make while on Earth.  more...

County council chairman opens new bridge

CHAIRMAN of Worcestershire County Council John Smith today tested out a newly-installed bridge over the River Isbourne.  more...

Letters

Attending school out of area is a problem

SIR - I read Ian Habbit's letter with interest and agree that school buses would help relieve the congestion he mentions, but that is not an option to many parents in Worcester anymore as their children have to go where the county council dictates with no thought to the implications.  more...

Taxi fee – licence for printing money

SIR - In response to your article, Cabbies putting girls in danger! (April 12), could I please add.  more...

Can you collect and help animals?

SIR - Our national fund-raising and profile-raising week is fast approaching and you can help animals in your area.  more...

Get with thoughts of the real world

SIR - It was interesting to read the comment from Mike Foster MP regarding the case of Joao De Oliveira, the knifeman convicted last month of murdering frail Worcester man John Lloyd in Windermere Drive, Warndon. Self-elected defender of the foxes is one thing, but to justify entry of a murderer to this country beggars belief!  more...

Children should obey the rules

SIR - I read your article with disbelief on April 11, Becky is banned from class for her piercing'.  more...

Thanks for return of my bank card

SIR - I would like to thank the gentleman who returned my bank card to the reception desk at Tesco, Warndon Villages, after it became trapped in the cash machine.  more...

Such a lovely photo of flowers in snow

SIR - I loved your photo of flowers in the snow in the Worcester News. I am not a gardener but I think the flowers featured are polyanthus not pansies.  more...

Feeling ‘blue’

I WOULD like to draw the attention of the district council for help for the holders of Blue Badges' who need to park in Bromsgrove for shopping etc.  more...

Living on pension

REGARDING the withdrawing of concessionary parking passes for pensioners.  more...

Costly ‘away day’

I WOULD like to know how Councillor Roger Hollingworth, can justify the spending of £18,940.92 of public money on hotel bills for away day' meetings, when Bromsgrove District Council, of whom he is leader, is so short of money.  more...

Welcome change

I WOULD like to thank the council for the work done to the roads and pavements of Charford, Bromsgrove.  more...

Wanton damage

ALL talk no action. For the second time in just a few months. car tyre's have been slashed in the Stoke Road area of Bromsgrove.  more...

Cameras no cure

FURTHER to the Bad behaviour report in last week's edition.  more...

Not so fair fares

IS anyone else cross about the fact that our local bus to Charford has gone up to £1 per journey?  more...

Local support

PEOPLE affected by M.E. (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis), CFS (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome), and FMS (Fibromyalgia) can now meet at six locations in the county.  more...

Pathway poser

BROMSGROVE District Council is to begin procedures to fence off the footpath that runs alongside Meadows/Parkside school at their planning meeting on April 21, so there is not much time (that's convenient!) to make your feelings known.  more...

It’s just a ‘HOAX’

I REFER to the work that has been carried out in Stourbridge Road during the past months (years?).  more...

Shopping losses

CONSIDERING the high percentage of pensioners living in and around Bromsgrove, as two of them, we believe that the district council is short-sighted in withdrawing concessionary car parking permits.  more...

Such arrogance

I AM in possession of a copy of Wychavon's propaganda magazine free with my trusty Advertiser.  more...

‘Locked’ away?

JUST what is happening with the canals reopening in Droitwich?  more...

Catering for needs

THERE is a lot of discussion going on in the shopping centre in Droitwich and not one comment have I heard in favour of that monstrosity they are calling a cafe.  more...

‘Holly and Tilly’ spells out shame

HOW sad it was to see graffiti spoiling the sculpture outside the Droitwich Lido.  more...

Shame of this uncaring act

I write to express my great sadness that the last ditch effort to save Pershore Care Centre was lost.  more...

Insult to the OAPs

THIS month I would ask all pensioners over the age of 80 to send back the 25p weekly age addition they received. Send this insulting amount back to the Chancellor, in protest at the governments failure to substantially raise the basic state pension.  more...

Give pensioners the cash back

THERE are billions of pounds of tax money, lying idly in Brown's pockets, unclaimed by pensioners.  more...

Well done to our group of pioneers

Home-Start Cotswolds (North) would like to congratulate our pioneer group of volunteers who have recently completed our exciting training course, which ran for one day per week over ten weeks in term time. The committed and caring volunteers were the first to take part in this training course to provide Home-Start support in the North Cotswolds. These seven volunteers will shortly be giving up three hours per week to offer informal support and friendship to families with at least one child under the age of five years in the North Cotswolds, mostly during home visits.  more...

Going out of my way

I LIVE in Evesham and five days a week I drive through Sedgeberrow to get to Winchcombe for work.  more...

Unexpected fireworks

FOLLOWING yet another torchlight search for my terrified cat on Saturday evening, will anyone planning a firework display have the courtesy to inform the residents living in the vicinity of The Lamb and the Outdoor Centre beforehand.  more...

Lifestyle

Now your pet can go on holiday with you

Pet-friendly accommodation is becoming more popular across the UK and Worcestershire is no exception. Luxury dog beds are even available in Travelodges.  more...

Memory

100 years ago - April 25, 1908

THE annual vestry meeting was held at St Mary's Parish Church, Studley, on Monday evening.  more...

50 years ago - April 25, 1958

THE Redditch visitors to Auxerre at Easter came back with names of several young people who were anxious to come to Redditch this summer, Mr Norman Summers, chairman, told a meeting of The Friends of Auxerre on Friday evening.  more...

25 years ago - April 22, 1983

REDDITCH'S three-day business show made a flying start yesterday with a top Ministry of Defence buyer among the visitors.  more...

Memory Lane

Echoes from the past

100 years ago.  more...

Runner looks back on athletic 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...

Runner looks back on athletic 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...

Runner looks back on athletic 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...

Echoes from the past

100 years ago.  more...

Music

For Will, the streets are paved with gold

WILL Hunt has spent the best part of the Noughties soaking up creativity in Kentish Town.  more...

Take your partners and get dancing to lively Cajun music

COWBOY songs are being combined with colonial dance next weekend.  more...

News

City aim to avoid lowest position

WORCESTER City have an added incentive to do well in their last three games - to avoid their lowest league finish in eight years.  more...

£100,000 boost for Worcestershire

WORCESTERSHIRE have agreed a £100,000 sponsorship contract with Advantage West Midlands which will see the regional development agency support a series of international matches and prominent domestic games over the next two years.  more...

Ruddock recalls his stars to take on Bath

MIKE Ruddock recalls his first team stars as Worcester Warriors take on Bath in the Guinness Premiership at Sixways Stadium tomorrow (3pm).  more...

Ruddock recalls his stars to take on Bath

MIKE Ruddock recalls his first team stars as Warriors take on Bath in the Guinness Premiership at Sixways Stadium tomorrow (3pm).  more...

Ruddock recalls his stars to take on Bath

MIKE Ruddock recalls his first team stars as Warriors take on Bath in the Guinness Premiership at Sixways Stadium tomorrow (3pm).  more...

Belford returns to Bury

CHRIS Sanna will have his chance in goal for Worcester City after Cameron Belford left the Blue Square North club.  more...

Harriers aiming to end reign of Terras

HARRIERS will be trying to end their hoodoo against bogey side Weymouth when they clash with them in the Blue Square Premier at the Wessex Stadium on Saturday.  more...

Harriers aiming to end reign of Terras

HARRIERS will be trying to end their hoodoo against bogey side Weymouth when they clash with them in the Blue Square Premier at the Wessex Stadium on Saturday.  more...

Noah'S Ark Appeal

We want your old currency for cause

A CHILDREN'S bereavement charity based in Worcester is appealing for holidaymakers to donate their unwanted spare change.  more...

Past

From the Archives - April 17, 2008

100 years Ago April 18, 1908 Monday's meeting at Evesham to create or stimulate interest in agricultural co-operation was not a very enthusiastic gathering but most people have learnt not to expect too much in this direction, so there was probably little or no disappointment. Mr Yerburgh gave a very interesting address on the advantages which may be derived from combination in matters of purchase and sales and in various other agricultural subjects, and some of those present were certainly impressed with what he had to tell them. The Earl of Coventry again showed his interest in the co-operative movement by kindly taking the chair but we cannot help thinking that his speech must have made the organisers of the meeting feel rather uncomfortable. All responsible people who have to do with agricultural co-operative organisation are extremely careful to avoid any semblance of party politics and some of his lordship's remarks very nearly approached the danger zone.  more...

Phillpot Files

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...

Reader'S Pictures

Wood Anemone in all its glory

Wood anemone in Wood Street, an area managed by Malvern Hills Conservators. Picture by Brian Smith of Malvern.  more...

Recipes

Rosemary roast beef with balsamic and cranberry glaze

IT'S St George's Day next Wednesday so celebrate England's patron saint with a traditional feast of delicious beef complete with all the trimmings.  more...

Rosemary roast beef with balsamic and cranberry glaze

IT'S St George's Day next Wednesday so celebrate England's patron saint with a traditional feast of delicious beef complete with all the trimmings.  more...

Reports

Three quick wickets set up win bid

WORCESTERSHIRE will be closing in on victory tomorrow in their opening LVCC Division Two match at Warwickshire after taking three wickets in the final hour this evening.  more...

Restaurant Reviews

Browns Restaurant, Quay Street, Worcester

WHEN Browns restaurant was forced to close its doors following the devastating floods last summer there were a lot of disappointed diners.  more...

Reviews

Dark glimpse of history

Review - Single Spies at the Festival Theatre, Malvern, until Saturday, April 19 THIS double-bill by Alan Bennett takes us back over the decades to two Cambridge-educated defectors who spied for Russia - Guy Burgess and Anthony Blunt.  more...

Dark glimpse of history

Review - Single Spies at the Festival Theatre, Malvern, until Saturday, April 19.  more...

Literary group decidedly in tune

THE Bromsgrove literary group, Words, met for the second time in their 2008 season last Friday, April 11, at the LG Harris Brushworks in Stoke Prior.  more...

All your home comforts

HOLIDAYS at home are expected to be hugely popular this year as the gloom of the UK's economic situation begins to bite - but if you want to lift that gloom there are plenty of places in this country, either on the coast or inland, that will help you do just that.  more...

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...

DVD - Enchanted (PG)

THE film begins with a classic 2-D animation sequence set in a fairytale world filled with princes and princesses, magic and giants.  more...

CD - St Jude - The Courteeners

DESPITE their Oasis-sized egos and lead singer Liam Fray's occasional claim to be the next big thing, Manchester band the Courteeners actually do seem to have the evidence to back up their ambitious statements.  more...

DVD - The Hitman (15)

AN elite, cold-hearted assassin finds himself involved in a political conspiracy during which his world is turned upside down as he finds himself as the hunter and the hunted.  more...

CD - Consolers Of The Lonely - The Raconteurs

CONSOLERS Of The Lonely is the second album from the Jack White and Brendan Benson-led supergroup The Raconteurs.  more...

DVD - The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (15)

THE Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford is one of those films where the plot is laid out in the title, which might be why no-one really turned out to watch this gem on the big screen.  more...

Round-Up

Malvern ready for date with destiny

WINNING is the only option according to Malvern's director of rugby Dave Robins as his side now need one more victory from tomorrow's do-or-die clash at Solihull (3pm) to clinch the title.  more...

Fear factor could let us in: Howarth

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers assistant manager Neil Howarth believes the fear of relegation will be a factor in tomorrow's Blue Square Premier trip to Weymouth (3pm).  more...

Villagers chasing their first cup win

CALLOW End and Victoria Barnt Green contest the Worcestershire FA Sunday Junior Cup final at Bromsgrove Rovers' Victoria Ground on Sunday (6pm extra-time and penalties to decide if necessary).  more...

We’ve got what it takes, insists boss

MANAGER Graham Turner says Hereford United's last two results prove they have what it takes to win automatic promotion.  more...

Patrick wraps up hat-trick of wins

WORCESTER Greenman ace Bob Patrick recorded a fantastic three consecutive wins in the Alan's Tackle Spring Pairs League at Brockamin.  more...

Jenkins held to draw by Mardle

LEDBURY'S Terry Jenkins needs to pick up wins in his final two Whyte & Mackay Premier League Darts games if he is to finish in the top four and make the play-offs.  more...

Jenkins held to draw by Mardle

LEDBURY'S Terry Jenkins needs to pick up wins in his final two Whyte & Mackay Premier League darts games if he is to finish in the top four and make the play-offs.  more...

Villages secure third spot in league table

WARNDON Villages Tigers Under Nines secured third spot in Mercian Festival Junior League Division One with a 3-0 win over Malvern Town Wanderers Colts.  more...

Leopards are fast to pounce on the Tigers

NUNNERY Wood Leopards Under 10s pipped club rivals Tigers 1-0 in the Stourport Youth League.  more...

Yates aims to secure his best players

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers manager Mark Yates is hoping that Mark Creighton signing a new contract will lead to other players committing their futures to the club.  more...

Avengers crowned champs in district

AVENGERS are champions of Worcester and District Skittles League Division Two.  more...

Twickenham place for third year in row

WORCESTER Rugby Club Under 13s have booked a place at the National Gulliver's Tournament final at Twickenham for the third year running.  more...

County tops the awards

WORCESTERSHIRE took more awards than any other county in the npower Midlands Disability Sports Awards held at Aston Villa, winning four of the 11 accolades.  more...

Colourful campaign for Rainbow

RAINBOW secured the Worcester Table Tennis League Division One crown after completing the double over Pavilion Players.  more...

Celebrating nature

WORCESTERSHIRE Wildlife Trust's 40th Anniversary will be marked by a special 40 Day Festival for Wildlife'.  more...

Brown leads series after victory

BROMSGROVE'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...

Celebrating nature

WORCESTERSHIRE Wildlife Trust's 40th Anniversary will be marked by a special 40 Day Festival for Wildlife'.  more...

Celebrating nature

WORCESTERSHIRE Wildlife Trust's 40th Anniversary will be marked by a special 40 Day Festival for Wildlife'.  more...

Jaw broken in brutal attack

AN off-duty policeman had his jaw broken when he was brutally attacked by two men at night in a public park, Worcester Crown Court was told.  more...

Recognition for staff

BROMSGROVE ambulance staff were among 200 members across the West Midlands to receive awards at a ceremony in Stoke.  more...

Rubble dumped

A FURIOUS Waseley Councillor has accused a local housing trust of treating Rubery "like a skip."  more...

Threat to vital service

A LOCAL confidential bereavement counselling service is under threat.  more...

MP’s ringing endorsement for bells appeal

THE town's MP recently showed her support for a local campaign she helped launch.  more...

Fresh hope for library

WASELEY councillor Peter McDonald believes he has found the "saviour" to the ongoing problems with Cofton Hackett's library service.  more...

Leisure centre's accolade

A TOWN leisure venue has retained its status as one of the best in the country.  more...

Passion for steam

RAIL enthusiasts were treated to a day devoted to all things train related at a recent fundraising event in Tardebigge.  more...

Racial attack - man hit in face

BROMSGROVE police are investigating a racially aggravated assault in Bromsgrove and are appealing for the public's help.  more...

Calm Craig saves his mum's life

A HERO boy of nine from Bromsgrove saved his mum's life when he kept his nerve and calmly called 999 when she collapsed unconscious at their family home.  more...

Calm Craig saves his mum's life

A HERO boy of nine from Bromsgrove saved his mum's life when he kept his nerve and calmly called 999 when she collapsed unconscious at their family home.  more...

Man breaks leg

A MAN is recovering in hospital after breaking a leg while he and his wife were out walking their dogs. The accident happened early on Monday, April 14, near the Council House in Burcot Lane when the man, who has not been named, tripped over the dog he was leading. He was rushed to the Alexandra hospital by ambulance where he later underwent surgery for a broken femur.  more...

Driveway horror

AN ELDERLY woman has died in hospital after she was struck by a car in her own drive.  more...

Driveway horror

AN ELDERLY woman has died in hospital after she was struck by a car in her own drive.  more...

Drugs arrest

DROITWICH police have arrested a man and a woman following a search in Farriers Corner, Droitwich Spa. Officers carried out the warrant on the morning of April 11 seizing a quantity of unknown substances and arrested the pair on suspicion of possessing controlled drugs. The pair were bailed and will return to Worcester police station on June 5 as inquiries continue.  more...

Flood advice in new guide

A NEW campaign has been launched offering flood advice to residents should the town be hit by more flooding.  more...

Chance to pick up free angling goods

TOTAL Coarse Fishing Showcase, the Midlands' all-new angling event, is offering an amazing 1,500 goody bags worth around £40 each to customers who turn up early.  more...

Holder Luke loses out in final

THE Evesham and District Table Tennis Association's Finals Night at Bengeworth Church House saw Chris Pearce claim the Bob Bryant School of Motoring Men's Singles after a four-set win over defending champion Luke Moffat.  more...

Hurdlers only at Pitchcroft in April

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

Echoes from the past

100 years ago.  more...

Record breakers meet in time trial opener

A RECORD breaking day of fast-paced action kicked-off Velo Club Sevale's club time trials in spectacular style.  more...

Olympic gymnast opens new club

WORLD Champion gymnast Beth Tweddle will be joining young Malvern gymnasts at the opening of Malvern Gymnastics Club's new premises.  more...

Today's events

Friday Country Western Partner Dancing with Teme Valley Shufflers WDC at Whitbourne Village Hall, Whitbourne. Absolute beginners 7-8pm. Improvers and intermediates 8-10pm. 01886 821772.  more...

Today's events

Friday Country Western Partner Dancing with Teme Valley Shufflers WDC at Whitbourne Village Hall, Whitbourne. Absolute beginners 7-8pm. Improvers and intermediates 8-10pm. 01886 821772.  more...

Boys Brigade celebrates 20 years

HOPES are high that a number of familiar faces will be present when the 1st Malvern Boys Brigade celebrates its 20th anniversary.  more...

Green Man arrives for May Day

THE Green Man is the theme for this year's Priory Park May Day event, organised by Malvern Fringe on Saturday, May 3.  more...

Green Man arrives for May Day

THE Green Man is the theme for this year's Priory Park May Day event, organised by Malvern Fringe on Saturday, May 3.  more...

Play area's fate to be decided

THE fate of a children's play area, required for access to a possible housing development, will be decided at a meeting of Malvern Hills District Council executive committee.  more...

Latest Worcestershire Planning Applications

THE following Planning Applications were made to Malvern Hills District Council on April 17, 2008:- LONGDON - Erection of three sheds. Land at Lockeridge Lane, Upton-Upon-Severn for Mr James Daffin, 25 Greenfields, Tunnel Hill, Upton Upon Severn.  more...

Captain wins bragging rights on the greens

LADIES from Ross-on-Wye Golf Club staged their very own grudge match when two teams collided on the greens.  more...

Teen star roaring start for the young Dragons

A FORMER Ledbury-based rugby star is making the grade in Wales after being selected for an under 18s side.  more...

Teen star roaring start for the young Dragons

A FORMER Ledbury-based rugby star is making the grade in Wales after being selected for an under 18s side.  more...

Malvern crowned kings after county heartache

MALVERN are celebrating after scooping the Worcester and District League for the first time in three years.  more...

O'Toole wins race in a thrilling two-way finish

SEAN O'Toole won by just 14 seconds in a thrilling finish in the latest Velo Club Sevale time trial.  more...

Quizzed at the cricket

PUNTERS can test their general knowledge at Bosbury Cricket Club's eighth annual quiz night.  more...

Sweeper plays in same cup final 26 years later

A MALVERN man is set for a night of nostalgia when he plays in the same cup final 26 years on.  more...

Auction promises great goods

A STUNNING variety of lots will be on offer when Malvern Rotary Club holds its auction of goods and promises next Saturday, April 26.  more...

Season’s finale

WEST Malvern FC will be completing their Saturday fixtures this Saturday with a home game against University of Worcester. Players to meet at the dressing room at 2.15pm for 3pm kick-off.  more...

Last-day tussle for Malvern after great win

MALVERN put aside a near-costly late referee's mistake to clinch a vital victory in their Midlands Two West title quest.  more...

Youthful Warriors line-up is stung by a strong Wasps in Premiership drubbing

LONDON WASPS 49, WORCESTER WARRIORS 12.  more...

Chairman issues plea for fans’ support

MALVERN chairman Peter Doran issued a rallying cry for all Malvern supporters to travel to Solihull for tomorrow's crunch clash.  more...

Win only option for Malvern to seal title

WINNING is the only option according to Malvern's director of rugby Dave Robins as his side now need one more victory from tomorrow's do-or-die clash at Solihull (3pm) to clinch the title.  more...

Town revival gets a tough away test

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

Portugal for Adam

A YOUNG tennis star will swap Malvern for the Algarve after being invited to take part in a training camp.  more...

Fears cows will spoil common

A Malvern woman who enjoys walking and picnics on Castlemorton Common fears European Union policies that encourage more farmers to graze their cows on the common will spoil it for walkers and families.  more...

Malvern and Ledbury in promotion push

Welcome to the Malvern Gazette and Ledbury Reporter's exclusive internet coverage of the vital end of season clashes in the rugby season.  more...

Malvern and Ledbury in promotion push

Welcome to our exclusive live internet coverage of this vital last day of the league rugby season with both Malvern and Ledbury hoping to secure promotion this afternoon.  more...

Testing trek for malvern grandfather

A 71-year-old Malvern man hopes to defy the odds and complete a gruelling 38 mile walk in a single day.  more...

Hefty sum raised by marathon joggers

MEMBERS of Malvern Joggers made the most of running in this year's London Marathon by raising thousands of pounds for charity.  more...

Hefty sum raised by marathon joggers

MEMBERS of Malvern Joggers made the most of running in this year's London Marathon by raising thousands of pounds for charity.  more...

North Site moves a step closer

PLANS for the second phase of the massive Malvern Vale development at North Site have been approved.  more...

New twist in housing saga

THE latest development in an on-going Malvern Wells planning dispute has seen the developer reduce the proposed number of houses on the site.  more...

Charity run attracting crowds

STAFF at the Splash are among the hundreds of fitness enthusiasts who will be taking part in the Acorns Triple Run this summer at the Three Counties Showground on June 22.  more...

Rural tradition brought to life

PEOPLE can get active, enjoy some beautiful views and bring an old tradition back to life by joining Alvechurch's Beating the Bounds ceremony.  more...

Scheme helps keep kids safe

ROAD safety has been boosted at Matchborough First School where pupils have received free high visibility vests as part of an initiative with a bus company, the police and Redditch Council.  more...

Youth groups grants boost

WORCESTERSHIRE county councillors are calling for groups and organisations to get in touch in a bid to help further boost youth provision throughout the county.  more...

Couple chronicle close encounters

AFTER a close encounter of the third kind, an Alvechurch resident has spent the last 10 years researching UFOs.  more...

Roundup

Harriers aiming to end reign of Terras

HARRIERS will be trying to end their hoodoo against bogey side Weymouth when they clash with them in the Blue Square Premier at the Wessex Stadium on Saturday.  more...

Schools

School praised in report

PITCHEROAK School in Batchley was recently judged by Ofsted to be "a good school that provides a high quality of education".  more...

Schools News

Head on attack as transport rules are changed

THE headteacher of a Worc-ester school has hit out at the confusion caused over chan-ges to transport funding.  more...

School posters to spell out message

POSTERS urging people to love their park are on display in a Worcester park.  more...

Society

Fairfield WI

A GOOD number of members were at the April meeting, including two new ones - Alwyn and Doreen.  more...

Clent Gardening Club

PHILIP Aubury's presentation to the club last month was entitled Labour Saving Gardening', and drew a large audience of both members and friends.  more...

Hadzor and Oddingley WI

APRIL already and, as usual, the village hall was packed, We had an Old Book' competition -- even Tom's Water Babie' was displayed and many other old favourites.  more...

Blackwell & Burcot WI

THE March meeting was most enjoyable, because the popular Kevin Ward - Bromsgrove Court Leet Town Crier - was the speaker.  more...

Rock

POUND THE BOUNDS - The eighth annual Pound the Bounds walks will take place on Sunday, May 4 starting from the Rock Cross Inn. There are walks of six,ten,15,18 and 25 miles and a three mile children's treasure hunt.  more...

Theatre

Dramatic story of forbidden love and heartache

RAW, distressing, steely and relentless. According to the critics, David Grindley's revival of Blackbird, at Malvern next month, has a slow-burning intensity that nags away in the memory like the mental equivalent of a toothache.' David Harrower's drama has haunted audiences since it premiered in 2005. The unsettling story, emotional in the real sense of the word, follows a 27-year-old woman, Una, who tracks down a man from her past. Fifteen years ago Una, then 12, and Ray, then 40, had an affair which ended with Ray abandoning her in a hotel. For his crime, Ray went to prison and has since attempted to rebuild his life. What shocks most is the idea that this was a love affair, rather than predatory paedophilia.  more...

Fantastic Sleeping Beauty ballet tickets to be won

KINGS, queens and fairy godmothers will bring enchantment to a Worcestershire stage next month.  more...

CENTRE STAGE Chris Jaeger of Worcester Live

I am directing two different plays at the moment, the Blue Room and the Taming Of The Shrew.  more...

Theatre Reviews

Company’s on collision course for a smash hit

THE ill-fated liner may have plunged to the bottom of the ocean 96 years ago this week but one thing's for sure - this ice-breaker of a show is absolutely unsinkable.  more...

Upton

Popular venue back in business

LOVERS of good food and drink in Upton are celebrating the return of one of the town's favourite businesses.  more...

Useful Information

Top man sees campus plan

A TOP Conservative politician was shown a scale model of the new Worcester University campus on his visit to the city.  more...

What'S Happening

3 May to 7 June inclusive - Junior Angling Club at Cob House Fisheries

Cob House Fisheries, Worcester Road, Winchenford, Worcester. WR6 6YB Cob House Fisheries are running a Junior Angling Club - coaching by a Professional Anglers Association Licenced Coach.  more...

3 May to 7 June inclusive - Junior Angling Club at Cob House Fisheries

Cob House Fisheries, Worcester Road, Winchenford, Worcester. WR6 6YB Cob House Fisheries are running a Junior Angling Club - coaching by a Professional Anglers Association Licenced Coach.  more...

3 May to 7 June inclusive - Junior Angling Club at Cob House Fisheries

Cob House Fisheries, Worcester Road, Winchenford, Worcester. WR6 6YB Cob House Fisheries are running a Junior Angling Club - coaching by a Professional Anglers Association Licenced Coach.  more...

  
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