Stories for 19 April 2008

Eufc - Live Match Updates

Crunch time in title pursuit

EVESHAM United go into their last home game of the Division One Midlands campaign knowing that victory will clinch the league championship.  more...

Crunch time in title pursuit

EVESHAM United go into their last home game of the Division One Midlands campaign knowing that victory will clinch the league championship.  more...

Top man Mark strikes an early blow

TOP scorer Mark Owen gave Evesham the perfect start with the opening goal after just five minutes.  more...

Owen adds second as Evesham double lead

IT was 2-0 after 13 minutes when Mark Owen lobbed in his 22nd league goal of the season after latching on to a long ball from Steven Hands.  more...

More chances but Robins still lead by two

MARK Hands almost made it 3-0 after 16 minutes when he scooped a left foot shot from Michael Hayden's centre narrowly over the crossbar.  more...

Robins lead by two after Owen brace

Evesham Utd 2, Woodford Utd 0 MARK Hands appeared determined to get on the scoresheet and he saw the Woodford keeper clutch his 30-yarder 11 minutes before half-time.  more...

Robins double lead and have one hand on trophy

SURELY the league title is Evesham's!!  more...

Changes made as fifth goal proves elusive

STEVE Luckett's drive after 56 minutes was heading for the top corner until it struck a Woodford defender, while Michael Hayden saw his header three minutes later bounce agonisingly the wrong side of a post.  more...

Seventh heaven! Robins crowned champions

Evesham Utd 7, Woodford Utd 0 EVESHAM United are the champions of the Southern League Division One Midlands.  more...

Health

Don't die of shame

EMBARRASSMENT prevents a significant number of sufferers from seeking advice on signs that may indicate bowel cancer, a disease which claims 16,000 lives in the UK each year. April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month so don't miss our look at the second most common cause of cancer deaths.  more...

PERSONAL LOSS

This is but a brief overview of a complex and unique experience for us all. So, if you have any particular questions about the loss of a loved one, please feel free to write to me and I will do my best to answer as best I can. You can be totally assured of anonymity. For those of you who didn't get to read last week's web page, I started looking at bereavement and loss, with specific emphasis on bereavement. This week I would like to continue the two-parter by looking at how personal loss, aside from bereavement can affect us.  more...

PERSONAL LOSS

This is but a brief overview of a complex and unique experience for us all. So, if you have any particular questions about the loss of a loved one, please feel free to write to me and I will do my best to answer as best I can. You can be totally assured of anonymity. For those of you who didn't get to read last week's web page, I started looking at bereavement and loss, with specific emphasis on bereavement. This week I would like to continue the two-parter by looking at how personal loss, aside from bereavement can affect us.  more...

PERSONAL LOSS

This is but a brief overview of a complex and unique experience for us all. So, if you have any particular questions about the loss of a loved one, please feel free to write to me and I will do my best to answer as best I can. You can be totally assured of anonymity.   more...

Coffee boost for meningitis

LAST month was a busy month for the Meningitis Trust, when supporters up and down the country held a Coffee Break fund-raising event in aid of the charity.  more...

Rainbow call to runners

IF you caught the running bug following last Sunday's Flora London Marathon and would like to run for a worthwhile charity, Rainbow Trust Children's Charity has a place for you.  more...

Course for parents of disabled children

PARENTS of disabled children experiencing family relationship difficulties will benefit from extra support thanks to a training package available from national disability charity, Scope.  more...

Sight loss ‘timebomb’ fear

SIGHT is the sense that nine out of 10 people in the West Midlands most fear losing, according to the findings of a survey.  more...

Interviews

'We didn't think we'd find any talent'

IN the second series of ITV's Britain's Got Talent, Simon Cowell and his cohorts Amanda Holden and Piers Morgan have scoured the country in search of the nation's hidden talents - and it looks like most of their finds will have viewers crying with laughter.  more...

Kidder News Latest

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...

Club faces court action over lights

WYRE Forest District Council is preparing to prosecute Bewdley Town Football Club over the club's decision not to lower its floodlights.  more...

shuttleXtra's got talent spotters

WITH the new series of Britain's Got Talent back on ITV1 on Saturday nights, shuttleXtra chats to judges Simon Cowell, Piers Morgan and Amanda Holden about what acts they have in store for us this year, while presenters Ant and Dec tell us how a host of animals caused havoc backstage at the auditions.  more...

A time to dance

YOUNGSTERS have been cartwheeling and bopping their way through a series of dance performances.  more...

Creative pupils spread Fairtrade message

A RECORD number of children entered a competition organised by Kiddermin-ster's Fairtrade steering group to promote the cause.  more...

What's planned down your way

THE following planning applications have been received by Wyre Forest District Council. Single storey extension incorporating double garage with vehicular access at Tynings, Trimpley Lane, Shatterford, for Mr Alan Bufton; Operation of mobile crushing plant at Waste Transfer and Recycling Facility, Arthur Drive, Hoo Farm Industrial Estate, Kidderminster, for Pencroft Ltd; Relocation of two external condenser units at Barclays Bank plc, 66 Oxford Street, Kidderminster, for Barclays Bank plc; Morrisons logo signage including external car park and road signage at Wm Morrison Supermarket, Green Street, Kidderminster, for Wm Morrison Supermarkets Plc.  more...

MURDER: TWO CHARGED

TWO people have been charged with the murder of Reginald Southall and will appear before Kidderminster magistrates this morning.  more...

MURDER: TWO CHARGED

TWO people have been charged with the murder of Reginald Southall and will appear before Kidderminster magistrates this morning.  more...

Businesses attracted to school celebration

MORE than 150 students received awards for academic and personal success during the first celebration evening to be held in the new Stourport High School & VI Form Centre.  more...

Businesses attracted to school celebration

MORE than 150 students received awards for academic and personal success during the first celebration evening to be held in the new Stourport High School & VI Form Centre.  more...

MURDER: WIFE CHARGED

MURIEL Southall, 59, wife of Reginald Southall, has appeared before Kidderminster Magistrates charged with her husbands murder.  more...

MURDER: WIFE CHARGED

MURIEL Southall has appeared before Kidderminster Magistrates charged with her husbands murder.  more...

Boiler fire

TWO Kidderminster fire crews attended a boiler fire at a private property.  more...

Latest

Miss Worcester 2008 - lines now closed

VOTING has now finished in the search for the new miss Worcester.  more...

Miss Worcester 2008 - lines now closed

VOTING has now finished in the search for the new miss Worcester.  more...

Miss Worcester 2008 - lines now closed

VOTING has now finished in the search for the new miss Worcester.  more...

Miss Worcester 2008 - lines now closed

VOTING has now finished in the search for the new miss Worcester.  more...

Miss Worcester 2008 - lines now closed

VOTING has now finished in the search for the new miss Worcester.  more...

Latest travel news

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

Traders are out in force for meeting

MORE than 40 residents and traders packed into the Mem-orial Hall for Upton’s annual town meeting on Tuesday.  more...

Attacked llama is on the road to recovery

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

‘My son is living like a tramp in his bedroom’

Following your Worcester News’ investigation into cocaine use in the city we have had a big response from people wanting to tell their story. Today we feature a father who says his life is being torn apart by his son’s drug addiction  more...

Pupils touch down at famous stadium

SPORTING youngsters from Worcester had fun playing rugby in front of about 65,000 people.  more...

Pupils touch down at famous stadium

SPORTING youngsters from Worcester had fun playing rugby in front of about 65,000 people.  more...

Teenage beauty Pippa almost stole the show

A TEENAGE beauty missed out on being crowned queen of the catwalk by just a single point.  more...

Wychavon's council tax among the lowest in England

PEOPLE living in Wychavon are paying the eighth lowest district council tax precept in the country.  more...

Wychavon's council tax among the lowest in England

PEOPLE living in Wychavon are paying the eighth lowest district council tax precept in the country.  more...

Kays memorabilia saved from skip

A PRICELESS collection of memorabilia has been saved from the skip.  more...

Sex shop will open on Sundays

A SEX shop in Worcester is to open on Sundays.  more...

Apology to customer after his allergy scare

A MAN will receive financial compensation and a formal apology from a Worcester restaurant he says served him food to which he was allergic.  more...

Teachers walk-out to close schools

MORE than 5,000 pupils in Worcestershire will be affected by school closures when teachers walk out in a row over pay next week.  more...

You’ll pay a levy if it’s just one home

ANYONE building a single home in Wychavon could have to pay the council 40 per cent of the value of the site towards affordable housing.  more...

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS AT TODDLER GROUP

Parents, children and staff have celebrated the first birthday of a Worcester parent and toddlers group.  more...

Business as usual while pub is being repaired

A 17th century village pub will keep its doors open during essential restoration work.  more...

Don’t allow same developer loose on rest of town

A DEVELOPMENT company which owns a precinct in Droitwich has come in for severe criticism from some people in the town.  more...

TALENTED CHARLIE ON TV

A 10-year-old boy from Droitwich will attempt to wow the judges tonight on TV's Britain's Got Talent.  more...

Nursery thanks city company after fire

CHILDREN who were evacuated from a Worcester nursery when a major fire broke out nearby, have thanked the company which provided them with a place to go.  more...

Burglar was released from jail after murder

A MAN who burgled a house in Worcester had been released from prison for murder three years ago, a court has heard.  more...

BREAKING NEWS: Two charged with murder

A MAN and a woman from Stourport will appear in court this morning charged with murder.  more...

BREAKING: Woman in court charged with husband's murder

THE wife of a Stourport man found dead in the River Severn appeared in court today charged with his murder.  more...

Broadway charity hosts reception

A BROADWAY based charity hosted a reception last week to give people an opportunity to find out more about its work.  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...

Marathon run in aid of Evesham Community Hospital

A FORMER Worcester student is set to go the extra mile to raise money for Evesham Community Hospital - he is running the Edinburgh Marathon.  more...

Sat-Nav thefts down as drivers police advice

SAT-NAV thefts have dropped to below half the worst projected figures as more motorists throughout the county heed police advice.  more...

Pershore beetle features on new stamps

THE noble chafer beetle, discovered in an old orchard at Pershore, is among ten endangered insects featured on new stamps issued by the Royal Mail this week.  more...

Sat-Nav thefts down as drivers heed police advice

SAT-NAV thefts have dropped to below half the worst projected figures as more motorists throughout the county heed police advice.  more...

Sat-Nav thefts down as drivers heed advice

SAT-NAV thefts have dropped to below half the worst projected figures as more motorists throughout the county heed police advice.  more...

Latets

Concerns for Missing Pair

REDDITCH police have serious concerns for the safety of a Redditch mother and her disabled son, who went missing yesterday (April 18).  more...

Lifestyle

Beating the boys at their own game

AS she walked through the Long Room at Lord's cricket ground away from the pitch, England batswoman Claire Taylor says the hairs on the back of her neck were standing on end.  more...

Dip dye delights

FEAR not lovers of chic, hippies are not this summer's main fashion inspiration. And the 80s have not had a full revival. But, tie dye is back this season - although complete with a glossy makeover.  more...

The Willy Wonka of cooking

MEET the man who made snail porridge and whiskey wine gums a delicacy - and who is now looking for 10 amateur chefs to join his kitchen. We cook up a feast with Heston Blumenthal.  more...

Put some spring in your hairstyle

WE can all scrape our hair back into a boring bun when temperatures heat up but where's the fun in that?  more...

BEAUTY NEWS

BIKINI body in mind? Lather up with Soap & Glory's new anti-cellulite soap sensation. Feel The Knead helps fight the dreaded orange peel effect. Simply run the soap bar up your legs from the back of your knees to the inner thigh under your bottom and repeat 15-20 times on each leg. Available now for £4.99 from Boots nationwide.  more...

Kick parents out of football

WHEN a children's football match kicks off these days, all too often the parents kick off too.  more...

ASK THE EXPERT ...

Q: "I'm too scared to let my seven-year-old daughter play out unsupervised. What age do you think parents should let children out to play on their own?"  more...

THREE WAYS TO ... Make doing the family laundry easier

1. Have at least two laundry baskets, one for dark and one for light clothes, and make sure the whole family knows which colours go in which basket.  more...

LAZY TEENS ARE ACTUALLY SLEEP-STARVED

Parents who give their teenagers a hard time for lazing in bed should heed new research which suggests the teens only do it because they aren't getting enough sleep.  more...

Live Match Coverage

Weymouth v Harriers

Team line-ups.  more...

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11 to 20 minutes.  more...

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21 to 30 minutes.  more...

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21 to 30 minutes.  more...

Weymouth 0 Harriers 0

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Weymouth 0 Harriers 0

End of first half.  more...

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46 to 55 minutes.  more...

GOAL! Weymouth 0 Harriers 1

Goal - Russell - 60 mins  more...

GOAL! Weymouth 1 Harriers 1

Goal - Blackburn - 71 mins.  more...

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71 to 80 minutes.  more...

Weymouth 1 Harriers 1

71 to 80 minutes.  more...

GOAL! Weymouth 2 Harriers 1

Goal - 91 minutes - Douglas.  more...

GOAL! Weymouth 2 Harriers 1

Goal - 91 minutes - Douglas.  more...

Music

A rock star by any other name...

HOTLY-tipped Manchester band the Courteeners have released their first album St Jude. Frontman Liam Fray tells us all about the debut, where the inspiration for his lyrics comes from and what it was like to have U2's Bono and The Edge act as his support band last year.  more...

In the spotlight ... Delays

DELAYS are a four-piece from Southampton, consisting of Colin Fox, Rowly and brothers Greg and Aaron Gilbert.  more...

In the spotlight ... Delays

DELAYS are a four-piece from Southampton, consisting of Colin Fox, Rowly and brothers Greg and Aaron Gilbert.  more...

In the spotlight ... Delays

DELAYS are a four-piece from Southampton, consisting of Colin Fox, Rowly and brothers Greg and Aaron Gilbert.  more...

CAMILLE O'SULLIVAN - LA FILLE DU CIRQUE, BLOOMSBURY THEATRE

AFTER a near fatal car crash, half-French, half-Irish chanteuse Camille O'Sullivan abandoned a career in architecture to focus on her one true love - singing the songs of her musical heroes. And something in the way she pours herself so completely into each song by the likes of Nick Cave, Peggy Lee and Jacques Brel makes up her act utterly compelling. Emotions - gravitas, anger, humour, silliness, sexiness, brassiness, age, youth, beauty, innocence, ugliness - came and went. It's no surprise she needed to crack open a bottle or two of wine to get her through it - she is a one-woman catharsis.  more...

CAMILLE O'SULLIVAN - LA FILLE DU CIRQUE, BLOOMSBURY THEATRE

AFTER a near fatal car crash, half-French, half-Irish chanteuse Camille O'Sullivan abandoned a career in architecture to focus on her one true love - singing the songs of her musical heroes.  more...

Golden Gods contenders named

THE nominations for the Metal Hammer Golden God Awards have been announced.  more...

HIT MISS OR MAYBE?

PORTISHEAD - MACHINE GUN It's been a long time coming, but boy, was it worth the wait. Machine Gun is Portishead's first single since 1997 and boasts one of the most unsettling drumbeats you're likely to hear while Beth Gibbons's vocals are as distinctive as ever.  more...

HIT MISS OR MAYBE?

PORTISHEAD - MACHINE GUN It's been a long time coming, but boy, was it worth the wait. Machine Gun is Portishead's first single since 1997 and boasts one of the most unsettling drumbeats you're likely to hear while Beth Gibbons's vocals are as distinctive as ever.  more...

HMV TOP 10 SINGLES

1. (5) Mariah Carey - Touch My Body 2. (3) Sam Sparro - Black and Gold 3. (1) Estelle ft. Kanye West - American Boy 4. (-) Elliot Minor - Parallel Worlds 5. (-) Black Kids - I'm Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend How To Dance 6. (-) Fragma - Tocas Miracle 2008 7. (2) Flo rida ft. T-Pain - Low 8. (9) Chris Brown - With You 9. (-) Natasha Bedingfield - Love Like This 10. (7) Kooks - Always Where I Need To Be.  more...

HMV TOP 10 SINGLES

1. (5) Mariah Carey - Touch My Body 2. (3) Sam Sparro - Black and Gold 3. (1) Estelle ft. Kanye West - American Boy 4. (-) Elliot Minor - Parallel Worlds 5. (-) Black Kids - I'm Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend How To Dance 6. (-) Fragma - Tocas Miracle 2008 7. (2) Flo rida ft. T-Pain - Low 8. (9) Chris Brown - With You 9. (-) Natasha Bedingfield - Love Like This 10. (7) Kooks - Always Where I Need To Be.  more...

News

Latham has eyes on great season

WALLABIES superstar Chris Latham has vowed to produce some of the best rugby of his glittering career in Worcester Warriors colours next season.  more...

City may miss Webster’s goal-power

WHEN Worcester City visited Leigh RMI last season, Adam Webster scored in a 2-1 defeat.  more...

Wolves target seventh spot in home finale

WORCESTER Wolves will be looking to wrap up their British Basketball League regular season home campaign with a victory tonight.  more...

Worcs open one-day campaign at Bristol

WORCESTERSHIRE Royals return to Bristol tomorrow for the first time since they wrapped up the NatWest Pro40 title.  more...

Bath hit back to edge out Warriors

WORCESTER Warriors are now guaranteed Guinness Premiership survival but they just failed to do it in style when they slipped to a 23-20 defeat to title-chasing Bath at Sixways.  more...

Harriers still Wey-ting to end Terras hoodoo

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Reports

Victory hopes rained on

WORCESTERSHIRE were today frustrated in their chance to wrap victory over rivals Warwickshire in their opening LVCC Division Two match of the season as the elements came to the hosts rescue and the game ended in a draw.  more...

Reviews

Frothy and undemanding fun

ST Trinian's (Cert 12, 96 mins, Entertainment In Video, Comedy/Drama/Romance, also available to buy DVD £19.99/Blu-ray £24.99) Starring: Rupert Everett, Colin Firth, Gemma Arterton, Talulah Riley, Lily Cole, Lena Headey, Jodie Whittaker, Russell Brand, Stephen Fry, Celia Imrie.  more...

DVD rental top ten

1 (-) The Assassination Of Jesse James 2 (1) Stardust 3 (-) Hitman 4 (3) The Brave One 5 (2) Run Fat Boy Run 6 (4) Beowulf 7 (6) Mr Brooks 8 (5) 30 Days Of Night 9 (7) The Invasion 10 (8) The Kingdom Chart supplied by www.blockbuster.co.uk   more...

DVD retail top ten

1 (-) Hitman 2 (-) The Assassination Of Jesse James 3 (3) The Simpsons Movie 4 (1) Beowulf 5 (4) American Gangster 6 (-) Black Sheep 7 (2) The Condemned 8 (5) Stardust 9 (-) Gavin And Stacey - Series One 10 (9) Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix Chart supplied by hmv.com   more...

Round-Up

Thomas faces a fitness test

NORTH Midlands will be underdogs when they take on defending champions Yorkshire in the National Under 20 Championship semi-finals at Malton & Norton RFC tomorrow (2.30pm).  more...

Turner not troubled by cost of promotion

ALTHOUGH automatic promotion is by no means a certainty, Hereford United have allowed themselves to look ahead at what next season might hold.  more...

Link steps up to take on Pirelli Rally battle

HARTLEBURY-based co-driver Steve Link has teamed up with Wolverhampton's Mark Gamble and will be heading for Carlisle this weekend for the Pirelli International Rally.  more...

Villagers proving difficult to beat

DIVISION Three side Fernhill Heath remain the only unbeaten side in the Worcester Sunday League.  more...

Villagers proving difficult to beat

DIVISION Three side Fernhill Heath remain the only unbeaten side in the Worcester Sunday Skittles League.  more...

League season down to last day

THE Worcestershire Cricket Board Indoor League campaign now just has the county final to be played on Tuesday.  more...

Demolished: former Kays site faces the bulldozers

A WORCESTER landmark is being torn down in preparation for redevelopment.  more...

Hat-trick for Owen as Evesham crowned champions

Evesham Utd 7, Woodford Utd 0 EVESHAM United are the champions of the Southern League Division One Midlands.  more...

Ceiling’s hidden charms revealed

CHILDREN and staff at Blackwell First School are enjoying a newly refurbished light and airy school hall thanks to a £100,000 county council grant.  more...

Capture the town on film

CALLING all budding David Baileys - now's your chance to show that you can take a photo as good as any you might see in a glossy magazine.  more...

Kirsten is on the beat

A FORMER photographer found herself on the other side of the camera when she became Bromsgrove's newest community support officer.  more...

Ale and hearty

TOWNSFOLK are being invited to hail the ale during the first beer festival at a Hanbury craft centre.  more...

Road Collision

BROMSGROVE firefighters were called to a traffic collision yesterday afternoon (April 8).  more...

Road Collision

BROMSGROVE firefighters were called to a traffic collision yesterday afternoon (April 8).  more...

Road Collision

BROMSGROVE firefighters were called to a traffic collision yesterday afternoon (April 8).  more...

Parish stalwarts sign off

RETIRING parish councillors were clocking off after giving a combined 101 years' service on their parish councils.  more...

Ale and hearty

TOWNSFOLK are being invited to hail the ale during the first beer festival at a Hanbury craft centre.  more...

Seventh heaven! Robins crowned champions

Evesham Utd 7, Woodford Utd 0 EVESHAM United are the champions of the Southern League Division One Midlands.  more...

Today's events

Saturday Jumble sale at The Parish Hall, Castlemorton. 2pm. 30p.  more...

Today's events

Saturday Jumble sale at The Parish Hall, Castlemorton. 2pm. 30p.  more...

Marathon easy for town group

A GROUP of 12 Malvern joggers flew the flag for the town taking part in the London Marathon.  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...

College students turn to opera

MUSICAL students at Malvern College are turning their hand to opera this weekend as they bring Dido and Aeneas to the stage.  more...

Pedal powered Bobbies

KEEN cyclists are being urged to join forces with the local police and use pedal power to raise money for St Richard's Hospice this Sunday, April 20.  more...

Fears bus costs will rise

CHILDREN currently receiving subsidised public transport to school or college could lose out when Worcestershire County Council changes its school transport policies next year.  more...

Fans braced for crunch clash

FANS and club members are anticpating an exciting game with the pitch conditions boding well for Malvern.  more...

Fans braced for promotion clash - regular updates

FANS and club members are anticpating an exciting game with the pitch conditions boding well for Malvern.  more...

Malvern crowned champions

AN emotional Malvern director rugby Dave Robins said "the hard work starts now" as his side were crowned champions of Midlands Two West with an 18-15 win at Solihull today.  more...

Malvern crowned champions

AN emotional Malvern director rugby Dave Robins said "the hard work starts now" as his side were crowned champions of Midlands Two West with an 18-15 win at Solihull today.  more...

Roundup

Harriers still Wey-ting to end Terras hoodoo

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Harriers still Wey-ting to end Terras hoodoo

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Travel

UK holidays offer value for money

A LEADING holiday company is reporting an increase in spring and early summer breaks with bookings up 30 per cent over the last three weeks for breaks in June and July.  more...

Upton

Lanterns project will embody community spirit

A LOTTERY-funded project aims to unite people of all ages in Upton by asking them to make lanterns.  more...

  
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