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Stories for 22 April 2008

Alcester

Contest focuses on environment

BUDDING artists are being given the chance to show their creative side and explore environmental challenges in the Alcester area in a new competition. more...

Bible appeal

AN ornate family bible has been discovered on a park bench in Alcester and now police are attempting to track down its owners. more...

Town hosted scout parade

THERE was a veritable jamboree on Sunday as Alcester played host to the annual West Warwickshire Scouts' St George's Day parade. more...

MP joins fight for hospital

JOHN Maples MP has added his voice to the many arguing for the retention of in-patient beds at Alcester hospital. more...

Back On Track Appeal

Housing group in £2,000 booster

A MASSIVE £2,000 donation from The Community Housing Group means the Back on Track appeal has now rocketed past the £20,000 mark and is only £5,000 short of its target. more...

Knockout winners to meet darts legends

WYRE Forest pubs are the venues for a series of knockout darts tournaments where the chance to play four famous names from the sport is at stake - and Back on Track benefits too. more...

Checkout cash flows in

MEMBERS of Kidderminster and Stourport Athletic Club have chipped in another £579 for the Back on Track appeal by bagpacking for customers at Stourport Co-op. more...

Be A Part Of It

HOW TO GET INVOLVED

Tell us what you think of about your town - the strengths that we should be shouting about, the problems you think need fixing, and the opportunities for improvement. more...

HOW TO GET INVOLVED

Tell us what you think of about your town - the strengths that we should be shouting about, the problems you think need fixing, and the opportunities for improvement. more...

Posted by ChrisM, Kidderminster: I think Kidderminster town centre should keep all of the old (pre-1960) buildings, but most of the 60s and 70s buildings should be replaced or face-lifted as they're simply so ugly and out of place. more...

Early comment to this issue

Early comment on this issue

Business

Changing nappies and opinions at same time

A WORCESTER store is holding a series of events and competitions to address the myths surrounding real nappies as part of Real Nappy Week. more...

Stylish success for salon pair

STYLISTS at a Kidderminster salon are celebrating after making it through to the final of a prestigious hairdressing competition. more...

Survey brings all-round satisfaction

A HARTLEBURY-based company has been recognised for providing employee satisfaction. more...

Coach'S Column

Weather dilutes our fine Edgbaston start

WE were all glad that Vikram Solanki won the toss on the first day of the season - he's been practising all winter! more...

Community News

Steve’s ready for thrilling zip line event

A worker at a Worcester firm whose daughter uses Acorns children's hospice will be among a group of colleagues taking part in a fund-raising zip line event. more...

CALLOW END WI

The April meeting turned out to be a big surprise for members. more...

PUMPHOUSE WI

Sylvia, our president, welcomed a near full house to our third birthday meeting in April, which we celebrated with chocolate and carrot cakes. more...

HALLOW WI

One of my biggest bugbears is litter. more...

CLASSICAL MUSIC SOCIETY

Society vice-president Lyndon Jenkins presented a programme of recorded music entitled The Musical Life of LJ. more...

ST RICHARD'S HOSPICE MALVERN FUND-RAISING GROUP

AN expert on global climate change will be sharing his views at Colwall next month. more...

Prince’s Trust given £1,600

DRESS down Fridays have helped raise £1,600 for young people in Worcestershire. more...

Down The Lane

Belford grateful for his chance with Worcester

CAMERON Belford believes his time at Worcester City will hold him in good stead for the future. more...

Education

How Red the Robot can help your child

ONE of the key elements in learning to read is being read to - actually listening to what it sounds like. more...

A time to dance

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

Kidder News Latest

Chance to put fitness first

PEOPLE looking to improve their health can take part in a day of activities during the first Fitness Initiative Week at the Glades Leisure Centre, Kidderminster. more...

Friends help marathon man through pain barrier

A KIDDERMINSTER-born bank director has got the running bug after completing his first London Marathon. more...

Two injured in race attack

TWO Middle Eastern men were attacked in a racially aggravated assault in Kidderminster. more...

Two injured in race attack

TWO Middle Eastern men were attacked in a racially aggravated assault in Kidderminster. more...

New Tesco Express opening

A NEW Tesco Express store is opening in Kidderminster next month. more...

Last chance for your business to win £1,000

OWNERS of fledgling businesses in the Wyre Forest area still have time to make a move that could open the gates to success and prosperity. more...

Schools braced for teachers' strike

HUNDREDS of Wyre Forest schoolchildren are being ordered to stay at home on Thursday as members of the National Union of Teachers take strike action over demands for increased pay. more...

Schools braced for teachers' strike

HUNDREDS of Wyre Forest schoolchildren are being ordered to stay at home on Thursday as members of the National Union of Teachers take strike action over demands for increased pay. more...

Schools braced for teachers' strike

HUNDREDS of Wyre Forest schoolchildren are being ordered to stay at home on Thursday as members of the National Union of Teachers take strike action over demands for increased pay. more...

Checkout cash flows in

MEMBERS of Kidderminster and Stourport Athletic Club have chipped in another £579 for the Back on Track appeal by bagpacking for customers at Stourport Co-op. more...

Knockout winners to meet darts legends

WYRE Forest pubs are the venues for a series of knockout darts tournaments where the chance to play four famous names from the sport is at stake - and Back on Track benefits too. more...

Car stolen in burglary

A CAR and motorbike were stolen in a burglary in Kidderminster. more...

Car stolen from drive

A CAR and motorbike were stolen in a burglary in Kidderminster. more...

Online poll: Credit crunch hits property market

ALMOST half those taking part in last week's Shuttle Online poll said the credit squeeze had stopped them entering the property market. more...

Kidder Sport News

Harriers aiming to give Albion Brewers droop

HARRIERS will be hoping to delay promotion-chasing Burton Albion's play-off party when the Brewers come to Aggborough in a Blue Square Premier derby tonight. more...

Latest

City's peregrine falcons have four eggs waiting to hatch

A PAIR of peregrine falcons who have made their home in Worcester now have four eggs waiting to hatch. more...

Latest travel news

Check out the latest travel news before you head out to work. more...

Latest travel news

Check out the latest travel news before you head home. more...

Stray sheep cause chaos on busy road

SHEEP found roaming across a busy Worcester road could have caused a major accident. more...

All-change for garage management team

HEREFORDSHIRE Audi and Volkswagen retailer, South Hereford Garages Ltd., has been sold by its founder and retiring chairman, Bob Tabor, to two of the firm's existing directors. more...

Teenager’s terror drive through city streets - court

A TEENAGE driver with no licence careered through Worcester�s narrow streets with his tyres screeching during a high-speed police chase before crashing into a parked vehicle. more...

Mums’ midnight walk for hospice

WORCESTER mums have signed up to walk around the city at night and raise money for St Richard�s Hospice. more...

Why I must step down – councillor

A LONG-serving Worcester councillor is stepping down from his seat because he believes most elected members at the Guildhall are simply wasting their time. more...

Why I must step down – councillor

A LONG-serving Worcester councillor is stepping down from his seat because he believes most elected members at the Guildhall are simply wasting their time. more...

Compost clinic is a highlight of show

VISITORS to a village flower festival will be treated to a special composting clinic. more...

Compost clinic is a highlight of show

VISITORS to a village flower festival will be treated to a special composting clinic. more...

Why is vicar who abused me free?

THE woman who was abused by a Worcester vicar has condemned his freedom and claimed he will forever remain a threat to young girls. more...

COMMENT: The cabinet system has its problems

THE introduction of a cabinet system of decision-making has been perhaps the single biggest change to the operation of local government during the past decade. more...

Chimney fire disaster averted

A CHIMNEY fire near an historic Worcestershire property took firefighters four hours to out out. more...

Chimney fire disaster averted

A CHIMNEY fire near an historic Worcestershire property took firefighters four hours to put out. more...

Make a dish for our favourite splish

LEA and Perrins Worcestershire Sauce is perhaps the city�s most famous product and today the brand is worth �10.5m. more...

Compost clinic is highlight of show

VISITORS to a village flower festival will be treated to a special composting clinic. more...

Health chiefs’ help plea over £19.3m hospital

PATIENTS will not be given "a blank canvas" for their input into the design of the Malvern Community Hospital, health chiefs have revealed. more...

Health chiefs’ help plea over £19.3m hospital

PATIENTS will not be given "a blank canvas" for their input into the design of the Malvern Community Hospital, health chiefs have revealed. more...

Health chiefs’ help plea over £19.3m hospital

PATIENTS will not be given "a blank canvas" for their input into the design of the Malvern Community Hospital, health chiefs have revealed. more...

Health chiefs’ help plea over £19.3m hospital

PATIENTS will not be given "a blank canvas" for their input into the design of the Malvern Community Hospital, health chiefs have revealed. more...

How creators of Wallace and Gromit are helping hospice

THE creators of Wallace and Gromit are giving a Worcestershire fun run a boost. more...

New sports centre will open on August 4

WORCESTER�S newest sports centre is on target to be officially opened in just over three months� time. more...

Staff stop the show with dance routine

WORCESTER'S spray-tanning brand, Sienna X scored top marks at this year's Beauty UK show at the Birmingham NEC after re-creating its own version of the BBC hit show Strictly Come Dancing. more...

There's money in the kitty for children

YOUTH groups can apply for a share of £200,000 to help boost their funds. more...

There's money in the kitty for children

YOUTH groups can apply for a share of �200,000 to help boost their funds. more...

Cancer support group's gift

BREAST cancer patients needing reconstructive surgery will benefit thanks to the fund-raising efforts of a local support group. more...

Police seek early bird witness

POLICE have released this picture of a man they believe could be a vital witness to a crime. more...

Police seek early bird witness

POLICE have released this picture of a man they believe could be a vital witness to a crime. more...

Woman threatened by ex-partner - court

A MAN who sent threatening and offensive text messages to a former partner has been given a restraining order. more...

Teachers' strike - the affected schools

RELEASED by Worcestershire County Council, these are all the schools to be hit by Thursday's strike action. more...

Man tried to strangle lover after drinking - court

A MAN who tried to strangle his girlfriend during a late-night row has been given a suspended prison sentence. more...

Can you solve mystery of house in old photograph?

A WOMAN researching her family tree has come across this picture and wants to know if anyone recognises the house or the people in it. more...

Can you solve mystery of house in old photograph?

A WOMAN researching her family tree has come across this picture and wants to know if anyone recognises the house or the people in it. more...

Troubled school now making good progress

A SCHOOL in Worcester that was deemed to be failing is making good progress since its last inspection. more...

Store thief says he wants to quit drugs - court

A MAN who stole stationery and tried to steal games will have to wait until next month for sentence. more...

Churches' special day

MORE than 50 people gathered together in a farm barn to celebrate the ancient ceremony that marks Rogationtide in the countryside calendar. more...

Worcester News weather watch

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

Nannies in demand as teachers’ strike looms

EMERGENCY nannies are being snapped up in Worcestershire as parents struggle to make arrangements because of tomorrow's strike action by teachers. more...

Schools to be closed by strike action

SEVEN schools in the Evesham and Pershore area are set to be affected by the national teachers strike scheduled for Thursday. more...

Lewis stars in Redditch defeat

Redditch United 0, Kettering Town 2 By David Lawrence TWO goals in quick succession midway through the first half handed Kettering the points and brought Redditch's Valley Stadium fixtures to a disappointing end. more...

Lewis stars in Redditch defeat

Latest News

Elton John at the Glades

A concert of Elton John's hit songs will be performed at The Glades Arena in Kidderminster on Monday 28th April at 7.00 pm. The concert is being performed by students from the Wolverley Pyramid of schools with some 250 students in total taking the stage at various points in the evening. more...

Latets

Schools close as staff strike

SEVERAL Redditch schools will be closed tomorrow as teachers go on strike as part of what will be the first national teachers' strike for 21 years. more...

Body found may be missing mum

Fears grow for disabled son James more...

Leisure General

Anticipated sequel hits the shops

READERS gripped by the vivid fantasy world created by David Bilsborough in his debut novel, The Wanderer's Tale, will be delighted to know that its sequel, A Fire In The North, has now reached the shops. more...

Star comes to Malvern

A special spring concert, featuring Dame Evelyn Glennie, one of the brightest stars in contemporary music, is at Malvern Theatres on Friday, May 9 at 7.30pm. more...

"novel experiment" in music

AN acoustic folk/dance evening had been organised by Floating Lotus in the garden of a farm in Castlemorton. more...

"novel experiment" in music

AN acoustic folk/dance evening had been organised by Floating Lotus in the garden of a farm in Castlemorton. more...

Fringe welcomes feast of entertainment

THE 2008 Malvern Fringe Festival will deliver a month-long feast of entertainment starting with May Day in the Park, on Saturday, May 3. more...

Letters

The university really is good news for city

SIR - In response to M Wainwright's letter (April 14), I will enlighten him to the benefits that the University of Worcester and the students that inevitably come with the university bring to the city. more...

Let’s make stand over fuel prices

SIR - To the people of Worcester and out of town villages who need the cars and vans to get to work, isn't it time we stood up to these petrol and diesel prices? more...

What is going on with bus passes?

SIR - What is going on in the department at Worcester City Council which deals with bus passes? more...

Hunting will never be called a sport

SIR - With regard to Mr Burgess's letter (April 14), I do hope that the whole hunting debate is not going to rear it's head again. more...

Spring is sprung – thanks to potholes

I KNOW that everyone is banging on about the state of our roads but yesterday it hit me in the pocket. more...

Dicing with death in town street

AM I the only one who has noticed the suicidal tendencies of people on Exchange Street, Kidderminster? more...

Barmy bike decision

AT a time when Worcestershire County Council has taken a lot of well-deserved brick-bats for failing to adequately address the appalling state of Wyre Forest road surfaces, I was stunned to see six painted bicycles appear on Spring Grove Road, a small residential street in Kidderminster. more...

Bewdley Town: What about caravan park?

HOW can anybody say that the floodlights at Bewdley Town Football Club are an eyesore and is spoiling the greenbelt area between Bewdley and Stourport, when on the opposite side of the river is a glorified caravan park? more...

Parasol decision

WE write following the decision by Malvern Hills District Council's Southern Area Development Committee's decision on Wednesday, April 16 to grant planning permission for our parasol after a 12 month battle. more...

Pain restraint

IN the youth justice system in England and Wales, children and young people are being physically harmed by those responsible for looking after them. Government policy specifically permits the infliction of pain (such as a jab to the ribs, or the bending back of the thumb) and the use of potentially dangerous physical restraint- sometimes just to enforce "good order and discipline", for instance, if a child refuses to go to bed on time. more...

Pain restraint

Rubbish dumping

FOLLOWING your recent headline coverage of criticisms by Cllr Martin Eager (Living like Town Pigs, AprIL 11 and 18) regarding the dumping of litter in Lawnside Road and Masefield Close may I, through your publication, ask the "Self appointed Guardian of our Environment" to take equally as vociferous action against non-residents who see fit to blight our neighbourhood and reputation. more...

Colwall bridge

I FIND myself unable to express my reaction to the proposed solution to Colwall's bridge problem (Malvern Gazette, April 18). As for the pathetic arguments put forward to support this solution, I ... more...

Council questions

SO, Councillor Cheeseman thinks we should all be eternally grateful to "our democratically elected council" for overturning the decision to remove the Belle Vue trees (Your Letters, April 11). What a hypocrite. This was the man who advocated their removal in the first instance. more...

Council questions

Towns in peril

I WRITE to ask for help from businesses, shoppers and motorists in the Redditch area. more...

From the past

HAVING an hour to spare, I popped into our excellent Redditch Library to peruse the past editions of The Redditch Indicator'. more...

Access worry

AS a frequent visitor to Redditch I would like to ask the management of the Kingfisher shopping complex this question. more...

Photo shoot!

WITH the inclusion of two speed cameras in Studley motorists now pass five speed cameras between Studley and Alcester. more...

Animal care

THE RSPCA Week 2008 is just about upon us. more...

Make a note...

IF Mr Martin Boniface would like to look at the Bank of England's own website, he would discover that in fact Bank of Scotland Bank notes are NOT legal tender in England (referemce last week's letter in Your view regarding a market trader declining to accept a Scottish banknote). more...

Coughton Court during the war

AMERICAN student Johnnie Manicky has been in contact with the Advertiser to ask if readers can assist him with a special project he has undertaken at university. more...

Try some extra spicing for the Army

WE have all seen the horrific physical injuries that some of our brave troops have endured when serving their country. more...

Live Match Coverage

Harriers v Burton

HARRIERS take on Burton Albion at Aggborough in the Blue Square Premier tonight. Shuttle On-Line will have team line-ups and live match updates from just before the 7.45pm kick-off. more...

Harriers v Burton

Team line-ups. more...

Harriers 0 Burton 0

First ten minutes. more...

GOAL! Harriers 1 Burton 0

Goal - 18 minutes- Knights. more...

GOAL! Harrier 2 Burton 0

Goal - 21 mins - Christie. more...

Harriers 2 Burton 0

22 to 30 minutes. more...

GOAL! Harriers 3 Burton 0

Goal - Knights - 42nd minute. more...

HALF-TIME: Harriers 3 Burton 0

End of first half. more...

Harriers 3 Burton 0

46 to 55 minutes. more...

Harriers 3 Burton 0

56 to 65 minutes. more...

Harriers 3 Burton 0

66 to 75 minutes. more...

GOAL! Harriers 3 Burton 1

Goal - Harrad - 78 minutes. more...

GOAL! FUULL-TIME! Harriers 4 Burton 1

Goal - 88 - Hurren. more...

GOAL! FULL-TIME! Harriers 4 Burton 1

Goal - 88 - Hurren. more...

Music

Friends reunite to form band

TWO Wyre Forest musicians have reunited after 25 years to play together in local Who tribute band The Whoo. more...

Friends reunite to form band

TWO Wyre Forest musicians have reunited after 25 years to play together in local Who tribute band The Whoo. more...

News

County suffer double injury blow

WORCESTERSHIRE have been hit by a double blow for their LVCC Division Two match with Leicestershire at New Road tomorrow (11am). more...

Quinnell set to leave Sixways

MIKE Ruddock declined to confirm reports Gavin Quinnell has left Sixways - but reiterated the huge back row forward is unlikely to get a new contract with the Warriors. more...

Harriers aiming to make Brewers droop

HARRIERS will be hoping to delay promotion-chasing Burton Albion's play-off party when the Brewers come to Aggborough in a Blue Square Premier derby tonight. more...

Harriers aiming to give Albion Brewers droop

HARRIERS will be hoping to delay promotion-chasing Burton Albion's play-off party when the Brewers come to Aggborough in a Blue Square Premier derby tonight. more...

Reader'S Pictures

SIMPLY RED

Martin Lawrence, from St Peter's, Worcester, sent in this picture of a robin enjoying life in Malvern at the weekend more...

Round-Up

Heenans and Crowle vie for glory

WORCESTER side AFC Heenans and Crowle contest the Worcestershire FA Sunday Minor Cup final at Malvern Town's Langlands Stadium tonight (7.30). more...

Double win aim for Harriers boss

MARK Yates has targeted a six-point haul from Kidderminster Harriers' final two games of the season. more...

Basement boys block Bulls’ promotion path

HEREFORD United chief Graham Turner has set his sights on a 100 per cent strike-rate between now and the end of the season. more...

Callow End suffer heartache in final

CALLOW End suffered heartbreak in the final of the Worcestershire FA Sunday Junior Cup, losing an enthralling contest 4-2 after extra time to Victoria Barnt Green at Bromsgrove Rovers' Victoria Ground. more...

Westfields to face Alvechurch

Westfields will meet fellow Midland Alliance side Alvechurch in the final of the Worcester Royal Infirmary Cup at St George's Lane, the home of Worcester City football club, on Saturday May 3 (3pm). more...

Female football festival

WORCESTER'S Perdiswell playing fields will once again be the venue as more than 500 female footballers take part in one of the region's largest football tournaments over the weekend of June 7 and 8. more...

Vale teams bag honours

TWO teams lifted silverwar as the Birdseye Sports Evesham League draws to a close with a succession of cup finals. more...

Bellies bouncing at top of the table

BEER Belly Boys continue to lead the Malvern Wednesday Winter League after racking up a convincing 6-1 success against mid-table Noisey Bunch. more...

Leaders remain on course

FHWM Club and Winning Post both won their recent Worcester Thursday League Division One matches to remain first and second respectively. more...

Hardman on target with world championship win

GLEN Hardman has achieved the finest result of his career by winning the gold medal at the World Field Archery Cham-pionships. more...

Atkins family’s quartet of titles

THE Atkins family from Worcester had a successful time at the Worcestershire County Indoor Bowls finals at Bromsgrove. more...

Atkins family’s quartet of titles

THE Atkins family from Worcester had a successful time at the Worcestershire County Indoor Bowls finals at Bromsgrove. more...

James completes double success

WORCESTER super-heavyweight Ashley James fought Anthony Bloomer of Telford ABC for the second time in seven days and came out on top once again. more...

James completes double success

WORCESTER super-heavyweight Ashley James fought Anthony Bloomer of Telford Amateur Boxing Club for the second time in seven days and came out on top once again. more...

Early Jenko exit

TERRY Jenkins made an early exit from the Scottish Sun Scottish Players Championship with a first-round defeat to Jason Barry. more...

Work-out day off

THE harness racing qualifying and work-out day at the Allensmore circuit on Sunday has been postponed. more...

Smith shines on Little Frano

SEVERAL Worcestershire riders were in action at the 2008 Blue Chip National Show Jumping Championships, held for the first time this year at Hartpury College, near Gloucester. more...

Swimming club bid to create a splash

MARK Stowe has set his sights on making Worcester Swimming Club one of the best in the region after being appointed full-time coach. more...

Kitchen blaze

FIREFIGHTERS from Bromsgrove were called out to tackle a small blaze in a kitchen in Crabtree Court sheltered accommodation in Parkwood Road, Sidemoor, on Saturday, April 19. The fire, caused by a pan being left on a stove, was extinguished by crews at around 6am. An elderly woman was given oxygen. more...

Suits you sir

A WELL-KNOWN actor and comedian will be returning to his Bromsgrove roots when he opens a £16.2 million school building. more...

Hair today, gone tomorrow

MARTIN Turpin hopes the weather warms up soon because he is having his hair shaved for a good cause. more...

High-speed care chase

A BURGLAR smashed the window of a clothes shop and made away in a stolen car before being caught by police after a high-speed chase. more...

Car parking anger

A DISABLED Bromsgrove pensioner has hit out against the council for the way she believes it treats its residents. more...

Campus celebration

A COLLEGE with a Bromsgrove campus has been celebrating 15 years since gaining independence from local authority control. Principal Neil Bromley thanked staff of the North East Worcestershire (NEW) College Bromsgrove campus, based in School Drive, who had contributed to such an "outstanding success story." more...

Dodford Inn meeting

ALL those keen to save the Dodford Inn are being urged to attend a public meeting at the village hall. more...

Go to the top of the class

PUPILS at a local village school achieve well, according to its latest Ofsted inspection. more...

Pennies from heaven

A KIND-HEARTED youngster, who created her very own penny lane, managed to boost the funds of a local hospice. more...

Author gives talk

DROITWICH library will be hosting a talk by a local author on Tuesday, May 13, at 7.15pm. more...

Inner Wheel meeting

DROITWICH Spa's Inner Wheel members will welcome groups from across the country when a meeting is held in the town on Thursday, April 24. The event, which will be attended by 182 Inner Wheel members, will be held at Droitwich's Raven Hotel in aid of the Mercy Ships charity. The executive director of Mercy Ships will be the speaker, along with the International Service chairman from the Rotary Club.The rally is the highlight of the group's yearly calendar when the 42 Inner Wheel clubs in the district meet. more...

Keep on running

EXHAUSTED but elated a team running for St Richard's Hospice completed the London marathon on April 14. The eight strong team, including Maria Rosser, of Droitwich Spa, who completed the gruelling event in a time of four hours 51 mins, raised more than £10,000 towards vitally needed hospice funds. Alison Weston, community fundraiser at St Richard's, said: "Thanks must go to our team for their dedication to the mammoth challenge." more...

Swimmers make solid start to league action

EVESHAM made a solid start in round one of the Nuneaton League - a competition that involves all the major clubs in the Midlands and places clubs in groups of six, over three galas held in April, May and June. more...

Wheelers head for railway station

EVESHAM Wheelers' Sunday run was led by Norman Smith who took 24 members on a fast paced and scenic route to Toddington Railway Station. more...

Town give promotion chasers a fright

PERSHORE Town gave promotion chasing Coleshill a real fright in last Saturday's Midland Combination Premier Division fixture. more...

Callow rack up scores

CALLOW END 4, THE BRIDGE FC 3 A SAM Black brace steered Callow End to victory in a seven-goal thriller against the current league leaders. more...

Callow rack up scores

CALLOW END 4, THE BRIDGE FC 3. more...

Rampant Powick A seal the league

POWICK A 4, AFC WEST MIDLANDS 0. more...

Goodman earns draw

MALVERN TOWN, RUSHALL OLYMPIC 1. more...

Goodman earns draw

MALVERN TOWN 1, RUSHALL OLYMPIC 1. more...

Reserves are beaten

MALVERN TOWN RESERVES 1, LITTLETON 3. more...

Reserves are beaten

MALVERN TOWN RESERVES 1, LITTLETON 3. 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...

Pimlow leads side to big win

TENBURY 7, UPTON 41. more...

Today's events

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

Today's events

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

Today's events

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

Regulars faced with cartoon bar staff

DRINKERS in a Malvern Link pub may well have been questioning the dress-sense of a particular barmaid lately. more...

Regulars faced with cartoon bar staff

DRINKERS in a Malvern Link pub may well have been questioning the dress-sense of a particular barmaid lately. more...

Regulars faced with cartoon bar staff

DRINKERS in a Malvern Link pub may well have been questioning the dress-sense of a particular barmaid lately. more...

Regulars faced with cartoon bar staff

DRINKERS in a Malvern Link pub may well have been questioning the dress-sense of a particular barmaid lately. more...

Life of travel is subject of talk

FIONA Castle, widow of popular tv presenter and entertainer Roy, is coming to Malvern to talk about her faith, life and travels. more...

Life of travel is subject of talk

FIONA Castle, widow of popular tv presenter and entertainer Roy, is coming to Malvern to talk about her faith, life and travels. more...

Tea parrty to mark Brigade's birthday

THE 1st Malvern Girls' Brigade celebrated its 25th birthday with a tea party on Saturday at Somers Park Avenue Methodist Church. more...

Tea party to mark Brigade's birthday

THE 1st Malvern Girls' Brigade celebrated its 25th birthday with a tea party on Saturday at Somers Park Avenue Methodist Church. more...

Missing tomcat sought by owner

A NINE-month-old black tomcat called Michael has been missing from his North Malvern home for nearly two weeks. Owner Victoria Bannister last saw Michael, who is neutered and wears a blue safety collar and bell, at her home in Pump Street on Monday, April 14. more...

Missing tomcat sought by owner

Country House boasts bargains

MADRESFIELD Court hosts a Country House Car Boot Sale and Fun Day at 9.30am on Sunday, May 18. more...

Making a splash with latest inspection

STAFF at The Splash leisure centre are celebrating after receiving a glowing external audit report. more...

Students in line for army grants

MALVERN's own further education college is one of 21 across the West Midlands taking part in a bursary scheme organised by the Army. more...

Wallace and Gromit help out at fun fun

THE creators of animated favourites Wallace and Gromit are giving a boost to a Malvern fun run. more...

Social club receives overwhelming support

NEARLY 300 Malvern residents completed a petition about the future of the Civil Service Social Club in Spring Lane, which is due to close next week. more...

Social club receives overwhelming support

NEARLY 300 Malvern residents completed a petition about the future of the Civil Service Social Club in Spring Lane, which is due to close next week. more...

St George gets welcome reception

IT is St George's Day tomorrow (April 23) and Malvern people will be marking this special day in style, by celebrating all things English. more...

Wells set to gain recognition

ANCIENT wells and spouts across Malvern will once again be awash with colour this May Bank Holiday weekend. more...

No decision yet over sale of public space

RESIDENTS of Gainsborough Close will have to wait a while longer to discover if their quiet Welland cul-de-sac is to become a through road to a new housing development. more...

Swim challenge success

A REDDITCH man made a real splash to help a charity close to his heart. more...

Daughter warns over care homes

A HOLLYWOOD woman whose mother was allowed to lose almost a quarter of her body weight while resident at an Ullenhall care home wants to warn others to keep a close check on the care their loved ones receive in homes. more...

Firm’s waste fine

A REDDITCH company pleaded guilty at Redditch Magistrates Court to nine charges of not registering with the Environment Agency (EA) for packaging waste and for not meeting recycling and recovery obligations. more...

Parties lay out goals

AS Redditch people weigh up who should get their votes during the local elections on May 1, representatives from the four parties fielding candidates in the town have laid out their goals. more...

Man failed to move rubbish

A MATCHBOROUGH man has pleaded guilty at Redditch Magistrates Court for failing to comply with a notice to remove accumulated rubbish from the front and back of his property. more...

Drum group is open to adults

WORKSHOPS with rhythm are being offered to adults in Redditch to help them learn how to play African drum music. more...

Voice views

TWO police surgeries are planned over the coming weeks for residents in the Smallwood and Southcrest areas of Redditch. more...

Team took the plunge

A TEAM of five children from Redditch and Alcester recently went to great lengths to complete the National Swimathon as part of a team called Nemo's Nifty Nauticals. more...

Glass pile dumped by fly tippers

FLY tippers proved to be a real "pane" when they dumped tonnes of glass on an industrial estate on Friday. more...

Award for top musical

A MUSICAL performed by Redditch Operatic Society has been announced as the best musical in Worcestershire. more...

Mobile library is missed by users

A CHURCH Hill man wants to know why a much-valued community service has been unavailable for more than six weeks. more...

Take a walk in the woods

A WOODLAND walk will take place along the spectacular bluebell bank at Arrow Valley Countryside Centre. more...

Take a walk in the woods

A WOODLAND walk will take place along the spectacular bluebell bank at Arrow Valley Countryside Centre. more...

Roundup

Harriers aiming to give Albion Brewers droop

HARRIERS will be hoping to delay promotion-chasing Burton Albion's play-off party when the Brewers come to Aggborough in a Blue Square Premier derby tonight. more...

Schools

Head is ‘the key strength’

PUPILS and staff at Matchborough First School are celebrating a satisfactory Ofsted report. more...

Schools News

Catching glimpse of police life

TOMORROW'S bobbies on the beat got the chance to explore the inside of a police car and grill an officer about his duties during a school visit. more...

Young artists’ joy as they win prize

BUDDING artists at a Worcester primary school have won a top award after taking part in a festival of drawing. more...

Warm welcome for new headteachers

TWO schools in Worcester and Droitwich have welcomed new headteachers. more...

Cameras to roll for young film producers

YOUNGSTERS in Worcester-shire are being invited to take part in a competition to make a film. more...

Cook book encourages families to eat healthily

SCHOOLS across Hereford-shire will be receiving a new cook book, created by county pupils, encouraging busy families to eat healthily. more...

Cook book encourages families to eat healthily

SCHOOLS across Herefordshire will be receiving a new cook book, created by county pupils, encouraging busy families to eat healthily. more...

Foods from Spain may lead to a cash bonus

PRIMARY school children in Worcestershire are being en-couraged to show an interest in fruit and vegetables - and win £3,000 for their school. more...

Youngsters flocking to join Scouts

SCOUT membership has risen at the fastest rate for 22 years with young people attracted by new activities such as snowboarding, new figures have revealed. more...

Snap Happy - Photographic Tips

The story behind the picture – hairy baby

This is our famous "hairy baby" picture, which most people assume was taken in a studio. Well, it wasn't and here's how we did it. more...

The story behind the picture – hairy baby

This is our famous "hairy baby" picture, which most people assume was taken in a studio. Well, it wasn't and here's how I did it. more...

Society

Far Forest

WI - A special birthday was celebrated. Business was completed and reminders given for the group meeting at Astley and the walk arranged by Far Forest's twin group at Malvern on May 6. The walk arranged for March 29 was a washout but a number of people took a leaflet and stayed for tea and cakes. It was agreed to run the same walk again on Saturday, May 10. more...

Hartlebury

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

The Changing Environment

Ice Core Records

The climate is constantly changing, we can find evidence all around us of different climates of the past. more...

Theatre

Dark themes in new play

A DARK and provocative play, Blackbird, at Malvern Theatres from Tuesday, April 29, tackles a taboo subject and asks the question, when is love abuse? more...

Upton

Annual festival to focus on fringe

THE annual Upton Folk Festival is set to return, bringing its traditional blend of colourful sights and sounds to the riverside town. more...

Revamped library opens doors

UPTON upon Severn's new look public library officially opens its doors on Monday (April 28). more...

Shadow minister follows flood progress

UPTON is set to receive a visit from shadow minister for environment, food and rural affairs Peter Ainsworth. more...

New event helped by groups

A HUGE variety of community groups helped make Upton's newest event a big success. more...

Emotionally charged rugby match in aid of friends

TWO charity rugby matches in Upton have raised around �8,000 to help cancer charities. more...

Villages

Castlemorton

CASTLEMORTON Parish Council are holding two meetings on Thursday, May 8 at the parish hall. The annual meeting of the parish council takes place at 7pm followed by the annual parish meeting at 7.30pm. more...

Wellington Heath

THE Spring Fair is on May 3 at 10am at the Memorial Hall. If you are able to help or have anything to donate or to be collected, please ring a committee member. If you are unsure who to contact, ring the above number and I will try and help you. No bric-a-brac please. more...

Colwall

THE Colwall Players annual fun quiz will be held on Friday, May 9 at the village hall at 7.30pm. Bar and refreshments available. more...

Berrow

JUMBLE sale this Saturday at Berrow Village hall in aid of Berrow/Pendock Churches, as normal please bring any items along for sale after 10am. more...