Stories for 26 April 2008

Business

Meaty treats pass national taste test

TWO well-known Bewdley butchers are celebrating after they won awards for their sausages and a venison burger in a national competition.  more...

Eufc - Live Match Updates

Clarke between sticks for Rushall finale

JOE Clarke will don the goalkeeping gloves for Evesham United's final Division One Midlands game of the season.  more...

Clarke between sticks for Rushall finale

JOE Clarke will don the goalkeeping gloves for Evesham United's final Division One Midlands game of the season.  more...

Clarke heavily involved in early skirmishes

STAND-IN goalkeeper Joe Clarke easily collected a tame first minute effort from Dale Haywood while Mark Hands fired a left-footer over the top seconds later from Clarke's long kick out.  more...

Lennon wastes best chance of goalless first half

DANIEL Lennon had the game's clearest chance nine minutes before half-time.  more...

Clarke to rescue to prevent opener

EVESHAM were grateful to Joe Clarke after 56 minutes when the goalkeeper pushed aside Craig Marshall's header following a wind-assisted free-kick.  more...

Clarke to rescue again after Owen denied

THE visitors had their first on target effort after 66 minutes but Mark Owen's volley on the turn was easily collected by Rushall keeper Tony Breeden.  more...

Clarke to rescue again after Owen denied

THE visitors had their first on target effort after 66 minutes but Mark Owen's volley on the turn was easily collected by Rushall keeper Tony Breeden.  more...

Stalemate as season ends with goalless draw

Rushall Olympic 0, Evesham Utd 0  more...

Stalemate as season ends with goalless draw

Rushall Olympic 0, Evesham Utd 0  more...

Health

Nature's way to keep coughing at bay

POPULAR cough medicines have been effectively banned for youngsters under the age of two amid safety fears, while only pharmacists can sell products for children up to six. We find alternatives, including some old-fashioned remedies.  more...

Nature's way to keep coughing at bay

POPULAR cough medicines have been effectively banned for youngsters under the age of two amid safety fears, while only pharmacists can sell products for children up to six. We find alternatives, including some old-fashioned remedies.  more...

Nature's way to keep coughing at bay

POPULAR cough medicines have been effectively banned for youngsters under the age of two amid safety fears, while only pharmacists can sell products for children up to six. We find alternatives, including some old-fashioned remedies.  more...

Chance to Help a Heart

A CHARITY is appealing to people to have fun in the sun this summer and help save lives.  more...

Hereditary cancer fears 'oversestimated'

FEAR of hereditary cancer is often overestimated according to a survey by Cancerbackup, which has now merged with Macmillan Cancer Support.  more...

Tea Break for epilepsy

HUNDREDS of people across the UK supported the annual Epilepsy Action National Tea Break, for the fifth year running, in 2007, helping raise funds of over £15,500.  more...

Tea Break for epilepsy

HUNDREDS of people across the UK supported the annual Epilepsy Action National Tea Break, for the fifth year running, in 2007, helping raise funds of over £15,500.  more...

Tea Break for epilepsy

HUNDREDS of people across the UK supported the annual Epilepsy Action National Tea Break, for the fifth year running, in 2007, helping raise funds of over £15,500.  more...

Concerns over children's mental health

A PUBLIC opinion poll published this week by The Children's Society, as part of its ongoing Good Childhood Inquiry, reveals mounting concern among adults in the Midlands about children's mental health and well being.  more...

Call to take eye tests

PEOPLE are being encouraged to have an eye test as part of National Glaucoma Awareness Week.  more...

Interviews

New role opens Jessica's eyes

BEING a Hollywood actress may look like an incredibly glamorous gig, but there's more going on behind the glossy scenes than just having your make-up done.  more...

Kidder News Latest

Nick wows audience with telly tales

NICK Owen, BBC Midlands Today presenter, proved a popular choice as guest speaker, helping Kidderminster and District Prostate Cancer Support Group raise awareness about the life-threatening disease.  more...

Sound ideas from shuttleXtra

SOUNDBARS - one-box surround sound systems that deliver amazing sound with the clever use of a multitude of mini speakers all bouncing sound around your room from just one unit come under the scrutiny of shuttleXtra this week.  more...

Sound ideas from shuttleXtra

SOUNDBARS - one-box surround sound systems that deliver amazing sound with the clever use of a multitude of mini speakers all bouncing sound around your room from just one unit come under the scrutiny of shuttleXtra this week.  more...

Sound ideas from shuttleXtra

SOUNDBARS - one-box surround sound systems that deliver amazing sound with the clever use of a multitude of mini speakers all bouncing sound around your room from just one unit come under the scrutiny of shuttleXtra this week.  more...

Group set for monthly walk

THE Rock Parish Footpaths Association will be leading their monthly walk this month.  more...

Group set for monthly walk

THE Rock Parish Footpaths Association will be leading their monthly walk this month.  more...

Grass fire

KIDDERMINSTER firefighters attended a grass fire this afternoon.  more...

Latest

Latest travel news

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

Get ready to ship-out with business seminar

SMALL and medium-sized businesses in Worcestershire that are ready to export are being invited to a free seminar next month.  more...

Make your bid tonight

A FLIGHT over Malvern, a three course meal and a tour of Liverpool Football Club museum are just some of the lots up for grabs at a charity auction tonight.  more...

Fast-track to court best in country

WEST Mercia police force has the shortest time interval between the arrest of persistent young offenders and their sentence by the courts, it has been revealed.  more...

Phase two of housing build approved

THE details of the second phase of a major housing development in Malvern have been agreed by district councillors.  more...

U-turn for house go-ahead

A DECISION to allow planning permission for a bungalow in Rushwick to be replaced by a much bigger property has been overturned by Malvern Hills District councillors.  more...

Cook yourself to happiness

A UNIQUE business putting the fun back into cooking has branched out into Worcestershire.  more...

Top job for top cop

A NEW assistant chief constable has been appointed by West Mercia Constabulary.  more...

Grand opening for revamped park

TEENAGERS will race around a Worcester park tomorrow testing out brand new, high-tech play equipment.  more...

It's good to talk, officer

SHOPPERS and residents are being given the opportunity to meet and talk to a range of police officers.  more...

Tell us how to control fouling dogs

PEOPLE living in Wychavon have been urged to tell the district council how dogs should be controlled in public places.  more...

Residents to be asked for opinions

RESIDENTS of Kempsey are to be consulted over a suggestion by the parish council to extend the village conservation area at Hatfield Brook.  more...

MP gives rail backing

PLANS for a dual track rail line through Worcestershire are being backed by Peter Luff MP.  more...

On song for charity ball

ELVIS will be rubbing shoulders with Puccini for one night only at the Worcester mayor’s charity ball.   more...

Residents' nightmare as builders swear and urinate in road

RESIDENTS of a Worcester cul-de-sac are enduring a “nightmare” caused by inconsiderate builders working overtime, swearing and urinating in the street, councillors have heard.  more...

Historic building will become a restaurant

ONE of Worcester's most important industrial landmarks is to be transformed into a restaurant and wine bar - despite objections from local heritage groups.  more...

Calf goes on the run around town

PASSERS-by could not believe their eyes when a runaway calf ran around Droitwich town centre.  more...

Takeover plans for city school

A Worcester school has moved a step closer to becoming Worcestershire’s first academy after the county council unveiled a multi-million pound educational charity could take it over.  more...

Takeover plans for city school

A Worcester school has moved a step closer to becoming Worcestershire’s first academy after the county council unveiled a multi-million pound educational charity could take it over.  more...

Takeover plans for city school

A Worcester school has moved a step closer to becoming Worcestershire’s first academy after the county council unveiled a multi-million pound educational charity could take it over.  more...

MP: We don’t want more houses here

A WORCESTERSHIRE MP has launched a stinging parliamentary attack on Government plans to build more houses in the county.   more...

And I name this site Willis Place

A HOUSING development in Worcester has been officially named – by a seven-year-old schoolgirl.   more...

Listen to our views – and act on them

ANGRY residents in Worcester vented their frustration at planning officers, claiming that their views “never seem to be taken into consideration” when applications are considered.  more...

Worcester has so much in common with Verona

WHAT do Worcester and the Italian city of Verona have in common?   more...

Half-marathon swim for charity

AN EVESHAM woman will attempt to swim over 800 lengths of a swimming pool in one day to raise money for a national children's charity.  more...

Half-marathon swim for charity

AN EVESHAM woman will attempt to swim over 800 lengths of a swimming pool in one day to raise money for a national children's charity.  more...

Half-marathon swim for charity

AN EVESHAM woman will attempt to swim over 800 lengths of a swimming pool in one day to raise money for a national children's charity.  more...

Hundreds attend eco-town meetings

MORE than 400 local people crowded into meetings in Honeybourne and Mickleton last night to hear about the impact on Worcestershire and Gloucestershire of the new town the government wants to build at Long Marston.  more...

Latets

New children's centre officially opened

REDDITCH MP and Home Secretary Jacqui Smith took time off from her busy Westminster schedule to officially open the Willow Trees children's Centre in Church Hill.  more...

New children's centre officially opened

REDDITCH MP and Home Secretary Jacqui Smith took time off from her busy Westminster schedule to officially open the Willow Trees children's Centre in Church Hill.  more...

New children's centre officially opened

REDDITCH MP and Home Secretary Jacqui Smith took time off from her busy Westminster schedule to officially open the Willow Trees children's Centre in Church Hill.  more...

Before You Go Go party night

A TEAM taking part in this year's Relay For Life will be having an 80's themed party night to not only help raise money but also help raise awareness.  more...

Police confirm body of James Hughes was in suitcase

POLICE investigating the death of James Hughes have confirmed his body was found concealed in a suitcase in the garden of the family home in Loxley Close, Church Hill.  more...

Police confirm body of James Hughes was in suitcase

POLICE investigating the death of James Hughes have confirmed his body was found concealed in a suitcase in the garden of the family home in Loxley Close, Church Hill.  more...

Police confirm body of James Hughes was in suitcase

POLICE investigating the death of James Hughes have confirmed his body was found concealed in a suitcase.  more...

Leisure General

Victorian antiquities on display

ART and Antiquity is a new exhibition at Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum that brings together paintings and objects from both art and archaeology.  more...

Lifestyle

Dying for a bit of sun

AROUND one in three women have used a sunbed according to Cancer Research UK, which is calling for a ban on all coin-operated beds to beat rising cases of skin cancer in young women. We find out why indoor tanning is so popular and find healthier ways to get a sun-fix.  more...

Children's career choices stay same

WHILE teenagers may think and behave differently to those a generation ago, their younger brothers and sisters haven't changed at all - at least as far as career choices go.  more...

THREE WAYS TO ... teach a young child to be caring

1. Shower her with love and affection and praise her when she does something kind, however small.  more...

ASK THE EXPERT

Q: "I've read that some nurseries are serving meals that have too much fruit and veg and not enough calories and fat. Is this really a problem and, if so, do I need to give my two-year-old son a high-calorie snack when he gets home?"  more...

Helping your teenager through the wilderness years

IT'S a whole different world for today's teenagers. We speak to the authors of a new book, Get Out Of My Life, about how parents should deal with the challenges of 21st century teenage life, including drugs, drinking and new technology.  more...

Helping your teenager through the wilderness years

IT'S a whole different world for today's teenagers. We speak to the authors of a new book, Get Out Of My Life, about how parents should deal with the challenges of 21st century teenage life, including drugs, drinking and new technology.  more...

LIQUID NEWS

EVERYONE seems to be talking about Kupi Luwak - the most expensive coffee beans in the world, which are selected and digested by the civet cat beforehand - dubbed cat poo coffee.  more...

Six of the best soundbars

SOUNDBARS are one-box surround sound systems that deliver an amazing, near 5.1 sound with the clever use of a multitude of mini speakers all bouncing sound around your room from just one unit.  more...

Rock 'n' roll goes organic

ROCK star wife Jo Wood reveals why she turned to organic beauty and tells us about her (and Ronnie's) favourite products.  more...

It's playsuit playtime

DARE you wear this season's all-in-one wonder? We show you how to make the trend work for you.  more...

Tried and tested meals for kids

COOKING for children has never been easier, thanks to a new book from BBC Good Food Magazine called 101 Recipes For Kids. We share some tried-and-tested meal ideas sure to win favour with their taste buds, that are also packed full of goodness.  more...

Six of the best soundbars

SOUNDBARS are one-box surround sound systems that deliver an amazing, near 5.1 sound with the clever use of a multitude of mini speakers all bouncing sound around your room from just one unit.  more...

Live Match Coverage

Woking v Harriers

Team line-ups.  more...

Woking v Harriers

Team line-ups.  more...

Woking 0 Harriers 0

First ten minutes.  more...

Woking 0 Harriers 0

11 to 20 minutes.  more...

GOAL! Woking 1 Harriers 0

Goal - Pattison - 24 minutes.  more...

Woking 1 Harriers 0

25 to 35 minutes.  more...

Woking 1 Harriers 0

End of first half.  more...

GOAL! Woking 2 Harriers 0

Goal - 55 minutes - Quamina  more...

GOAL! Woking 3 Harriers 0

Goal - Pattison - 60 minutes.  more...

GOAL! Woking 3 Harriers 0

Goal - Pattison - 60 minutes.  more...

Woking 3 Harriers 0

61 to 70 minutes.  more...

Woking 3 Harriers 0

71 minutes to 80mins.  more...

Woking 3 Harriers 0

71 minutes to 80mins.  more...

FULL-TIME: Woking 3 Harriers 0

End of game.  more...

Music

Third time lucky

PORTISHEAD have released their single Machine Gun this week - their first studio work in 11 years - followed by their new album, Third on Monday, next Monday. We talk to the group's Geoff Barrow and Adrian Utley about the long-awaited release.  more...

Third time lucky

PORTISHEAD have released their single Machine Gun this week - their first studio work in 11 years - followed by their new album, Third on Monday, next Monday. We talk to the group's Geoff Barrow and Adrian Utley about the long-awaited release.  more...

Third time lucky

PORTISHEAD have released their single Machine Gun this week - their first studio work in 11 years - followed by their new album, Third, next Monday. We talk to the group's Geoff Barrow and Adrian Utley about the long-awaited release.  more...

In the spotlight ... Santogold

SANTOGOLD is Philadelphia-born singer, songwriter and producer Santi White.  more...

McFly and Sugababes on bill

TWO of the biggest names in British pop music, McFly and Sugababes, will join forces to play a massive co-headline concert at Mercedes-Benz World at Brooklands, Weybridge on Saturday July 12.  more...

HIT MISS OR MAYBE?

MADONNA FT JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE - 4 MINUTES Madonna's first single since Jump in 2006 sees the self-styled queen of reinvention rope in Justin Timberlake and Timbaland to help her out. So much so it's easy to forget this is actually a Madonna track.  more...

HIT MISS OR MAYBE?

MADONNA FT JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE - 4 MINUTES Madonna's first single since Jump in 2006 sees the self-styled queen of reinvention rope in Justin Timberlake and Timbaland to help her out. So much so it's easy to forget this is actually a Madonna track.  more...

Best young songwriters sought

TEENAGERS are being encouraged to take part in this year's Make it Break it awards which aim to find the UK's best young songwriters.  more...

HMV TOP 10 SINGLES

1 (1) Madonna ft. Justin Timberlake - 4 Minutes 2 (3) Sam Sparro - Black and Gold 3 (5) September - Cry For You 4 (2) Estelle ft. Kanye West - American Boy 5. The Last Shadow Puppets - The Age Of Understatement 6 (4) Flo rida ft. T-Pain - Low 7 (7) Mariah Carey - Touch My Body 8 (-) The Wombats - Backfire At The Disco 9 (-) Cahill ft. Nikki Belle - Trippin' On You 10 (10) Chris Brown - With You Source www.hmv.com   more...

HMV TOP 10 SINGLES

1 (1) Madonna ft. Justin Timberlake - 4 Minutes 2 (3) Sam Sparro - Black and Gold 3 (5) September - Cry For You 4 (2) Estelle ft. Kanye West - American Boy 5. The Last Shadow Puppets - The Age Of Understatement 6 (4) Flo rida ft. T-Pain - Low 7 (7) Mariah Carey - Touch My Body 8 (-) The Wombats - Backfire At The Disco 9 (-) Cahill ft. Nikki Belle - Trippin' On You 10 (10) Chris Brown - With You Source www.hmv.com   more...

News

Jones set to make his County return

WORCESTERSHIRE Royals are confident of having Simon Jones fit for tomorrow's Friends Provident Trophy at New Road against Somerset Sabres.  more...

‘Dave’ hoping to land more success

SINCE Mike Ruddock took over at Worcester Warriors, the forwards have been given more licence to roam, but it was a different kind of licence that has been troubling Tongan prop Tevita Taumoepeau.  more...

Tough lifestyle for non-league players

AT the same time as Worcester City were losing 1-0 at Workington on Tuesday, Liverpool were drawing 1-1 with Chelsea - two games worlds apart in more ways than one.  more...

City finish with Barrow defeat

WORCESTER City finished their Blue Square North season on a disappointing note when they went down 1-0 at Barrow.  more...

Harriers collapse at house of Cards

Woking 3
Harriers 0

  more...

Reports

Weather prevents County from victory again

WORCESTERSHIRE once again had the better of their opponents in their second LVCC Division Two match but were forced to settle for a draw.  more...

Reviews

Gaping holes in film's logic

I AM Legend (Cert 15, 99 mins, Warner Home Video, Action/Sci-Fi/Drama, also available to buy DVD £19.99/two-disc DVD £22.99/Blu-ray £26.99) Starring: Will Smith, Salli Richardson, Dash Mihok, Alice Braga, Charlie Tahan, Emma Thompson.  more...

DVD retail top ten

1 (-) Enchanted 2 (-) Futurama: Bender's Big Score 3 (1) Hitman 4 (2) The Assassination Of Jesse James 5 (3) The Simpsons Movie 6 (-) Pistol Whipped 7 (-) Ross Kemp In Afghanistan 8 (4) Beowulf 9 (5) American Gangster 10 (8) Stardust Chart supplied by hmv.com   more...

DVD rental top ten

1 (-) We Own The Night 2 (-) Enchanted 3 (1) Stardust 4 (5) Run Fat Boy Run 5 (4) The Brave One 6 (6) Beowulf 7 (-) Ratatouille 8 (9) The Invasion 9 (7) Mr Brooks 10 (10) The Kingdom Chart supplied by www.blockbuster.co.uk   more...

Round-Up

Martley and YMCA meet

MARTLEY Spurs and Worcester YMCA will contest the Martley Charity Cup final at Worcester City's St George's Lane on Friday (7.30pm).  more...

Raiders shock the top-of-table team

WORCESTER Raiders Under 13s stunned Mercian Festival Junior League Division Two champions Bromyard Town with a 5-1 beating.  more...

Armstrong’s ace for flying Colts

STOURPORT Youth League Under 12s Division Two runners-up Northside Colts won 5-2 at Wyre Forest Panthers Youth.  more...

Double celebration for superb Sharks

WARNDON Villages Sharks Under 10s have secured the Stourport Youth League and cup double.  more...

Farrow is golden girl at nationals

JOSIE Farrow won a kata gold while representing Worcester in the Shukokai Karate Federation National Championships in Stourbridge.  more...

Harrison inspires Awal to second

AWAL'S M A Harrison recorded a 21 spare to help his side move to second in Worcester Sunday Skittle League Division Three with a 21-pin victory over New Gunners.  more...

Last chance for Hooper to star for Bulls

HEREFORD United will be hoping to secure automatic promotion to League One today for the first time in 30 years or face having to do it without on-loan striker Gary Hooper.  more...

Water way to go

ECO-warriors abound at a school in Bromsgrove.  more...

Claim what’s due to you

ELDERLY people in and around Bromsgrove could be up to £624 better off each year by claiming council tax benefit.  more...

Global lesson

PUPILS at Droitwich Spa High School joined millions of students around the globe as they took part in a world record attempt.Sixty youngsters from two year eight English classes joined more than five million people in over 100 countries studying the same lesson at the same time to learn the importance of education. The lesson, which took place on Wednesday, April 23, was part of an attempt to break the record for the World's Biggest Lesson. The record breaking attempt had been organised by the Global Campaign for Education.  more...

Town girls last on on soccer finals day

PERSHORE Town Under-14 girls squad feature in one of seven finals in tomorrow's Mercian Festival Junior Football League's first finals day.  more...

Town girls last on on soccer finals day

PERSHORE Town Under-14 girls squad feature in one of seven finals in tomorrow's Mercian Festival Junior Football League's first finals day.  more...

Goalless draw ends a memorable season

Rushall Olympic 0, Evesham Utd 0  more...

Junior Soccer Scene

CRADLEY SPORTS U10S 3, OLDBURY PARK WHITES U10S 1.  more...

Town in injury-time defeat

MALVERN TOWN 0, ROTHWELL TOWN 1.  more...

Heartbreak for Callow End

CALLOW END 2, VICTORIA BARNT GREEN 4 (aet).  more...

Eastnor start season

WITH both their friendly matches against Brockhampton and Pencombe cancelled at the weekend due to the weather, Eastnor Cricket Club are hoping to kickstart their 2008 campaign tomorrow.  more...

Today's events

Saturday Jumble sale at the village hall, Berrow. 2pm. 30p. In aid of Berrow and Pendock Church.  more...

Today's events

Saturday Jumble sale at the village hall, Berrow. 2pm. 30p. In aid of Berrow and Pendock Church.  more...

Pair praise YMCA staff

PUBLIC speaking may not be everyone's cup of tea, but for two residents in the YMCA's supported accommodation in Church Hill, this was very much on their agenda.  more...

Helpers sought for charity race

ORGANISERS of Cancer Research UK's Redditch Race for Life have put out a call for the SAS to come and help them at this year's event.  more...

Roundup

Harriers collapse at house of Cards

Woking 3
Harriers 0

  more...

Society

Mamble

MAMBLE CUM BAYTON WI - Final arrangements were made for the 90th birthday party at Mamble Village Hall. A visit will be made to Angel Garden on May 19, and an invitation was received from Clifton on Teme WI to join them for an outing to Orleton House. Nita Shaw gave a report on the annual council meeting.  more...

Hartlebury

HARTLEBURY COMMON LOCAL GROUP- On April 7, Roy Mantle spoke on wild flowers He gave a slide presentation on the flowers and landscapes of Shropshire, the Welsh borders, Gower Peninsula and the mountains of Wales, North Yorkshire and the Scottish Highlands.  more...

Travel

Magical islands are closer than you think

LOOKING for the perfect quick spring getaway without chalking up too many hours in the air or on the road?  more...

  
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