Stories for 27 April 2008

Education

Animal antics

MORE than 100 talented youngsters at a Kidderminster school have been treading the boards in a production of The Wind in the Willows.  more...

Kidder News Latest

Work starts on school extension

WORK has started on a £750,000 extension to one of Wyre Forest's new primary schools to accommodate the two extra year groups following last year's change from three-tier to two-tier education.  more...

Rookies invited to join regatta fun

NOVICE rowers will be making a splash at the annual Bewdley Pubs and Clubs Regatta later this month.  more...

Joe scoops golf prize

A "GIFTED" and "remarkable" young school pupil has received an award from his golf club.  more...

Joe scoops golf prize

A "GIFTED" and "remarkable" young school pupil has received an award from his golf club.  more...

Success is three times as nice

TRIPLETS from Bewdley Primary School have pedalled their way to passing a cycling proficiency test.  more...

Portishead talk to shuttleXtra

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

Portishead talk to shuttleXtra

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

Group gets lottery fund

BEWDLEY Historical Research Group was given £25,000 by The Heritage Lottery Fund to discover more about Wribbenhall's early history.  more...

Group gets lottery fund

BEWDLEY Historical Research Group was given £25,000 by The Heritage Lottery Fund to discover more about Wribbenhall's early history.  more...

Group gets lottery fund

BEWDLEY Historical Research Group was given £25,000 by The Heritage Lottery Fund to discover more about Wribbenhall's early history.  more...

Group gets lottery fund

BEWDLEY Historical Research Group was given £25,000 by The Heritage Lottery Fund to discover more about Wribbenhall's early history.  more...

Group gets lottery fund

BEWDLEY Historical Research Group was given £25,000 by The Heritage Lottery Fund to discover more about Wribbenhall's early history.  more...

Group gets lottery fund

BEWDLEY Historical Research Group was given £25,000 by The Heritage Lottery Fund to discover more about Wribbenhall's early history.  more...

Fire alarms alert firefighters

FIREFIGHTERS were called to two properties when the house fire alarms went off this afternoon.  more...

Fire alarms alert firefighters

FIREFIGHTERS were called to two properties when house fire alarms went off.  more...

Alarms alert firefighters

FIREFIGHTERS were called to two properties when house fire alarms went off this afternoon.  more...

Kidder Sport News

Lacklustre loss hits Yates hard

HARRIERS manager Mark Yates admitted that Saturday's end of season 3-0 loss to Woking left a bitter taste in his mouth.  more...

Latest

Latest travel news

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

Thousands expected at folk festival

A RIOT of colour and sound will ring out from Upton-upon-Severn this weekend.  more...

Estate agents close to selling nuns’ old home

ESTATE agents are on the verge of striking a deal to secure the sale of Stanbrook Abbey in Callow End following a new marketing campaign.  more...

Conservation area to grow

THE conservation areas in Great Malvern and Tenbury Wells are to be extended following recent reviews by a firm of consultants and discussions with local groups and residents.  more...

It's heaven for the kids

PILES of children’s toys pulled in a crowd of shoppers when a new store opened in Droitwich.  more...

New crack-down on untaxed vehicles

CAR tax evaders are costing law abiding drivers an estimated £79m a year.  more...

Detention for child pregnancy teen - court

A teenager who had sex with three under-age girls and made two of them pregnant has been sent to detention for 12 months.  more...

Win a little piece of time in birthday comp

TIME-conscious shoppers could stand the chance of winning a new watch as a city centre jewellers celebrates its first birthday.  more...

Big bucks for radio fashion show

CHILDREN and adults strutted along a catwalk at Sixways and raised over £5,000 for local children’s charities.  more...

'Undignified' hospital stay for one in five

A PATIENT survey has revealed that 19 per cent of patients believe they were not treated with dignity and respect during their stay in hospital in Worcestershire.  more...

Fine for illegal driver - court

A 42-YEAR-OLD woman who admitted a supermarket theft, driving without insurance and breaching a conditional discharge has been fined.  more...

Inspectors paint a rosy picture of village school

A VILLAGE school has been praised by Ofsted inspectors who said children do well.  more...

Sea cadets delve into history

A GROUP of youngsters from Malvern Sea Cadets have been looking for historical treasures in Great Malvern Cemetery to help the town’s chances in this year’s Heart of England in Bloom competition.   more...

Star opening for new gym club

CHILDREN, parents volunteers and coaches from Malvern and surrounding areas will see their dream come true when a top British gymnast goes along to open their new gym club premises tomorrow.  more...

A run for everyone

ENERGETIC fundraisers of all ages and abilities will be able to take part in an event to suit them at the Acorns Triple Run.  more...

Another chance for shoplifter - court

A PARANOID schizophrenic who pleaded guilty to a spate of thefts has been given a last chance to change his ways by a judge.  more...

Boy injured in rugby tackle

AN eight-year-old boy has been injured in a rugby tackle in Herefordshire.  more...

Teenager rescued after mountain fall

A TEENAGER from Worcestershire had to be rescued and airlifted to hospital after falling while climbing in Snowdonia.   more...

Council in running for top PR award

WORCESTERSHIRE County Council is in the running to receive a top national award for its work during last year’s summer floods.   more...

County council in line for national award

WORCESTERSHIRE County Council is in the running to receive a top national award.  more...

Redoubling to Cotswold line set to start

VALE MP Peter Luff has this week welcomed the news that the entire Cotswold line will be redoubled years after he first campaigned for the changes.  more...

Redoubling of Cotswold line set to start

VALE MP Peter Luff has this week welcomed the news that the entire Cotswold line will be redoubled years after he first campaigned for the changes.  more...

Murder detectives sought

ARE you more clued-up than Morse?  more...

Boost for Samaritans

A SPELL of bright weather and a good crowd helped Trudy Burge and Pete Challenger to raise £200 for the Worcester Samaritans on with a charity barbecue this afternoon.  more...

Latets

Barbershop concert comes to Alcester

FANS of Barbershop are getting the chance to see two of the best local groups perform as well as do their bit for a good cause.  more...

News

City should learn from Barrow run

MANAGER Richard Dryden believes his side played well enough to earn a share of the spoils in the 1-0 defeat at Barrow.  more...

Tuitupou backs team-mates to rise to next year's challenges

SAM Tuitupou admits it would be a huge step up in class to play in the Heineken Cup, but is confident his Worcester Warriors team-mates would not back down from the challenge.  more...

Warriors' big improvement delights Griffiths

WARRIORS head coach Clive Griffiths heaped praise on his players for the dramatic turnaround in fortunes they have achieved this season.  more...

Rhodes is happy to go English with squad

STEVE Rhodes has hit out at the use of Kolpak players following Worcestershire's games against Leicestershire and Somerset Sabres.  more...

Fans out in force for season's finale

IT was party time for Evesham's loyal supporters last Saturday when more than 30 travelled by coach, subsided by chairman Jim Cockerton, for the final match and a similar number made their way to Dales Lane in cars.  more...

Lacklustre loss hits Yates hard

HARRIERS manager Mark Yates admitted that Saturday's end of season 3-0 loss to Woking left a bitter taste in his mouth.  more...

Lacklustre loss hits Yates hard

HARRIERS manager Mark Yates admitted that Saturday's end of season 3-0 loss to Woking left a bitter taste in his mouth.  more...

Reports

Barrow 1 Worcester City 0

IF Worcester City take nothing else from their final match of a difficult season, at least they may have been inspired by Barrow's success.  more...

Rain saves sloppy County

THE rain came to Worcestershire Royals' rescue as their second Friends Provident Trophy South/West Division match against Somerset Sabres was abandoned.  more...

Newcastle 105 Wolves 96

WORCESTER Wolves went close to causing a major upset in their first shot at the British Basketball League play-offs.  more...

Clarke fills shoes in fine fashion

Rushall Olympic 0, Evesham Utd 0 OUTFIELD player Joe Clarke excelled in goal as the champions ended a memorable season with another clean sheet and a hard-fought point, writes Mervyn Collins.  more...

Results

Weekend results round-up

SATURDAY FOOTBALL BLUE SQUARE CONFERENCE NORTH Barrow 1 Worcester City 0.  more...

Round-Up

Holders Kingfishers celebrating title triumph

KINGFISHERS claimed their second consecutive title after a convincing win over Thunderbirds in Worcester Friendly Skittle League Monday Division One.  more...

Woking 3 Kidderminster Harriers 0

HARRIERS' season in the Blue Square Premier ended in disappointment as they were outplayed at the Kingsfield Stadium.  more...

Town are edged in out in season's finale

MALVERN Town lost their last match of the British Gas Business Division One Midlands campaign 2-1 at Bishop's Cleeve.  more...

Swifts and Rovers end season with defeats

STOURPORT Swifts ended up fifth-from-bottom in the British Gas Business Division One Midlands table after a heavy home defeat against Leighton Town.  more...

Brentford 0 Hereford United 3

HEREFORD United are promoted to League One after their 15th away win of the season at Brentford.  more...

Rushall Olympic 0 Evesham United 0

WHEN the teams with the best two defensive records in the division clash, a goalless draw would be the inevitable conclusion.  more...

Mahot saddles double

WORSHIP The Stars, ridden by Jeremy Mahot, confirmed the progress he has made by winning the Open race at the United Pack meeting at Brampton Bryan - his sixth win of the season.  more...

Quarry fined after accident

A BROMSGROVE company was fined £5,000, plus costs, after an employee suffered a serious injury when a 66lb lump of sandstone fell on his head.  more...

Cash floods in for the troops

CARING residents in and around Bromsgrove are continuing to donate hundreds of pounds in cash to British forces in war worn areas.  more...

Enjoying a brush with success

SIX-year-old Jack Hewitt, from Fairfield First School, used brush strokes to win WH Smith vouchers.  more...

Give blood

THE National Blood Service is appealing for volunteers to attend a blood donor session on Thursday, May 8, at the Royal British Legion, Salwarpe Road, Droitwich Spa. The session will run from 1-3.30pm and again from 4.30-7.15pm. Please call 0845 7 711 711 to book an appointment.  more...

Top eventers on show at Broadway farm

THE first weekend of the 2008 Broadway Horse Trials takes place next weekend at Lybrook Farm just off the Snowshill Road.  more...

Fans out in force for season's climax

IT was party time for Evesham's loyal supporters last Saturday when more than 30 travelled by coach, subsided by chairman Jim Cockerton, for the final match and a similar number made their way to Dales Lane in cars.  more...

Fans out in force for season's climax

IT was party time for Evesham's loyal supporters last Saturday when more than 30 travelled by coach, subsided by chairman Jim Cockerton, for the final match and a similar number made their way to Dales Lane in cars.  more...

Birdseye Sports Evesham Sunday League round-up

Results Division Two: Crowle 1, Mickleton Rgrs 1; Badsey Rec 6, Alderton 1.  more...

Stratford and District Alliance round-up

Results (Thursday) Herald Division Two League Cup semi-finals: Studley Nags Head 4, Bretforton OB 1; Bidford Res 3, Seven Stars 4.  more...

News from Evesham Golf Club

Competition results - Ducs Cup qualifier: 1 Boz Harris 78-10-68; 2 Oliver Farrell 83-14-69. Other qualifiers, Hwyel Jones 70; Jerry Cain 70; Geoff Insall 71; Paul Holder 71; Richard Dyde 72; Tony Smith 72.  more...

Parsons make great start to new season

MICHELLE Parsons opened her 2008 international racing season in fine style in Horst en der Maas, Holland on Sunday when she finished in third position in the European Powerman Championships.  more...

Resurrected series has a thrilling day of action

BARNARDS Green Angling Club's resurrected Saturday series kicked off in fine style last weekend.  more...

West Malvern in real thriller

WEST MALVERN 4, UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER 4.  more...

Second string's double-header

SHENSTONE 2, MALVERN TOWN RESERVES 5.  more...

Michelle revs up for new season

A MALVERN woman is revving up for another season behind the wheel and hopes to kickstart it with a race-winning performance on her birthday.  more...

Today's events

Sunday See some of the fascinating archives given to the Museum by Elgar's godson E. Wulstan Atkins at The Elgar Birthplace Museum, Crown East Lane, Lower Broadheath. 11am. Museum admission applies. 01905 333224.  more...

Sorry Reds hit for six

Stalybridge Celtic 6, Redditch United 0 REDDITCH United crashed to their worst ever Conference North defeat against bogey side Stalybridge Celtic at Bower Fold, their cause hampered by having only 12 fit players to select from going into the final game of the season.  more...

Roundup

Lacklustre loss hits Yates hard

HARRIERS manager Mark Yates admitted that Saturday's end of season 3-0 loss to Woking left a bitter taste in his mouth.  more...

Final day mauling for Swifts

Stourport Swifts 1, Leighton Town 5 SORRY Swifts slumped to dismal defeat with visitors Leighton running in five goals on a disappointing last day at Walshes Meadow.  more...

Society

Stourport

CORNERSTONE FAMILY CHURCH - Family worship is on Sunday at 10.30am. Prayer meetings are held on Tuesday at 7.30pm and Friday at 7am.  more...

Cookley

WI - Reports were given on the annual council meeting at Malvern and the group meeting at Habberley, both on March 27. At the group meeting, Cookley won the competition for a 90th birthday card.  more...

Bewdley

ALL SAINTS' AND WRIBBENHALL TOGETHER - The project welcomed Roz, from Kumon, for the first time at the latest session on Monday, April 22.  more...

Bewdley

ALL SAINTS' AND WRIBBENHALL TOGETHER - The project welcomed Roz, from Kumon, for the first time at the latest session on Monday, April 22.  more...

Tom Guest Column

County always on the hunt for indoor facilities

TRAINING at New Road throughout the winter has always caused Worcestershire problems.  more...

Car prankster on the loose

IT looks like the phantom prankster paid a visit to New Road last week.  more...

  
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