Stories for 28 April 2008

Ask The Vet

A Dirty Business

Mention fly-strike (or myiasis as it is correctly termed) to most rabbit owners and most will be unaware of this silent killer. Yet each year many hundreds of pet rabbits have to be euthanased due to fly-strike which is so easily preventable.  more...

Battenhall

Lian Rees

Labour  more...

Jan Dyer

Green  more...

Robert Rowden

Conservative  more...

Before The 1900'S

April 26 - May 3

200 Years Ago:  more...

Business

Sales chief in line for franchise gong

A WORCESTER businessman is up for a top award after he was shortlisted for Franchiser of the Year.  more...

Seminar on trading and exporting open to all

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

'Draconian' parking charges slated

LOCAL authorities are being urged to rethink their policies of charging excessive parking charges ahead of the local elections in England and Wales.  more...

'Draconian' parking charges slated

LOCAL authorities are being urged to rethink their policies of charging excessive parking charges ahead of the local elections in England and Wales.  more...

Education

Joe scoops golf prize

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

Farmers' Markets

Farmers' Market - April 26

What is the only food in the world that has every substance you need for survival (including water)?  more...

Fixtures

Mid-week football fixtures

TUESDAY WORCESTER LEAGUE Saturday Premier Division: Martley Spurs v Grosvenor Sports (C Hibbert).  more...

Football

Bonito go clear

JOGA Bonito ascended to the lead in the Droitwich Leisure League, after easing past FC Stargold 2-0 in the top of the table clash.  more...

Sunday league football results:

Bromsgrove and District Sunday Football League results (April 27): Division Two: Nailers Arms 0 Black Cross 3.  more...

Gardening

Wander through enchanting wild flower meadow

White Cottage, Stock Green, near Inkberrow, B96 6SZ, 01386 792414. Admission £2.50, children free, concessions £2.  more...

Best of the Bunch - Erysimum

These pretty perennial wallflowers do not need replacing every year like their biennial counterparts, and nearly all are evergreen.  more...

Good Enough to Eat - French Bean

If you've space in your greenhouse or on the windowsill, start sowing your French beans now for a summer crop which will be both tasty and highly ornamental.  more...

Reg Moule Answers your Questions

I was talking to a friend of mine the other day and they said that you might be able to help me with a question about Million Bells Petunias. I collected some seeds from my plants last year and sowed them at the right time this spring but none came up, was this due to something I've done or can't you grow them from seed? I regularly have success growing Surfinia Petunias from my own seeds, so why not the Million Bells?  more...

General Student News

Hola! Spanish students given a warm welcome

LANGUAGE students have been enjoying a week with their Spanish exchange friends who have come to visit Worcester.  more...

Gorse Hill

Roger Berry

Labour  more...

David Nolan

Conservatives  more...

Lee Hancock

BNP  more...

Linda Smith

Green  more...

In Brief

Superbug stats

THE Alexandra Hospital had no cases of MRSA bacteraemias reported for patients during the last quarter of the year.  more...

Kidder News Latest

New back-to-work service

A NEW service which aims to help people move off benefits and into work will be launched today.  more...

New back-to-work service

A NEW service which aims to help people move off benefits and into work is being launched today.  more...

New back-to-work service

A NEW service which aims to help people move off benefits and into work is being launched today.  more...

Plea for blood donors

VOLUNTEERS are needed to give blood to help meet the demand from hospitals.  more...

Plea for blood donors

VOLUNTEERS are needed to give blood to help meet the demand from hospitals.  more...

Arty pupils celebrate saint

YOUNGSTERS helped shoppers celebrate St George's Day when they displayed their artwork in a Kidderminster supermarket.  more...

Stourport picks carnival queen

THE competition to find Stourport's new carnival queen and attendants was hotly contested this year and shows a real pride in the town, according to organisers.  more...

Sky high hopes in balloon race

THE sky will be the limit for mothers taking part in a balloon race to raise money for charity.  more...

Chance to raise village crime issues

VILLAGERS in Cookley and Wolverley are invited to raise any issues affecting them at a series of surgeries being run by their local policing team.  more...

Chance to raise village crime issues

VILLAGERS in Cookley and Wolverley are invited to raise any issues affecting them at a series of surgeries being run by their local policing team.  more...

Chance to raise village crime issues

VILLAGERS in Cookley and Wolverley are invited to raise any issues affecting them at a series of surgeries being run by their local policing team.  more...

Chance to raise village crime issues

VILLAGERS in Cookley and Wolverley are invited to raise any issues affecting them at a series of surgeries being run by their local policing team.  more...

Murphy's paw-trait wins prize

AN animal fanatic with a flair for photography has won a prize in a national competition for his picture of his five-month-old pet dog.  more...

Man kicked in assault

A MAN walking through a park was kicked after being knocked to the ground during an assault.  more...

Man kicked in assault

A MAN walking through a park was kicked after being knocked to the ground during an assault.  more...

Man kicked in assault

A MAN walking through a park was kicked after being knocked to the ground during an assault.  more...

Footballing elephant on the ball

A 15-year old African elephant at West Midland Safari Park is in a league of her own with fancy footwork and her ability to keep the goalie on his toes.  more...

Test story

test story  more...

Kidder Sport News

Harriers offer six new deals

HARRIERS are waiting for six players to sign new deals after offering them contracts for the 2008-2009 season in the Blue Sqaure Premier.  more...

Latest

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...

Work scheme to be launched

A SERVICE aimed at getting people off benefits and into work is being launched today.  more...

Most children get into their first-choice school

MOST Worcestershire children starting school for the first time this September will attend their first choice, new figures reveal.  more...

Exterminate! Dalek wheelie bins may be a thing of the past

UNSIGHTLY wheelie bins stored at the front of terraced houses like "rows of plastic Daleks" are spoiling the way Worcester looks.  more...

Step back in time this bank holiday

SIGHTS and sounds from 600 years ago will greet visitors at Brockhampton Estate.  more...

Log on to follow the latest county council debates

WORCESTERSHIRE people will be able to watch key debates and public inquiries live on the internet once County Hall's new £670,000 council chamber opens next week.  more...

Log on to follow the latest county council debates

WORCESTERSHIRE people will be able to watch key debates and public inquiries live on the internet once County Hall's new £670,000 council chamber opens next week.  more...

COMMENT: Time to take a decision on the dustbins

IN years to come they might write the Ballad of the Wheelie Bins.  more...

Six centuries of warfare on display at the Guildhall

SHOPPERS took a step back in time at the weekend when Worcester's High Street was filled with footsoldiers from the past.  more...

Proud to be a Scout and proud to be British at St George's Day parade

ABOUT 600 Scouts patriotically paraded through Worcester city centre for their annual St George's Day march.  more...

Jordan cuts the ribbon on park’s new play area

STATE-of-the-art play equipment designed to combat childhood obesity has been officially opened in a Worcester park.  more...

Jordan cuts the ribbon on park’s new play area

STATE-of-the-art play equipment designed to combat childhood obesity has been officially opened in a Worcester park.  more...

Elderly woman rescued from lift

AN elderly woman had to be rescued from a lift at a Worcester nursing home in what firefighters have called one of the most complicated operations of its kind.  more...

Elderly woman rescued from lift

AN elderly woman had to be rescued from a lift at a Worcester nursing home in what firefighters have called one of the most complicated operations of its kind.  more...

Frogs are facing a survival battle

IN case you missed it, 2008 has been declared The Year of the Frog. I'm not sure who by, but it wasn't the Chinese. For them 2008 is the Year of the Rat and there's a bit of difference.  more...

It’s all over for popular club

MEMBERS of a popular club, which has been the cornerstone of Malvern’s social life for several decades, are preparing to close the doors for the final time on Wednesday, April 30.  more...

Yobs on car-wrecking spree attack witness

SEVEN vehicles were damaged and a man had his arm broken in a late-night disturbance which started outside a Worcester pub.  more...

Jodi’s in the UK final of Miss Universe, but she needs your help

MISS Worcester could become Miss Universe after she beat more than 500 entrants to get to the UK finals - but she needs the help of Worcester News readers if she is to win it.  more...

Tickled pink for charity

A WORCESTER man has gone for a whole new look as he prepares for a sponsored walk in aid of a young cerebral palsy sufferer.  more...

Arson attack threatens horses

A FIRE at a stables near Malvern which threatened the lives of two horses is being treated as suspected arson.  more...

Arson attack threatens horses

A FIRE at a stables near Malvern which threatened the lives of two horses is being treated as suspected arson.  more...

Miss Worcester cuts the ribbon to fete

STAFF and pupils celebrated St George’s Day with a fete and open day at the New Elizabethan School in Hartlebury on Saturday.  more...

Tributes for driveway death woman

THE family of an elderly woman who died after she was run over by a car on the driveway of her Worcestershire home have paid tribute to her.  more...

Attack witnesses sought

TWO men suffered bruising and minor injuries following an attack in Worcester.  more...

Memories of cricket-loving John

A SOLICITOR who was at the forefront of public life but found his spiritual home watching the county cricket team has died.  more...

New home for wildlife

DOZENS of people have helped create a wildlife wetland as part of the Droitwich canals’ restoration project.  more...

Eco meetings packed-out

MORE than 400 people packed in to meetings to hear about the impact on Worcestershire of a new eco town at Long Marston.  more...

Bishop gives promotion blessing

THE Bishop of Hereford has offered his congratulations to Hereford United following their promotion.  more...

More hours for air ambulance

SERIOUSLY ill patients will be flown between hospitals at night when the County Air Ambulance Service extends its operational hours.  more...

Allergy warning to caterers

COUNTY trading standards officers have reminded catering establishments to be mindful of people's allergies when preparing food.  more...

Burglary at Broadway garage

THIEVES broke into a Broadway garage and made away with a large quantity of cigarettes and tobacco products.  more...

Burglary at Broadway garage

THIEVES broke into a Broadway garage and made away with a large quantity of cigarettes and tobacco products.  more...

Missing woman found safe and well

A POLISH woman reported missing from her home in Lower Moor near Pershore at the weekend has been found safe and well.  more...

Latets

Elderly woman injured in traffic collision

AN elderly woman was injured during a non-stop traffic collision in Oakenshaw.  more...

Letters

Service for our saint brought tears to eyes

SIR - Last Monday, I received letter from my daughter's school saying "for the first time in the school's history, the whole school will be walking to St George's Church to celebrate St George's Day tomorrow at 10am. All are welcome to attend "  more...

Hunting conserves British countryside

SIR - It's no wonder Helen Smart (Worcester News, April 22) is desperate for the hunting debate to disappear given her poor knowledge of rural matters.  more...

Sad demise of our Cinderella ground

SIR - I am a pensioner now and since I was a small child, the Cinderella Ground has always been a sports field to be proud of, excellent football pitch, cricket pitch, bowls, tennis, tended by groundsmen and in the corner a beautiful pavilion.  more...

Vital importance of the Cowley factor

SIR - In the years before I retired, I had to call on hundreds of people of all levels of intelligence and intellect.  more...

My gratitude to hospital workers

SIR - I wish to express my sincere gratitude for treatment and care I received when I was admitted as an emergency patient to the Worcestershire Royal Hospital. All members of staff were very caring and cheerful and this made my stay extremely comfortable. The wards were kept spotlessly clean and I found the food most palatable.  more...

Bigger picture of of chasing foxes

SIR - Jon Burgess of Malvern asks us to look at the bigger picture on fox hunting.  more...

Heard the one about the snail?

SIR - Talking of slugs, John Phillpott (Worcester News, April 19), a snail is a slug in a crash-helmet.  more...

Tories ignore need to spend cash on homes

SIR - It's a pity Mike Layland's sudden interest in housing isn't backed up by his voting record on the city council. He always votes with the Tories (no wonder they aren't putting a candidate up against him) and his views always support their policies of doing nothing about housing.  more...

Whitehall is failing vulnerable people

SIR - In response to county councillor John Buckley's letter (Worcester News, March 22) headlined Attack the Tories for once Mr Hunt' I suggest to Councillor Buckley that he reads the Government's Green Paper 2008.  more...

When the gipsies left secret marks

SIR - I was interested to read John Phillpott's article (Worcester News, March 19) about his encounter with the gipsy and the broken twig left to tell fellow travellers if the household was friendly or not. My origins are from a small village in Staffordshire, where my mother told us a similar story, except the traveller in question would leave a mark on the gate or fence, to signify if the household were friendly or not. I must admit that I never did check the truth of the story, but believed what my mother told us.  more...

A rough deal since days of Thatcher

SIR - Mr Brown was very good as the chancellor. He steered the country pretty evenly for the last 10 years but he seems to have made a mess up on the lowering of the tax rate which has hit many poor pensioners.  more...

Heads buried over the 10p tax rate

SIR - With the furore that has "gripped" the attention of the country regarding the abolition of the 10p tax band and the fact that "all of a sudden" it has been realised that it affects millions of people, I feel that both of the main parties, Tory and Labour, have buried their heads in the sand until recently.  more...

Free buses would ease congestion

SIR - As a bus-user, I agree with M Stone (April 10) that free bus services for all residents would greatly ease traffic congestion.  more...

ON THE BEAT

THIS month I want to introduce readers to identification procedures. These are held when a suspect arrested for an offence disputes his or her involvement.  more...

BISHOP'S DIARY

TODAY is Ascension Day. It used to be a public holiday and was very much in everyone's consciousness but has now almost disappeared from view.  more...

What about solar power for town bridge?

WHAT about solar power for Bewdley Bridge - once installed, it's free.  more...

Traffic shambles

WHAT a complete traffic shambles in Kidderminster on Sunday. Surely the police knew in advance of the St George's Day parade since they were on duty there.  more...

St George and the Dragon

SO the proprietors of Pepper & Oz now cast themselves (along with the people of Malvern) as St George, and the planners and councillors of Malvern Hills District Council as the dragon, following the outcome of the latest round of the purple parasol saga. (Malvern Gazette, Your Letters, April 25) Well of course everyone is entitled to their view. But, hang on a minute is not the one half of team St George the same Pete Brown who, until recently donning his apron at Pepper & Oz, was himself a senior council official (dragon?) as head of waste management at the County Council - making and implementing all the many rules and constraints on what the good citizens might and might not do with their rubbish and recycling? He, of all entrepreneurs, ought to understand and respect the important role that public regulatory bodies like council planning departments and English Heritage play in protecting and enhancing the quality of life and character of places like Malvern.  more...

St George and the Dragon

SO the proprietors of Pepper & Oz now cast themselves (along with the people of Malvern) as St George, and the planners and councillors of Malvern Hills District Council as the dragon, following the outcome of the latest round of the purple parasol saga. (Malvern Gazette, Your Letters, April 25) Well of course everyone is entitled to their view. But, hang on a minute is not the one half of team St George the same Pete Brown who, until recently donning his apron at Pepper & Oz, was himself a senior council official (dragon?) as head of waste management at the County Council - making and implementing all the many rules and constraints on what the good citizens might and might not do with their rubbish and recycling? He, of all entrepreneurs, ought to understand and respect the important role that public regulatory bodies like council planning departments and English Heritage play in protecting and enhancing the quality of life and character of places like Malvern.  more...

Administration record

I AM both delighted that Lynne and Pete Browne finally got permission for their parasol and in total agreement with their view that the future of Great Malvern is very much at a critical crossroads.  more...

Thank you Jenny

I WOULD like to write on behalf of the Brookfarm Octagon Committee, to express our appreciation for all the hard work and effort that Jenny Lawrence has put into both the estate and the Octagon Centre.  more...

Help from League of Friends

THE staff in the physiotherapy department at Ledbury Community Hospital would like to take this opportunity to thank the League of Friends of Ledbury Hospital for their generosity in buying some new blinds for the windows of our department. This has given us privacy for our patients, but still allowed natural light into the department.  more...

Help from League of Friends

THE staff in the physiotherapy department at Ledbury Community Hospital would like to take this opportunity to thank the League of Friends of Ledbury Hospital for their generosity in buying some new blinds for the windows of our department. This has given us privacy for our patients, but still allowed natural light into the department.  more...

Energy use

THE power of sport for doing good is in danger of being sidelined.  more...

Home Sec’s back-to-basics approach

RARELY has team spirit and total co-operation been more practically displayed than when, the Home Secretary and Redditch MP, Jacqui Smith, discussed the role of Neighbourhood Watch with Chief Superintendent David Spencer D' Division and delegates from Bromsgrove, Kidderminster and Redditch D' Division Neighbourhood Watch.  more...

Fans abuse

I AM writing to express my disgust at the behaviour of some people, a small minority, who attended the Redditch United v Kettering Town football match on Tuesday, April 22, and the way it was handled by the safety staff and also police officers that were in attendance.  more...

Put on the tea!

I WRITE to ask for help from businesses, shopAM writing as a supporter of Britain's pet charity, The Blue Cross - which has a branch in nearby Bromsgrove, to invite you pop the kettle on and take part in a nationwide tea party to help needy pets.  more...

Parking peril

VISITING a friend in Oakridge Close last week, I noticed that there was not (as there has been on every previous occasion for many years) a car parked half on the pavement on the left-hand side, very close to the junction.  more...

Fly the flag!

WHILST driving through Alcester on St. George's Day - last Wednesday (April 23) - a distinct lack of enthusiasm for this occasion was evident.  more...

More support

COULD I please through your paper say a big thank you to the butchers and florist shops on Alcester Road, Studley, also to The Shakespeare public house, The Bell Inn, Studley, and also Clintons card shop in Redditch town centre.  more...

Give it a shot!

NATIONAL Shooting Week, which will run from Saturday, May 3 - Sunday, May 11, looks set to be bigger than ever.  more...

Lost sounds

I WOULD like to tell readers about Deaf Awareness Week 2008 (May 5-11).  more...

Behind bars

THERE has been plenty of media coverage about the cushy and luxurious life many of our criminals are able to lead in prison.  more...

Local Walks

Eckington

Bredon Hill is modest in height, reaching only 299m, but the lack of competition in low-lying south Worcestershire enables it to make an impact on the landscape out of all proportion to its size.  more...

Music

Mission to promote female vocalists

A KIDDERMINSTER music mogul who promotes female-fronted heavy metal bands has taken up management of a US rock group.  more...

Nature Notes

Alien invader has effect on our native wildlife

WHILE walking into work the other morning I stumbled across something unusual on the footpath. I had spotted an alien invader.  more...

News

Improved Garvey works towards national return

REJUVENATED wing Marcel Garvey insists he has never given up his desire to play international rugby and hopes his scintillating current form may be enough to help him achieve that goal.  more...

Warriors get Carter

WORCESTER Warriors have agreed terms with former Wales international Alun Carter to become the new team manager at Sixways Stadium.  more...

Andrew happy with his move to Worcestershire

WORCESTERSHIRE new boy Gareth Andrew believes he has gone from home to home after joining from Somerset in the close season.  more...

Dryden happy with his City budget

RICHARD Dryden insists he has the budget to make Worcester City a force to be reckoned with next season.  more...

Rhodes is hopeful Jones will return

SIMON Jones will travel to Northampton tomorrow with Worcestershire hopeful that he will make his return from injury.  more...

Rhodes is hopeful Jones will return

SIMON Jones will travel to Northampton tomorrow with Worcestershire hopeful that he will make his return from injury.  more...

Harriers offer six new deals

HARRIERS are waiting for six players to sign new deals after offering them contracts for the 2008-2009 season in the Blue Sqaure Premier.  more...

Harriers offer six new deals

HARRIERS are waiting for six players to sign new deals after offering them contracts for the 2008-2009 season in the Blue Sqaure Premier.  more...

Nunnery

Mike Layland

Independent  more...

Vanessa Mann

Labour  more...

Alex Gwinn

Green  more...

Tom Amos

BNP  more...

Phillpot Files

Ah, the glint of discarded lager can in the sunlight...

HERE we go again. Warmer weather has ushered in those birds of passage we call tourists and a dedicated group of the Faithful City's inhabitants prepare their traditional welcome.  more...

Pryce'S People

Learning the ropes of bellringing – quietly

AS Mark Regan described it, learning to ring church bells is a bit like learning to play bagpipes. Great fun if you're doing the doing, a lot less if you're doing the listening.  more...

Learning the ropes of bellringing – quietly

AS Mark Regan described it, learning to ring church bells is a bit like learning to play bagpipes. Great fun if you're doing the doing, a lot less if you're doing the listening.  more...

Learning the ropes of bellringing – quietly

AS Mark Regan described it, learning to ring church bells is a bit like learning to play bagpipes. Great fun if you're doing the doing, a lot less if you're doing the listening.  more...

Reports

Rovers beaten in season finale

Rugby Town 2
Rovers 1
  more...

Results

Results extra

KIDDERMINSTER COUNTY WOMEN'S FOOTBALL LEAGUE Burlish Olympic 3 Worcester City 0; Ferndale 2 Malvern Town 0; Ross Town Strikers 6 Droitwich Spa 1.  more...

Round-Up

Trophy success for Warlords

WORCESTER Warlords - the Sixways club's midi-section under 11 team - won the highly-competitive Stratford rugby tournament.  more...

Play-off heartbreak for Droitwich

DROITWICH failed in their bid to gain promotion to Midlands Two, going down 18-3 to an efficient Stoke on Trent side in the Midlands Three play-off game at the Glyn Mitchell Memorial Ground.  more...

Winning draw for the Nomads

WORCESTER Nomads picked up 14 points for a winning draw with Old Swinford in their opening Worcestershire League Division One match of the season.  more...

Pershore off to a flyer as Ridings hits half-century

PERSHORE got their 2008 Worcestershire League Division One campaign off to a good start with a six-wicket victory over Netherton at The Bottoms.  more...

Weston leads Worcester to victory

WORCESTER Seconds opened their Division One campaign with a resounding victory against Alvechurch and Hopwood. Michael Potter and Tom Walters bowled a good opening spell before Simon Dorrell and Liam Weston took a wicket apiece to leave the visitors 50-2 after 25 overs.  more...

Fields are beaten by Biddulph

WESTFIELDS suffered a disappointing end to their home Midland Alliance matches with a 2-0 defeat to Biddulph Victoria.  more...

Prolific Heenans secure hat-trick of trophy delight

HEENANS captured their third trophy of the season with a 3-1 win against Warndon Athletic in the Worcester League's Bernard Finnigan Cup final.  more...

Budgies sitting pretty with cup

THE final of the Worcester and District Skittle League king pin competition saw Budgies running out winners by eight pins against Westsiders at Archdales.  more...

Munday is released by Harriers

DEFENDER Jon Munday has been released by Kidderminster Harriers following his successful loan spell at Worcester City.  more...

Perfect portraits

The Lickey Hills Art Society holds its next meeting on Saturday, May 3, at 7.30pm at Longbridge Methodist Church Hall when John Letts will be demonstrating portrait sculpture. This will be of particular interest to anyone who has ever wondered how to make a portrait live on the page' as well as being an entertaining evening. For more details contact Graham Wilson on 0121 453 7097.   more...

Give blood

BLOOD donor sessions are being held from 1.30-3.30pm and again from 4.30-7.30pm on Wednesday, May 7, at the Members Club, in Worcester Road, Bromsgrove. It is recommended attendance be by appointment. To book call 0845 7711 711.  more...

Alcoholic gets second chance

AN alcoholic, who robbed a vulnerable man, has been told that if he stays off drink he will stay out of jail.  more...

Where Hardy meets Housman

A NATIONALLY acclaimed musical trio is teaming up with a Bromsgrove band to help raise cash to restore a crumbling village church.  more...

Quartet notch winning score

A round-up of the news from Bromsgrove Golf Club.  more...

Captain's term begins with drive-in

A round-up of the news from Ombersley Golf Club.  more...

Lido all set to make a splash in 2008

THE countdown has begun to the start of the new-look lido's second season.  more...

Ryan roars in as Henry's rattle up points

Prince Henrys U-16 57pts, Evesham HS 0 EXPLOSIVE wing Ryan Clarke scored a superb hat-trick of tries as Prince Henry's gave their local rivals a lesson in running rugby in an eagerly anticipated Regional Schools Cup final.  more...

Ryan roars in as Henry's rattle up points

Prince Henrys U-16 57pts, Evesham HS 0 EXPLOSIVE wing Ryan Clarke scored a superb hat-trick of tries as Prince Henry's gave their local rivals a lesson in running rugby in an eagerly anticipated Regional Schools Cup final.  more...

Quartet of Evesham teams line up in finals

IT'S a big weekend of football in the Mercian Festival Junior League with six finals in one day on Saturday.  more...

Drag strip ready for a Bank Holiday bonanza

THERE could be a new speed record established for alternative fuelled cars at Shakespeare County Raceway's Springspeed National Drag Races this weekend following successful tethered tests and a full track test of a unique rocket powered dragster 'Laffin Gas'.  more...

Clubs League starts on Sunday

THIS summer marks the ninth season of the Worcestershire Sunday Club League and the third year of the generous sponsorship by Fearnley Factory Shop, also sponsors of the Worcester News Cricket Awards.  more...

SDM chasing a soccer double

SIMON De Montfort Middle School's Under-11 footballers have had double reason to celebrate after victory in the South Worcestershire Schools Sports Association District 11-a-side tournament while also progressing to the County Cup final after defeating Easter Westacre Middle School.  more...

Sunday League final abandoned

LAST night's Birdseye Sports Evesham Sunday League Knockout Cup final between Red Horse and Bretforton was abandoned at half-time.  more...

Sparkling Scott powers to Prescott wins

LUDLOW driver Scott Moran made the best possible start to his British Championship campaign at Sunday's Prescott Speed Hill Climb.  more...

Ryan roars in as Henry's rattle up points

Prince Henrys U-16 57pts, Evesham HS 0 EXPLOSIVE wing Ryan Clarke scored a superb hat-trick of tries as Prince Henry's gave their local rivals a lesson in running rugby in an eagerly anticipated Regional Schools Cup final.  more...

Ryan roars in as Henry's rattle up points

Prince Henrys U-16 57pts, Evesham HS 0 EXPLOSIVE wing Ryan Clarke scored a superb hat-trick of tries as Prince Henry's gave their local rivals a lesson in running rugby in an eagerly anticipated Regional Schools Cup final.  more...

Bromyard juniors toast of Midlands

BROMYARD under 11s beat off the best of the West Midlands to clinch a regional rugby title.  more...

New stars make a splash in pool for Ledbury

NEW stars were born for Ledbury Swimming Club as an under-strength side dominated at Tewkesbury in the fifth-round of the Wyvern Gala.  more...

Guest rider Wood wins time trial challenge

GUEST rider Rob Wood was the clear winner of Velo Club Sevale's 10 mile time trial held on the Chance Lane course last Thursday.  more...

Today's events

Monday Yoga class with Miranda White at Belle Vue Gym, Wells Road, Malvern. 6pm. 01904 410516.  more...

Today's events

Monday Yoga class with Miranda White at Belle Vue Gym, Wells Road, Malvern. 6pm. 01904 410516.  more...

CRICKET: Get ready for a great 2008

THIS year's cricket season is set to be the biggest and best yet as our teams go for top spot in their respective leagues.  more...

Mountain challenge for 73-year-old

CLIMBING Ben Nevis would probably be a challenge for the most ardent walker, so 73-year-old Thelma Scott has her work cut out for her.  more...

Debating team reach finals

A DEBATING team from Malvern's Chase school narrowly missed out on victory in the West and South Wales regional final of the Institute of Ideas and Pfizer Debating Matters competition.  more...

Deafblind man training for walk

A DEAFBLIND man from Malvern is expected to take part in Vision 5K, a race at Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham, on Sunday, May 18.  more...

Deafblind man training for walk

A DEAFBLIND man from Malvern is expected to take part in Vision 5K, a race at Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham, on Sunday, May 18.  more...

Hanley Swan woman admits theft

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

Latest Worcestershire Planning Applications

THE following Planning Applications were made to Malvern Hills District Council on April 24, 2008:- LONGDON - Proposed conservatory. Hillview, 7 Poolhay Close, Corse Lawn for Mr A Holt, Hillview, 7 Poolhay Close, Corse Lawn per Mr R Brokenshire, 44 Westfield Avenue, Northway, Tewkesbury.  more...

Latest Worcestershire Planning Applications

THE following Planning Applications were made to Malvern Hills District Council on April 24, 2008:- LONGDON - Proposed conservatory. Hillview, 7 Poolhay Close, Corse Lawn for Mr A Holt, Hillview, 7 Poolhay Close, Corse Lawn per Mr R Brokenshire, 44 Westfield Avenue, Northway, Tewkesbury.  more...

Latest Worcestershire Planning Applications

THE following Planning Applications were made to Malvern Hills District Council on April 24, 2008:- LONGDON - Proposed conservatory. Hillview, 7 Poolhay Close, Corse Lawn for Mr A Holt, Hillview, 7 Poolhay Close, Corse Lawn per Mr R Brokenshire, 44 Westfield Avenue, Northway, Tewkesbury.  more...

Latest Worcestershire Planning Applications

THE following Planning Applications were made to Malvern Hills District Council on April 24, 2008:- LONGDON - Proposed conservatory. Hillview, 7 Poolhay Close, Corse Lawn for Mr A Holt, Hillview, 7 Poolhay Close, Corse Lawn per Mr R Brokenshire, 44 Westfield Avenue, Northway, Tewkesbury.  more...

Latest Herefordshire Planning Applications

THE following Planning Applications were made to Herefordshire Council on April 25, 2008:- BROMYARD - Proposed first floor extension. 4 Willow Close, Bromyard for Mr and Mrs Onions, No.4 Willow Close, Bromyard per Mr M E Sutton Tantala, Redland Drive, Colwall.  more...

CRICKET: Get ready for a great 2008

THIS year's cricket season is set to be the biggest and best yet as our teams go for top spot in their respective leagues.  more...

CRICKET: Get ready for a great 2008

THIS year's cricket season is set to be the biggest and best yet as our teams go for top spot in their respective leagues.  more...

CRICKET: Get ready for a great 2008

THIS year's cricket season is set to be the biggest and best yet as our teams go for top spot in their respective leagues.  more...

Flooding protection up for discussion

ELDERSFIELD residents will have the chance to discuss protection against flooding in the area when the parish assembly meets next week.  more...

Library project nearing completiton

THE project to remodel the forecourt of Malvern Library in Graham Road is set for completion by Friday, May 16.  more...

Lights stolen from teenager's grave

LIGHTS which used to adorn the grave of a teenage boy who died three years ago have been stolen from the garden of his family home in Malvern.  more...

Cleaner leaves after long service

STAFF and pupils at Powick CE Primary School have said farewell to Diana Taylor, who has just retired after being a cleaner at the school for 14 years.  more...

Stable fire was arson - police

POLICE are appealing for information after a suspicious fire fire at stables in Madresfield.  more...

Cars damaged in car park

POLICE were called to the car park of a town centre supermarket after a collision incident in which four cars were damaged.  more...

Sunday cricket returns

The 2008 Worcestershire Sunday Club Cricket League starts this weekend.  more...

Knights set for carnival jousts

ASTWOOD Bank residents are being urged to polish up their swords in readiness for this May's anniversary carnival.  more...

Youth group nets funding

MORE than £3,500 has been given to a group of youngsters from Church Hill to help improve the facilities for children in the area.  more...

Uganda charity trip for group

A GROUP of adults and youths from Woodrush Youth Centre have spent nearly two weeks in Uganda working with a children's charity.  more...

Visitors impressed by day centre

A DAY centre for people with learning disabilities had a visit from two prospective Conservative parliamentary candidates.  more...

The number’s up for plate thieves

THE number is up for registration plate thieves after a new campaign was launched by police in Redditch.  more...

Anniversary duo return to venue

AN Abbeydale couple went full circle as they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at the same place they had their wedding reception.  more...

Roundup

Harriers offer six new deals

HARRIERS are waiting for six players to sign new deals after offering them contracts for the 2008-2009 season in the Blue Sqaure Premier.  more...

Rugby

Spa lose out in play-off

Droitwich 3
Stoke on Trent 18
Midlands Division Three play-off  more...

Schools News

Most children get into their first-choice school

MOST Worcestershire children starting school for the first time this September will attend their first choice, new figures reveal.  more...

Inspectors paint a rosy picture of village school

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

Society

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...

Brockencote

WI - At the April meeting, more names were added to the Ryton/Coventry visit. Ten seats had been booked for the Rose Theatre's production of Ladies Day and two spares were taken up.The members' visit to Stoke Prior was a success. Ann Ripper gave notice of Chaddesley WI's two theatre visits.  more...

St Stephen

Penny Asquith

Green  more...

Keith Burton

Conservative  more...

George Squires

Labour  more...

Eddie Hartley

Liberal Democrats  more...

The Changing Environment

Ocean Currents and Climate

Warm and cold ocean currents can change the climate of coastal regions, but only when prevailing local winds blow from the sea to land.  more...

Ocean Currents and Climate

Warm and cold ocean currents can change the climate of coastal regions, but only when prevailing local winds blow from the sea to land.  more...

Ocean Currents and Climate

Warm and cold ocean currents can change the climate of coastal regions, but only when prevailing local winds blow from the sea to land.  more...

Ocean Currents and Climate

Warm and cold ocean currents can change the climate of coastal regions, but only when prevailing local winds blow from the sea to land.  more...

This Week In........

April 26 - May 3

This week in 1988:  more...

Tom Guest Column

Mason determined not to rush injury

AMY Winehouse sang they tried to make me go to rehab, but I said no, no, no' and that is the feeling Australian seamer Matt Mason has got should his shoulder break down again this year.  more...

West Midlands Safari Park

AN ELEPHANT IN A LEAGUE OF HER OWN

A 15-year old African Elephant at West Midland Safari Park in Worcestershire has proved to be a champion of her league with fancy footwork and her ability to keep the goalie on his toes. Not only is Latabe the Elephant adept at dribbling, she is remarkably good on set pieces and is certainly a match for 23-year old Lewis Hodson, her Keeper of eight years.  more...

AN ELEPHANT IN A LEAGUE OF HER OWN

A 15-year old African Elephant at West Midland Safari Park in Worcestershire has proved to be a champion of her league with fancy footwork and her ability to keep the goalie on his toes. Not only is Latabe the Elephant adept at dribbling, she is remarkably good on set pieces and is certainly a match for 23-year old Lewis Hodson, her Keeper of eight years.  more...

  
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