Stories for 3 April 2008

Back On Track Appeal

Every little helps says Tesco

"EVERY little helps" says Tesco - and the supermarket giant has put its slogan into action with a huge donation to the Back on Track appeal.  more...

Business

Rock shop showroom re-opened by Big Ron

Big Ron Atkinson re-opened the showrooms of the Granite and Marble Company, one of the UK's top suppliers of natural stone work surfaces.  more...

Fantastic day for business women

THE next Womens' Business Forum - the flagship event of the year to celebrate women in business across Worcestershire and Herefordshire - will take place at Worcester Guildhall on Tuesday, April 22.  more...

Wine outlet award

WORCESTER independent wine shops are being sought for a top national award.  more...

Young 'lack employment skills'

EMPLOYERS are struggling to find young people with the right skills for work in the West Midlands, suggests new research by the Learning and Skills Network (LSN).  more...

Young 'lack employment skills'

EMPLOYERS are struggling to find young people with the right skills for work in the West Midlands, suggests new research by the Learning and Skills Network (LSN).  more...

Winning wine shops sought

INDEPENDENT wine shops are being sought for a top national award.  more...

Winning wine shops sought

INDEPENDENT wine shops are being sought for a top national award.  more...

Business start-ups 1,000 down

A TOTAL of 32,312 new companies were formed in the West Midlands last year - down more than 1,000 on the previous 12 months.  more...

Start-ups fall by 1,000

A TOTAL of 32,312 new companies were formed in the West Midlands last year - down more than 1,000 on the previous 12 months.  more...

Coach'S Column

What a great day for everyone at Sixways

IT was great to get one over on Gloucester - fantastic for us and the fans.  more...

Harriers Postbag

Sponsor thanks Harriers fans

May I take this opportunity to thank you and the Shuttle/Times and News for last week's article, "Sponsor Quits Over Board Bid".  more...

Sponsor thanks Harriers fans

May I take this opportunity to thank you and the Shuttle/Times and News for last week's article, "Sponsor Quits Over Board Bid".  more...

Club biting hands that feeds them

SO once again Kidderminster Harriers bite the hand that feeds them! A few years ago it was a local kit supplier, now John Davies from Hire It!  more...

Club score an 'own goal' over sponsor

HO can blame John Davies, owner of the company Hire It!, Harriers' shirt sponsors for withdrawing the sponsorship after being snubbed by chairman Barry Norgrove and the board.  more...

Ways to win fans back

I believe there are several reasons why the attendances have fallen at Kidderminster Harriers this season:  more...

Junior Sports

Big win for Boars

Junior rugby: Wolverhampton under-12s 26, Bromsgrove 49  more...

Spa on top

Junior rugby: Droitwich RFC under-7s  more...

Kidder News Latest

Bridge lights plan moves step closer

AN ambitious scheme to light up Bewdley Bridge has been backed in principle by town councillor.  more...

Bridge lights plan moves step closer

AN ambitious scheme to light up Bewdley Bridge has been backed in principle by town councillors.  more...

Every little helps says Tesco

"EVERY little helps" says Tesco - and the supermarket giant has put its slogan into action with a huge donation to the Back on Track appeal.  more...

Every little helps says Tesco

"EVERY little helps" says Tesco - and the supermarket giant has put its slogan into action with a huge donation to the Back on Track appeal.  more...

Trike returned to happy owner

A PARISH councillor has been reunited with his specially-adapted electric tricycle after a response to an appeal in the Shuttle/Times & News.  more...

Couple shaken by arson attack

A COUPLE say they feel violated following an arson attack on their hedge which has left them with a £1,000 repair bill.  more...

Hoodies terrorise frightened Cubs

"COWARDLY" hooded teenagers have been terrorising eight-year-old Cubs during their weekly meetings, leaving them "frightened to death."  more...

Climate change a hot topic

A LEADING green group is encouraging people to get to grips with the hot issue of climate change.  more...

Register warning for voters

WYRE Forest district residents are being urged to make sure they are on the Electoral Register for the upcoming local government elections on May 1.  more...

Register warning for voters

WYRE Forest district residents are being urged to make sure they are on the Electoral Register for the upcoming local government elections on Thursday, May 1.  more...

Voters warned to register

WYRE Forest district residents are being urged to make sure they are on the Electoral Register for the upcoming local government elections on Thursday, May 1.  more...

Teenage 'hooligan' gets matches ban

A 16-year-old "HOOLIGAN" who got drunk during a football match has been banned from attending any more games for three years.  more...

Teenage 'hooligan' gets matches ban

A 16-year-old "HOOLIGAN" who got drunk during a Kidderminster Harriers football match has been banned from attending any more games for three years.  more...

Fashion on a budget with shuttleXtra

BUDGETS have generally determined what women wear and shuttleXtra this week looks at how that has influenced fashion over the past five decades.  more...

Fashion on a budget with shuttleXtra

BUDGETS have generally determined what women wear and shuttleXtra this week looks at how that has influenced fashion over the past five decades.  more...

Fashion on a budget with shuttleXtra

BUDGETS have generally determined what women wear and shuttleXtra this week looks at how that has influenced fashion over the past five decades.  more...

Fashion on a budget with shuttleXtra

BUDGETS have generally determined what women wear and shuttleXtra this week looks at how that has influenced fashion over the past five decades.  more...

Weekend traffic disruption

TRAFFIC will be disrupted when electricity engineers install new parts on overhead power lines.  more...

Weekend traffic disruption

TRAFFIC will be disrupted when electricity engineers install new parts on overhead power lines.  more...

Weekend traffic disruption

TRAFFIC will be disrupted when electricity engineers install new parts on overhead power lines.  more...

Shake-up for probation service

A SHAKE-UP in the way the probation service is organised will benefit Wyre Forest people, it has been claimed.  more...

Shake-up for probation service

A SHAKE-UP in the way the probation service is organised will benefit Wyre Forest people, it has been claimed.  more...

Marathon run inspired by dad

A MAN who has watched his "inspirational" father battle Parkinson's for the past nine years is running the London Marathon on Sunday, April 13 to help support sufferers of the disease.  more...

School roof lead stolen

LEAD has been stolen from the roof of a school The theft, at Wolverley High School, Blakeshall Lane, was reported on Tuesday morning and could have happened last weekend.  more...

School roof lead stolen

LEAD has been stolen from the roof of a school.  more...

Latest

Latest travel news

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

Latest travel news

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

Rock shop showroom re-opened by Big Ron

Big Ron Atkinson re-opened the showrooms of the Granite and Marble Company, one of the UK's top suppliers of natural stone work surfaces.  more...

Peregrine falcons lay eggs on city landmark

A PAIR of nesting peregrine falcons in Worcester have amazed a national bird charity by laying their eggs on a derelict church spire.  more...

Peregrine falcons lay eggs on city landmark

A PAIR of nesting peregrine falcons in Worcester have amazed a national bird charity by laying their eggs on a derelict church spire.  more...

Hundreds of county pupils could be hit by teachers’ strike

HUNDREDS of schoolchildren in Worcestershire could be affected by a one-day strike by teachers later this month.  more...

Pan statue is restored and back in the park

A STONE statue of the Greek god Pan has been restored and returned to a Worcestershire park.  more...

Michael begins his role as newest high sheriff

A PARISH council chairman has been appointed new High Sheriff of Herefordshire and Worcestershire.  more...

Jail for man who threw brick on to tot’s pillow - court

A MAN who threw a brick through a window on to a toddler's pillow has been imprisoned for five months.  more...

We are both missing Scott so much

THE teenage sweetheart of a man killed in a car crash this week has paid tribute to the "popular" father of her son.  more...

Workers give refuge to blaze-flee kids

AS firefighters tackled the fierce fire that destroyed B Smith Packaging people were evacuated from nearby businesses.  more...

Throat-slash teen cleared of attempted murder - court

A teenager who slashed a man's throat has been cleared of attempted murder but has been detained for wounding with intent to cause GBH.  more...

Boy arrested over vandal attacks

POLICE investigating a spate of graffiti daubed on sites in Kempsey have arrested a youth on suspicion of causing criminal damage.  more...

Flood resources must be ready

WEST Worcestershire MP Sir Michael Spicer has asked the Government to ensure local authorities have appropriate powers and resources in the event of future floods.  more...

Help us to maintain Malverns, say experts

MALVERN Hills Conservators are inviting members of the public to offer their views and ideas on maintaining the network of paths across the hills.  more...

Public turns out in force to see work

MALVERN Town Council recorded the best turnout in five years of members of the public wishing to hear and comment on the council’s work at its annual meeting.  more...

Special show highlights students’ skills

A SPECIAL fashion show held at the Worcester Porcelain Museum has been hailed a success.  more...

Your Worcester News named among the best in Britain

YOUR Worcester News was named one of the best newspapers in Britain at a major awards evening.   more...

COMMENT: We should welcome the king of birds

ONCE, they teetered on the cliff top of extinction. Now, these magnificent birds boldly hover over the Glover's Needle in Worcester, seemingly lords of all they survey.  more...

Firefighters continue to tackle Warndon blaze

FIREFIGHTERS are this morning still tackling a major blaze at a packaging firm in Worcester.   more...

Man flown to hospital after falling from roof

A MAN in his 60s was flown to Worcestershire Royal Hospital by air ambulance after he fell from a roof in a Malvern village.   more...

Throckmorton off the eco-town shortlist

AN eco-town will not be built at Throckmorton, near Pershore.  more...

Worcester News weather watch

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

No injuries in early-morning crash

A CAR crashed into a wall and gate in Worcester the early hours of today.  more...

Walk your way to health

A NEW healthy walking group has been set-up to encourage residents to become more active and avoid social isolation.  more...

Lewd remarks to boy land man on sex register - court

A DRUNKEN drill worker who made suggestive remarks to a schoolboy has been given a two-year community order.  more...

Your youth group can bid for share of funds

YOUTH groups across Worcestershire can once again bid for a share of cash aimed at helping them increase their activities.  more...

Dee and daughters to run in memory of Paul

Your Worcester News is currently heading a campaign called Towards A Brighter Future to help raise £1 million to buy a new base for city bereavement charity Noah’s Ark. Claire Fry speaks to a family about a fund-raising run to be held on Saturday in memory of man who was killed in a motorcycle accident  more...

Emergency procedures reviewed after floods

A FULL review of Malvern Hills District Council's emergency response policy has been undertaken in the wake of last summer's flooding while Tenbury Flood Relief Fund continues to help those in need.  more...

Dee and daughters to run in memory of Paul

DEE Meese's birthday a year ago was meant to be a day of celebration. But for her family, it soon turned into a tragedy when her husband Paul was involved in a road accident and died.  more...

Desperate for help: Romania's hospital for the forgotten - video

A CHARITY is appealing for tradesmen to help improve the water supply to a psychiatric hospital in Romania.  more...

Norman speechless as he meets rugby heroes

A MENTAL health nurse and lifelong Worcester Warriors fan was speechless for the first time in his career when he was greeted by his rugby heroes as a retiring gift.  more...

Website brings art to the workplace

THREE Worcestershire artists have launched a virtual exhibition to encourage more businesses in the Worcestershire area to invest in art for the workplace.  more...

Can you help keep kids warm at school?

A VILLAGE pre-school trying to raise £15,000 for a new heating system, has thanked pupils at The Chantry High School.   more...

Pedalling for charity

TIME is running out to register for this year’s Bikeathon which aims to raise thousands of pounds for St Richard’s Hospice.  more...

Worcester News weather watch

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

Council to consider path request

MALVERN Town Council has been asked to allow a permanent gravel path costing £23,000 to be laid across a piece of its land to be used as a temporary community garden.  more...

Irish eyes are smiling for young city dancer

A YOUNG dancer from Worcester was part of one of the winning teams at the World Irish Dancing Championships.  more...

Author set to ignite immigration debate

A VALE man who was forced to quit as a Tory candidate after expressing support for Enoch Powell's notorious "rivers of blood" speech, is set to cause a political storm with a new book on the future of the country.  more...

Author set to ignite immigration debate

A VALE man who was forced to quit as a Tory candidate after expressing support for Enoch Powell's notorious "rivers of blood" speech, is set to cause a political storm with a new book on the future of the country.  more...

Author set to ignite immigration debate

A VALE man who was forced to quit as a Tory candidate after expressing support for Enoch Powell's notorious "rivers of blood" speech, is set to cause a political storm with a new book on the future of the country.  more...

350 still in caravans after floods

MORE than 350 people in Wychavon are still living in caravans - more than eight months after their homes were devastated by the July floods, it was revealed this week.  more...

GPs hand petition to Prime Minister

VALE GPs and local MPs met Prime Minister this week to hand over a letter and petition from the county's doctors.  more...

GPs hand petition to Prime Minister

VALE GPs and local MPs met Prime Minister this week to hand over a letter and petition from the county's doctors.  more...

'Irritated nurse refused to help'

A FATHER has been left fuming after his daughter was turned away from Worcestershire Royal Hospital without even being examined.  more...

Man cleared of ill-treating woman talks of his ordeal

Care home manager endured four years under suspicion of falsely imprisoning disabled woman A CARE home manager cleared at Worcester Crown Court of falsely imprisoning a disabled resident by wedging her door shut with a broom handle has spoken of the four-year ordeal while he was under suspicion.  more...

Man cleared of ill-treating woman talks of his ordeal

Care home manager endured four years under suspicion of falsely imprisoning disabled woman A CARE home manager cleared at Worcester Crown Court of falsely imprisoning a disabled resident by wedging her door shut with a broom handle has spoken of the four-year ordeal while he was under suspicion.  more...

Man cleared of ill-treating woman talks of his ordeal

Care home manager endured four years under suspicion of falsely imprisoning disabled woman.  more...

Trust is appealing for new volunteers

KEMERTON Conservation Trust has launched an appeal for more volunteers and supporters to help its wildlife and landscape conservation work on Bredon Hill.  more...

Station ramp put in at last

WORK on the disabled access ramp at Evesham Station finally started this week - months after funding was first secured for the project.  more...

Gipsy camp by minister’s home prompts questions about policy

AS moves are made to take enforcement action against gipsies who moved onto a site near Shipston, questions are now being asked about the wider issues involved in accommodating travellers.  more...

Eco town at Long Marston joins shortlist

ECO town protestors have condemned the government's decision- announced today - to proceed with plans for an eco town at Long Marston.  more...

Latest News

University’s rolling out red carpet at cathedral

THE Duke of Gloucester will be formally installed as the University of Worcester's founding chancellor at a ceremony at Worcester Cathedral next week.  more...

Latets

Man dies after car park fall

A MAN died after he fell from a Redditch car park on Wednesday, April 2.  more...

Man arrested at library

AN 18-year-old man has been arrested and charged with racially aggravated public order and possession of an offensive weapon after an incident at Redditch Library.  more...

Letters

I must inform people of threat to surgeries

SIR - Mr Barlow asks what point are the GPs trying to make. We are trying to make the following points.  more...

I must inform people of threat to surgeries

SIR - Mr Barlow asks what point are the GPs trying to make. We are trying to make the following points.  more...

Congestion charge is not a good idea

SIR - How on earth can Councillor Prodger compare Worcester with London to introduce a congestion charge down Newtown Road?  more...

Taxing motorists is not the answer

SIR - I read with interest your article about whether the council should resort to congestion charging (March 28), and I don't feel this would benefit the city.  more...

I cannot accept Mr Margrett’s invitation

SIR - I regret that I cannot accept Mr Margrett's invitation to agree with him that it is impossible to have two or more sovereign governments or authorities operating in one defined territory, or for contradictory systems of law to be operated in one defined territory.  more...

Why can’t I get a pest control service?

SIR - Could someone tell me why I am paying more than £1,300 to Malvern Hills District Council each year, and yet they are not able to provide a pest control service. Worcestershire County Council provides one but, as a Malvern resident, I have been told to seek help privately (at a cost of at least £40). Surely the council has a duty to provide this service?  more...

Just when did we Brits vote for all this mass immigration?

SIR - May I heartily endorse John Phillpott's views about the political situation in Britain today. When did the people of Britain vote for mass immigration or an EU superstate or the crazy war on terror dreamed up by the global capitalists of the USA?  more...

What is council going to recycle?

SIR - After empting my car boot of newspaper, cans and the odd wine bottle in the recycling bins situated in St John's Sport Centre car park I happened to sit in my car and do a little thinking.  more...

Party similarities are being shown

SIR - The Tories have recently paraded Keith Burton, their capture' from the Independents, who they hope to foist on the electors in St Stephen's Ward in this year's local election.  more...

It is clear who is missing the point

SIR - MEP Mike Nattrass says that my comments following Prince Charles's visit to Brussels "as usual" miss the point.  more...

Is Mike an MP or is he Superman?

SIR - I have just had a Superman comic delivered to my door disguised as Michael Foster's Labour Party news sheet.  more...

Is Mike an MP or is he Superman?

SIR - I have just had a Superman comic delivered to my door disguised as Michael Foster's Labour Party news sheet.  more...

I must protest at MEP’s comments

SIR - I must strongly protest at Philip Bushill-Matthews' claim that I have "deliberately distorted" the position on the use of fireworks and I would ask for him to apologise.  more...

Clear view of flooding

As a resident of Badsey I viewed the risen waters again recently and spoke to several residents yet again affected by high water.  more...

Roadworks ahead

I would like to comment on this so-called gateway to Pershore!  more...

Good environmental use

AS one who lives opposite the Abbey park in Pershore I would like to applaud the attempt at naturalisation of the area, with wild life ponds and the new footbridge.  more...

What use is a final warning for this?

HOW nice to read that the crime rate is falling in the North Cotswolds (Journal March 20).  more...

Show some road sense!

I AM a long vehicle driver, and earlier on today I was leaving Evesham, driving an articulated lorry, heading out of town on the A46 towards the roundabout at the top of the Cheltenham Road.  more...

Let them be

I AGREE with Dottie Friedli.  more...

Live Match Coverage

Harriers v Altrincham

HARRIERS take on Altrincham at Aggborough in the Blue Square Premier on Saturday. Shuttle On-Line will have team line-ups and live match updates from just before the 3pm kick-off.   more...

Music

Tribute to Amy at fund-raising night

TRACKS from Amy Winehouse's award-winning album, Back To Black, will be performed next week as part of Upfront Entertainment's 2008 showcase.  more...

New season of organ recitals

THE new season of lunchtime organ recitals kicks off at Kidderminster Town Hall today.  more...

New season of organ recitals

THE new season of lunchtime organ recitals kicks off at Kidderminster Town Hall next week.  more...

News

End of the Lane

WORCESTER City are on the point of finally completing the sale of their St George's Lane ground.  more...

Batsmen in spotlight

WITH all the recent attention focused on Worcestershire's bowling attack, today is a chance for the batsmen to take the limelight.  more...

City exchange contracts on ground sale

WORCESTER City have today exchanged contracts with residential property developer Careys New Homes for the sale of St George's Lane.  more...

City exchange contracts on ground sale

WORCESTER City have today exchanged contracts with residential property developer Careys New Homes for the sale of their St George's Lane ground.  more...

City exchange contracts on ground sale

WORCESTER City have today exchanged contracts with residential property developer Careys New Homes for the sale of their St George's Lane ground.  more...

City celebrate their moment of history

WORCESTER City chairman Dave Boddy has heralded the sale of St George's Lane as an historic day for the football club.  more...

Ruddock sounds Warriors warning

FRENCH sides can be notoriously bad away from home but Worcester Warriors' director of rugby Mike Ruddock is preparing to face a fired up Montpellier side in tomorrow's European Challenge Cup quarter-final at Sixways (3pm).  more...

Yates aims to win back fans

IN-FORM Kidderminster Harriers can win stay-away fans back to Aggborough with their sparkling football, according to manager Mark Yates.  more...

Yates aims to win back fans

IN-FORM Kidderminster Harriers can win stay-away fans back to Aggborough with their sparkling football, according to manager Mark Yates.  more...

Chairman hoping to find new shirt sponsor

HARRIERS chairman Barry Norgrove is confident that the club will find a new shirt sponsor soon after an influx of interest from businesses.  more...

Chairman hoping to find new shirt sponsor

HARRIERS chairman Barry Norgrove is confident that the club will find a new shirt sponsor soon after an influx of interest from businesses.  more...

Chairman hoping to find new shirt sponsor

HARRIERS chairman Barry Norgrove is confident that the club will find a new shirt sponsor soon after an influx of interest from businesses.  more...

Christie in the running for award

HARRIERS striker Iyseden Christie has been nominated for the Blue Square Premier's player of the month award in March.  more...

Christie in the running for award

HARRIERS striker Iyseden Christie has been nominated for the Blue Square Premier's player of the month award in March.  more...

Christie in the running for award

HARRIERS striker Iyseden Christie has been nominated for the Blue Square Premier's player of the month award in March.  more...

Christie in the running for award

HARRIERS striker Iyseden Christie has been nominated for the Blue Square Premier's player of the month award in March.  more...

Christie in the running for award

HARRIERS hitman Iyseden Christie has been nominated for the Blue Square Premier's player of the month award for March.  more...

Noah'S Ark Appeal

Dee and daughters to run in memory of Paul

DEE Meese's birthday a year ago was meant to be a day of celebration. But for her family, it soon turned into a tragedy when her husband Paul was involved in a road accident and died.  more...

Parents' Voice

Parent's can now have their say!

Do you have an issue that you would like to discuss and get other parents' feedback?  more...

Past

From the Archives - April 3, 2008

100 Years Ago April 4, 1908 ARE we going to have an Evesham pageant in 1909? Last week the inhabitants of the town were very sceptical about it. This week a good many of them think it is probable that we shall; if everyone had gone to the meeting last Tuesday night and heard the vicar's speech, we should regard the question as answered in the affirmative. Unfortunately, a good many people who might have been expected to be present did not put in an appearance and there is thus a good deal of misconception on the subject, which the vicar's remarks would have removed. The first thing to be accomplished is to raise a guarantee fund of £1,000. If the people realise what is asked of them, there ought to be no very great difficulty about this.  more...

Places To Go

Little Acorns - Worcester Children’s Indoor Play, Worcester

Venue: Little Acorns - Worcester Children's Indoor Play  more...

Reports

Impressive Harriers end away woes in stunning style

Crawley 0
Harriers 4

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Barnes-Homer brace has Cambridge rocking

Cambridge 0
Harriers 3

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Harriers sink Fleet to make it a fab four

Harriers 2
Ebbsfleet 1

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Harriers sink Fleet to make it a fab four

Harriers 2
Ebbsfleet 1

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Reviews

Uncle Vanya is a powerful production

HAVING never read Chekhov or seen any of his plays performed I went with an open mind to the English Touring Theatre's production of Uncle Vanya at Malvern Theatres.  more...

DVD - The Condemned (18)

A WEALTHY TV producer with far more money than sense and completely lacking in moral fibre devises a format for a revolting, illegal internet reality show involving 10 death row inmates from prisons all over the world.  more...

CD - Brain Thrust Mastery - We Are Scientists

BRAIN Thrust Mastery is the second major-label album from New York rockers We Are Scientists.  more...

DVD - Beowulf (12)

AN Anglo-Saxon classic, and never off the reading lists for any self-respecting university English student, Beowulf is the latest film to use motion capture animation, which somehow manages to turn previously animated actors into the cinematic equivalent of Bernie in Weekend at Bernie's but with less sparkle.  more...

DVD - Into the Wild (15)

INTO the Wild tells the tale of Christopher McCandless who, following his college graduation, gave away all of his savings, abandoned his car in the middle of the desert and headed off across America on foot.  more...

CD - Alive - Daft Punk

DAFT Punk is one of the most interesting dance acts the world has seen and this album is without doubt one of the best live dance records I've ever heard.  more...

Romanian Hospital 2008

Romanian Hospital

Patients sit outside in the spring sunshine. There is little else to do and staff encourage their charges to take advantage of the fresh air and have a break from the monotony.  more...

Romanian Hospital

Many rural Romanians have suffered since the country entered the European Union due to the steep rise in the cost of living.  more...

Romanian Hospital

The patients at the hospital suffer from a variety of mental illnesses including, as with this man, severe learning disabilities.  more...

Romanian Hospital

The ward corridors are grim and often dark as the hospital cannot afford to replace the fluorescent tubes when they fail.  more...

Romanian Hospital

The patients spend a lot of time in bed during the winter due to the low temperatures and hospital's shortage of heating oil.  more...

Romanian Hospital

Patients are left largely to their own devices as staff levels are low and little or no therapy is on offer.  more...

Romanian Hospital

Conditions fall far below general EU standards.  more...

Romanian Hospital

The wards are bare and devoid of home comforts.  more...

Romanian Hospital

This long-term patient is too frail to go downstairs and has to take his meals in the upstairs ward corridor.  more...

Romanian Hospital

The wards are so full of patients that they often have to share beds with each other.  more...

Romanian Hospital

The hospital, which used to be the main offices of the long since defunct coal mine Mina 1 Mai, desperately needs tradesmen to work on its water supply and electrical system.  more...

Round-Up

Results from the district skittles

ALL the latest Worcester and District Women's League results.  more...

Cubs win in fitting tribute to Stewart

A GREAT response saw a 31-team entry into the inaugural Stewart Vernalls Memorial Tournament.  more...

Fields look to boost their top-half claims

WESTFIELDS head to struggling Stapenhill in the Midland Alliance on Saturday (3pm).  more...

Rawle is confident of Town survival

MALVERN Town boss Joe Rawle is hoping his side have done enough to maintain their British Gas Business Division One Midlands status as the season enters the final strait.  more...

West impressed by rivals’ chase

EVESHAM United manager Paul West has praised his team's rivals for pushing them all the way in the Southern League Division One Midlands title race.  more...

Hunt not about to let focus go awry

STOURPORT Swifts boss Neil Hunt insists his players won't be going through the motions in the final month of the British Gas Business Division One Midlands campaign.  more...

Rovers tackling team at bottom

DUANE Darby is expecting his Bromsgrove Rovers side to show a bit of fight at relegated Cheshunt on Saturday (3pm) as they battle to avoid the drop themselves.  more...

Stole bag from parked car

A MAN who stole a handbag from a parked car in Upton-upon-Severn and forged cheques has appeared before Worcester magistrates.  more...

Guitarist launches new live mic night

AN acclaimed guitarist is launching an open mic night at the Tardebigge pub to unleash raw musical talent on the public.  more...

Prison praised for its progress

HEWELL Grange has received praise in a report by the Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) which looks set to be the prison's last annual report before amalgamating with Blakenhurst and Brockhill to form HMP Hewell.  more...

Time to get on your bike

MORE than a hundred keen cyclists have already signed up to join in the St Richard's Hospice Bikeathon later this month.  more...

Conservators say no to new road across common

THE Malvern Hills Conservators have refused permission for a new road across common land, requested as part of a bid to build 33 new homes on the Old Railway Yard site in Malvern Wells.  more...

Conservators say 'No' to new road across common

THE Malvern Hills Conservators have refused permission for a new road across common land, requested as part of a bid to build 33 new homes on the Old Railway Yard site in Malvern Wells.  more...

Today's events

Thursday Early Ears fun music and body brain activities for 0- 5s at Malvern Theatres, Grange Road, Great Malvern. 10am. £4.50 child £7 two. Block Booking concessions. 01684 566076.  more...

Today's events

Thursday Early Ears fun music and body brain activities for 0- 5s at Malvern Theatres, Grange Road, Great Malvern. 10am. £4.50 child £7 two. Block Booking concessions. 01684 566076.  more...

Three-car crash closes road

GRAHAM Road near Malvern town centre was closed for several hours on Wednesday evening (April 2) after a crash involving three cars.  more...

Plastic Bags campaign steps up a gear

THE campaign to rid Malvern of disposable plastic shopping bags is set to move into a higher gear.  more...

Hills stalwart dies

JIM McArthur, one of the guardians of the Malvern Hills, died on Tuesday, aged 81.  more...

Giving a new meaning to moving house

AN ingenious pair of property developers have saved a historic Malvern property by performing a trick Harry Potter would be proud of- they moved the property by a metre.  more...

Differing views over parasol

THE Trustees of the Morgan Statue foundation have collided head-on with their patron, Charles Morgan, over a planning application for a restaurant parasol next to the statue's site.  more...

Brave attendant chases off robbers with umbrella

A PETROL attendant chased off would-be robbers with an umbrella after they threatened him with a can of petrol.  more...

Kindness of strangers praised

A MUM of two has heaped praise on the kindness of passers by who stopped to help her after her young son suffered a sudden convulsion in the back seat of a moving car.  more...

Kindness of strangers praised

A MUM of two has heaped praise on the kindness of passers by who stopped to help her after her young son suffered a sudden convulsion in the back seat of a moving car.  more...

They did something amazing!

A TERRIFIC trio from Redditch have been honoured at an awards lunch and ceremony for some of the region's most dedicated blood donors.  more...

Club hosts kickboxing show

A FORMER world and European kickboxing champion is holding a professional association kickboxing show at The Rocklands Social Club in Headless Cross on Sunday, April 20.  more...

Infra-red beam may aid bridge problems

THE possibility of installing an infra-red beam across a carriageway in Redditch is being investigated after another truck became stuck at an underpass.  more...

Sponsor Tim in canal challenge

A DEDICATED Winyates fundraiser is hoping it will be third time lucky as he attempts the gruelling Grand Union Canal Run.  more...

Roundup

Yates aims to win back fans

IN-FORM Kidderminster Harriers can win stay-away fans back to Aggborough with their sparkling football, according to manager Mark Yates.  more...

Broken Hart calls it a day

JOINT manager Craig Payton has not ruled out striker Jamie Hart playing for his side next season even though he has retired from football.  more...

Lions roar to championship

Kidderminster Lions under-8s clinched the First Division title in the Stourport and District Youth Football League on Saturday.  more...

KCs suffer mauling by Lions

KIDDERMINSTER Carolians' four-game winning run in the Midlands Division Three West (South) was stopped in its tracks by Stourbridge Lions in Saturdays' 14-3 loss.  more...

Freke's US dream off track

KIDDERMINSTER driver Nathan Freke will be hoping that the technical problems which beset him in the first round of the Indy Pro Series in Miami on Saturday can be ironed out for the next two rounds this weekend.  more...

Freke's US dream off track

KIDDERMINSTER driver Nathan Freke will be hoping that the technical problems which beset him in the first round of the Indy Pro Series in Miami on Saturday can be ironed out for the next two rounds this weekend.  more...

Men out gunned in Peterborough

HOCKEY: Stourport were shot down by City of Peterborough in the Slazenger League National North Division 7-3 on Saturday.  more...

Chloe impresses in floor and vault

MEMBERS of Wyre Forest School of Gymnastics took part in the West Midland Recreational set floor and vault competition at Fenton Sports Centre in Stoke-on-Trent.  more...

Bone sets tone for club at scenic race

RUNNING: Craig Bone was the first member of Amazing Feet RC to finish the Scenic Race in Peopleton near Pershore.  more...

Plant blossoms on the road

CYCLING: Wyre Forest CRC junior James Plant made a strong start to his racing career when he rode his first circuit road race for the club last weekend.  more...

Winter glory for ladies

GOLF: Kathryn Harvey and Tina Cashmore won Bewdley Pines GC's Ladies Winter Knockout competition.  more...

Surrender seals promotion glory

CHESS: Kidderminster A have made an immediate return to Division One of the Wolverhampton and District League without moving a piece against Rushall A.  more...

Rowbottom makes solid SEAT debut

DANIEL Rowbottom survived wet weather conditions to prove he's up to the challenge in the SEAT Cupra Championship at Brands Hatch on Sunday.  more...

Rowbottom makes solid SEAT debut

DANIEL Rowbottom survived wet weather conditions to prove he's up to the challenge in the SEAT Cupra Championship at Brands Hatch on Sunday.  more...

Chairman hoping to find new shirt sponsor

HARRIERS chairman Barry Norgrove is confident that the club will find a new shirt sponsor soon after an influx of interest from businesses.  more...

Christie in the running for award

HARRIERS hitman Iyseden Christie has been nominated for the Blue Square Premier's player of the month award for March.  more...

Schools News

Special show highlights students’ skills

A SPECIAL fashion show held at the Worcester Porcelain Museum has been hailed a success.  more...

Society

Wyre Forest

WYRE FOREST HISTORICAL RESEARCH GROUP - The group is producing a calendar for 2009 entitled, People and Places of the Wyre Forest, and needs old photographs. The group is especially short of photographs of Bewdley. A calendar roadshow will be held at Bewdley Library on Wednesday between 2pm to 4pm. Please take your photographs along.  more...

This Life - Special Reports

Think you’re a good driver? Think again

NINE people who start today in much the same way as you or I will be dead by tonight. The same number will die tomorrow, and the day after and so on - all killed on Britain's roads.  more...

Travel

Kids go free at cosy hotel

DO you enjoy getting away from it all and holidaying with your kids, but wish you could escape them for a little while?  more...

Upton

Showcase of services

FIND out exactly what groups and services operate in Upton during a brand new weekend event being staged in Memorial Hall.  more...

Warndon Business Blaze 2008

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