Stories for 5 April 2008

Alcester

Blood donor session

THE National Blood Service is appealing for volunteers to attend a blood donor session in Alcester to help meet the demand for blood.  more...

Worker dies after being impaled

A MAN has died after becoming impaled on a bar at a factory in Alcester, despite the efforts of rescuers.  more...

Business

New rules on staff talks

FROM today, companies and organisations employing between 50 and 100 staff will need to have systems in place to allow meaningful dialogue to take place between managers and staff, says the TUC.  more...

Eufc - Live Match Updates

Lutz fit to lead Robins at Leighton

SKIPPER Steve Lutz has just passed a fitness test on his damaged calf and will take his place in Evesham United's side at Leighton Town this afternoon.  more...

Early change as Hay leaves field

AFTER Gary Hay had fired in two early shots, the striker was replaced, presumably injured, after 19 minutes.  more...

Poor Robins lucky to turn round level

Leighton Town 0, Evesham United 0 UNITED had an escape after 28 minutes when Andy Fagan fired in a screamer from 20 yards that Nathan Vaughan collected at the second attempt.  more...

Lennon buzzes but opening goes begging

GARY Hay confirmed at half-time that it was a thigh strain that had forced him out of the action.  more...

Double blast leaves United in charge

PAUL West made a double change after 57 minutes when Simon Fitter and Mark Hands replaced Danny Hodnett and Joe Clarke.  more...

Swift double boosts title chances

Leighton Town 0, Evesham United 2 GOALS from Mark Owen and Danny Scheppel in the space of three minutes earned the Robins three vital points in their pursuit of the Division One Midlands title.  more...

Health

Fertility in a flash

WITH one in three couples now having trouble conceiving and misleading fertility tips all over the internet, Dr Marilyn Glenville, president of the Royal Society of Medicine and the UK's leading expert in woman's health, gives advice to struggling would-be parents.  more...

Toddle Waddle for meningitis

THROUGHOUT April, leading meningitis charity, the Meningitis Trust, is staging its ninth Toddle Waddle and is appealing for toddlers from across the UK to take part.  more...

Toddle Waddle for meningitis

THROUGHOUT April, leading meningitis charity, the Meningitis Trust, is staging its ninth Toddle Waddle and is appealing for toddlers from across the UK to take part.  more...

Thinking thin is risky

THE current fashion for extreme thinness among models not only puts them at high risk of developing eating disorders but also has a dangerous influence on the public, according to an eating disorders expert.  more...

Round Table backs cancer campaign

TESTICULAR cancer is the most common form of cancer in young men and has risen drastically since the 1970s and is continuing to do so, with around 2,000 cases now diagnosed in the UK each year.  more...

Low self-esteem and how to improve it

WHAT is low self-esteem? It has many definitions and many agree that to have a healthy level of self-esteem means we are happy to appreciate ourselves and feel we have personal worth.  more...

Low self-esteem and how to improve it

WHAT is low self-esteem? It has many definitions and many agree that to have a healthy level of self-esteem means we are happy to appreciate ourselves and feel we have personal worth.  more...

Low self-esteem and how to improve it

WHAT is low self-esteem? It has many definitions and many agree that to have a healthy level of self-esteem means we are happy to appreciate ourselves and feel we have personal worth.  more...

Low self-esteem and how to improve it

WHAT is low self-esteem? It has many definitions and many agree that to have a healthy level of self-esteem means we are happy to appreciate ourselves and feel we have personal worth.  more...

Dare to go bare

TO encourage everyone in the UK to celebrate their own natural beauty with confidence, Brecon Carreg is urging people to go make-up free for a day in aid of the British Skin Foundation.  more...

'Broad welcome' for pharmacy plans

THE Day Lewis Pharmacy Group has "broadly" welcomed proposals and measures outlined by the Department of Health in the new Pharmacy White Paper, Building on Strengths, Delivering the Future.  more...

Interviews

Hayden's ham acting

HAYDEN Christensen is shaking off the Star Wars label and emerging as one of Hollywood's hottest actors, with lead roles this year in Jumper and Awake. But away from the big screen he's adapting to a rather different role - as a farmer.  more...

Hayden's ham acting

HAYDEN Christensen is shaking off the Star Wars label and emerging as one of Hollywood's hottest actors, with lead roles this year in Jumper and Awake. But away from the big screen he's adapting to a rather different role - as a farmer.  more...

Kidder News Latest

Tolerance is secret for diamond pair

THE heads of a large family consisting of three children, 14 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren are celebrating their diamond wedding today.  more...

Sleuth ticket winners

THE three winners of the Shuttle Online competition for a pair of tickets to see Sleuth at the Grand Theatre, Wolverhampton, on Tuesday were Debbie Drew, of Stourbridge; Sharon Stenson, of Droitwich Spa and Nicky Gillece, of Halesowen.   more...

Weekend traffic disruption

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

Hollywood Hayden speaks to shuttleXtra

HAYDEN Christensen is shaking off the Star Wars label and emerging as one of Hollywood's hottest actors, with lead roles this year in Jumper and Awake.  more...

Stourport Sports Club rebuild nod

AN application to rebuild Stourport Sports Club has been recommended for approval by the Wyre Forest District Council planning officer considering the case.  more...

Stourport Sports Club rebuild nod

AN application to rebuild Stourport Sports Club has been recommended for approval by the Wyre Forest District Council planning officer considering the case.  more...

Talented teen wins drama school place

A TEENAGE talent could end up rubbing shoulders with Hollywood A-lister Kevin Spacey after earning a place at a prestigious drama school.  more...

Talented teen wins drama school place

A TEENAGE talent could end up rubbing shoulders with Hollywood A-lister Kevin Spacey after earning a place at a prestigious drama school.  more...

The wheel thing

KIDDERMINSTER'S Forest Glades Leisure Centre is the venue for a model railway fair tomorrow.  more...

Raising funds for pet charity

A SPRING fair in aid of Forest Dog Rescue is being held at the Corn Exchange in Kidderminster town centre this morning.  more...

Anyone for tennis open day?

BEWDLEY Tennis Club is hosting an open day today with activities aimed at the whole family.  more...

What's planned down your way

THE following applications have been received by Wyre Forest District Council.  more...

Fantastic follies

A ROMANTIC walled garden with a series of brick follies is open to the public under the National Gardens Scheme next month.  more...

Flood heroes to meet Princess Anne

AN Incident Support Officer at West Midlands Ambulance Service who helped in search and rescue operations during last summer's floods in Worcestershire is to meet Princess Anne.  more...

Have your say in online poll

THERE'S still time for you to place your vote in this week's online poll.  more...

DIY store evacuated after gas leak

A MAJOR DIY store close to Kidderminster town centre was evacuated this afternoon following a gas leak.  more...

DIY store evacuated after gas leak

A MAJOR DIY store close to Kidderminster town centre was evacuated this afternoon following a gas leak.  more...

Latest

Latest travel news

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

Pair charged in connection with robbery incidents - court

TWO men have appeared in court charged with attempted robbery at a Malvern petrol station.  more...

Author set for ladies' day again

BEST-SELLING author Jilly Cooper will be the top guest at this year’s charity Ladies Day at Worcester Racecourse - and there is still time to buy tickets.  more...

Golden couple met on the bus

A WORCESTER couple who share a passion for football celebrate 50 years of wedded bliss today.  more...

Joy and disappointment at cash grants for arts groups

CASH grants for the arts in Worcestershire have been announced.  more...

Rail improvements are on right track

MOVES to improve the Cotswold Line rail route between Worcester and Oxford took a step forward yesterday, when Network Rail indicated its preferred option for the project.  more...

Fragrant brickie jailed for perfume haul - court

TWELVE pallets of perfumed gift sets worth £116,000 were stolen from a lorry parked on a Worcester trading estate, a court was told.  more...

Bid to find best budding artists

A COMPETITION has been launched to find Worcestershire's best budding artists.  more...

Marathon man sets sights higher

A WORCESTER dad who is training to run the London Marathon for a local charity has already smashed through his sponsorship target and has now set himself an even higher goal.  more...

Swearing in gallery at verdicts - court

THERE was swearing from the public gallery at Worcester Crown Court when verdicts were announced on two women accused of a street attack on a shopper.  more...

Arty hopefuls' view on the world

A COMPETITION has been launched to find Worcestershire’s best budding artists.  more...

Blaze businessman vows to keep going

THE owner of a warehouse destroyed by the worst fire in Worcester for years is determined his business will bounce back.  more...

Basketball coach gets trial date - court

A WELL-known Worcester basketball coach will stand trial for witness intimidation in June.  more...

Changes to bus service causing danger

BUS passengers in Worcester have been left confused by alterations to a city service.  more...

Optimism rules at art workshop

IT’S business as usual and it’s booming at Worcester Arts Workshop even though it lost an annual £25,000 grant from the Arts Council this year.  more...

Worcester News weather watch

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

Ban continues for road rage man - court

A WORCESTER man who pursued and confronted a hapless motorist when gripped by road rage at the wheel has failed to persuade top judges to cut his three-year driving ban.  more...

Worcester News weather watch

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

Show sales low due to blunder

A WORCESTERSHIRE operatic society is struggling to sell tickets after an arts marketing group failed to distribute its leaflets.  more...

Cameron: it was a tragic accident

A THREE-year-old boy who was struck by a taxi, died as a result of a tragic accident, a coroner has ruled.  more...

We’re in the marathon to help our injured Dan

A YEAR ago life for talented young rugby player Dan James changed forever.  more...

Scammers target cash machine at Sainsbury’s

A CASH machine at a Worcester supermarket has been hit by scammers, who appear to have fitted a false front to the ATM.  more...

We went out to work in our pyjamas

ANYONE who spotted people out and about wearing their pyjamas yesterday may have been rubbing their eyes in amazement – but it was all in a good cause.  more...

Lucky escape for lorry driver

A lorry driver has had a lucky escape after the vehicle he was driving left the road and hit a factory wall in Droitwich.  more...

Eco Town Shortlist

FIERCE opposition to the government's proposed eco town shortlist may delay the timetable but will almost certainly fail to stop the process say planning experts.  more...

Broadway museum officially opened by designer

BROADWAY basked in glory as the founder of a British furniture chain visited the village to cut the ribbon at the officially opening of The Gordon Russell Museum.  more...

Broadway museum officially opened by designer

BROADWAY basked in glory as the founder of a British furniture chain visited the village to cut the ribbon at the officially opening of The Gordon Russell Museum.  more...

Broadway museum officially opened by designer

BROADWAY basked in glory as the founder of a British furniture chain visited the village to cut the ribbon at the officially opening of The Gordon Russell Museum.  more...

Eco town shortlist

FIERCE opposition to the government's proposed eco town shortlist may delay the timetable but will almost certainly fail to stop the process say planning experts.  more...

Eco town shortlist opposition

FIERCE opposition to the government's proposed eco town shortlist may delay the timetable but will almost certainly fail to stop the process say planning experts.  more...

Summertime thieves

VALE residents are being urged to avoid leaving their homes open as West Mercia Constabulary clamps down on summertime thieves.  more...

Entries saught for Wariwckshire competition

THE WARWICKSHIRE Rural Community Council is still looking for entries and volunteer judges for the county's Best Village of the Year competition.  more...

Entries saught for Warwickshire competition

THE WARWICKSHIRE Rural Community Council is still looking for entries and volunteer judges for the county's Best Village of the Year competition.  more...

Leisure General

Meet the cast and join in with the fun

IT may only just feel like Spring, but members of Midlands Musical Theatre Group are already thinking about Christmas.  more...

Lifestyle

Dedicated followers of fashion

STEP back in time and familiarise yourself with fashions from the past five decades.  more...

Six of the best bluetooth bits

COULD King Harald, the blueberry eating Viking leader ever imagine his stained teeth would be immortalised as a name for one of the most ubiquitous of 21st century technologies?  more...

Why heated rows can be cool

PARENTS of teenagers normally hate the endless rows they have with their stroppy kids - but new research suggests that heated arguments actually bring families closer together. We find out why parents should argue with their adolescent every day.  more...

ASK THE EXPERT

Q: "I'm very particular about keeping the house clean and use a lot of cleaning products. Is there any way they could be linked to my three-year-old son's wheeziness?"  more...

THREE WAYS TO ... help your child deal with losing

1. Acknowledge his or her anger, frustration and self-doubt but make it clear you have a much more positive opinion about his performance.  more...

Keep it clean for baby

NEW mums know how important it is to keep baby's feeding equipment clean - yet a survey has revealed that one in 10 parents don't sterilise it.  more...

Keep it clean for baby

NEW mums know how important it is to keep baby's feeding equipment clean - yet a survey has revealed that one in 10 parents don't sterilise it.  more...

A feast full of Eastern promise

TV chef Barry Vera takes gives us a taste of Syria with some fascinating recipes as his new book, Feast Bazaar, is published.  more...

Eye catching colour

GET glam lids and luscious lashes with the help of Linda Mason, author of new book, Eye Candy.  more...

What women want

WHY do girls do so increasingly well at school, yet men still dominate senior positions in adult life? Psychologist Susan Pinker explored this question for her new book, The Sexual Paradox and reveals fundamental differences between the sexes.  more...

LIQUID NEWS

WHY not try a new coffee to get you going in the morning? Costa Rica Dolce is the latest offering from Union Hand-Roasted coffees and gives an exceptionally sweet cup.  more...

Live Match Coverage

Harriers v Altrincham

Team line-ups.  more...

Harriers v Altrincham

Team line-ups.  more...

GOAL! Harriers 0 Altrincham 1

Goal - Little - eight minutes.  more...

Harriers 0 Altrincham 1

11 to 20 minutes.  more...

Harriers 0 Altrincham 1

11 to 20 minutes.  more...

Harriers 0 Altrincham 1

21 to 30 minutes  more...

GOAL! Harriers 1 Altrincham 1

Goal - Christie - 45.  more...

HALF-TIME: Harriers 1 Altrincham 1

End of half.  more...

Harriers 1 Altrincham 1

46 to 55 minutes.  more...

Harriers 1 Altrincham 1

56 to 65 minutes.  more...

Harriers 1 Altrincham 1

66 to 75 minutes.  more...

FULL-TIME: Harriers 1 Altrincham 1

End of game.  more...

Music

Night owl Mariah opens her heart

POP diva Mariah Carey is keen to show the world her inner comedienne, with the release of her new single, Touch My Body this week. As she prepares to release her next album, E=MC2, on Monday April 14, the sultry singer reveals why she's still in the music business.  more...

In the spotlight ... Slash

SLASH was born Saul Hudson in Hampstead, London, in 1965. His mum was a costume designer for David Bowie, while his dad was art director for the likes of Neil Young and Joni Mitchell.  more...

EELS - YORK GRAND OPERA HOUSE

AFTER cashing in a career's worth of critical acclaim with the release of two retrospective compilations, Eels could well have been expected to use their current tour to reel out the hits and rake in the cash.  more...

HIT MISS OR MAYBE?

RADIOHEAD - NUDE IT was used in an advert for Skins earlier this year but Nude is also the most haunting moment from last year's incredible In Rainbows album. Thom Yorke's voice has rarely sounded better.  more...

HMV TOP 10 SINGLES

1. Estelle ft. Kanye West - American Boy 2. Flo rida ft. T-Pain - Low 3. The Kooks - Always Where I Need To Be 4. Sam Sparro - Black and Gold 5. Duffy - Mercy 6. Leona Lewis - Better In Time/Footprints In The Sand 7. Mariah Carey - Touch My Body 8. Madonna ft. Justin Timberlake - 4 Minutes 9. Chris Brown - With You 10. Nickelback - Rockstar Source www.hmv.com   more...

News

Smith battles through troubled season

WORCESTER City captain Chris Smith reckons this season has been the worst of his career to date.  more...

Ruddock aiming to cut his squad

MIKE Ruddock admits his Worcester Warriors squad needs trimiming down over the close season - but he recognises that resources are thin on the ground in a few key areas.  more...

Ruddock aiming to cut his squad

MIKE Ruddock admits his Worcester Warriors squad needs trimiming down over the close season - but he recognises that resources are thin on the ground in a few key areas.  more...

Wolves have play-off place in sight

WORCESTER Wolves hunt for a play-off place as the British Basketball League returns to the University of Worcester tomorrow (tip-off 4pm).  more...

Edgbaston friendly for County

LOSING against Warwickshire never sits comfortably with Worcestershire fans - even if it's only a pre-season friendly.  more...

Two-try Gear sparks Warriors win

WORCESTER Warriors booked their place in the semi-finals of the European Challenge Cup with a 36-26 victory over Montpellier at Sixways.  more...

Reviews

Arresting tale of betrayal

THE Assassination Of Jesse James By The Coward Robert Ford (Cert 15, 153 mins, Warner Home Video, Drama/Western, also available to buy DVD £16.99/collector's edition DVD £20.99/Blu-ray £27.99/HD DVD £27.99) Starring: Brad Pitt, Casey Affleck, Sam Rockwell, Paul Schneider, Jeremy Renner, Mary-Louise Parker, Sam Shepard.  more...

UK DVD rental top ten

1 (-) 30 Days Of Night 2 (-) Beowulf 3 (-) Lions For Lambs 4 (3) Stardust 5 (4) Run Fat Boy Run 6 (6) The Brave One 7 (-) Good Luck Chuck 8 (8) Mr Brooks 9 (-) The Invasion 10 (-) The Kingdom Chart supplied by www.blockbuster.co.uk   more...

UK DVD retail top ten

1 (-) Beowulf 2 (1) American Gangster 3 (-) The Simpsons Movie 4 (-) Primeval - The Complete Series 2 5 (3) Stardust 6 (-) Good Luck Chuck 7 (6) Ratatouille 8 (-) Happy Feet 9 (7) Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix 10 (5) Saw IV Chart supplied by hmv.com   more...

Round-Up

Top riders hosted by city club

SOME of the finest amateur motocross racers in the country will come to the start-line tomorrow in an event hosted by Worcester Motocross Club.  more...

Friendly League Monday results

THE latest results from the Worcester Friendly Skittles League Monday Divisions.  more...

Local finals staged at the Lane

THE Worcester Nursing Cups competion stages the first of its annual finals when St John's take on Warndon Athletic in the Sunday Minor Cup event at St George's Lane tomorrow (7pm).  more...

Money prizes

THE top prize of £1,000 in the weekly Primrose Hospice lottery has been won by the holder of ticket 021308. The £200 runner-up prize has gone to the holder of 049108, and the £50 prize to 022948. The £5 winners are - 000191, 000435, 006088, 006186, 007831, 009295, 009719, 013297, 013322, 013626, 013759, 014034, 014706, 014868, 015248, 017562, 017957, 018104, 018531, 018855, 021844, 022120, 022328, 025017, 026199, 026880, 028175, 028308, 028822, 029095, 029557, 031900, 033906, 034446, 036793, 038042, 038053, 041197, 044019, 045679, 045762, 045788, 046853, 048220, 049193, 049853, 063857, 066921, 072033, 076779,   more...

Lorry goes through factory wall

A LORRY driver has had a lucky escape after the vehicle he was driving left the road and struck a factory wall in Droitwich.  more...

You would be nuts not to enter!

CALLING all Sunday League footie fans! if you've lost all hope of reaching the cup final, don't despair!  more...

Praise for players ahead of Leighton clash

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...

Swift double boosts title chances

Leighton Town 0, Evesham United 2 GOALS from Mark Owen and Danny Scheppel in the space of three minutes earned the Robins three vital points in their pursuit of the Division One Midlands title.  more...

Today's events

Saturday Jumble Sale at The Village Hall, Berrow. 2pm. 30p. In aid of the County Air Ambulance.  more...

Return for classic cars

THE Third Malvern Classic Car and MG Show takes place at the Three Counties Showground in Malvern on Sunday, April 13.  more...

More money for youth groups

YOUTH organisations across the county are once again set to benefit from hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of grants from Worcestershire County Council.  more...

Society

Rock

BRIDGE CLUB - The club meets on Sunday evenings at Rock Village Hall at 7pm. Beginners to experienced players, with or without partners, are welcome. More details from Chris Marriot on 01299 832560.  more...

Travel

Island offers holiday fun for whole family

FOR families looking for a short break with endless places to explore and entertain the kids this May, the Isle of Wight has lots to offer.  more...

Island offers holiday fun for whole family

FOR families looking for a short break with endless places to explore and entertain the kids this May, the Isle of Wight has lots to offer.  more...

Cheap family breaks to France

THERE'S no excuse to miss out on a family break this summer with Eurocamp's £199 offer on Luxury Tent holidays - the whole family can flee to the French regions of Brittany, Normandy or the Vendee for seven nights when booked before April 7.  more...

  
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