Stories for 1 May 2008

Business

We’ve a brighter future thanks to firm’s efforts

A TEAM from law firm Shoosmiths has secured a brighter future for a Worcestershire-based business by helping it become a community interest company.  more...

Coach'S Column

Squads must cope with attrition rates

I WAS delighted with our controlled performance against Newcastle and our execution was really good too - it's always very satisfying to win in the manner you set out to.  more...

General

Learn new skills on short courses

ADULT Learning Week will be marked at Bewdley Museum with a variety of inspirational courses.  more...

Kidder News Latest

Live election results service

TODAY is polling day in Wyre Forest, with 14 - one-third - of the district council's 42 seats being contested.  more...

Live election results service

TODAY is polling day in Wyre Forest, with 14 - one-third - of the district council's 42 seats being contested.  more...

Live election results service

TODAY is polling day in Wyre Forest, with 14 - one-third - of the district council's 42 seats being contested.  more...

Man’s death after fall ‘accidental’

A CORONER has recorded a verdict of accidental death on a Kidderminster man who died after being admitted to Worcestershire Royal Hospital following a fall.  more...

Survival battle for town traders

TRADERS in Stourport town centre are struggling to survive because of constant roadworks making it difficult for people to get there to shop, it has been claimed.  more...

Historic hotel re-opens

BEWDLEY'S historic George Hotel will open its doors as a pub following a development project which will create 60 new jobs.  more...

Victory over one hour rule signs

DISABLED Kidderminster College students had their education jeopardised when new rules stopped them parking for more than one hour in Market Street car park, it has been claimed.  more...

On shuttleXtra's menu this week

BREAK down the barriers of kitchen confusion and take a masterclass from Scottish chef and TV presenter, Nick Nairn, in this weekend's shuttleXtra. He's taught thousands of students at his Cook School and now he reveals some of his culinary secrets and one of his favourite menus as his new book is published.  more...

Bike stolen

A BIKE worth £150 has been stolen from an alley at the side of a Kidderminster restaurant.  more...

Bike stolen

A BIKE worth £150 has been stolen from an alley at the side of a Kidderminster restaurant.  more...

Bike stolen

A BIKE worth £150 has been stolen from an alley at the side of a Kidderminster restaurant.  more...

Pair arrested on suspicion of stealing gold

A MAN and a woman were arrested in Kidderminster on suspicion of stealing gold.  more...

Pair arrested on suspicion of stealing gold

A MAN and a woman were arrested in Kidderminster on suspicion of stealing gold.  more...

Pair arrested on suspicion of stealing gold

A MAN and a woman were arrested in Kidderminster on suspicion of stealing gold.  more...

Pair arrested on suspicion of stealing gold

A MAN and a woman were arrested in Kidderminster on suspicion of stealing gold.  more...

Pair arrested on suspicion of stealing gold

A MAN and a woman were arrested in Kidderminster on suspicion of stealing gold.  more...

Severn Valley Railway carriage fire

A SEVERN Valley Railway carriage went up in flames in the early hours of this morning.  more...

Severn Valley Railway carriage fire

A SEVERN Valley Railway carriage went up in flames in the early hours of this morning.  more...

Severn Valley Railway carriage fire

A SEVERN Valley Railway carriage went up in flames in the early hours of this morning.  more...

Severn Valley Railway carriage fire

A SEVERN Valley Railway carriage went up in flames in the early hours of this morning.  more...

Severn Valley Railway carriage fire

A SEVERN Valley Railway carriage went up in flames in the early hours of this morning.  more...

Victims of burglaries face double blow

VICTIMS of crime in Wyre Forest have been dealt a double blow following a spate of house burglaries in which the victims cars were also stolen.  more...

Carriage fire could take months to repair

THE fire damage caused to a Severn Valley Railway carriage will take months to repair according to its managing director.  more...

Carriage fire could take months to repair

THE fire damage caused to a Severn Valley Railway carriage will take months to repair, according to its managing director.  more...

Date rape drug fear

A WOMAN fears her drink might have been spiked with a date rape drug in a Kidderminster pub.  more...

Date rape drug fear

A WOMAN fears her drink might have been spiked with a date rape drug in a Kidderminster pub.  more...

Carriage fire 'will take months to repair'

THE fire damage caused to a Severn Valley Railway carriage will take months to repair, according to its managing director.  more...

Child porn man jailed

THERE had been "a tremendous amount of bad feeling" by neighbours of a Kidderminster man who had downloaded indecent pictures of children on his computer, Worcester Crown Court was told.  more...

Attempted murder trial court switched

THE trial of a Kidderminster man accused of attempted murder has been switched from Worcester to Birmingham Crown Court.  more...

Police chased speeding driver

POLICE chased a speeding motorist through Kidderminster and Stourport on New Year's Eve, Worcester Crown Court was told.  more...

Charity caller was 'genuine'

POLICE investigating a report of a possible bogus official in Kidderminster say they are now satisfied she was genuine.  more...

Kidder Sport News

Shake-up sees quartet depart

MANAGER Mark Yates began the summer clear-out at Kidderminster Harriers by releasing four players from the squad.  more...

Double lift for Penn

HARRIERS midfield dynamo Russ Penn has been picked for England C and nominated for the Blue Square Premier's player of the month award.  more...

Kidderminster College

Kidderminster's Got Talent

Initially it may seem a tenuous link - games development and guitar playing but the two go perfectly hand in hand. Computer games need backing tracks and good backing tracks require musical talent. So when Kidderminster College student, Daniel Cox found, to his surprise, that he had an outlet for his musical passion, his Interactive Games Development course held no bounds!  more...

Latest

School strike closures - the list

RELEASED by Worcestershire County Council, these are the schools set to suffer during Thursday's strike action.  more...

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...

Award hopes for tax firm

WORCESTER-based Rabjohns LLP will go head-to-head with major industry players at this year’s LexisNexis Taxation Awards.  more...

School library up for top award

A NEW library at a school in Worcester has been nominated for a prestigious national architectural award.  more...

Tour for centre visitors

MEMBERS of the Hereford and Worcester branch of the Chartered Management Institute will hear about a community enterprise near Worcester as part of a social event.  more...

Polling station list

POLLING stations opened at 7am today for the city council elections.
Here we have the full list of where you can cast your vote until 10pm.  more...

Politicians wait for the verdict from the voters

WORCESTER residents will head to the polls today to decide who they want in charge of their city council for the next two years.   more...

We’ve a brighter future thanks to firm’s efforts

A TEAM from law firm Shoosmiths has secured a brighter future for a Worcestershire-based business by helping it become a community interest company.  more...

Travel chaos as train comes off the tracks

A DERAILED train caused travel chaos in Worcestershire.  more...

'Misery of the chicken house girls'

A MAN alleged to be behind running a brothel in Worcester that provided sex with oriental women has gone on trial.  more...

COMMENT: Voting vital for health of democracy

TODAY the people of Worcester will decide the future direction of the city.Some of you may already have voted by the time you read this; others may be planning to do so later.  more...

Terror driver avoids prison - court

A PSYCHOLOGIST who ploughed his car into groups of partygoers outside a pub in Worcester city centre has narrowly escaped jail.  more...

I’ll talk to man who nearly killed me

A HANDYMAN who suffered horrific injuries and lost his job is willing to talk to the man who nearly killed him.  more...

What happened when I went riverboarding in NZ

Four years ago Worcester News reporter Lucy Tatchell went riverboarding on the same New Zealand river on which Emily Jordan died - with the same firm.
This is her first-hand account of her experiences  more...

Car trailer theft arrest

A MAN has been arrested and charged with theft following an incident in which a £700 car trailer was stolen.  more...

Keeping an eye on how councils spend our cash

TAXPAYERS keen to keep tabs on how Worcestershire's councils are spending their cash could be interested in a new campaign group.  more...

We’re looking forward to running for hospice

YOUNG athletes are gearing up to join an all-inclusive sports event and raise money for a Worcester hospice.  more...

Railway 'chickens' dicing with death

YOUNGSTERS have been warned to stay away from railway tracks after three youths were spotted playing chicken on the line near Droitwich.  more...

sthrjt

THESE tools are among a haul seized by police and thought to have been stolen from Pershore.  more...

sthrjt

THESE tools are among a haul seized by police and thought to have been stolen from Pershore.  more...

Owner of stolen goods sought

THESE tools are among a haul seized by police and thought to have been stolen from Pershore.  more...

Step back in time this bank holiday

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

Live election results tonight

AS the polls close at 10pm tonight and the counts begin, your Worcester News will be here to give you the results as they are announced.  more...

Shotgun worry for Kempsey resident

A WORRIED resident has raised concerns about clay pigeon shooting in Kempsey.  more...

Fatal road accident in Warndon

A WARNDON road has been closed after the death of a man in the street.  more...

Warndon road closed in police incident

A WARNDON road has been closed after the sudden death of a dog-walker.  more...

Motor show will be bigger and better than ever before

EXCITEMENT is mounting as preparations for a massive motor show in Worcester gather pace.  more...

Woman posted heroin to jailbird brother - court

A 28-year-old woman who posted heroin in a letter to her twin brother in a top security Worcestershire jail has been jailed.  more...

Cost-saving restructure given member support

A MOVE to restructure the office administration at Malvern Town Council, which will save £30,000 a year on staff salaries, has been overwhelmingly supported by councillors.  more...

Polish officers meet British police

POLISH police officers visited Worcestershire to find out how their UK counterparts tackle alcohol-related crime among young people.  more...

Vale man's key role in Nobel Peace Prize

A PERSHORE scientist was the toast of the Vale this week as it emerged he had played a key role in winning the Nobel Peace Prize.  more...

Crime in Evesham drops by a fifth

CRIME in Evesham has dropped dramatically after a series of successful initiatives by local police.  more...

Thank you for helping us to face this deadly disease

A DRAKES Broughton mother has sent out a message of thanks to everyone who supported her family with her son's recovery from phneumococcal meningitis and septicaemia.  more...

Thank you for helping us to face this deadly disease

A DRAKES Broughton mother has sent out a message of thanks to everyone who supported her family with her son's recovery from phneumococcal meningitis and septicaemia.  more...

Town councillor to be made Freeman of Evesham

AN Evesham councillor and a former Mayor with over 40 years unbroken service on the town council is set to be made an honourary freeman of Evesham.  more...

Thank you for helping us to face this deadly disease

A DRAKES Broughton mother has sent out a message of thanks to everyone who supported her family with her son's recovery from phneumococcal meningitis and septicaemia.  more...

Firefighter warns of sun cancer danger

AN Evesham firefighter has urged local people to cover up in the sun this summer - as he revealed how skin cancer has blighted his life.  more...

Firefighter warns of sun cancer danger

AN Evesham firefighter has urged local people to cover up in the sun this summer - as he revealed how skin cancer has blighted his life.  more...

Firefighter warns of sun cancer danger

AN Evesham firefighter has urged local people to cover up in the sun this summer - as he revealed how skin cancer has blighted his life.  more...

Rowers ready to compete for Journal’s cup

ONE of the most keenly-fought races at Evesham Regatta this weekend will see teams stretching every nerve and sinew to secure the Evesham Journal Cup.  more...

Retiring after 33 years’ hard work

DAVE Feaver, who has taught thousands of students in his 33 years at Pershore College, is to retire.  more...

Olympic plans of climate champion

AN environmental campaigner and former Olympic canoe coach hopes to highlight climate change by sending paddles to the presidents of China and the USA.  more...

Controversial youth facilities put on hold

PLANNED youth facilities for the land to the rear of the fire station in Bidford have been put on hold, it emerged at a parish council meeting on Monday.  more...

Tried to smuggle drugs into prison

A 28-YEAR-OLD woman who posted a wrap of heroin in a letter to her twin brother in a top security Worcestershire jail has been jailed for two years.  more...

Letters

So grateful that the parents saved school

SIR - I was delighted to read the article about Himbleton School in the Worcester News.  more...

First-rate version from our Charlie

SIR - Congratulations to Charlie Green on a first- rate performance of the classic Johnny Mercer ballad Summer Wind on TV's Britain's Got Talent.  more...

This Titanic went down very well

SIR - When I first heard that WODS proposed to offer Titanic for their 161st production, I thought it was a bit ambitious tackling such a difficult, modern show.  more...

Recycled rubbish could earn cash

SIR - Peter Burgess appears to be quite happy with the fortnightly collection of his wheelie bin. But I am afraid, Peter, that one size doesn't fit all and there are many, many people who are very dissatisfied with the fortnightly collection.  more...

What happened to indoor school?

SIR - I read about Worcestershire County Cricket Club and their problems over an indoor facility. What happened about the Basil D'Oliveira indoor school that was proposed on the ground of the petrol station? I was under the impression that the cathedral were prepared to give them a long lease on the ground. If they can put a new stand and other facilities on the ground, I don't see a problem.  more...

MPs must have been fast asleep

SIR - We've heard a lot recently about how horrified our MPs are that the 10p tax allowance has been scrapped. What one has to wonder is, however, where have they been for the last 12 months, asleep?  more...

Taxi passengers may remain silent

SIR - If cabbies in Worcester record customers' every word, most sensible passengers will sit in the cabs in total silence till they get home or use the bus service.  more...

This girl must be a bit weary by now

SIR - The girl swimming in the King's Worcester adverts (Sport on Monday) must be getting tired - and close to a world record. Long may she swim.  more...

A site for sore eyes on islands?

I am sure I cannot be the only resident in Wychavon to be thoroughly ashamed of the roundabouts in Evesham.  more...

Rough and smooth

Now the alterations appear to be complete in Pershore. I thought I should add my opinion.  more...

We get the service we deserve?

AM I the only person who despairs of the everyday inefficiency of this country? It seems to apply to every segment of society. How many hours do we all spend hanging on the other end of a phone only to be diverted and asked to repeat our sorry tale to another incompetent. Documents are lost exposing our details to all and sundry. Nobody cares about service any more and we all accept it. Why?  more...

Work vital for our economy

Thank you for reporting the problems that growers in the Vale are likely to face at harvest time because of the reduction in the number of seasonal agricultural workers coming from abroad (Concern about seasonal workers rule change, Evesham Journal, April 24, 2008).  more...

Proper funding

There is £46 billion in the National Insurance Fund (NIF), money that citizens have paid for the whole of their working lives.  more...

Correct screening

In response to the article "Politician says diabetics at risk" (page 9, Evesham Journal April 24 2008), we would like to reassure readers that diabetic patients in Broadway, Evesham, Pershore and surrounding areas have been offered digital photographic screening for diabetic retinopathy funded by the PCT for over 6 years.  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...

Bikes warn drivers to take extra care

LAST week's letter (Barmy bike decision) gives me the opportunity to highlight one of the important cycle routes in Wyre Forest, even though it's not quite complete.  more...

LETTER FROM BRUSSELS

THE fiasco following the opening of London Heathrow Terminal 5 was inexcusable - especially when BA and BAA have had 19 years to plan it. The cancelled flights, the growing pile of lost bags, and the poor communication throughout to the passenger victims have understandably raised many tempers.  more...

Lifestyle

Meet the ancestors: How to unearth your family’s past

WHERE TO BEGIN  more...

Memory Lane

Pictures come flooding in

I MENTIONED here some time ago that we've never had many photos of Watt Close Secondary Modern School, Bromsgrove, to feature in Memory Lane, writes Pete Lammas. This prompted several readers to delve through their photo albums and I'm happy to report one or two have sent in their pictures to us. This one comes from a reader who wishes to remain anonymous and dates from the late 1940s.  more...

100 Years Ago, May 9, 1908

BROMSGROVE was hit by a "thunderstorm of remarkable violence" during freak weather in the town. Lightning was described as exceptionally vivid, and the thunder deafening, but the principal damage in the district was caused by rainfall. At the time of the storm, every road was turned into a brook, and the town's brook rose by two feet. Buildings were flooded and at Church Mills, 11 pigs and 26 fowls were drowned.  more...

50 Years Ago, May 10, 1958

ROY Hartle, of Catshill, achieved one of his footballing ambitions when he helped his team, Bolton Wanderers, win the FA Cup at Wembley. Bromsgrove Rovers, from which he joined the Lancashire club, were mentioned in the Wembley programme. Good wishes were sent by telegram from Catshill Modern School, where Roy started his career.  more...

25 Years Ago, May 12, 1983

BROMSGROVE commuters were facing a second week without bus travel as determined Midland Red drivers voted to stay on strike. At a two-hour mass meeting, which was held in Redditch, 115 drivers decided to continue their strike action over pay and conditions. One Rubery striker said that he was prepared to stick it out for a month. Midland Red traffic manager Barry Connor said the company had acted in accordance with a national agreement and a pay deal had been put to the striking drivers, which they had declined to negotiate on.  more...

Echoes from the past

100 years ago.  more...

Film star Grant visits town

THE Malvern Week By Week column in the Gazette 50 years ago revealed that one of the biggest film stars of the day was a visitor to the town.  more...

Eerie discovery in old vault

WORKMEN made an eerie discovery in Upton, the Gazette reported 25 years ago: they found four human skeletons when they broke into a brick-lined vault.  more...

Music

Lunchtime offering

THE second of this year's lunchtime organ recitals will be held at Kidderminster Town Hall next week.  more...

Soul brothers in tribute bonanza

TRIBUTES to pop stars and soul singers will be performed at Kidderminster's Gainsborough House Hotel.  more...

News

Garvey praise for Warriors coaches

IN-FORM wing Marcel Garvey has hailed the impact the Sixways coaching staff have had on his career.  more...

Solanki inspired by New Road return

WORCESTERSHIRE skipper Vikram Solanki is delighted that the County have been able to return to their New Road home.  more...

Warriors get 7,000 final tickets

WORCESTER Warriors have been allocated 7,000 tickets for the European Challenge Cup final with Bath at Gloucester's Kingsholm ground on Sunday, May 25 (12pm).  more...

Warriors faithful's anger at final venue

WARRIORS fans have reacted angrily to the European Rugby Cup's (ERC) decision to play the European Challenge Cup final at Gloucester's 16,500-capacity Kingsholm stadium.  more...

Pace ace Benjamin looking to the future

THE £8million redevelopment of the east stand as well as the north-east corner at Sixways got under way this week.  more...

East stand facelift gets under way

THE £8million redevelopment of the east stand as well as the north-east corner at Sixways got under way this week.  more...

Paez and Life make BBL elite

WORCESTER Wolves' Anthony Paez and James Life have been named in the British Basketball League All-Star team.  more...

Youngsters exit cup

ROVERS' youth team were eliminated from the British Gas Business Youth Cup after a 3-2 semi-final defeat against Corby Town last night.  more...

Shake-up sees quartet depart

MANAGER Mark Yates began the summer clear-out at Kidderminster Harriers by releasing four players from the squad.  more...

Double lift for Penn

HARRIERS midfield dynamo Russ Penn has been picked for England C and nominated for the Blue Square Premier's player of the month award.  more...

Hurren in hurry for success

DEFENDER Gavin Hurren still has ambitions of playing in the football league after being released by Kidderminster Harriers.  more...

Past

From the Archives - May 1, 2008

100 Years Ago May 2, 1908 Evesham United brought their long list of league fixtures to a close on Saturday when they entertained and defeated Bidford in a Bidford and District League encounter by six goals to nil. Bidford were delayed by the snow and in consequence the match did not start until 4pm. The united at once took up the attack and for the greater part of the game penned the visitors in their own half. However, Bidford packed their goal and the united succeeded in scoring only once in the first half, Knight doing the needful from a corner. In the second moiety the united continued to hold the upper hand and scored five more goals. Tallis had two, Ovard and W Malin one each and the other was rushed through from a scrimmage. Bidford played a very unsportsmanlike game and deliberately kicked the ball out of play without cause on many occasions.  more...

Reports

Moore’s ton puts County in control

STEPHEN Moore fired Worcester-shire into a first innings lead at Northamptonshire with his second century of the season.  more...

Harriers end season collapsing at Cards

Woking 3
Harriers 0

  more...

Round-Up

West busy securing promotion squad

THE empty champagne bottles haven't yet been recycled but Paul West has already started putting together his squad for next season.  more...

KVCC in top-four Premier mission

KIDDERMINSTER Victoria have targeted a top-four place as they start their bid for Birmingham League Premier Division success.  more...

Cairney has sights set on promotion

OLD Elizabethans captain Sean Cairney hopes the Worcester club's achievements last season will serve his side well for the new Birmingham League campaign.  more...

Penn’s in running for April award

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers midfielder Russell Penn has been shortlisted for April's Blue Square Premier player of the month award.  more...

Northwick claim the honours

POTENTIAL football stars of the future descended on Worcester City Football Club for a festival of the game.  more...

Nearly 1,000 see Mercian final bonanza

A TOTAL of nearly 1,000 spectators flocked to Malvern Town's Langland Stadium for the Mercian Festival Junior League's first round of cup finals.  more...

North Midlands name squad

WORCESTER Warriors academy flanker Jake Abbott and Malvern winger Ryan Henshaw have been included in a re-jigged North Midlands side for this season's County Championship Shield opener against Durham at Stourbridge's Stourton Park on Saturday (3pm).  more...

Status is secured

WORCESTER women secured their place in the Premiership for next season by beating Darlington Mowden Park Sharks 18-7 in the play-off match at Derby.  more...

Gilks makes most of peg one

MEMBERS of Malvern AC turned out in force for the first contest of the season, the Spring Cup event.  more...

Neal expecting a close encounter

DROITWICH'S Matt Neal is expecting a tight British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) encounter at his "local track".  more...

Purchase has place at regatta

OLYMPIC medal hope Zac Purchase was confirmed in the Great Britain team for next week's Munich World Cup regatta.  more...

‘Bungled’ claim over pay-outs

REDUNDANCY pay-outs to two officers has resulted in Bromsgrove District Council being reported to the Audit Commission.  more...

Boys reach national final

BROMSGROVE School's under-16 boys hockey team suffered a narrow defeat to Ipswich School in the Schools Championship national final in East Grinstead.  more...

Youngsters exit cup

ROVERS' youth team were eliminated from the British Gas Business Youth Cup after a 3-2 semi-final defeat against Corby Town last night.  more...

Major facelift for village hall

A POPULAR community hall is set to benefit from a £170,000 facelift.  more...

‘Good Samaritan’ ends up in the dock

A BROMSGROVE good Samaritan' has admitted assaulting a drunk who he initially went to help.  more...

New bus shelter is just the ticket

BROMSGROVE'S newest bus shelter is proving to be just the ticket.  more...

Recognition for Spa first aiders

LONG-SERVING members of St John Ambulance have been honoured at a special meeting.  more...

Lessons on how to live a long life

A FORMER headteacher marked his 103rd birthday with a special celebration.  more...

Busy schedule for Hospital Cups

A HANDFUL of matches in the Evesham Hospital Charity Cups will take place on four dates later this month.  more...

Ian takes Handicap honours

TWO closely-fought Handicap Races filled the programme for Evesham Sailing Club members at Common Road last Sunday.  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 £7.00 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 £7.00 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 £7.00 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 £7.00 two. Block Booking concessions. 01684 566076.  more...

Waste alternatives discussed

RUBBISH was back on the agenda at Malvern Town Council as alternatives to wheelie bins and landfill were discussed.  more...

Animal rescue given helping hand

A WAITROSE partner is providing an extra pair of caring hands to the Worcestershire Animal Rescue Shelter.  more...

Redundancies possible

MANAGEMENT may face redundancies at Festival Housing in a shake-up of sheltered housing provision.  more...

Rugby players line up for picture

THIS week's picture was provided by Donald McCarry and shows the rugby first XV at Hanley Castle Grammar School, taken at Christmas 1954. Mr McCarry is pictured in the back row, third left.  more...

Youth risk lives on roof

SECURITY will be stepped up at Malvern Theatres after three youths risked their lives by climbing onto one of the roofs on Saturday afternoon.  more...

Youths risk lives on roof

SECURITY will be stepped up at Malvern Theatres after three youths risked their lives by climbing onto one of the roofs on Saturday afternoon.  more...

Only days left for hospital views

RESIDENTS have just a few more days to have their say on the design of Malvern's new hospital.  more...

Waste options up for debate

FORTNIGHTLY collections and wheelie bins are on a list of options being considered by Malvern Hills District Council before a period of public consultation.  more...

Local wines given tasting boost

LOCAL vineyards got a massive dose of confidence in a blind tasting held at a Malvern restaurant.  more...

Fears for pig industry

LIB Dem parliamentary candidate Richard Burt visited Lawn Farm in Welland to highlight concerns about the plight of the pig farming industry.  more...

Sunday action makes a return

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

Sunday cricket returns

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

Dementia ward planned

THE charity behind care homes Davenham and Perrins House is proposing to build a new dementia ward on the site.  more...

Rail delay after train derails

RAIL services on the line through Malvern were seriously disrupted for much of Wednesday after a track maintenance vehicle became derailed.  more...

Lead theft from builder's yard

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after lead worth £10,000 was stolen from a builders' merchant in Malvern.  more...

Roundup

Records tumble as duo make big splash

STARS Fran O'Connor and Claire Cashmore hit top form to set new national records at the British Disability Swimming Championships in Sheffield.  more...

Records tumble as duo make big splash

STARS Fran O'Connor and Claire Cashmore hit top form to set new national records at the British Disability Swimming Championships in Sheffield.  more...

Swimmers set standard

WYRE Forest maintained their dominance of the Ross Junior League by winning round three.  more...

Swimmers set standard

WYRE Forest maintained their dominance of the Ross Junior League by winning round three.  more...

Shake-up sees quartet depart

MANAGER Mark Yates began the summer clear-out at Kidderminster Harriers by releasing four players from the squad.  more...

Battling Bewdley miss out

IT WAS a case of so close but so far as battling Bewdley missed out on second place in the West Midlands Regional League Premier Division, despite beating Wolverhampton Casuals 5-0 on Saturday.  more...

Hungry Hunt looking for tougher mentality

MANAGER Neil Hunt is aiming to bring in players to give his team a more ruthless edge after watching his side end the season in the BGB Southern League Division One Midlands with a 5-1 loss to Leighton Town.  more...

Feast of classic cars

THERE will be a host of vintage motorsport action at Shelsley Walsh with three competitions taking place over Sunday and Monday.  more...

Little Lakes pair deliver in Mail competition

A pairing from Little Lakes GC have booked a place in the third round of the Daily Mail foursomes competition.  more...

Kidderminster and District Football League round-up

WYRE Forest tasted glory when they got the better of Ounsdale Athletic 7-5 in the Saturday League Senior Cup Final.  more...

Angling results

Full results from the weekend's angling action.  more...

Boys enjoy cup glory

WYRE Forest under-12s lifted the Stourport and District Boys League Cup after defeating clubmates Wyre Forest Youth 4-0 at Bewdley Town on Saturday.  more...

Flyers soar to cup

FERNDALE Flyers under-11s edged clubmates Ferndale Youth 1-0 to win the Ron Handy Memorial Cup on Sunday.  more...

Bewdley make a winning start

Crusader Worcestershire League round-up  more...

Stand guides KVCC into Trophy semi-final

A FOURTH-wicket stand between Matt Brace and Mansell guided Kidderminster Victoria into the semi-finals of the Graham Williamson Trophy, after they defeated Wolverhampton by six wickets on Saturday.  more...

Third time's a charm

Kidderminster Victoria CC press officer Brian Gittins previews the new season in the Birmingham and District League Premier Division.   more...

Third time's a charm

Kidderminster Victoria CC press officer Brian Gittins previews the new season in the Birmingham and District League Premier Division.   more...

Rising star at his peak

A STOURPORT Alpine skier is set to reach the very peak of his sport after being selected for the Great Britain Children's squad.  more...

Oldington on top

BOWLS: Oldington A rose to the top of the Kidderminster and District Midweek League table by defeating St Johns A.  more...

Girls see off all opponents

Martial arts round-up.  more...

Girls see off all opponents

Martial arts round-up.  more...

Clements powers to world title

POWERLIFTING: Dave Clements set a new world record at the British Powerlifting Benchpress and Deadlift Championships.  more...

Bewdley on target

WYRE FOREST PARISH GAMES: Bewdley won the archery competition on Saturday.  more...

Ladies do well in Stratford

ATHLETICS: Kidderminster and Stourport AC entered a six-strong ladies team at the Stratford marathon.  more...

Coach praises 'exceptional' O'Connor

Wyre Forest Swimming Club's John Howles gives his verdict on disabled swimmer Fran O'Connor, who set new British records in the 50m and the 100m freestyle race at the National Disability Swimming Championships in Sheffield over the weekend (read report) .  more...

Coach praises 'exceptional' O'Connor

Wyre Forest Swimming Club's top coach John Howles gives his verdict on disabled swimmer Fran O'Connor, who set new British records in the 50m and the 100m freestyle race at the National Disability Swimming Championships in Sheffield over the weekend (read report) .  more...

Coach praises 'exceptional' O'Connor

Wyre Forest Swimming Club's top coach John Howles gives his verdict on disabled swimmer Fran O'Connor, who set new British records in the 50m and the 100m freestyle race at the National Disability Swimming Championships in Sheffield over the weekend.  more...

Double lift for Penn

HARRIERS midfield dynamo Russ Penn has been picked for England C and nominated for the Blue Square Premier's player of the month award.  more...

Rugby

Boars smash way to plate win

BROMSGROVE RFC battled to victory in the Plate Competition in the 24-team Alcester 7s.  more...

Schools News

School library up for top award

A NEW library at a school in Worcester has been nominated for a prestigious national architectural award.  more...

Snap Happy - Photographic Tips

The story behind the picture - model

Taking pictures of real models is interesting, because the see a camera and compose themselves automatically. It's a fascinating experience. This model was at a hairdressing convention in London, held in an unpromising aircraft-hangar like environment with messy and confusing backgrounds. I was struck by the model's defiant and empty expression. I used flash, bouncing the light on a nearby trade stand for a slightly softer look. The colours have been slightly heightened.  more...

The story behind the picture - model

Taking pictures of real models is interesting, because the see a camera and compose themselves automatically. It's a fascinating experience. This model was at a hairdressing convention in London, held in an unpromising aircraft-hangar like environment with messy and confusing backgrounds. I was struck by the model's defiant and empty expression. I used flash, bouncing the light on a nearby trade stand for a slightly softer look. The colours have been slightly heightened.  more...

The story behind the picture - model

Taking pictures of real models is interesting, because they see a camera and compose themselves automatically.  more...

Society

Brockencote WI

Our meeting was well attended. More names were added to the Ryton/Coventry visit. Ten seats had been booked for the Rose Theatre's production Ladies Day and the two spares were quickly taken up. The cost of the summer lunch at Jan Miller's on July 10 would be £12.50. Our members' visit to Stoke Prior was a great success. Ann Ripper gave notice of Chaddesley WI's two theatre visits. Then the general meeting was closed For the AGM, Val Wood, treasurer, gave an excellent report which was proposed, seconded and unanimously adopted by the members. Kay Palmer, secretary, gave a full and accurate account of our year's activities in her annual report. Chris Jordan, president, thanked them both for their hard work. Chris was stepping down as president and programme secretary.  more...

Bromsgrove Railway Club

For our May meeting, the club welcomes back Derby-based Les Henshaw with another of his excellent cine film presentations. This time the presentation is entitled Railways in The Steam Age so once again we are in for an excellent evening's entertainment. Les helps run the Matlock Railway Club and he also has a very large selection of cine films, which he shows on their club nights, plus he does a number of presentations to other groups as well. Les has been involved with railways for a very long time so he brings with his show a vast knowledge of his subject, which we are looking forward to. Cine film presentations are always excellent nights, you can relive your memories with the silver screen, also see steam engines in action. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 14, at St Godwald's church hall, Aston Fields. The doors open at 7.15 for a 7.45pm start. Refreshments are available and there will be a book stall.  more...

Windsor Gardens Lunch Club

Windsor Gardens Lunch Club runs every Monday to Friday between 12noon and 1.30pm for people who need support in obtaining a nutritional meal. The club was launched by the WRVS in 1988 and so far, 49 people have signed up to get a balanced and nutritional meal and socialise with others.  more...

Sidemoor WI

President Jenny Eddins welcomed members and two visitors. Minutes were read and signed. Easter Eggs were taken in March to Sun Field Children's Home, a letter of thanks was received. Final details were given for our trip to Highgrove on May 14. Our speaker was Mike Wilkes who showed some lovely slides of birds Of Florida. Our next meeting is on Wednesday, May 21, at Willow Bount at 7.30pm.   more...

Salwarpe WI

after welcoming visitors Shirley Willis, the president, hurried on with the business matters, which included reports from the Corbett Group Meeting, the Carbon Challenge, Book Club and UFO (Craft) Group.  more...

Wyre Forest

UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE - The monthly walk will be on Tuesday starting at 10.30am from the Swan Inn, Chaddesley Corbett.  more...

Kidderminster

MILTON HALL BAPTIST CHURCH - Residents are welcome to attend Sunday services at the church, in Lorne Street.  more...

St George'S Parade

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Theatre Reviews

The essential truth is men are hopelessly inadequate idiots

IT would be easy to jump to conclusions as scene one unfolds - street girl and cab driver, grubby exploitative sex and nothing more.  more...

Travel

65 things to do during May in Cumbria

CUMBRIA Tourism has come up with 65 fun-packed ideas for how to best enjoy the forthcoming bank holiday weekends in the county.  more...

Chill out in style in West Country homes

IF you're looking to spend your holidays in the wonderful West Country, cottage specialists, Helpful Holidays, offer a choice of more than 600 places to stay in Devon, Cornwall, Somerset, Dorset and Hampshire.  more...

Tribute To Crash Victims

Town councillor to be made Freeman of Evesham

AN Evesham councillor and a former Mayor with over 40 years unbroken service on the town council is set to be made an honourary freeman of Evesham.  more...

What'S On

Gospel choir comes to town

THE first ever concert gospel choir in Britain will be in good voice when it visits the Palace Theatre in Redditch this month.  more...

The Farm comes to Feckenham

THE highly acclaimed New Theatre Co will be visiting Feckenham with a new stage adaptation of The Farm by Richard Benson as part of Worcestershire's Shindig scheme.  more...

Cricket comedy hits Alvechurch

A COMEDY that will hit the audience for six will be performed by Alvechurch Dramatic Society this month.  more...

  
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