Stories for 10 May 2008

Health

WHO CONTROLS YOUR LIFE?

This might seem a strange question for many people who are happy and content in their day to day lives - surely we are all in control of our lives and what we do - aren't we?  more...

WHO CONTROLS YOUR LIFE?

This might seem a strange question for many people who are happy and content in their day to day lives - surely we are all in control of our lives and what we do - aren't we?  more...

WHO CONTROLS YOUR LIFE?

This might seem a strange question for many people who are happy and content in their day to day lives - surely we are all in control of our lives and what we do - aren't we?  more...

WHO CONTROLS YOUR LIFE?

This might seem a strange question for many people who are happy and content in their day to day lives - surely we are all in control of our lives and what we do - aren't we?  more...

Service your smile

WITH Simon Cowell's glowing gnashers topping a list of the smile people would most like to have, we take a look at the dangers of home whitening and the dentists reveal the best way to really take care of your teeth.  more...

Service your smile

WITH Simon Cowell's glowing gnashers topping a list of the smile people would most like to have, we take a look at the dangers of home whitening and the dentists reveal the best way to really take care of your teeth.  more...

Service your smile

WITH Simon Cowell's glowing gnashers topping a list of the smile people would most like to have, we take a look at the dangers of home whitening and the dentists reveal the best way to really take care of your teeth.  more...

Stroke victims get holiday help

THE Stroke Association believes everyone should have the same holiday choices, so the charity has partnered with Accessible Travel and Leisure to provide tailored holidays for stroke survivors and their families.  more...

Marathon runners plea by trust

THE Meningitis Trust is looking to fill its guaranteed places for the Chicago and Berlin marathons, both taking place later this year.  more...

Shock report on asthma

ASTHMA UK has released a UK-wide report which reveals shocking differences in the numbers of emergency hospital admissions for children with asthma, with the most worrying trends being seen in England.  more...

Interviews

Nesbitt joins the press gang

WHEN Cold Feet first appeared on our screens in the late 90s, it was heralded as the 'British Friends' and made overnight stars of its six central cast members.  more...

Kidder News Latest

What's planned down your way

THE following planning applications have been submitted to Wyre Forest District Council.  more...

Village bursts into bloom

VILLAGERS in Chaddesley Corbett will open the doors of St Cassian's Church in the centre of the village on Saturday, May 31 at 10.30am for the first flower festival for nearly 10 years.  more...

Village burts into bloom

VILLAGERS in Chaddesley Corbett will open the doors of St Cassian's Church in the centre of the village on Saturday, May 31 at 10.30am for the first flower festival for nearly 10 years.  more...

Pothole ‘victim’ makes list of defective roads

A WYRE Forest driver is so furious Worcestershire County Council will not compensate him for damage caused by hitting a pothole he has started making his own list of defective roads in the district.  more...

Hundreds flock to town's fun festival

HUNDREDS of people turned out to enjoy the activities during this year's Discover Bewdley Weekend.  more...

Blue Cross benefits from vets' party

VISITORS to a Bewdley veterinary clinic will be served tea and biscuits during a party which will raise money for charity.  more...

Caring Dona aims to make difference

A YOUNG woman at a "crossroads" in her life is going to spend a year in Cambodia working with children orphaned by HIV and AIDS.  more...

Caring Dona aims to make difference

A YOUNG woman at a "crossroads" in her life is going to spend a year in Cambodia working with children orphaned by HIV and AIDS.  more...

Caring Dona aims to make difference

A YOUNG woman at a "crossroads" in her life is going to spend a year in Cambodia working with children orphaned by HIV and AIDS.  more...

DVDs reviewed on shuttleXtra

CHARLIE Wilson's War, now available to buy on DVD, is reviewed online today on shuttleXtra, available from 7am.  more...

Spring bargains

KD8 St John's Scout Group is hosting a spring fair at Kidderminster Town Hall today.  more...

Youngsters' folk song project

FOLK song workshops will be held at Hartlebury Museum as part of a choral history project next weekend.  more...

What's planned down your way

THE following planning applications have been submitted to Wyre Forest District Council.  more...

Sheltered housing complex blaze

SEVERAL elderly people were treated for the effects of smoke following a fire at a sheltered housing complex in Wolverley in the early hours of this morning.  more...

Fence fire tackled

FIREFIGHTERS put out a fence fire in Kidderminster caused by a bonfire which had got out of control.  more...

Warning on identity fraud

POLICE have warned householders to be careful about revealing personal information after a doorstep incident in Kidderminster which may be linked to a bank fraud investigation.  more...

Park bin fire

A SMALL bin fire in Brinton Park, Kidderminster, this morning was rapidly extinquished by town firefighters.  more...

Grass fires tackled

BEATERS were used to put out two small grass fires in Kidderminster this afternoon.  more...

Latest

Local charity worker in cyclone-hit Burma

A HEREFORD charity worker will help the relief operation in Burma.  more...

Local charity worker in cyclone-hit Burma

A HEREFORD charity worker will help the relief operation in Burma.  more...

Latest travel news

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

Will you vote for Tyler?

A YOUNG beauty from Worcester has asked city people to help her achieve her dream of becoming a model by voting for her in a national competition.  more...

Innovators have designs on award

A WORCESTERSHIRE company proved that innovation is alive and well when it walked off with one of the major titles at the first ever Staffordshire University “Stars” Awards evening.   more...

Show award for garden-less designer

CELEBRITY gardener Chris Beardshaw's mentoring scholarship, announced at Malvern Spring Gardening Show, has been won by a city high-flyer who hasn't even got a garden.  more...

Charlie set to delight Droitwich

BRITAIN’S Got Talent star Charlie Green will be among the acts wowing the audience at a charity concert in Droitwich tonight.  more...

We were so close to going up in the flames

A LUCKY business was just six feet from catastrophe as a devastating fire raged next door.  more...

Classic motors to roll into town

ABOUT 100 vehicles from a bygone era will be rolling into the Droitwich Spa this weekend for the town’s second annual classic and vintage car rally.   more...

Advice on offer for hard-working carers

CARERS of people with life-threatening illnesses are being offered free advice and support at a hospice event.  more...

'It's not fair' says family told to quit home

A FAMILY threatened with being made homeless after they were served with an eviction notice claim they have been treated unfairly.  more...

Wychavon people enjoy good life

PEOPLE living in Wychavon are among those enjoying the best quality of life in rural Britain according to a survey.  more...

Bus fall woman lucky to be alive

A PENSIONER who fell from a bus when the driver pulled off too quickly suffered a broken neck.   more...

Enjoy the countryside on Open Farm Sunday

PEOPLE in Bidford are being given the chance to explore the countryside and soak up the scenery when a nearby farm opens to the public.  more...

Suspended sentence for fraud mum

A MOTHER who claimed £5,568 in benefits she was not entitled to has been struggling with depression and her daughter's behavioural problems.  more...

Peter elected as vice chairman

BIDFORD's County Councillor Peter Barnes has been elected as vice chairman of Warwickshire County Council.  more...

Peter elected as vice chairman

BIDFORD's County Councillor Peter Barnes has been elected as vice chairman of Warwickshire County Council.  more...

Patrols on parade

BIDFORD Primary School's lollipop lady was sporting a new look this week as Warwickshire County Council unveiled a new coat for school crossing patrols.  more...

Patrols on parade

BIDFORD Primary School's lollipop lady was sporting a new look this week as Warwickshire County Council unveiled a new coat for school crossing patrols.  more...

Patrols on parade

BIDFORD Primary School's lollipop lady was sporting a new look this week as Warwickshire County Council unveiled a new coat for school crossing patrols.  more...

Pershore Evergreen Club appeal bears fruit

MEMBERS of a Pershore club are celebrating a new lease of life after two volunteers stepped in to save it from closing.  more...

Asparagus Festival season hotting up

A VILLAGE pub is going asparagus crazy with a series of events in honour of the Vale's most famous vegetable.  more...

Asparagus Festival season is hotting up

A VILLAGE pub is going asparagus crazy with a series of events in honour of the Vale's most famous vegetable.  more...

Letters

Happy to support SVR

I AM replying to letters from Mr Nock and Mr Burgess to defend the Severn Valley Railway.  more...

Lifestyle

Go hunting for safari style

WALK on the wild side this summer with the practical yet chic safari trend. We reveal the key looks and the best buys.  more...

Are you a daddy's girl?

AFTER the death of her father, Cameron Diaz is suffering from stress. Meanwhile Kelly Brook broke up with fiance Billy Zane following the death of her father in November. Experts explain why being a daddy's girl can make life difficult later on and how grief can affect a relationship.  more...

Six of the best gadgets for internet on the move

COULD the internet be the final frontier for mobile phones?  more...

BROWS: YOUR WAY TO BEAUTY

By Lisa Haynes, PA Features WHEN Sienna Miller stepped out at a Valentino party last year, she looked uber-glam but also uber-different. Her scraped back locks and bright red lips were a big change from her usual laidback boho look but it was her heavy brows that really transformed her appearance.  more...

It's time for salad days

CELEBRATE the return of the UK salad season as Harry Eastwood and Sophie Michell, two fab foodies from Channel 4 show Cook Yourself Thin, give us their top tips and we suggest two delicious recipes.  more...

Music

Winwood mixes up the world

MUSIC legend Steve Winwood is back with a new album, Nine Lives, out this week - his first solo album since 1994. The former Traffic and Blind Faith member explains what he's been doing in the meantime and looks back on his hugely successful career.  more...

IN THE SPOTLIGHT ... SAM SPARRO

Sam Sparro is a 25-year-old electro funk artist originally from LA.  more...

Rapid downloads for Coldplay single

COLDPLAY'S new single Violet Hill was downloaded by more than 600,000 people in 24 hours.  more...

THE HIVES - BRIXTON ACADEMY

Love him or hate him, you have to admire Howlin' Pelle Almqvist.  more...

HIT MISS OR MAYBE?

KYLIE MINOGUE - IN MY ARMS How do you describe a feeling? asks Kylie at the beginning of this song. We don't know but describing this disappointing formulaic synth-heavy song is probably a lot easier. Perhaps a more valid question would be - and you must whisper this for fear of upsetting her religiously loyal fans - has Kylie lost it?  more...

HMV TOP 10 SINGLES

1 (1) Madonna ft. Justin Timberlake - 4 Minutes 2 (2) Usher ft Young Jeezy - Love In This Club 3 (-) James Fox & Cardiff City F.C - Bluebirds Flying High 4 (-) Kylie Minogue - In My Arms 5 (3) Sam Sparro - Black and Gold 6 (4) Estelle ft. Kanye West - American Boy 7 (5) Jay Sean - Maybe 8 (6) September - Cry For You 9 (7) Flo rida ft. T-Pain - Low 10 (9) Mariah Carey - Touch My Body Source www.hmv.com   more...

News

City’s league decision expected next week

WORCESTER City will find out next week which lea-gue they will be playing in next season.  more...

Hick and Kabir to miss New Road tie

GRAEME Hick and Kabir Ali will both miss tomorrow's Friends Provident Trophy South/West Division clash against Hampshire Hawks at New Road (12pm).  more...

Reviews

Timely references to Middle East conflict

CHARLIE Wilson's War (Cert 15, 97 mins, Universal Pictures (UK), Drama/Comedy, also available to buy DVD £19.99) Starring: Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Amy Adams, Shiri Appleby, Rachel Nichols, Mary Bonner Baker, Om Puri, Ned Beatty.  more...

DVD rental top ten

1 (-) I Am Legend 2 (3) Stardust 3 (4) Run, Fat Boy, Run 4 (1) St Trinians 5 (6) The Invasion 6 (7) Beowulf 7 (9) Ratatouille 8 (-) Saw IV 9 (10) 30 Days Of Night (DVD) 10 (5) Enchanted Chart supplied by www.blockbuster.co.uk   more...

DVD retail top ten

1 (-) I Am Legend 2 (1) Alvin And The Chipmunks 3 (7) Gavin and Stacey - Series 1 4 (5) Music And Lyrics 5 (3) 30 Days Of Night 6 (-) The Green Mile 7 (2) St.Trinians 8 (8) One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest 9 (-) The Lost Boys 10 (-) The Bourne Ultimatum Chart supplied by hmv.com   more...

Round-Up

FA Trophy cash saga is nearing end for Harriers

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers' wait to get their hands on their share of money from last year's FA Trophy final looks to have reached a conclusion - 12 months after they played the first match at the new Wembley.  more...

Wedge is brought in for county

HEREFORDSHIRE make two changes to their team for the Minor Counties Cricket Association Trophy tie with Cornwall at Colwall tomorrow (11am).  more...

OEs tackle Halesowen

OLD Elizabethans head to Halesowen in the Fearnley Factory Shop Worcestershire Sunday Club League (2pm).  more...

Gurney flying

TEN Worcester and District Flying Club members sent 166 birds to Wincanton.  more...

Prince charms on way to victory

BROMSGROVE's Paul Prince rode to a superb victory in the Two Counties RR at Bridgnorth on Sunday.  more...

Tributes after fatal car crash

TRIBUTES have been paid to Heather Linley who died in a car crash near Clent.  more...

New-look to beat bogus callers

THE Droitwich home of a distraction burglary victim has been given a major make-over by kind-hearted police officers.  more...

A date for your diary

WORCESTERSHIRE County Council is urging residents to turn out to its forthcoming Droitwich Area Forum on Thursday, May 22.  more...

Olonga and co coach at the college

MALVERN cricketers of tomorrow were given a crash course by past superstars of the sport at a college training session.  more...

Brave Malvern seconds draw

MALVERN seconds scooped a winning draw in their derby against Colwall at Regency Road.  more...

Ledbury seconds head a tense thriller

LEDBURY II V ABERGAVENNY.  more...

Seven wicket victory for Barnards Green fourths

BARNARDS GREEN II V WORCESTER NOMADS II.  more...

Today's events

Saturday Worcester Postcard and Philatelic Society Annual fair at Oldbury Park School, St Johns, Worcester. 10am.  more...

Today's events

Saturday Worcester Postcard and Philatelic Society Annual fair at Oldbury Park School, St Johns, Worcester. 10am.  more...

Today's events

Saturday Worcester Postcard and Philatelic Society Annual fair at Oldbury Park School, St Johns, Worcester. 10am.  more...

Today's events

Saturday Worcester Postcard and Philatelic Society Annual fair at Oldbury Park School, St Johns, Worcester. 10am.  more...

CRICKET SATURDAY- LIVE!

WELCOME to the Malvern Gazette's live Saturday cricket updates.  more...

Quiz night at Wells

A NOUGHTS and Crosses Quiz Night will be held at the Wells Club this Wednesday, May 14.  more...

Thanks for returned keys

A WELLAND man has nothing but praise for the woman found his house keys on the same day he lost them, on Barnards Green car park.  more...

Society

Stone

WI - President Margaret Mills welcomed members to the resolutions meeting. Forthcoming events include a visit to Coughton Court on August 6, autumn group luncheon at The Granary on September 25, visit to link WI, Callow Hill, on June 10 for a talk on pressed flowers.  more...

  
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