Stories for 18 May 2008

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Party time at new children's centre

THERE'S a multi-cultural theme to the official opening of a new children's centre in Kidderminster on Wednesday.  more...

Romantic garden opens gates

A ROMANTIC garden in Chaddesley Corbett is open as part of the National Gardens Scheme on Sunday, June 1.  more...

School’s cub reporters tackle current affairs

A POLICE officer and a community support officer found themselves making the headlines after being interviewed by cub reporters from a Kidderminster school.  more...

Harlem Globetrotters ticket winners

THE three winners of our online competition for a pair of tickets to see the Harlem Globetrotters in action at the NIA, Birmingham, were: Steve Helm of Tamworth, Staffs; Paul Dutton of Chelford Crescent, Kingswinford and Janet McConkey of Birmingham Road, Coventry.  more...

Large turnout is goal for prayer rally

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers' Aggborough stadium will be the unlikely venue for a prayer rally which, church leaders hope, will attract worshippers from across Wyre Forest.  more...

Grass Roots Live competition winners

THANKS to all the Shuttle Online readers who entered our competition for family tickets to Grass Roots Live at the Birmingham NEC.  more...

Transport buffs get together

THE next meeting of The Transport Enthusiasts Club is this Wednesday, May 21, at the British Legion, Severn Road, Stourport at 7.30pm.  more...

Tasty raffle prize attracts charity cash

A BEWDLEY shop has raised £100 for Kidderminster Hospital after raffling off a large chocolate egg.  more...

Sort your swimwear with shuttleXtra

UNLESS you possess a supermodel body, the prospect of baring acres of unclothed skin can be daunting but finding the right swimwear doesn't need to be.  more...

Sort your swimwear with shuttleXtra

UNLESS you possess a supermodel body, the prospect of baring acres of unclothed skin can be daunting but finding the right swimwear doesn't need to be.  more...

Sort your swimwear with shuttleXtra

UNLESS you possess a supermodel body, the prospect of baring acres of unclothed skin can be daunting but finding the right swimwear doesn't need to be.  more...

Sort your swimwear with shuttleXtra

UNLESS you possess a supermodel body, the prospect of baring acres of unclothed skin can be daunting but finding the right swimwear doesn't need to be.  more...

Sort your swimwear with shuttleXtra

UNLESS you possess a supermodel body, the prospect of baring acres of unclothed skin can be daunting but finding the right swimwear doesn't need to be.  more...

Sort your swimwear with shuttleXtra

UNLESS you possess a supermodel body, the prospect of baring acres of unclothed skin can be daunting but finding the right swimwear doesn't need to be.  more...

Sort your swimwear with shuttleXtra

UNLESS you possess a supermodel body, the prospect of baring acres of unclothed skin can be daunting but finding the right swimwear doesn't need to be.  more...

Sort your swimwear with shuttleXtra

UNLESS you possess a supermodel body, the prospect of baring acres of unclothed skin can be daunting but finding the right swimwear doesn't need to be.  more...

Sort that swimsuit with shuttleXtra

UNLESS you possess a supermodel body, the prospect of baring acres of unclothed skin can be daunting but finding the right swimwear doesn't need to be.  more...

Children's centre opens doors

THERE'S a multi-cultural theme to the official opening of a new children's centre in Kidderminster on Wednesday.  more...

Activities galore at country fair

BOTH traditional and original offerings will entertain the crowds at the first Cleobury Country Fair, held in the beautiful surroundings of Kinlet Hall on Sunday, May 25.  more...

Developing taste for healthy treats

PUPILS at a Kidderminster school were given a taste of different healthy sandwiches and fillings provided by Sainsbury's.  more...

Bat-spotting walk

BATS will hopefully be making an appearance during a guided walk in Bewdley.  more...

Bat-spotting walk

BATS will hopefully be making an appearance during a guided walk in Bewdley.  more...

Holiday chalet destroyed by blaze

A WOODEN holiday chalet in Stourport was destroyed by fire in the early hours of this morning.  more...

Have your say in online poll

THERE'S still time to cast your vote in this week's Shuttle Online poll.  more...

Latest

What do you think of the WN website?

EVERY year Newsquest Media asks for your opinions about its newspaper websites, and now it is asking for your views about worcesternews.co.uk Our online survey is already up and running and although it takes about 10 minutes to complete, the information you give, which goes straight to head office, is vital to help us improve what our website offers in the future.  more...

Latest travel news

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

Doctors and nurses ‘bruised and hurt' at privatisation of out-of-hours GP service

DOCTORS and nurses are "bruised" and "hurt" over a decision to privatise the GP out-of-hours service in Worcestershire.  more...

How you can help a charity that has helped so many

IN April alone, a Worcester-based bereavement charity supported 51 children in Worcestershire and Herefordshire who had lost a loved one.  more...

Worcester News weather watch

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

Droitwich revamp firm hits back at critics

A DEVELOPER has hit back at criticism about the company’s role in developing the western side of Droitwich town centre.  more...

Malvern goes for excellence

MALVERN Hills District Council is hoping to make a giant leap from a fair to an excellent rating when the Audit Commission conducts its Comprehensive Performance Assessment this week.   more...

Can you name the falcon chicks?

WORCESTER’S peregrine falcon chicks have trebled in size since they were born two weeks ago.  more...

Affray accused remanded - court

TWO men have been remanded in custody to await trial for an affray outside the Firefly pub in Lowesmoor.   more...

Paddock permission refused for gypsies

PERMISSION for five gypsy families to live on a paddock in the green belt near Droitwich has been refused.  more...

Nurses offer help with treatment for hepatitis

CLINICAL nurse specialists in Worcestershire are marking Hepatitis Awareness Day today with a plea for anyone concerned about the disease to get themselves screened.  more...

Road closed as car overturns

THE main road in Kempsey, near Worcester, was closed after a car hit a parked vehicle and flipped over.  more...

Stratford stages premier race meeting

THE premier fixture of Stratford's racing calendar takes place next weekend when more than £170,000 worth of prize money will be on offer.  more...

Latets

Man charged with murder

POLICE have charged a 34-year-old man with murder after a body was found inside a truckload of recycling waste traced back to Redditch.  more...

News

Changes to Southern League constitution

There will be a new look to the British Gas Southern League next season after the constitution was announced last Thursday.  more...

Reports

Mitchell best not enough for County

WORCESTERSHIRE Royals crashed to a Friends Provident Trophy South/West Division defeat at Somerset Sabres despite a career one-day best from Daryl Mitchell.  more...

Results

Birmingham League scores and stats

Birmingham Midshires Birmingham and District Premier Cricket League First XI PREMIER DIVISION Kenilworth Wardens (13 points) 174 (M.Mansell 6-27) drew with Kidderminster Victoria (7 points) 123-8 (N.Pinner 65, J.Jordan 4-42).  more...

County League scores and stats

CRUSADER WORCESTERSHIRE LEAGUE DIVISION ONE Bromyard v Worcester Nomads Match abandoned.  more...

Round-Up

Captain Kelleher leads Worcester to victory

WORCESTER overcame the weather to pick up a valuable 20-point win at Netherton in Crusader Worcestershire League Division One.  more...

Ombersley denied after super late stand

OMBERSLEY'S third game in the Birmingham League Division Two was decimated by the weather with the village side in a good position.  more...

KVCC count cost of extras

KIDDERMINSTER Victoria's Birmingham League Premier Division losing draw at Kenilworth Wardens was ruined by the weather.  more...

Lockwood fends off final ball to secure draw

OLD Elizabethans were forced to cling on for a losing draw in a rain-affected Birmingham League Division Two encounter with Telford outfit St Georges at the Memorial Ground.  more...

Off to the hills

RUNNERS are being sought to take part in challenging course across the Waseley Hills.  more...

New leader wanted

AN urgent appeal has gone out for a new leader to head the Barnt Green guides.  more...

Road to Egypt begins

GOLFERS from Bromsgrove and Droitwich are being invited to enter one of Europe's biggest amateur competitions - where they can qualify to play in the grand final at a luxury beach resort in Egypt.  more...

Meet the new mayor

CONSERVATIVE councillor for the town's east ward, Glenise Noyes, has been named as the new mayor of Droitwich Spa.  more...

Changes to Southern League constitution

There will be a new look to the British Gas Southern League next season after the constitution was announced last Thursday.  more...

Changes to Southern League constitution

There will be a new look to the British Gas Southern League next season after the constitution was announced last Thursday.  more...

Stratford stages premier race meeting

THE premier fixture of Stratford's racing calendar takes place next weekend when more than £170,000 worth of prize money will be on offer.  more...

Stratford stages premier race meeting

THE premier fixture of Stratford's racing calendar takes place next weekend when more than £170,000 worth of prize money will be on offer.  more...

Stratford stages premier race meeting

THE premier fixture of Stratford's racing calendar takes place next weekend when more than £170,000 worth of prize money will be on offer.  more...

Bowlers hit back after batsmen flop in draw

EVESHAM drew their latest Birmingham and District Premier Cricket League fixture after an exciting but low scoring rain-affected game.  more...

Bowlers hit back after batsmen flop in draw

EVESHAM drew their latest Birmingham and District Premier Cricket League fixture after an exciting but low scoring rain-affected game.  more...

Thirds shine

MALVERN III v HALLOW.  more...

Saeed gets side points

BARNARDS GREEN I v BROMYARD.  more...

Nomads I draw tight encounter

WORCESTER NOMADS I v PERSHORE.  more...

Winning start finishes

BARTESTREE v LEDBURY.  more...

Cricket round-up

LEDBURY II v BROMYARD III.  more...

Brave Chase miss out on Twickers run-out

YOUNG rugby stars from a Malvern school missed the chance to run out on the Twickenham turf after narrowly losing out in a national tournament finals.  more...

Linesmen dress as ladies for fun

LINESMEN in ladies' clothes was just one of the bizarre sights at a fun match held at Ledbury Town FC.  more...

Today's events

Sunday See some of the fascinating archives given to the Museum by Elgar's godson E. Wulstan Atkins at The Elgar Birthplace Museum, Crown East Lane, Lower Broadheath. 11am. Museum admission applies. 01905 333224.  more...

Nursing home hits back at 'poor' rating

A MEMBER of staff at Malvern's Mowbray Nursing Home has hit back at a report branding it poor'.  more...

Former Chase pupil makes mark on Eastenders

MANY people will have have heard the writing of Malvern-born writer Paul Jenkins without knowing it.  more...

Tom Guest Column

Why do the MCC meddle?

WHEN the Board of Cricket Control in India says jump, it appears the rest of the world says how high?  more...

Jones rising from the Ashes

IF anyone doubted that Worcestershire were only going to see a shadow of the Simon Jones that helped England secure the Ashes three years ago, they need to think again.  more...

Upton

RHS curator set to give Upton talk

ONE of the biggest names in gardening is coming to Upton in a major scoop for the town's In Bloom organisation.  more...

  
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