Stories for 2 May 2008

Business

Fun time to mark 25 years

A WORCESTER beauty salon is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a series of fun events and giveaways.  more...

Kidder News Latest

Listen: Lib Dem leader keeps seat

Helen Dyke managed to keep her seat during last night's election count.  more...

Couple’s anger at sweaty sofa claim

A WYRE Forest couple who bought a leather sofa which started peeling after just nine months were outraged to be told it was their fault for sweating on it.  more...

Re-save those 45s with shuttleXtra

VINYL purists will be outraged but why not consider converting your mighty plastic discs to an MP3 format as a safety net?  more...

'Responsible' licensees praised

PUB and club licensees in Wyre Forest have been praised for their responsible attitude following a series of visits by police and council enforcement officers during which no breaches of drinking regulations were identified.  more...

Tories take overall control of Wyre Forest

THE Tories have taken an overall contol of Wyre Forest District Council in this morning's elections.  more...

Tories take overall control of Wyre Forest

THE Tories have taken an overall contol of Wyre Forest District Council in this morning's elections.  more...

Tories take overall control of Wyre Forest

THE Tories have taken an overall contol of Wyre Forest District Council in this morning's elections.  more...

Tories take overall control of Wyre Forest

THE Tories have taken an overall contol of Wyre Forest District Council in this morning's elections.  more...

Tories take overall control of Wyre Forest

THE Tories have taken an overall contol of Wyre Forest District Council following the overnight election count.  more...

Tories take overall control of Wyre Forest

THE Tories have taken overall contol of Wyre Forest District Council following the overnight election count.  more...

Tories take overall control of Wyre Forest

THE Tories have taken overall contol of Wyre Forest District Council following the overnight election count.  more...

Child speech advice offered

PARENTS and carers supporting children with speech, language and communication issues are being offered help by Worcestershire County Council.  more...

Child speech advice offered

PARENTS and carers supporting children with speech, language and communication issues are being offered help by Worcestershire County Council.  more...

Child speech advice offered

PARENTS and carers supporting children with speech, language and communication issues are being offered help by Worcestershire County Council.  more...

Talk inspires both pupils and parents

A KIDDERMINSTER school was visited by an inspirational ex-offender and former heroin addict who has now turned his life around and advises the Government on rehabilitation programmes.  more...

Ferry cross the memory

THE front garden of a Bewdley cottage will be open to the public as part of the Discover Bewdley Weekend.  more...

Ferry cross the memory

THE front garden of a Bewdley cottage will be open to the public as part of the Discover Bewdley Weekend.  more...

Thieve tow away crash cars

TWO cars were towed away by thieves in Kidderminster after being left at the scene of separate road collisions.  more...

Crash survivor says thanks

A KIDDERMINSTER teenager who survived a car crash which killed her brother and father has said a personal thank you to the flight crew who came to her assistance.  more...

School reporters quiz police

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

Listen: Howard Martin speaks after local elections.

HEALTH Concern leader, Howard Martin, said it was hard to compete against the Conservatives in last night's local elections.  more...

Listen: Howard Martin speaks after local elections.

HEALTH Concern leader, Howard Martin, said it was hard to compete against the Conservatives in last night's local elections.  more...

Listen: Howard Martin speaks after local elections.

HEALTH Concern leader, Howard Martin, said it was hard to compete against the Conservatives in last night's local elections.  more...

Listen: Howard Martin speaks after local elections

HEALTH Concern leader, Howard Martin, said it was hard to compete against the Conservatives.  more...

Polish cops in fact finding trip

FIVE senior police officers from Poland have spent a week at West Mercia Constabulary to find out how the force deals with alcohol-related crime among young people.  more...

Interview with Fran Oborski

Liberal leader, Fran Oborski, told the Shuttle/Times & News she was pleased with last night's results.  more...

Fran Oborski pleased with votes

Liberal leader, Fran Oborski, told the Shuttle/Times & News she was pleased with last night's votes.  more...

Conservative party success

FOLLOWING last night's election count which saw the Conservatives take overall majority of Wyre Forest District Council, John Campion said the votes represented the party's hardwork.  more...

Conservative party success

FOLLOWING last night's election count which saw the Conservatives take overall majority of Wyre Forest District Council, John Campion explained the votes represented the party's hardwork.  more...

Conservative party success

FOLLOWING last night's election count which saw the Conservatives take overall majority of Wyre Forest District Council, John Campion explained the votes represented the party's hardwork.  more...

Labour "disappointed" with results

DURING last night's election count Labour lost a seat to the Conservatives.  more...

'Mean' burglar jailed

A "MEAN" burglar who ransacked an elderly Kidderminster widow's house and stole items of sentimental value has been jailed for two and a half years at Worcester Crown Court.  more...

Thieve tow away crash cars

TWO cars were towed away by thieves in Kidderminster after being left at the scene of separate road collisions.  more...

Thieves tow away crash cars

TWO cars were towed away by thieves in Kidderminster after being left at the scene of separate road collisions.  more...

Kidderminster College

Students to stun the world of hair design

Hair and beauty students at Kidderminster College will be pulling out the WOW factor next week with a continental themed Avant Garde Hair Show. Held on Thursday 8th May the show will bring an international flavour and stunning hair design to Kidderminster.  more...

Latest

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...

Fun time to mark 25 years

A WORCESTER beauty salon is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a series of fun events and giveaways.  more...

Crime fears after officers move on

PARISH councillors in St Peter's, Worcester, have quizzed police on crime-fighting after losing two community support officers.  more...

Making merry in the month of May

YOUNGSTERS celebrated May Day with the ancient traditions of maypole and morris dancing.  more...

Why is fuel in city pricier than national average?

FUEL prices in Worcester are higher than the national average and above many other parts of the county.  more...

Festival organisers expecting huge turn-out

THE streets of Upton-upon-Severn will come to life this weekend.   more...

"Name young yobs" - councillor

ANTI-SOCIAL youngsters who cause “havoc” in a village should be named and shamed says an angry councillor.  more...

Worcester News weather watch

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

Making merry in the month of May

YOUNGSTERS celebrated May Day with the ancient traditions of maypole and morris dancing.   more...

Horse cruelty woman banned for five years - court

A WOMAN has been banned from keeping horses or ponies for five years after being found guilty of causing unnecessary suffering to a chestnut mare.  more...

Get gaming with your Worcester News!

FANCY yourself as a Sudoku wizard or a crossword king?  more...

Election '08: Independents hold St John's

THE Independent party has held on to the St John's ward.  more...

Election '08: Lib Dems hold Claines

THE Liberal Democrat party has held on to the Claines ward.  more...

Election '08: Tories hold Bedwardine

THE Conservative party has held onto the Bedwardine ward in the final result of the night.  more...

Tories stay in control

THE Conservatives came within a whisker of regaining overall control of Worcester City Council in last night's local election.  more...

COMMENT: Surprise - no change at the top

SO it's no change in Worcester after the Conservatives remained as a minority administration in the city after yesterday's election.  more...

Woman dies in road collision

A WOMAN has died after suffering "severe injuries" in a crash involving two cars on a dual carriageway.  more...

Woman dies in road smash

A WOMAN has died after suffering "severe injuries" in a crash involving two cars on a dual carriageway.  more...

Community spirit is rewarded with a new play area

CHILDREN have been given a brand new play area thanks to dedicated parents and a parish council.  more...

Design plan for hospital is criticised

A CIVIC society chairman has criticised the "disappointing" design of a new community hospital.  more...

Design plan for hospital is criticised

A CIVIC society chairman has criticised the "disappointing" design of a new community hospital.  more...

Getting ready to rrrrrrumble...

BULGING biceps and grisly grimaces will be thrilling the crowds in Worcester tomorrow evening when American pro wrestling arrives in the city.  more...

Talking politics with your WN

POLITICAL opinions are plentiful on our website, but we've noticed that they're spread over many stories and you may not catch every one.  more...

Our crusade for children

EIGHT years ago, a Worcestershire firm was asked to help a children's bereavement charity by using their special embroidery skills.  more...

Our crusade for children

EIGHT years ago, a Worcestershire firm was asked to help a children's bereavement charity by using their special embroidery skills.  more...

Civil war memorial may go on actual battle site

A MEMORIAL to the Battle of Worcester could be built on the site where Civil War soldiers fought more than 300 years ago.  more...

£7,000 mower driven away

A ride-on mower worth £7,000 has been stolen from Leigh Sinton.  more...

Pizza-punch man couldn't remember - court

A man who punched a pizza delivery driver in the back of the head has been given a suspended prison sentence.  more...

Live music venue gets the go-ahead

BIG name live music acts are set to take the stage at a new venue that has been given the thumbs up by planning officers.  more...

Biker seriously injured in smash

A motorcylist has been seriously injured after colliding with a 4x4 range rover in Herefordshire this morning.  more...

Plan to burn city's food in university eco-boiler is 'half-baked'

A suggestion that an eco-friendly boiler planned for the University of Worcester's new campus could be used to burn the city's food waste has been branded a half-baked idea by one city councillor.  more...

HGV crash lands driver in hospital

A driver has been injured when a car and HGV crashed in Evesham this morning.  more...

Kim keeps his Bidford seat

INDEPENDENT Kim James swept to victory in the Bidford and Salford ward in yesterday's Stratford District Council elections, taking the seat by almost 200 votes from his nearest rival.  more...

All eyes on the Avon as Evesham Regatta goes ahead

THE Evesham Regatta will take place this weekend with shortened sprint' style races - provided there are no further heavy downpours.  more...

Victory for Kim as Bidford remains Independent

THE BIDFORD and Salford ward will still be represented by an Independent councillor after Kim James swept to victory in the Stratford District Council elections.  more...

All eyes on the Avon as Evesham Regatta goes ahead

THE Evesham Regatta will take place this weekend with shortened sprint' style races - provided there are no further heavy downpours.  more...

Water rescue boat for crew

EVESHAM Fire Station is now better equipped to deal with future floods and storms after it purchased a new water rescue boat.  more...

Water rescue boat for crew

EVESHAM Fire Station is now better equipped to deal with future floods and storms after it purchased a new water rescue boat.  more...

Car accident on A46

MOTORISTS on the Evesham bypass this morning experienced delays after a car accident on the roundabout near Vale Business Park.  more...

Illegal car park angers both council and councillors

OUTRAGED councillors have spoken out against a new pay and display car park constructed illegally on Evesham High Street.  more...

Illegal car park angers councillors

OUTRAGED councillors have spoken out against a new pay and display car park constructed illegally on Evesham High Street.  more...

Club granted licence after objections are withdrawn

BADSEY Recreation Club has been granted a licence to hold adult entertainment after all the objectors to the plans withdrew their opposition.  more...

Latets

Tories triumph after 26 years

THE Conservative party have taken control of Redditch Borough Council for the first time in 26 years following a crushing defeat for Labour.  more...

Leisure General

Malvern punk band find themselves stars in the States

THE Tights, Malvern's own legendary punk band, have found fame on the other side of the Atlantic with a new generation of teenage fans.  more...

Well known stand-up heads to Fringe

COMEDY fans in Malvern have the rare chance to see rising star Russell Howard, one of the major attractions in this year's Fringe festival.  more...

English folk music in Welland

FOLK singer Johnny Coppin will bring an evening of melodic and inspiring, essentially English, music to Welland on Friday, May 16.  more...

Endellion to cap successful year

MALVERN Concert Club finishes off its highly successful 2008/9 season this month with a concert by the acclaimed Endellion String Quartet.  more...

Importance of Being Earnest at Courtyard Theatre

OSCAR Wilde's finest comedy, The Importance of Being Earnest, comes as a scintillating and stylish new production to The Courtyard in Hereford on Saturday, May 10.  more...

Newent orchestra showcase local talent

LOCAL talent will be very much on show at the Newent Orchestral Society's next concert.  more...

Letters

Time to stop messing and start seagull cull

Sir - I wrote regarding the seagull problem in Worcester.  more...

Make birdwatch an annual event

Sir - I am no birdwatcher, but I was able to identify nine different species as I joined in the Worcester sponsored walk organised by RSPB on Sunday, April 13.  more...

State should not pay for these fares

Sir - Regarding the possibility of concessionary bus fares possibly being withdrawn, can someone please explain why the State should pay for someone who lives in Malvern to go to school in Worcester, when there are perfectly acceptable schools in Malvern?  more...

I want a party that puts our needs first

Sir - Many thanks to Pete McNally for alerting me to the existence of a new socialist party.  more...

Remove lights and end the congestion

Sir - After reading the headline Beware the new double red lines' I still can't believe the county council thinks that trying to put more people on unreliable public transport is the answer.  more...

Reward him before it becomes too late

SIR - When I recently wrote commending the services of Councillor Mike Layland, it was not with the intention of becoming embroiled in some petty political argument discrediting his judgement.  more...

Phillpott is right about park-ride

SIR - Us Brits, warns John Phillpott, will never have a cafe culture. Well, if he is right, we should be ashamed of ourselves.  more...

Local Election

Conservative gains

WITH half the results decided in the Wyre Forest District Council elections, should the Conservatives not lose a seat they only need one more gain to have an overall majority.  more...

Conservatives in pole position

IF the Conservatives don't lose a seat in the remainder to be contested during this year's Wyre Forest District Council elections, they will have gained an overall majority.  more...

Losses for council's only independents

THE only two independent councillors in Wyre Forest District Council have lost their seats in this morning's elections.  more...

Former Labour leader unsuccessful

JAMIE Shaw, former Labour group leader on Wyre Forest District Council who lost his seat in last year's elections, has been unsuccessful in his bid to be re-elected.  more...

Tories take overall control of Wyre Forest

THE Tories have taken overall contol of Wyre Forest District Council following the overnight election count.  more...

Malvern May Day Celebrations

Royal Well Spout

Royal Well, in West Malvern Road, has long been a traditional site for well dressing and this year's effort has a patriotic red, white and blue theme.  more...

Tribute to Dr John Wall

The legacy of Dr John Wall, the first man to analyse Malvern water, is celebrated with this display at the Temperance Fountain in Worcester Road, Malvern Link.  more...

Decorating Temperance Fountain

Dr John Harcup, of Malvern Spa Association, and Carl Burrows, who dressed Temperance Fountain, at the Worcester Road spring.  more...

Dressing the Temperance Fountain

Dr John Harcup, of Malvern Spa Association, with Carl Burrows, who dressed the Temperance Fountain.  more...

Memory Lane

Team lines 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 ther back row, third left.  more...

Music

Queen of soul is back at the hall

SHE is called the Scottish queen of soul for a good reason. When Maggie Bell performs at Worcester's Huntingdon Hall later this month she will be reminding the audience why she is still going strong - even after a 20 year sojourn.  more...

Neil quits big city and returns to roots

NEIL Ivison has returned to his Midlands roots.  more...

News

Pace ace Benjamin looking to the future

WING wonder Miles Benjamin admits he wasn't expecting as much game-time as he has had this season.  more...

Colley upset after release from City

NICK Colley feels let down by Worcester City manager Richard Dryden's decision to release him.  more...

Carlisle and Collins given chance to shine

RISING young stars Joe Carlisle and James Collins are both handed starts as Worcester Warriors face Bristol in the Guinness Premiership tomorrow (3pm).  more...

Murphy leaves Warriors for old club

WORCESTER lock Phil Murphy has agreed a two-year contract with his former club Leeds Carnegie.  more...

Reader'S Pictures

Glory of the English Countryside

A picturesque view of Abberley and the countryside beyond, taken from Holt Heath by Claire Hodgkins of Holt Heath.  more...

Reports

Northants batsmen battle back against County

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE captain Nicky Boje and David Sales rescued their team from the clutches of defeat as they bounced back from an awful day with the ball against Worcestershire at Wantage Road.  more...

Restaurant Reviews

Hand in Glove, College Street, Worcester

IT'S almost 25 years to the day that Manchester's music scene ignited with the arrival of The Smiths and their debut single, Hand in Glove.  more...

Cook school steak with cabernet sauvignon vinegar and rocket

Scottish chef and TV presenter Nick Nairn has taught thousands of students at his Cook School.  more...

Results

Youth mid-week results

MID-WEEK scores from the Mercian Festival Junior Football League.  more...

Reviews

Birmingham Royal Ballet delights audience

Birmingham Royal Ballet's visit to Cheltenham this week was a real coup for the Everyman theatre, and a delight for all who managed to see it.  more...

Round-Up

Trials for Harriers under 14s

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers Under 14s are looking for boys to attend their open trials this month at Pershore High School.  more...

Bulls are tackling Baggies for charity

STARS of yesteryear will be going head-to-head for charity when Hereford United take on West Bromwich Albion.  more...

Double helping for race support

THE Bank Holiday weekend is busy with the Radnor and West Herefordshire Hunt holding their two point-to-point festivals tomorrow and Sunday followed by the North Ledbury Hunt meeting on Monday.  more...

Bromsgrove junior invite

BROMSGROVE'S junior coaching starts today at the St Godwalds Park ground for all age groups.  more...

Saturday cricket line-ups revealed

OLD Elizabethans open their Birmingham Premier League Division Two schedule at home to Newport tomorrow (1pm).  more...

Schools compete in Staines

THREE Worcestershire schools are preparing to take part in the Daily Express Emerging Schools Rugby Festival.  more...

City team heading to Cyprus

WORCESTER Wanderers leave today for their end-of-season tour to Cyprus.  more...

Big promotion party at Edgar Street

HEREFORD United manager Graham Turner wants his players to keep their celebrations on ice until after tomorrow's final match against Grimsby Town (3pm).  more...

Jenkins ends with heavy defeat

TERRY Jenkins finished second bottom of the Whyte & Mackay Premier League Darts table after a heavy defeat by Raymond van Barneveld.  more...

Villages U14s land regional final accolade

WARNDON Villages Girls Under 14s will represent Worcestershire after winning the Tesco Cup final.  more...

Tigers claw back Colts in final clash

NUNNERY Wood Tigers Under 10s clinched the runners-up spot in the Stourport Youth League with a 2-1 win over Worcester Colts.  more...

Snowdon trek focuses Simon on Oulton Park

EVESHAM'S Simon Andrews took his training to new heights ahead of Monday's Bennetts British Superbikes Championships round at Oulton Park - and admitted he's already reaping the benefits.  more...

Spink stars in Rookies’ success

YMCA Rookies defeated club-mates YMCA Elizabethans in the Worcester Table Tennis League's Team Handicap Knock-out final.  more...

Assasins caught out by Minto’s

DIVISION One champions Assassins have been skittled out of the Worcester Sunday Skittles League team knock-out by Division Three side The Minto's.  more...

Snowdon trek focuses Simon on Oulton Park

EVESHAM'S Simon Andrews took his training to new heights ahead of Monday's Bennetts British Superbikes Championships round at Oulton Park - and admitted he's already reaping the benefits.  more...

Crews head to Evesham Regatta

ONE of the country's biggest and most popular regattas starts today at Evesham when 537 rowing crews from all over the country will be vying to win one of the coveted pewter tankards.  more...

Crews head to Evesham Regatta

ONE of the country's biggest and most popular regattas starts tomorrow at Evesham when 537 rowing crews from all over the country will be vying to win one of the coveted pewter tankards.  more...

Life goes on for exiled Hurren

GAVIN Hurren believes Kidderminster Harriers manager Mark Yates is showing his ruthless streak as he builds a squad for next season.  more...

Boars smash way to plate win

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

Woman dies in car crash

A woman has died after a crash involving two cars near the village of Clent.  more...

Hat’s the way to do it

GENEROUS parents from a Bromsgrove school took part in a national charity knitting campaign.  more...

Flower power

MORE than 1,000 school pupils across Worcestershire are expected to put their green-fingered skills to the test in a special children's growing competition.  more...

Neal expects close encounter

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

They’re putting their oars in

A ROWING team from a town gym are set to take part in a charity challenge.  more...

Assault probe

BROMSGROVE police are investigating an assault on a 15-year-old in the town. The incident happened on Saturday, April 16, sometime after 8.30pm, at Sidemoor Fish Bar, in Crabtree Lane.  more...

Thirty great years

TWO Spa Brownie guiders have been honoured after marking 30 years of service.  more...

Flower power

MORE than 1,000 school pupils across Worcestershire are expected to put their green-fingered skills to the test in a special children's growing competition.  more...

Supercup at Hampton club

Evesham and District League THE Supercup Doubles takes place at Hampton WMC takes place on Monday, May 19 from 7.45pm.  more...

Supercup at Hampton club

Evesham and District League THE Supercup Doubles will take place at Hampton WMC on Monday, May 19 from 7.45pm.  more...

Today's events

Friday Country Western Partner Dancing with Teme Valley Shufflers WDC at Whitbourne Village Hall, Whitbourne. Absolute beginners 7-8pm. Improvers and intermediate 8-10pm. 01886 821772.  more...

Kids have final cup countdown

MALVERN Town's Langland Stadium will be the site for the finals of the Mercian Festival Youth League Football this Sunday.  more...

Spring into fun running

RESIDENTS have been urged to get on their runn-ing shoes and take part in a fundraising run in Malvern.  more...

MINI Michelle secures podium finish

LITTLE Malvern's Michelle Nixon made it a birthday to remember finishing on the podium at her first MINI Challenge race of the season.  more...

Kids have final cup countdown

MALVERN Town's Langland Stadium will be the site for the finals of the Mercian Festival Youth League Football this Sunday.  more...

Season of struggle ends in a defeat

BISHOPS CLEEVE 2, MALVERN TOWN 1.  more...

New walks planned by group

Sole Mates, a Malvern walking group, has a range of walks of different lengths on offer in its May-June programme for people who want to get out and about.  more...

Air rifle club welcomes public

MALVERN Rifle and Pistol Club is holding an open evening to let members of the public try out their sport.  more...

Latest Malvern Hills planning applications

THE following Planning Applications were made to Malvern Hills District Council on May 1, 2008.  more...

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Twister over Earls Croome?

MALVERN Gazette reader Berny Male captured this picture of what looks like a "funnel cloud" precursor to a tornado, which he took at Earls Croome, near Upton, on Wednesday morning during heavy rain.  more...

Twister over Earls Croome?

MALVERN Gazette reader Berny Male captured this picture of what looks like a "funnel cloud" precursor to a tornado, which he took at Earls Croome, near Upton, on Wednesday morning during heavy rain.  more...

MHDC investigate move

MALVERN Hills District Council would consider leaving the town centre to realise its dream of setting up a "21st century" headquarters.  more...

First cut due for commons grass

MALVERN Hills Conservators will cut the grass on commons around the town as soon as the weather is dry enough.  more...

Priors Croft set to take centre stage

MALVERN is set to take centre stage after plans for a "big name" live music venue were given the go-ahead from planning officers.  more...

Church organ follows spire success

A CHURCH that has finished restoring its landmark spire is now raising money to refurbish its organ.  more...

Swimming pool plans before planners

PLANS for a swimming pool and gymnasium at Clevelode Farm, near Callow End, will go before Malvern Hills District Council's northern area development control committee on Wednesday, May 7.  more...

Olympian visits Malvern

Olympian Beth Tweddle visited Malvern to meet young gymnasts at the new Malvern Hills Gymnastics Club.  more...

Send us your cricket reports

WIN, lose or draw tell the town how your cricket side got on by sending your match reports and scorecards to: mgnewsdesk@midlands.newsquest.co.uk by 7.30pm each Saturday night.  more...

Live cricket updates

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

£7,000 mower is stolen

A RIDE-on mower worth £7,000 was stolen from Leigh Sinton between 8pm on Tuesday, April 29, and 3pm the next day.  more...

Motorcyclist airlifted after crash

A motorcyclist was air-lifted to the Selly Oak Major Trauma Unit today, after being involved in a collision with a Range Rover.  more...

Motorcyclist airlifted after crash

A motorcyclist was air-lifted to the Selly Oak Major Trauma Unit today, after being involved in a collision with a Range Rover.  more...

Cyclist punched in head

POLICE are appealing for information after a cyclist was attacked in Redditch.  more...

Lorry's load damages car

WITNESSES are being sought by police after an incident in which a lorry shed its load of beer barrels, damaging a car, in Redditch.  more...

Roundup

Brown dominates series

CYCLING: Wyre Forest rider Michelle Brown stamped her authority on the Rudy Project National Time Trial Series with a stunning victory against the clock in round three of the series held at Great Limber, Lincolnshire, on Saturday.  more...

Pawns checkmate Droitwich

CHESS: Strengthened by the return of Dave Close, Kidderminster Pawns defeated Droitwich 3.5-0.5 in Division Two of the Worcester and District League.  more...

Walker on standby for Beijing

RISING Kidderminster judo star Kate Walker's Olympic dream took a step forward after being named as a reserve for the Great Britain squad going to Beijing this summer.  more...

Strong start is key

KIDDERMINSTER Victoria CC will be hoping for a repeat performance at promoted Wolverhampton when they start the Birmingham and District League Premier Division on Saturday (1pm start).  more...

Pye maintains amazing marathon form

RUNNING: Amazing Feet's marathon man Shaw Pye maintained his incredible record by testing himself on two more over the weekend.  more...

Rugby

Boars smash way to plate win

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

Boars smash way to plate win

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

Schools News

Making merry in the month of May

YOUNGSTERS celebrated May Day with the ancient traditions of maypole and morris dancing.  more...

Theatre

Convicts inspire unusual tale

IN 1788 a group of criminals serving time in Australia staged a play. Two hundred years later, an English company performing the same play - George Farquhar's The Recruiting Officer - came across the extraordinary story of murderers and thieves-turned-actors and, inspired by their tale, wrote a play about their play.  more...

Simon returns home to star in Blood Brothers

A WORCESTERSHIRE actor is coming home to perform in smash hit musical Blood Brothers.  more...

Theatre Reviews

CENTRE STAGE Chris Jaeger of Worcester Live

Since we re-opened the theatre in 2003, I have had many moments when I have been very glad and very proud that we did.  more...

This Life - Special Reports

Why I earn every penny of my £170,000 salary to run the county council

SO how much are you prepared to pay for a decent boss? When it emerged last summer that Worcestershire County Council's next chief executive was to be paid a whopping £170,000 a year of council taxpayers' money, a storm of controversy erupted.  more...

  
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