Stories for 24 May 2008

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WORCESTERSHIRE County Council is offering information on a host of fun activities to help families beat half-term boredom.  more...

Beat half-term boredom

WORCESTERSHIRE County Council is offering information on a host of fun activities to help families beat half-term boredom.  more...

Business

Green award for Ramada

THE Ramada Hotel and Resort Kidderminster has achieved a coveted green tourism accolade.  more...

General

History on the move

AN award-winning mobile bus is pulling in at the County Museum.  more...

Health

What is T.E.O.T.I. © ?

T.E.O.T.I. © stands for The Empowerment Of The Individual and is the basis on which I built my counselling practice and this is why.  more...

How to protect you and your family from cancer

RESEARCH shows that many of us are unaware of how to prevent cancer or of its links with obesity, lack of exercise and poor diet. Experts show how simple steps can reduce the chances of developing the disease.  more...

How to protect you and your family from cancer

RESEARCH shows that many of us are unaware of how to prevent cancer or of its links with obesity, lack of exercise and poor diet. Experts show how simple steps can reduce the chances of developing the disease.  more...

Stinky Brits are the pits

WE may pride ourselves on our high standards of cleanliness and hygiene but, according to new research, Brits are the pits when it comes to keeping clean.  more...

Dreadful dental habits putting people’s health at risk

FLOSSING while driving, opening bottles with the teeth, ignoring bleeding gums and using hammers, earrings and lollipop sticks to pick the teeth are just some of the bad habits revealed by this year's National Dental Survey.  more...

Know Your Limits alcohol campaign launched

A NEW "Units" campaign which aims to tell drinkers how many units are in their drinks and help them stick to their limits has been launched by Public Health Minister Dawn Primarolo.  more...

Facts sheets for lactose intolerance

FOR National Allergy Week (May 19-23), the Dairy Council has teamed up with the British Dietetic Association (BDA) to produce two new fact sheets called Cows' Milk Allergy and Lactose Intolerance.  more...

Homes & Gardens

Plant growth steams ahead in May

MAY is the month when everything gets busy in the garden and even the laziest of fair weather gardeners becomes inspired.  more...

Pea-like flowers will always be in fashion

PERFECT around a country house or the courts and quads of ancient colleges as it is on a new-build.  more...

Pea-like flowers will always be in fashion

PERFECT around a country house or the courts and quads of ancient colleges as it is on a new-build.  more...

Go bazaar to beat credit crunch

IF money's tight, bills are flooding in, and there's definitely no spare cash for splashing out on home sweet home, join the club!  more...

Mirrors can enhance space and add light

FEW of us can claim to have enough space in our homes and we're always searching for ways to stretch our rooms to meet our growing demands.  more...

Coastal chic takes turn in the spotlight

NO matter that we we may live miles from the sound of the sea, and that the view from our windows is of city streets or rural fields, rather than crashing waves, it seems that that the essence of coastal style is emerging as one of the most popular looks this year.  more...

Take your pick from wide range of mowers

AS the weather warms up, gardeners will be setting their lawnmower blades high to give their grass the first cut of the season. But if your mower is past its best, what is the best new option?  more...

Interviews

Getting away from the breadline

PETER Howitt thinks he's the luckiest man alive. The Sliding Doors director, who has just turned 51, recently became a father for the second time and is about to release a film which he wrote, directed and stars in.  more...

Kidder News Latest

African villagers benefit from opticians' skills

TWO opticians will be putting their skills to good use when they head to an African village to help people with their eyesight.  more...

Shayne Ward speaks to shuttleXtra

SHAYNE Ward has begun his UK tour. The former X Factor winner tells shuttleXtra why he loves travelling so much and how he looks after his voice while on the road.  more...

Scope shop back in business

FLOODING, staff shortages and a burglary did not stop determined staff of Scope reopening their Kidderminster store.  more...

Scope shop back in business

FLOODING, staff shortages and a burglary did not stop determined staff of Scope reopening their Kidderminster store.  more...

Scope shop back in business

FLOODING, staff shortages and a burglary did not stop determined staff of Scope reopening their Kidderminster store.  more...

Store could be demolished claim

THE former Littlewoods store in the heart of Kidderminster could end up being demolished to make way for a development fit for the 21st century, predicts a town centre partnership leader.  more...

Farm sells for £1.1m

A SCENIC 190-acre Wolverley estate sold for £1.152 million at auction in Kidderminster.  more...

Estate sells for £1.1m

A SCENIC 190-acre Wolverley estate sold for £1.152 million at auction in Kidderminster.  more...

Police meet diversity standards

WEST Mercia Constabulary's senior management team have all successfully achieved the National Occupational Standards for Diversity.  more...

Interest in Kidderminster development

EASTER Park, an industrial development currently under construction on the edge of Kidderminster, has attracted interest from potential tenants.  more...

Warning over quarry dangers

PARENTS are being warned to be vigilant over the bank holiday weekend as a warm spell could lead to children being exposed to unseen dangers in Worcestershire and Herefordhire's quarries.  more...

Warning over quarry dangers

PARENTS are being warned to be vigilant over the bank holiday weekend as a warm spell could lead to children being exposed to unseen dangers in Worcestershire and Herefordhire's quarries.  more...

Museum celebrates Gypsy heritage

A CELEBRATION of Gypsy traveller heritage and culture is set to take place at Worcestershire County Council's County Museum in Hartlebury next month.  more...

Boat owners warned 'be fire safe'

HEREFORD and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service and the Boat Safety Scheme are joining forces during this week's Boat Fire Safety Week (May 24-31) to urge the boating community to be more fire safe on board.  more...

Flood management views sought

ALMOST one year on from the floods of summer 2007, the Environment Agency is inviting people to comment on plans for flood management across the entire River Severn catchment, including many of its tributaries.  more...

Latest

Latest travel news

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

Latest travel news

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

Future looks rosy for new Miss Worcester Rosabella

A TEENAGE beauty is celebrating after being crowned Miss Worcester 2008.  more...

Nominate your young heroes

THERE is still time to nominate public-spirited youngsters for West Mercia Constabulary’s annual Good Citizen Award.  more...

Our lido’s open for the summer!

WATER babies can again enjoy the open air pool in Droitwich from today – as the lido opens for its second season.  more...

KFC to open in city after online group’s campaign

FAST-food fans will be pleased to hear Kentucky Fried Chicken is coming to Worcester.  more...

Malvern hits second spot in walks list

A walk across the Malvern Hills is number two on a recommended list of walks in the UK according to UKTV Gardens and the Ramblers Association.  more...

House opposition vows to fight on

THE fight is not yet over for residents of Fruitlands, Malvern Wells, who oppose plans to build houses on the old railway yard off Peachfield Road.  more...

Hundreds suggest names for chicks

HUNDREDS of people have suggested names for Worcester's three-week-old peregrine falcon chicks.  more...

Tory believes he can win seat in Worcester

THE Conservative victory in the Crewe and Nantwich by-election could point to a change of power in Worcester as well, according to the city’s Tory candidate.   more...

New mayor is feeling very special

THE new mayor of Worcester proudly shows off her official robes.  more...

Tales of the Rat from controversial journalist

TV pundit and former national newspaper editor Eve Pollard has a big drawback to joining the Women's Institute - she lives in the heart of London.  more...

Massala money helps charity

A NIGHT of rock, roll and bhangra dancing has raised almost £2,000 for charity.  more...

Queen Victoria gets a clean

WORCESTER’S statue of Queen Victoria is finally getting a good clean.   more...

Queen Victoria gets a clean

WORCESTER’S statue of Queen Victoria is finally getting a good clean.   more...

There could be work in jam

A FORMER jam factory in Ledbury could be turned into one of Europe's biggest fruit mills, employing as many as 400 people.  more...

It's carnival time in Pershore!

A GRAND parade, brightly decorated floats, marching bands and a green festival will be on offer for visitors to Pershore on Monday.  more...

Cameras to be set up in fly-tipping eyesore

CAMERAS are to be installed to prevent people fly-tipping at a notorious spot in Worcester.  more...

Pubs reopen after floods disaster

TWO riverside pubs have finally reopened – 10 months after floodwaters forced them to close.  more...

Bomb scare at uni

STUDENTS and staff were evacuated from buildings at the University of Worcester during a bomb scare.  more...

Walsh banned after inexplicable error at Stratford

TOP jockey Ruby Walsh received a 14-day suspension for taking the woring course at Stratford last night.  more...

Leisure General

Artistic standards at Courtyard

HEREFORD'S premier arts centre, The Courtyard, has been chosen to take part in a national research project, which will examine the artistic standards within youth theatres.  more...

Lifestyle

Ca Mau shipwreck porcelain

In 1725, a Chinese junk filled with export porcelain and sailing 90 miles south of Canton on its way to the Malaysian archipelago sank after apparently suffering an intense fire on-board which was so hot that if fused together some pieces of its precious cargo.  more...

How to get a kilowatt smile

IT'S National Smile Month so follow our guide to beautiful teeth and lips.  more...

Join the bright brigade

GET your sunglasses on and tackle this season's super brights.  more...

Rediscover the thrill of the grill

REDISCOVER the thrill of the grill this summer with our sizzling barbecue recipes, courtesy of seasoned barbie chef and author Paul Kirk.  more...

Rediscover the thrill of the grill

REDISCOVER the thrill of the grill this summer with our sizzling barbecue recipes, courtesy of seasoned barbie chef and author Paul Kirk.  more...

The family way

LISA Salmon looks at the weird, wonderful and sometimes weary world of parenting.  more...

ASK THE EXPERT ...

Q: "My 11-year-old daughter seems troubled but she won't tell me about any problems. How can I persuade her to open up or is it best if she talks to someone else?"  more...

WEBSITE OF THE WEEK: ivillage.co.uk

ivillage gives practical advice about all age groups of children, with sections including family day trips, activities to entertain preschoolers, tantrum solutions and classic reads for kids. There's information about how children should be progressing, with a year-by-year guide to help parents follow their child's development, plus other features, including the Connect social networking area, health, work, money and relationship advice.  more...

THREE WAYS TO ... help children through the exam period

1. Encourage them to look at exams as doorways to the next stage. It's great if they get through them but, if not, then there will always be other chances.  more...

WHEN IS MY CHILD READY ... to be potty trained?

Most toddlers will have the necessary physical and cognitive skills for potty training by the time they're aged between 18 and 24 months, though some can be as old as four. Signs of readiness include being able to tell you they need to go before it happens, not liking having a dirty nappy, and imitating other family members' bathroom habits.  more...

Music

Shayne's singing survival regime

SHAYNE Ward has begun his UK tour. The former X Factor winner explains why he loves travelling so much and how he looks after his voice while on the road. The football-mad singer also reveals how he plans to fit some games around his gigs.  more...

Shayne's singing survival regime

SHAYNE Ward has begun his UK tour. The former X Factor winner explains why he loves travelling so much and how he looks after his voice while on the road. The football-mad singer also reveals how he plans to fit some games around his gigs.  more...

Nature Notes

Take closer look into spider’s world

RECENT weather conditions seem to have been just right to encourage the insect population to soar, particularly those of the winged variety. I have noticed a large increase in the number of butterflies recently, as well as less attractive fly species.  more...

News

Warriors to target the mind games

WARRRIORS skipper Pat Sanderson is convinced his Worcester side have got what it takes to win tomorrow's European Challenge Cup final against Bath at Kingsholm (noon).  more...

County cling to qualification hope

WORCESTERSHIRE director of cricket Steve Rhodes admits it is going to be a tough task for his side to qualify for the quarter-finals of the Friends Provident Trophy as they head to Swansea tomorrow to face Glamorgan Dragons (12pm).  more...

Reviews

Pungent version of award-winning musical

SWEENEY Todd: The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street (Cert 18, 111 mins, Warner Home Video, Musical/Horror/Romance, also available to buy DVD £22.99/Blu-ray £26.99) Starring: Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Alan Rickman, Timothy Spall, Ed Sanders, Laura Michelle Kelly, Jamie Campbell Bower, Jayne Wisener.  more...

DVD rental top ten

1 (-) Charlie Wilson's War 2 (1) The Golden Compass 3 (2) I Am Legend 4 (3) Stardust 5 (4) Run, Fat Boy, Run 6 (-) The Invasion 7 (7) Beowulf 8 (-) Enchanted 9 (6) St Trinians 10 (-) The Kingdom Chart supplied by www.blockbuster.co.uk   more...

DVD rental top ten

1 (-) Charlie Wilson's War 2 (1) The Golden Compass 3 (2) I Am Legend 4 (3) Stardust 5 (4) Run, Fat Boy, Run 6 (-) The Invasion 7 (7) Beowulf 8 (-) Enchanted 9 (6) St Trinians 10 (-) The Kingdom Chart supplied by www.blockbuster.co.uk   more...

DVD rental top ten

1 (-) Charlie Wilson's War 2 (1) The Golden Compass 3 (2) I Am Legend 4 (3) Stardust 5 (4) Run, Fat Boy, Run 6 (-) The Invasion 7 (7) Beowulf 8 (-) Enchanted 9 (6) St Trinians 10 (-) The Kingdom Chart supplied by www.blockbuster.co.uk   more...

DVD retail top ten

1 (1) The Golden Compass 2 (2) I Am Legend 3 (-) Shrooms 4 (-) Skins - Series Two 5 (3) Alvin And The Chipmunks 6 (4) Music And Lyrics 7 (6) 300 8 (-) Charlie Wilson's War 9 (5) St Trinians 10 (9) Gavin & Stacey - Series One Chart supplied by hmv.com   more...

Round-Up

Worcester ready for friendly

WORCESTER visit Amblecote and Wollaston tomorrow in a friendly (2pm).  more...

Beacons break good for Andrews

EVESHAM'S Simon Andrews insists he is in the perfect frame of mind to make an impact at Donington Park after much-needed peace and quiet in the Brecon Beacons.  more...

Woodland meeting at Chaddesley

MONDAY sees racing return to the Chaddesley Corbett track when the Albrighton Woodland Hunt hold a seven-race card from 2pm.  more...

Penn hoping for international recall

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers midfielder Russ Penn could be enjoying international success today if England C' defeat Wales.  more...

Turner to be a loan ranger once more

HEREFORD United manager Graham Turner would not hesitate to the use the loan system again as his club gear up for League One football.  more...

Church set for a happy birthday

WORSHIPPERS are planning to celebrate their church's 125th anniversary with a weekend to remember.  more...

Police plea over prescription drugs loss

POLICE are urging the person who found a batch of prescription drugs to hand them in.  more...

Africa calls for optician Natasha

A TOWN optician is preparing for a trip to Ghana to help restore people's eyesight.  more...

Walsh banned after inexplicable error at Stratford

TOP jockey Ruby Walsh received a 14-day suspension for taking the woring course at Stratford last night.  more...

Walsh banned after inexplicable error at Stratford

TOP jockey Ruby Walsh received a 14-day suspension for taking the woring course at Stratford last night.  more...

Walsh banned after inexplicable error at Stratford

TOP jockey Ruby Walsh received a 14-day suspension for taking the woring course at Stratford last night.  more...

Walsh banned after inexplicable error at Stratford

TOP jockey Ruby Walsh received a 14-day suspension for taking the woring course at Stratford last night.  more...

Long road trips for Town in shake-up

MALVERN Town fans face up to 350-mile round trips to Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire in a radical shake-up of the British Gas Midlands Division One for next season.  more...

Unbeaten Luke heads top win

MALVERN enjoyed their second victory of the season with a nine-wicket win at Feckenham, thanks to a fine half-century from Luke Halion.  more...

Colwall head into cruise control

MONMOUTH v COLWALL II.  more...

Rain stops play in good draw

MALVERN II v FECKENHAM II.  more...

Liam caps off fine term

THE Worcestershire Football Association Under 18s were beaten 1-0 by Birmingham in the Midland Counties Youth Championship final.  more...

Rhodes is king in rain

BROMYARD v WORCESTER NOMADS.  more...

Young Flintoffs

MARTLEY v BARNARDS GREEN COLTS.  more...

Today's teams

MALVERN CC Saturday, May 24: 1st XI away to Romsley & Hunnington: A Arnold, S Carter, R Francis, M Baugh, A Dovey, J Dovey, O Bendall, L Halion, H Dimond, J Kirkby, T Poole.  more...

Last-day league draw

MALVERN Chess Club closed their league campaign with a draw to finish up in runners-up position in division one.  more...

Last-day league draw

MALVERN Chess Club closed their league campaign with a draw to finish up in runners-up position in division one.  more...

Places on offer for FA course

FOOTBALL crazy Ledbury teenagers have been urged to put themselves forward for a free county FA course.  more...

CRICKET SATURDAY- LIVE!

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

Today's events

Saturday Take Two for unattached adults social club for unattached adults meet for a meal at The Fox, Bransford. 7pm. Bookings 01905 356400.  more...

Today's events

Sunday Upton Water Festival fundraising Car Boot Sale at Upton Playing Fields, High Street, Upton. 11am. Booters 9am. General public 11 am.  more...

Proof exams are getting easier

PUPILS at Dyson Perrins sat GCSE music exams with the correct answers printed on the back of the question paper.  more...

Romania beckons for fundraising grannies

TWO Malvern grannies are preparing to fly out to Romania for the opening of a community centre that they helped to fund.  more...

Pedal power to help cancer sufferers

COMMONWEALTH Games medal winning cyclist Liam Killeen is calling on bike enthusiasts to help to change the lives of people affected by cancer.  more...

A new chapter in healthcare.

PATIENTS in Redditch, Worcester and Droitwich will be able to get books on prescription' later in June as a pilot scheme is rolled out after a successful launch in Redditch.  more...

A new chapter in healthcare.

PATIENTS in Redditch, Worcester and Droitwich will be able to get books on prescription' later in June as a pilot scheme is rolled out after a successful launch in Redditch.  more...

A new chapter in healthcare.

PATIENTS in Redditch, Worcester and Droitwich will be able to get "books on prescription" later in June as a pilot scheme is rolled out after a successful launch in Redditch.  more...

A new chapter in healthcare.

PATIENTS in Redditch, Worcester and Droitwich will be able to get "books on prescription" later in June as a pilot scheme is rolled out after a successful launch in Redditch.  more...

Your county needs you

TO mark Volunteers' Week there will be displays of information and volunteering opportunities in Redditch library in Alcester Street and the Ecumenical Centre in Evesham Walk, from May 31-June 7.  more...

CSO's free falling fundraiser

THE sky was the limit for a North Worcestershire community support officer (CSO) who is jumping for joy after her charity skydive raised more than £500.  more...

Roundup

Broadfield - club is building for future

KIDDERMINSTER Victoria CC development manager Norman Broadfield believes the club is building for the future in an exclusive podcast interview with ShuttleXtra.  more...

Broadfield - club is building for future

KIDDERMINSTER Victoria CC development manager Norman Broadfield believes the club is building for the future in an exclusive podcast interview with ShuttleXtra.  more...

Broadfield - club is building for future

KIDDERMINSTER Victoria CC development manager Norman Broadfield believes the club is building for the future in an exclusive podcast interview with ShuttleXtra.  more...

Society

Blakedown

WI - President June Homer thanked those who had organised various WI events, including Janice Jones for arranging the trip to the Wolverhampton Grand to see Showboat and Doreen Chatwin, who had led a six mile walk round the area. The fund-raising event for Macmillan Cancer Support in April had been organised by Ann Lindop. Barclays Bank matched pound for pound the money raised. June Gordon and Joan Peck's hard work ensured that this event was successful.  more...

Upton

Language skills sharpened

CHILDREN at Upton Primary School have been sharpening their language skills during their annual Arts Week.  more...

  
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