Stories for 26 May 2008

Before The 1900'S

May 24-June 2

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Business

Company gives gas guzzlers red card

A COMPANY based near Kidderminster is doing its bit for the environment by getting rid of vehicles including a Range Rover and BMW and replacing them with Minis.  more...

Parents back job-related training

THE majority of parents (81 per cent) in the West Midlands believe job-related training is a more attractive option for school leavers than academic study, according to research released as the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) launches its hunt for Britain's top apprentices.  more...

Parents back job-related training

THE majority of parents (81 per cent) in the West Midlands believe job-related training is a more attractive option for school leavers than academic study, according to research released as the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) launches its hunt for Britain's top apprentices.  more...

Environment theme for summit

THIS year's Work Wise UK Summit, at the QEII Conference Centre in London was hosted by Declan Curry, BBC One Breakfast's business presenter.  more...

Equestrian

Driving force behind Jessi’s national win

A 400-mile round trip is a long way to travel for a competition that lasted just four minutes, but for Jessi Hyde the journey from Upton-upon-Severn to Towerlands Equestrian Centre in Braintree, Essex, was definitely worth it.  more...

Farmers' Markets

Farmers Market

Spring is in the air at the special farmers' market and spring festival at St Peter's Garden Centre, Worcester, today.  more...

Gardening

Grounds are restored to their former glory

AGORGEOUS four-acre garden redeveloped after it was affected by last year's summer floods is set to open to the public next weekend.  more...

Asparagus

Asparagus is one of those vegetables that you have to be patient with if you want a good crop. Plant one-year-old crowns in March, 45cm (18in) apart, into rich, well-drained and well-manured soil and cover them with a couple of inches of soil.  more...

Asparagus

Asparagus is one of those vegetables that you have to be patient with if you want a good crop. Plant one-year-old crowns in March, 45cm (18in) apart, into rich, well-drained and well-manured soil and cover them with a couple of inches of soil.  more...

Bacopa

This mat-forming tender perennial with long, spreading stems bearing white flowers in summer to early autumn, is always one of the mainstays of the hanging baskets because it's a great trailer and will withstand some shade. Most varieties are white, including B Snowflake, and the first-ever double-flowered bacopa, B Double White, although you can also get a purple type, Bacopa scopia Great Purple, which has masses of deep purple flowers and a compact rounded habit. Regular watering, feeding and deadheading will ensure continuous flowering throughout the season.  more...

Reg Moule - Answers Your Questions.

I have a large wood burning stove and so I get plenty of wood ash, is it any good to dig into the garden as a fertiliser?  more...

Kidder News Latest

Get swinging for air ambulance

THE work of County Air Ambulance is to get a lift from an upcoming charity golf day.  more...

Helping blind people stay independent

AN action-packed bus full of help for blind people rolled into Kidderminster as part of a county-wide tour.  more...

Adding sums for cause

ELEVEN partners and staff of accountants, Horwath Clark Whitehill, are to attempt to walk the gruelling 31-mile Worcestershire Way, from Malvern to Bewdley, to raise funds for a hospice.The team will have several practice walks to get into shape for the challenge, on Friday, June 20. They aim to cover the distance in 12 hours, starting at 5.15am.  more...

New laws to tackle unfair traders

WORCESTERSHIRE County Council is being given new powers to tackle unfair trading from today.  more...

New laws to tackle unfair traders

WORCESTERSHIRE County Council is being given new powers to tackle unfair trading from today.  more...

Meals provision under scrutiny

A WORCESTERSHIRE County Council task group examining the issue of meal provision will listen to views from members of Worcestershire Pensioners' Action Group and Age Concern at its next meeting this week.  more...

Meals provision under scrutiny

A WORCESTERSHIRE County Council task group examining the issue of meal provision will listen to views from members of Worcestershire Pensioners' Action Group and Age Concern at its next meeting this week.  more...

Meals provision under scrutiny

A WORCESTERSHIRE County Council task group examining the issue of meal provision will listen to views from members of Worcestershire Pensioners' Action Group and Age Concern at its next meeting this week.  more...

Car colio

TWO women escaped without serious injury when the car they were travelling in collided with a tree on the traffic island by the McDonalds restaurant in Kidderminster this morning.  more...

Car collides with tree

TWO women escaped without serious injury when the car they were travelling in collided with a tree on the traffic island by the McDonalds restaurant in Kidderminster this morning.  more...

Fire crew dealing with loose chimney

FIREFIGHTERS are currently dealing with a loose chimney pot in Hume Street, Kidderminster.  more...

Loose chimney bricks made safe

FIREFIGHTERS have made safe the loose chimney pot they were called out to deal with in Kidderminster at lunchtime today.  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...

New sports centre goes interactive

USERS of a new sports centre in Worcester will benefit from state-of-the-art technology.  more...

New horizons for Worcester teacher

AFTER 15 years working in primary schools, a Worcester teacher has turned her mentoring skills to local businesses.  more...

Teen actress lands top spot

AMATEUR actress Alice Porter has successfully auditioned for membership of the prestigious National Youth Theatre.  more...

Text Factor hits the right notes

THE final of a popular Worcester singing competition has been hailed as a shimmering success.  more...

Drivers - protect your vehicles

MOTORISTS are being warned not to leave their vehicles open to summertime thieves.  more...

Worcester News weather watch

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

We're so proud of the team, says city mayor

THE Mayor of Worcester led the tributes to Worcester Warriors following their battling cup final defeat.  more...

Arrest in US led to drama at university

A BOMB scare at the University of Worcester was connected to an international investigation – but is not being linked to terrorism.  more...

Players party with fans despite defeat

THE Worcester Warriors met hundreds of loyal supporters at Sixways for an end of season party following their cup final defeat.  more...

Supporters make it a day to remember

WORCESTER Warriors suffered a heartbreaking cup final defeat on what was still a proud day for the club and the city.  more...

My once-in-a-lifetime experience

TWO Worcester Warriors fans have spoken of their pride at taking part in a guard of honour as the players ran out onto the pitch.   more...

COMMENT: Warriors fans must look at the positives

BEATEN but unbowed, Worcester Warriors put in a performance full of pride and passion in yesterday's European Challenge Cup final.  more...

Girl told she can no longer use school bus

A SCHOOLGIRL has been told she is no longer entitled to take the free bus to her school.   more...

Don’t wait for someone to be killed on this road before action is taken

RESIDENTS of a Worcestershire village who have logged 35 accidents in less than four years at a notorious blackspot are calling for the county council to introduce traffic calming measures before someone is killed.   more...

Don’t wait for someone to be killed on this road before action is taken

RESIDENTS of a Worcestershire village who have logged 35 accidents in less than four years at a notorious blackspot are calling for the county council to introduce traffic calming measures before someone is killed.   more...

Fierce weather causes power cuts

THE fierce weather is causing power cuts across Worcestershire.  more...

Help raise money in memory of Nicola

GRIEVING family and friends have raised thousands of pounds in memory of a young Worcester woman who died of cancer.  more...

Who cares about the rain? We had loads of fun at the carnival anyway

THE weather failed to put a dampener on Pershore's annual carnival with hundreds of people turning out to support the procession.  more...

Chance to get on county courts

THE Worcestershire Scho-ols Association is holding trials for its junior county squads on Sunday, June 22 at The Elgar Technology College near Worcester.  more...

Tanworth tanned by master blaster Paul

PAUL Jones was at it again as the Tanworth bowlers took a Saturday spanking from Bretforton's master blaster in the John Shepherd Cotswold Hills League.  more...

MP Peter's in the picture

A VALE MP is one of the hottest shots in the area, not for his political achievements but for the quality of his photos.  more...

Swimathon seeks volunteers

VOLUNTEERS throughout the Vale are being invited to join a major charity event being organised by the Rotary Club of Pershore next month.  more...

Feast of French fun at Prescott

ONCE again the Bugatti factory in deepest France sent their Veyron supercar to Prescott's French-themed weekend.  more...

Latest News

Arrest in US led to drama at university

A BOMB scare at the University of Worcester was connected to an international investigation - but is not being linked to terrorism.  more...

Letters

Is super-station idea as good as it sounds?

SIR - It is with interest that I read your article on plans to incorporate Worcester's main post office into a new railway super-station for Worcester (May 14).  more...

Thanks for setting George straight

SIR - George Cowley provoked three letters and several online comments criticising his apparent belief that moral goodness is exclusively Christian (April 30). Thank you, Worcester, for setting him straight.  more...

British artillery is best in the world

SIR - A recent trailer for a forthcoming series on TV led off with a statement by a commentator saying that England's part in winning the war was won with American guns. Now, if the statement was used to cover Marshall aid, manpower and other forms of wartime assistance - fair conmen, but if he meant guns as such, then he has never heard of the British 25 Pdr field gun (also adaptable as a howitzer).  more...

What about small station on Kays?

SIR - Lots of excitement about turning the former post office into a super-station.  more...

I’m fed up with his random viewpoints

SIR - I am heartily fed up with reading George Cowley's random viewpoints and then when someone challenges him, he writes back in response and completely contradicts himself. In future, I will scan the letters page and any with his name at the bottom will be ignored.  more...

Voters justified in accusing Tories of behaving unfairly

SIR - Councillor David Clark (May 17) accuses Labour of hypocrisy when nominating Coun Adrian Gregson, a Labour councillor with 16 years' continuous service, as its choice of mayor. He says Labour councillors kept the position to themselves when they were in power.  more...

Better ending to a belfry accident

SIR - Not all belfry accidents are quite so unfortunate as the one you reported on May 16 when a ringer fractured a collar bone.  more...

Don’t they want disabled in city?

SIR - My husband and I recently visited Worcester city to collect an item of clothing that we had ordered from a retail outlet close to the Cathedral.  more...

Do you want to be a radio presenter?

SIR - Evesham Hospital Radio are looking for people to volunteer as radio presenters.  more...

Two sides of the canine character

SIR - It would take a heart of stone not to be moved by the exploits of the brave little hearing dog Lye, who looks after her owner Nicola Willis.  more...

We are heading for a difficult time

SIR - We are told now that the demand for social housing is likely to rise - well no surprise there then. Our financially prudent PM seems to forget that the argument has always been affordable homes. Some lucky people managed to get affordable mortgages, now with the credit crunch, millions of people are dreading when their fixed rate ends. The likely outcome - more people in more debt and the queues for social housing increasing tenfold.  more...

Thanks Mr Foster for listening to me

SIR - I received a phone call from Mike Foster who obviously read my letter and tracked me down. After 20 minutes of good dialogue I have to admit Mr Foster took criticism well and was very well-mannered. I hope some points made are taken on board and I will judge the Labour party on the next 12 months and onwards.  more...

Thanks Mr Foster for listening to me

SIR - I received a phone call from Mike Foster who obviously read my letter and tracked me down. After 20 minutes of good dialogue I have to admit Mr Foster took criticism well and was very well-mannered. I hope some points made are taken on board and I will judge the Labour party on the next 12 months and onwards.  more...

Nothing funny for the poor creature

Sir - It was insensitive to show the two chip shop workers smiling and to quote them as saying: "We can laugh about this now". There is absolutely nothing remotely amusing about this story and the light-hearted and flippant tone of the article was inappropriate. An unfortunate creature met a painful death.  more...

Claines Primary School

Sixteen Spanish pupils spent four days in Worcester on an exchange trip. Children from El Carmen, Cuenca, visited Claines Primary School. Activities included a joint art project, visiting Worcester Cathedral, the Malvern Hills and meeting the mayor. During this week's half-term, eight Claines pupils will visit Cuenca to stay with families there. 21400901  more...

Appalling that elderly are living in such fear

SIR - Perhaps Mike Foster might like to explain why, under a Labour Government, older people are so worried about their future that they are making themselves ill - according to an ICM survey for Help the Aged, which showed a fifth of over-65s felt their quality of life had worsened in the last year.  more...

Appalling that elderly are living in such fear

SIR - Perhaps Mike Foster might like to explain why, under a Labour Government, older people are so worried about their future that they are making themselves ill - according to an ICM survey for Help the Aged, which showed a fifth of over-65s felt their quality of life had worsened in the last year.  more...

I too got caught in Britannia Square

SIR - I have sympathy with Christopher Edmondson of Droitwich, (May 14) who had a fine for parking in Britannia Square.  more...

Thanks for all your support at election

sir - I would like to thank everyone who supported me in the recent city council elections.  more...

Thanks for all your support at election

Sir - I would like to thank everyone who supported me in the recent city council elections.  more...

Why are the public funds undisclosed?

SIR - You report the purchase of a building to make way for the proper landscaping of an entrance to our new university building.  more...

Return the money for rubbish fines

SIR - The people who were fined for putting bags of excess rubbish by their wheelie-bins should have their money back. The council created the situation by doing away with the weekly collection.  more...

I can’t afford a car so walk or use bus

SIR - Lib Dem Richard Burt says (May 15) people on low incomes have no choice but to run larger, older cars.  more...

Animals should not be treated this way

SIR - Re Peter Luff MP's defence of animal circuses. He fails to take any interest in the essential matter of exploitation. Is it any business of humans to exploit other creatures for entertainment? I know that politicians are an easy target for this but I think the moral answer to this is no.  more...

Cash would be best spent on transport

SIR - So the county council wants to buy the old post office building in Worcester and turn it into a travel centre.  more...

PAUSE FOR THOUGHT

AS we look upon the world today with all its worries and troubles, it's good that we can remember our creator who made the world and everything in it.  more...

Suite - and sour

I was reading about the complaints in your paper regarding SCS of Crossley park, Kidderminster.  more...

Hospital thanks

I WOULD like to express my thanks to the staff at Worcestershire Royal Hospital and Kidderminster Hospital for the care given to me during my recent stay in both hospitals.  more...

Hospital thanks

I WOULD like to express my thanks to the staff at Worcestershire Royal Hospital and Kidderminster Hospital for the care given to me during my recent stay in both hospitals.  more...

Local Walks

Broadway

Broadway needs no introduction, but not everybody is familiar with the villages of Laverton (Gloucestershire) and Childswickham (Worcestershire), both of which are visited during the course of this beautiful walk.  more...

Music

Every song has wowed the West End

A STYLISH show celebrating the best-loved songs from West End and Broadway musicals will entertain audiences when it comes to town.  more...

News

Drahm slams poor display by cup final referee

DISGRACEFUL. That was the word play-maker Shane Drahm chose to describe French referee Christophe Berdos' performance during Worces-ter Warriors' heart-breaking 24-16 European Challenge Cup final defeat at the hands of Bath.  more...

Latham aiming to make early Sixways start

WORCESTER Warrior-to-be Chris Latham is determined to fast forward his arrival at Sixways after the surgeons gave his torn pectoral muscle the best possible prognosis in Australia.  more...

Latham aiming to make early Sixways start

WORCESTER Warrior-to-be Chris Latham is determined to fast forward his arrival at Sixways after the surgeons gave his torn pectoral muscle the best possible prognosis in Australia.  more...

Phillpot Files

The plastic bubble has well and

HOW a myth was made part one in an occasional series. Or something like that.  more...

Pryce'S People

We really believed it was the end of the steam train

IT was one of those occasions when no one knew quite what to do. In the end, no one did anything and 40 years ago the final journey of the last mainline steam train in Britain began in total silence.  more...

Reader'S Pictures

Swans gather at South Quay

Swans gathering at the South Quay, Worcester in the hope of getting some food. Picture by Paul Jackson 20396301  more...

Swans gather at South Quay

Swans gathering at South Quay, Worcester in the hope of getting some food. Picture by Paul Johnson   more...

Results

Results extra

WORCESTERSHIRE LEAGUE SECOND XI DIVISION ONE Belbroughton v Barnards Green Belbroughton won by six wickets.  more...

Round-Up

Penn prove mightier than sword

OMBERSLEY were soundly beaten by Penn in Birmingham League Division Two after a poor display.  more...

New Road return turns sour for OVs

OLD Vigornians' first game at their New Road home in a year ended in disappointment as Ross-on-Wye exposed their batting frailties with a 41-run victory.  more...

League latest

THE latest results from the Malvern and Worcester Women's League.  more...

Women’s grant

CHADDESLEY Corbett have received a £250 grant from the Rugby Football Union for Women.  more...

Nolan’s record

DAVE Nolan smashed the Shatterford Fishery record by landing a huge 60lb catfish with half-a-tin of luncheon meat.  more...

Warriors battle

WYCH Way Warriors picked up their first win of the season in the Droitwich Sunday Leisure League after a stunning 5-1 success over Slappers On Tour.  more...

Nine-point win

LMS finished top of the Worcester Wednesday Leisure Leagues by a big nine-point margin at Perdiswell Leisure Centre ahead of Big Foots Wallet.  more...

Brookes guides seconds to draw

PERSHORE Seconds hung on for a hard-fought losing draw at home to Coombs Wood in Crusader Worcestershire League Division One.  more...

Spencer is European champion

ENGLAND Women were crowned European champions after a 12-6 victory over Wales in the final in Amsterdam.  more...

District league honours board

THE trophies have all been decided in the Worcester and District Men's League.  more...

Price races away with trial plaudits

STEVE Price was the fastest rider at Worcester St John's Cycling Club's 19.5-mile time trial from the Ketch pub in St Peter's.  more...

Delve fights back for final place

CHARLES Delve is through to the national finals of the Amateur Boxing Association's Junior Championships.  more...

Title defence still on course for city

WORCESTER Swimming Club secured a place in next month's PGL League final in their bid to defend the 2007 title.  more...

Fun for all at open day

THERE was fun for all when staff at a new purpose-built children's centre held an open day.  more...

Chance to get on county courts

THE Worcestershire Scho-ols Association is holding trials for its junior county squads on Sunday, June 22 at The Elgar Technology College near Worcester.  more...

Chance to get on county courts

THE Worcestershire Scho-ols Association is holding trials for its junior county squads on Sunday, June 22 at The Elgar Technology College near Worcester.  more...

Chance to get on county courts

THE Worcestershire Scho-ols Association is holding trials for its junior county squads on Sunday, June 22 at The Elgar Technology College near Worcester.  more...

Topsy-turvy time for losers Pershore

SATURDAY'S County League first division clash was one of highs and lows for Pershore when they visited early season leaders Stourbridge.  more...

Club swimmers do town proud

EVESHAM took a strong squad to Wolverhampton to compete in the annual sprint meet run by Stourbridge SC.  more...

Club swimmers do town proud

EVESHAM took a strong squad to Wolverhampton to compete in the annual sprint meet run by Stourbridge SC.  more...

Latest bowls results

Concorde Ladies League Broadway 76, Bredon 59: L Ashby, S Warren, S Davies 15, J Griffiths, M Jones, G Deans 14. D Gleghorn, B Cresswell, j Parfitt 24, J Marshment, E Hine, M Compton 14. B Mansion, T Emms, D Jackson 21, V Bridge, A Poulter, H Watkins 14. B Ward, Y Hopkins, V Hall 16, J White, R Sowerbutt, K Young 17.  more...

FA course helps pupils 'organise'

YOUNGSTERS from Pershore High School have qualified as Junior Football Organisers.  more...

Dropped catch crucial as Badsey chase fails

A DETERMINED innings from Luke Lowerson earned Badsey two valuable batting points and bonus points from Saturday's County League Division Five clash at Hewell.  more...

Lowerson helps Badsey earn points from draw

A DETERMINED innings from Luke Lowerson earned Badsey two valuable batting points and bonus points from Saturday's County League Division Five clash at Hewell.  more...

Tanworth tanned by master blaster Paul

PAUL Jones was at it again as the Tanworth bowlers took a Saturday spanking from Bretforton's master blaster in the John Shepherd Cotswold Hills League.  more...

Tanworth tanned by master blaster Paul

PAUL Jones was at it again as the Tanworth bowlers took a Saturday spanking from Bretforton's master blaster in the John Shepherd Cotswold Hills League.  more...

Feast of French fun at Prescott

ONCE again the Bugatti factory in deepest France sent their Veyron supercar to Prescott's French-themed weekend.  more...

Feast of French fun at Prescott

ONCE again the Bugatti factory in deepest France sent their Veyron supercar to Prescott's French-themed weekend.  more...

Feast of French fun at Prescott

ONCE again the Bugatti factory in deepest France sent their Veyron supercar to Prescott's French-themed weekend.  more...

The police are taken down

MALVERN ARTEFACTS v CITY POLICE.  more...

Win still proves elusive

BURGHILL & TILLINGTON v CANON FROME.  more...

Cricket round-up

EASTNOR v ASTWOOD BANK.  more...

Today's events

Monday Car boot sale at The Playing Fields, West Malvern. 10am. Admission free. 07951 608907. £5 per car. Set up from 9.30am. In aid of the Royal British Legion.  more...

Hat trick for young quilter

A 13-year-old quilter from Malvern made it a hat trick of successes at one of the UK's leading quilt shows.  more...

Former Malvern schoolboy graduates in RAF

A FORMER Dyson Perrins head boy and member of Malvern's Air Cadets has graduated from the RAF's college at Cranwell in Lincolnshire.  more...

Safari comes to Hanley Swan

HANLEY Swan will be turned into a wildlife reserve as residents and visitors are invited to take part in a Safari Treasure Hunt.  more...

Saturday cricket results round-up

Results from Saturday, May 24, in the Crusader Worcestershire County League.  more...

Roundup

Broadfield relishing new role

IN the third and final ShuttleXtra podcast interview, Kidderminster Victoria CC development manager Norman Broadfield talks about his new role and the future of the sport in the modern world.  more...

Broadfield relishing new role

IN the third and final ShuttleXtra podcast interview, Kidderminster Victoria CC development manager Norman Broadfield talks about his new role and the future of the sport in the modern world.  more...

Broadfield relishing new role

IN the third and final ShuttleXtra podcast interview, Kidderminster Victoria CC development manager Norman Broadfield talks about his new role and the future of the sport in the modern world.  more...

Schools News

Northwick Manor Infants School

The sound of Indian drumming rang out from Northwick Manor Infants School in Worcester during a week of cultural activities. Children in year two were visited by Drumlove, who taught them how to drum and use percussion instruments. Sarah Stanley, arts co-ordinator at the school, said: "Drumlove taught the children all about Indian music. They had a great day using Indian drums and percussion instruments." 21400601  more...

St Mary's Convent School

Members of the hockey and netball squad at St Mary's Convent School, Worcester, ran the length of the Barbados coastline to raise funds for their tour of the Caribbean island in July. In just over nine hours, 15 girls completed 60 miles with each one running four miles around the school field. A school spokesman said: "Despite fears from the team, everyone managed to finish the run and live to tell the tale. Well done to all the girls that took part."  more...

Leapfrogs Day Nursery

Youngsters and staff at Leapfrogs Day Nursery in Warndon Villages, Worcester, dressed up as their favourite Disney characters to mark the 25th anniversary of Bizzy Bees, who took over the nursery at the end of last year. Zoe Day, from the nursery said: "We played party games and ate party food. It was a lovely day and the children really enjoyed it." 20398101  more...

Droitwich Spa High School

Pupils at Droitwich Spa High School have developed a range of campaigns challenging the hoodie' stereotype of young people as part of their English course. Jane Christopher, deputy headteacher, said: "Pupils have designed initiatives ranging from stopping racism in football, improving facilities for young people in Droitwich and raising the awareness of HIV and AIDS. They have all been inspired by this work." 18383003  more...

Brook School, Droitwich

Nursery pupils at Brook School, Droitwich Road, Worcester, were transported to Thailand for a day to learn about Thai life. Each month the children get their play passports stamped as they explore other cultures. In the past they have visited Italy, Tanzania, Russia and Australia. 20393901  more...

Gorse Hill Community Primary School

Two classes of pupils from Gorse Hill Community Primary School in Tolladine, Worcester, enjoyed a visit to the city's library to learn how to find reference books. The visit was part of their geography project and they were shown around and read stories. Picture by John Anyon. 17373601  more...

Society

Astley

WI - Members were informed of a possible visit to Malvern on June 2 to see Dad's Army, the summer social on June 13 and an outing to Hidcote Manor Gardens in August.  more...

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