Stories for 3 May 2008

Education

Celebrating saint's day

YOUNGSTERS helped shoppers celebrate St George's Day when they displayed their artwork in a Kidderminster supermarket.  more...

Celebrating saint's day

YOUNGSTERS helped shoppers celebrate St George's Day when they displayed their artwork in a Kidderminster supermarket.  more...

Health

Find your way to a sneeze-free summer

HOTTER weather comes at a price for millions who suffer from breathing problems like asthma and allergies such as hay fever (predicted to strike earlier than usual this year). Nearly 80 per cent of people with asthma say pollen triggers symptoms such as breathlessness, wheezing and coughing. We give a breathe-easy strategy for this summer.  more...

Info dedicated to dads

HUNDREDS of NHS hospitals, the British Armed Forces, major employers and local authorities are delivering the world's first dedicated dads' information service, launched this week.  more...

Eye tests advised

PEOPLE are being encouraged to have an eye test as part of National Glaucoma Awareness Week.  more...

Bullying in the workplace

It is only in recent years that this subject has been widely aired and not before time. Any bullying, be it at school or work, can undermine an individual's confidence and self-esteem and lead to numerous physical and/or psychological problems. These can lead to an employee being absent from work or to seek alternative employment even though they may well enjoy the job aside from one or more individuals they work with.  more...

Oxfam call to get knitting

OXFAM is calling on all knitters in the UK to support a new campaign to help reduce the numbers of women who die needlessly every year in pregnancy and childbirth.  more...

On the ball for cancer run

THE course is set, the footballers are warming up and now it's time for men to register for their place in the Keep Your Eye on the Ball 5K run taking place on June 1 in London's Victoria Park.  more...

Seasonal veg can boost health

WHEN it comes to health, men often don't measure up but National Men's Health Week (June 9-15) is here to change that and it seems that being "in season" can help.  more...

Breastfed babies cot death risk lower

THE Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths (FSID) has announced its latest advice that breastfeeding your baby can reduce the risk of cot death.  more...

Breastfed babies' cot death risk lower

THE Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths (FSID) has announced its latest advice that breastfeeding your baby can reduce the risk of cot death.  more...

Interviews

Three times a crook

MACKENZIE Crook is the most unassuming chap you could hope to meet.  more...

Kidder News Latest

'Seaside' coming to SVR

SEVERN Valley Railway has come up with an idea to make a day out "at the seaside" less expensive - by bringing it to the West Midlands.  more...

'Seaside' coming to SVR

SEVERN Valley Railway has come up with an idea to make a day out "at the seaside" less expensive - by bringing it to the West Midlands.  more...

shuttleXtra talks to veteran crooner

JACK Jones embarks on a UK tour tonight to mark 50 years in showbusiness. shuttleXtra - available online from 7am today - talks to the veteran crooner about the forthcoming shows, as well as his remarkable career and his friendship with the Rat Pack.  more...

‘Live wire’ Nellie is 103rd birthday girl

LIVE wire Nellie Hellmore celebrated her 103rd birthday with friends at a Kidderminster nursing home, where she is well-known for her sense of humour.  more...

Free drop-in advice for asthma sufferers

TWO Kidderminster pharmacies are encouraging sufferers to take control of their asthma ahead of World Asthma Day on Tuesday.  more...

Free advice for asthma sufferers

TWO Kidderminster pharmacies are encouraging sufferers to take control of their asthma ahead of World Asthma Day on Tuesday.  more...

Free property marking sessions

POLICE and their partners have organised free property marking sessions in Kidderminster and Wolverley, when crime prevention advice will also be on offer.  more...

Fire safety warning to deaf people

HEREFORD and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service and RNID, the national charity which represents the UK's deaf and hard of hearing people, are joining forces during Deaf Awareness Week (May 5-11) to urge people with hearing difficulties to be fire safe in the home.  more...

Discover Bewdley line-up

THE Discover Bewdley Weekend kicks off tomorrow with a full line-up of events for all the family.  more...

Discover Bewdley Weekend line-up

THE Discover Bewdley Weekend kicks off tomorrow with a full line-up of events for all the family.  more...

Chance to discover Bewdley

THERE will be plenty going on in Bewdley over the next two days as the town celebrates the Discover Bewdley Weekend.  more...

Rescue service earns award

PAUL Hayden, Chief Officer of Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service and a team of local firefighters have been awarded a major international award for developing swift water and flood rescue techniques.  more...

Voluntary groups chase grants

WORCESTERSHIRE County Council's Voluntary and Community Sector has been inundated with application forms from voluntary organisations applying for grants of up to £500,000.  more...

Voluntary groups chase grants

WORCESTERSHIRE County Council's Voluntary and Community Sector has been inundated with application forms from voluntary organisations applying for grants of up to £500,000.  more...

Latest

Latest travel news

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

New centres will help families with toddlers

FIVE new children’s centres are to be opened across Worcestershire to help families with young children.   more...

Outburst man's gracious apology - court

A man has apologised for insulting magistrates and court workers during a foul-mouthed outburst in court.  more...

Fancy being in our Christmas panto?

WORCESTER girls are being given the chance to act alongside professionals.   more...

Thanks for your help after tragedy

THE family of murdered painter and decorator John Lloyd have met some of the police who were involved in the investigation into his death.  more...

Sign-up for cycle ride and help Liam raise charity cash

A CHAMPION cyclist from Malvern is calling on keen bike-riders to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support and help change the lives of people affected by cancer.  more...

No memory for drink driver - court

A MAN who showed “absolute contempt” for driving laws has been banned from the roads for two years.  more...

Concert cancelled at 11th hour

AN outdoor concert on Castlemorton Common has been cancelled by police - 16 years after 20,000 people invaded the area and held an illegal rave.  more...

Success for Polish police visit

POLISH police officers visited Worcestershire to find out how their UK counterparts were tackling alcohol-related crime among young people.  more...

Shooting helps kids steer clear of guns

A GROUP of youngsters have been introduced to shooting in a bid to steer them away from anti-social behaviour.  more...

Fine for tyre-storage man - court

A MAN who stored tyres at his property near Malvern without planning permission has been fined £1,000 for breaching planning laws.  more...

Disorder man was "fed-up" with police - court

A DRUNK mechanic with 73 previous convictions swore at police because he said he was sick of them harassing him.  more...

Would-be burglars given community punishment - court

Two men tried to break into a Worcester pensioner's home by poking a long stick through letterbox, Worcester Crown Court was told.  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...

£150k pitch christened with kick about

AN ARTIFICIAL pitch costing £150,000 has been officially opened at Christopher Whitehead Language College as part of a host of improvements at the Worcester school.  more...

Spook spooked by storms

A WOMAN is offering a £200 reward to anyone who helps her find her missing puppy.  more...

Worcester News weather watch

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

Patience will pay in a long wait for the sun!

PEOPLE hoping to bask in some warm sunshine in Worcestershire over the bank holiday weekend will have to wait until Monday for the best of the weather.  more...

Worcester News weather watch

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

Circus-mad barman Andy gets chance to show skills at last

A BARMAN has made his debut in the circus ring.  more...

Get gaming with your Worcester News

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

Fined £100 by the bin police

PEOPLE living in a block of Worcester flats were shocked when a police community support officer turned up to issue them with a £100 fine for failing to use their wheelie bins properly.  more...

Fined £100 by the bin police

PEOPLE living in a block of Worcester flats were shocked when a police community support officer turned up to issue them with a £100 fine for failing to use their wheelie bins properly.  more...

Fined £100 by the bin police

PEOPLE living in a block of Worcester flats were shocked when a police community support officer turned up to issue them with a £100 fine for failing to use their wheelie bins properly.  more...

Detective ‘was offered sex at brothel for £100’

AN undercover detective told a jury how he had paid £60 for massage at a Worcester brothel when uniformed colleagues burst in and made arrests.  more...

Labour accused of trying to fool the city’s voters

WORCESTER’S Labour group has come under fire for sending out campaign leaflets before Thursday’s election that bore no obvious reference to their party name.   more...

Staff morale falls as GP out-of-hours service privatised

THE GP out-of-hours service in Worcestershire is being privatised.  more...

Boris is new London mayor

TORY Boris Johnson has been elected the new Mayor of London after a record turnout at the polls.  more...

Delight as peregrine falcon chick hatches in Worcester

THE first of four eggs laid by a rare peregrine falcon in Worcester has hatched today.  more...

Latets

Attempted metal theft foiled

A YOUTH has been arrested in Matchborough on suspicion of the attempted theft of lead as part of Project Livewire.  more...

Attempted metal theft foiled

A YOUTH has been arrested in Matchborough on suspicion of the attempted theft of lead as part of Project Livewire.  more...

Restored motorbike stolen

A MOTORBIKE has been stolen from a locked shed after thieves forced a locked rear gate and broke in.  more...

Taxi driver robbed at knifepoint

A taxi driver has been robbed at knifepoint by passengers in Church Hill.  more...

Taxi driver robbed at knifepoint

A taxi driver has been robbed at knifepoint by his passengers in Church Hill.  more...

Taxi driver robbed at knifepoint

A taxi driver has been robbed at knifepoint by his passengers in Church Hill.  more...

Taxi driver robbed at knifepoint

A taxi driver has been robbed at knifepoint by his passengers in Church Hill.  more...

Lifestyle

Balance out the birthrights

A NUMBER of studies have just been published suggesting the order siblings are born affects the way they're treated by their parents and their development. We ask the experts how and why birth order matters and if there's anything parents can do to even things out.  more...

ASK THE EXPERT

Q: "My kids frequently seem anxious and stressed, yet I don't remember feeling like that as a child. What are the causes of all this stress and what can I do to help my children through it?"  more...

THREE WAYS TO ... be a more organised parent

1. Hang tote bags at the top and bottom of the stairs to put things that need to go up or down in, so you aren't climbing the stairs all the time.  more...

Search to find top dad

ALL kids think their dad's the best - and now they've got the chance to prove it in a national competition.  more...

Six of the best to update your analogue

IT'S a job I'm afraid that cannot be put off too much longer - that dust-gathering collection of analogue music and moving imagery needs to be switched to digital.  more...

Nailing the au naturale look

ACHIEVE gorgeous nails with your own fair hand. The experts reveal their top talon tips for home manicures.  more...

Flower power

GET blooming gorgeous this season with fresh spring floral fashions.  more...

Be Nairn's teacher's pet

BREAK down the barriers of kitchen confusion and take a masterclass from Scottish chef and TV presenter, Nick Nairn. He's taught thousands of students at his Cook School and now he reveals some of his culinary secrets and one of his favourite menus as his new book is published.  more...

LIQUID NEWS

Scottish celebrity chef Nick Nairn shares secrets from his years in the trade in his new book, Nick Nairn Cook School (Cassell Illustrated, £20.  more...

LIQUID NEWS

Scottish celebrity chef Nick Nairn shares secrets from his years in the trade in his new book, Nick Nairn Cook School (Cassell Illustrated, £20.  more...

LIQUID NEWS

Scottish celebrity chef Nick Nairn shares secrets from his years in the trade in his new book, Nick Nairn Cook School (Cassell Illustrated, £20).  more...

DIY - dry clean it yourself

A RECENT Which? survey said that just one in 12 items come back from dry cleaners in an acceptable condition. But what's the alternative? We speak to Australian cleaning guru Shannon Lush about how to avoid being taken to the dry cleaners.  more...

Malvern May Day Celebrations

The show starts here

Volunteers erect the sign welcoming visitors to the event.  more...

Lots to see and do

All kinds of stalls have been set up in Priory Park for the event.   more...

Ready for action

Musical instruments lie ready on the Victorian bandstand for the afternoon's entertainment.  more...

The start of the show

Volunteers erect a sign at one of the park's entrances to greet visitors.  more...

Old traditions

Morris dancers entertain the crowd at Priory Park.  more...

Tall order

A stilt-walking juggler delights youngsters.   more...

Back to the park

Malcolm Victory leads the parade back to Priory Park.  more...

Ready for the start

Malcolm Victory and Jai Hill share a joke before the parade starts.  more...

Taking to the streets

Spectators lined Church Street to see the parade.   more...

Poetic license

Malvern's own bard, Jai Hill, declaimed his ode in celebration of the green man.  more...

Poetic license

Malvern's own bard, Jai Hill, declaimed his ode in celebration of the green man.  more...

Taste the difference

Dr John Harcup (left) and John Bibby, of Malvern Spa Association, challenged passers-by to a taste test of Malvern spring water and tap water.  more...

Down Church Street

Malcolm Victory leads the parade.  more...

Colourful costumes

Sunset dancer set the pace.  more...

Intoxicating rhythms

Malvern's own Baixa Beat joined forces with drummers from Brecon for this year's event.  more...

Making music

Another view of the samba players.  more...

On display

LOCAL schoolchildren carried banners they had made.  more...

Flash of blue

The procession heads past the shops in Church Street.  more...

Under way

The procession with Park View in the background.   more...

Thanks

The sign that says it all.  more...

Music

Jack and the pack

JACK Jones embarks on a UK tour tonight to mark 50 years in showbusiness. We talk to the veteran crooner about the forthcoming shows, as well as his remarkable career and his friendship with the Rat Pack.  more...

In the spotlight ... Natty

TWENTY-four-year-old singer songwriter Natty hails from North London. He started writing songs from an early age and eventually found himself working in a top London recording studio as a tea boy, before working his way up to the position of engineer.  more...

Ibiza Rocks line-up announced

IBIZA Rocks, the indie festival which takes over the Balearic isle each summer, has announced this year's line-up.  more...

HIT MISS OR MAYBE?

CRISIS - CONSEQUENCES CRISIS is a charity which raises awareness about homelessness. For this single which is in aid of the organisation, a whole host of artists, including Paul Weller, Dirty Pretty Things, Beth Ditto of The Gossip and Supergrass all recorded their parts without hearing what the other bands were playing. The resulting vintage soul-esque song is stunning and it's in aid of a great cause. What more could you want?  more...

HMV TOP 10 SINGLES

1 (1) Madonna ft. Justin Timberlake - 4 Minutes 2 (-) Usher ft Young Jeezy - Love In This Club 3 (3) Sam Sparro - Black and Gold 4 (4) Estelle ft. Kanye West - American Boy 5 (-) Jay Sean - Maybe 6 (3) September - Cry For You 7 (6) Flo rida ft. T-Pain - Low 8 (-) Propane Nightmares - Pendulum 9 (7) Mariah Carey - Touch My Body 10 (-) Crisis - Consequences Source www.hmv.com   more...

News

Munday may make a City comeback

JON Munday has not ruled out the possibility of playing for Worcester City again at some point in the future.  more...

Latham's ready to say his goodbyes

AN emotional Chris Latham is expected to bring the curtain down on his glittering Super 14 career when he plays in Queensland Reds' final two matches of the season in May.  more...

Bath boss joins cup final critics

BATH chief executive Bob Calleja has underlined Wor-cester Warriors fans' concerns that Gloucester's Kingsholm ground is not suitable for the European Challenge Cup final.  more...

Warriors roar back to edge out Bristol

WORCESTER Warriors completed a thrilling 22-21 Guinness Premiership success at Bristol.  more...

Warriors roar back to edge out Bristol

WORCESTER Warriors completed a thrilling 22-21 Guinness Premiership success at Bristol.  more...

Warriors roar back to edge out Bristol

WORCESTER Warriors completed a thrilling 22-21 Guinness Premiership success at Bristol.  more...

Reports

Boje's double-ton foils Worcestershire

SOUTH African Nicky Boje chalked up a match-saving double century as Northamptonshire recovered from a first-innings collapse to rescue a draw in the LV County Championship Division Two match against Worcestershire.  more...

Reviews

Entertaining introduction to Pullman

THE Golden Compass (Cert PG, 108 mins, Entertainment In Video, Family, also available to buy DVD £22.99/special edition DVD £24.99/Blu-ray £29.99) Starring: Dakota Blue Richards, Nicole Kidman, Daniel Craig, Eva Green, Sam Elliott, Ben Walker, Charlie Rowe, Jack Shepherd, and the voices of Freddie Highmore, Sir Ian McKellen.  more...

Kidderminster Operatic and Dramatic Society plus The Nonentities, Kidderminster Town Hall

AFTER a rather hesitant first few numbers, we were treated to a programme of nostalgia and we got to join in with many of the old songs, most of which were long before my time (honestly!).  more...

Kidderminster Operatic and Dramatic Society plus The Nonentities, Kidderminster Town Hall

AFTER a rather hesitant first few numbers, we were treated to a programme of nostalgia and we got to join in with many of the old songs, most of which were long before my time (honestly!).  more...

DVD rental top ten

1 (-) St Trinians 2 (-) Alvin And The Chipmunks 3 (3) Stardust 4 (4) Run, Fat Boy, Run 5 (2) Enchanted 6 (8) The Invasion 7 (6) Beowulf 8 (10) The Kingdom 9 (7) Ratatouille 10 (-) 30 Days Of Night Chart supplied by www.blockbuster.co.uk   more...

DVD retail top ten

DVD RETAIL TOP 10 1 (-) Alvin and the Chipmunks 2 (-) St. Trinians 3 (-) 30 Days of Night 4 (-) Enchanted 5 (-) Music and Lyrics 6 (5) The Simpsons Movie 7 (-) Gavin and Stacey - Series 1 8 (-) 300 9 (-) The Bourne Identify 10 (3) Hitman Chart supplied by hmv.com   more...

Round-Up

Turner: Nothing to be frightened of in League One

GRAHAM Turner believes Hereford United have nothing to fear when they line-up in League One next season.  more...

The good old days

IF variety is the spice of life then visitors to an Old Tyme Music Hall, which is being held to boost the funds of a Bromsgrove church, are set for an entertaining evening.  more...

Brown shows pedal power

CYCLING: 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...

New year nightclub brawl

A BROMSGROVE reveller, celebrating the New Year, has been found innocent of an attack with a bottle that left a woman needing stitches.  more...

New police team

A NEW team of police officers, committed to tackling anti-social behaviour in Bromsgrove, has been formed.  more...

On the move

A COMMUNICATIONS firm has relocated to Bromsgrove's Buntsford Gate Business Park as part of an expansion plan. Zircom, which was based at Upton Warren until last month, is reporting "phenomenal" success over the past three years and has signed a lucrative new contract. The firm, with a workforce of 13, hopes to employ a further 20 people by the end of the year.  more...

Gimme five

BUDDING entrepreneurs turned five-star fundraisers when they put their skills to the charity test.  more...

Revenge sweet after repeat for boys

SIMON de Montfort Middle School's Under-11 footballers have had double reason to celebrate after victory in the South Worcestershire Schools Sports Association District 11-a-side tournament while also progressing to the County Cup final after defeating Easter Westacre Middle School.  more...

Ramblers walk to top title glory

CSSC Ramblers took the Malvern Table Tennis League after they defeated Division One champions Manor Park Cavaliers in a glittering match.  more...

Try scoring at seaside

LEDBURY under-nine and 10s had fun in the sun, during a victorious tour of Weston-super-Mare.  more...

Try scoring at seaside

LEDBURY under-nine and 10s had fun in the sun, during a victorious tour of Weston-super-Mare.  more...

Try scoring at seaside

LEDBURY under-nine and 10s had fun in the sun, during a victorious tour of Weston-super-Mare.  more...

Try scoring at seaside

LEDBURY under-nine and 10s had fun in the sun, during a victorious tour of Weston-super-Mare.  more...

Warriors reach final

WORCESTER WARRIORS 31, NEWCASTLE FALCONS 16.  more...

Seconds promoted

AFTER the disappointment of the Ledbury first team's promotion hopes being dashed at Old Covs, Ledbury seconds won the Merit Table league title with ease.  more...

All-out attack key to promotion success

IT would prove to be a season of cheers, tears and all-out attack as Malvern returned to Midlands League One after a four-year absence.  more...

Today's events

Saturday Line Dancing with Teme Valley Shufflers WDC at Whitbourne Village Hall, Whitbourne. Absolute beginners 7-8pm. Improvers and Intermediate 8-10pm. 01886 821772.  more...

Cha cha chance to learn moves

LEARN to Cha Cha Cha at a new beginners dance class at Holy Trinity Hall, Link Top, Malvern, starting this month.  more...

Live cricket updates

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

Schools minister rewards walking bus

A WALKING bus scheme took a step in the right direction when Madresfield Primary received a national award from schools minister Jim Knight MP.  more...

More units planned for Townsend Way

A DEVELOPER has put in a planning application to build four more industrial units off Townsend Way in Malvern Link.  more...

Unusual baptism with ancient font

A FATHER and his baby son were baptised in a farmyard ceremony in Welland at the weekend using an ancient stone font.  more...

New venue for tomorrow's soul night

THE next charity Soul and Motown night, on tomorrow (May 4), has a new venue, due to the closure of the CSSE Club.  more...

Warm weather gives boost to Fringe event

THE weather today is just right for the May Day celebrations being held in the town centre by Malvern Fringe - dry and warm, but not too hot.  more...

May day madness brings town centre alive

THE annual Fringe May Day event is once again a great success, with families flocking to Priory Park to take part in the day-long festival of music and merriment.  more...

SNEAK PREVIEW: Town have reasons to be cheerful after season of struggle

AFTER a season of struggle, Malvern Town boss Joe Rawle will quite happily settle for a mid-table finish next ear.  more...

SNEAK PREVIEW: Town have reasons to be cheerful after season of struggle

AFTER a season of struggle, Malvern Town boss Joe Rawle will quite happily settle for a mid-table finish next ear. Rawle, who took over from Paul Molloy in January, sums up their season as "tough and long". But depite a flurry of defeats, including an 11-0 drubbing at Chesham, he says an investment in youth and some new aditions during the summer may bring a turn around in his side's fortunes. He said: "It's been a long, hard, tough season to be honest. "Hopefully we've improved over the last couple of months of the season. "We want to secure a mid-table position next year. "We will try to establish ourselves next year. "We need about four players next year. We need to sign a dominant centre-half, a playmaker in midfield and a 20 goals a year man." Read more of our review of Malvern Town's season in next Friday's Malvern Gazette.  more...

SNEAK PREVIEW: Town have reasons to be cheerful after season of struggle

AFTER a season of struggle, Malvern Town boss Joe Rawle will quite happily settle for a mid-table finish next ear.  more...

May Day another success for Fringe

A BRIEF burst of mid-afternoon rain failed to dampen spirits at the Malvern Fringe May Day celebration this afternoon.  more...

Upton

Shadow minister surveys flood progress

SHADOW environment minister, Peter Ainsworth, arrived in Upton on Monday afternoon to find out what measures had been taken to protect the town against flooding.  more...

  
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