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Stories for 30 May 2008
Body And Soul
I survived pneumonia but was infected with superbug in hospital
A DESPERATELY ill man almost died of pneumonia - only to then fall victim to a deadly hospital superbug. more...
I survived pneumonia but was infected with superbug in hospital
A DESPERATELY ill man almost died of pneumonia - only to then fall victim to a deadly hospital superbug. more...
Business
Future looks bright for regional barber
UK BARBER Shops has moved its head office to Worcestershire after more than 70 years of trading to consolidate its position as Britain's biggest independent chain of gents' hairdressers. more...
Celebrating innovation
A HARTLEBURY-based company has proved innovation is alive and well, after walking off with a major title. more...
Sustainability saving firms money
MORE companies than ever are seeking the advice and expertise of the Envirowise programme, and are saving substantial amounts of money as a result, it has been claimed. more...
Sustainability 'saving firms money'
MORE companies than ever are seeking the advice and expertise of the Envirowise programme, and are saving substantial amounts of money as a result, it has been claimed. more...
Safety alert for printers
THE Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued a safety alert aimed at employers in the printing industry who use hand-fed platen machines. more...
Safety alert for printers
THE Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued a safety alert aimed at employers in the printing industry who use hand-fed platen machines. more...
Animal contamination risk 'low'
ANIMAL Health has completed its investigation into an incident in which routine official sampling of a consignment of wheat feed revealed low-level contamination with material of animal origin. more...
Kidder News Latest
Ex-addict talks to shuttleXtra
WHILE many believe cannabis should be legalised, others are concerned about the dangers of the drug, especially on young minds. more...
Ex-addict talks to shuttleXtra
WHILE many believe cannabis should be legalised, others are concerned about the dangers of the drug, especially on young minds. more...
Family affair for band
IT was a family affair when members of Cleobury Concert Brass Band held their open evening at Cleobury Mortimer Parish Hall as part of Adult Learners' Week, with visitors doubling the number of regular band members and a few new recruits signed up. more...
Students bridge gap
A GROUP of students have helped provide a safe passage for local cows going to pasture after they rebuilt a bridge destroyed by last summer's floods. more...
District giving up its secrets
PEOPLE in the West Midlands are being offered a rare chance to step back in time and learn more about the Wyre Forest's ancient secrets, thanks to a pioneering new high-tech project. more...
Wyre Forest giving up its secrets
PEOPLE in the West Midlands are being offered a rare chance to step back in time and learn more about the Wyre Forest's ancient secrets, thanks to a pioneering new high-tech project. more...
Beware credit crunch cowboys
RESIDENTS are being warned to choose wisely when employing someone to work on their home. more...
Crackdown on drink and drug driver
FROM Sunday, police will be cracking down on drivers who take the drink and drug driving gamble in Wyre Forest this summer. more...
Crackdown on drink and drug drivers
FROM Sunday, police will be cracking down on drivers who take the drink and drug driving gamble in Wyre Forest this summer. more...
Long serving politician dies
A MAN who played a part in the political life of Wyre Forest for most of the past 60 years has died. more...
Long serving politician dies
A MAN who played a part in the political life of Wyre Forest for most of the past 60 years has died. more...
Farms open to public
FARMS are set to open this weekend as part of a campaign which aims to reconnect people with the countryside and farming. more...
Family tribute to John Wardle
THE granddaughter of a leading Wyre Forest politician who died yesterday has described him as "the apple of my eye". more...
Family tribute to John Wardle
THE granddaughter of a leading Wyre Forest politician who died yesterday has described him as "the apple of my eye". more...
Car stolen from Kidderminster car park
A DISTINCTIVE car worth £5,000 which was brought for the owner by her late husband has been stolen from a Kidderminster car park, leaving her "devastated." more...
Car stolen from Kidderminster car park
A DISTINCTIVE car worth £5,000 which was a gift to the owner from her late husband has been stolen from a Kidderminster car park, leaving her "devastated." more...
Car stolen from Kidderminster car park
A DISTINCTIVE car worth £5,000 which was a gift to the owner from her late husband has been stolen from a Kidderminster car park, leaving her "devastated." more...
Car stolen from Kidderminster car park
A DISTINCTIVE car worth £5,000 which was a gift to the owner from her late husband has been stolen from a Kidderminster car park leaving her "devastated." more...
Police launch vehicle scheme
A SAFE and Secure vehicle scheme has been launched by police in Wyre Forest and Bromsgrove. more...
Police launch vehicle scheme
A SAFE and Secure vehicle scheme has been launched by police in Wyre Forest and Bromsgrove. more...
Police launch vehicle scheme
A SAFE and Secure vehicle scheme has been launched by police in Wyre Forest and Bromsgrove. more...
Politicians pay tribute to John Wardle
TRIBUTES have been paid from across the Wyre Forest political spectrum to a leading politician who died yesterday. more...
Politicians pay tribute to John Wardle
TRIBUTES have been paid from across the Wyre Forest political spectrum to a leading district politician who died yesterday. more...
Politicians pay tribute to John Wardle
TRIBUTES have been paid from across the Wyre Forest political spectrum to a leading district politician who died yesterday. more...
Man charged for engagement ring burglary
POLICE have charged a man for a burglary in which an engagement ring and an eternity ring, together worth £4,300, were stolen. more...
Man charged for engagement ring burglary
POLICE have charged a man for a burglary in which an engagement ring and an eternity ring, together worth £4,300, were stolen. more...
Man charged over engagement ring burglary
POLICE have charged a man for a burglary in which an engagement ring and an eternity ring, together worth £4,300, were stolen. more...
Women question 'bail out' cash
FOUR women questioned the legality at Birmingham Employment Tribunal of the Government paying them nearly £25,000 for job losses while their employer "laid low" and avoided responsibility over a Kidderminster shop. more...
Women question 'bail out' cash
FOUR women questioned the legality at Birmingham Employment Tribunal of the Government paying them nearly £25,000 for job losses while their employer "laid low" and avoided responsibility over a Kidderminster shop. more...
LEAVE A TRIBUTE TO JOHN WARDLE
If you wouldlike to leave a tribute to long-serving Wyre Foresat politician John Wardle who died this week, please use the comment box below. more...
LEAVE A TRIBUTE TO JOHN WARDLE
If you wouldlike to leave a tribute to long-serving Wyre Foresat politician John Wardle who died this week, please use the comment box below. more...
LEAVE A TRIBUTE TO JOHN WARDLE
If you wouldlike to leave a tribute to long-serving Wyre Foresat politician John Wardle who died this week, please use the comment box below. more...
LEAVE A TRIBUTE TO JOHN WARDLE
If you wouldlike to leave a tribute to long-serving Wyre Foresat politician John Wardle who died this week, please use the comment box below. more...
LEAVE A TRIBUTE TO JOHN WARDLE
If you wouldlike to leave a tribute to long-serving Wyre Foresat politician John Wardle who died this week, please use the comment box below. more...
LEAVE A TRIBUTE TO JOHN WARDLE
If you would like to leave a tribute to long-serving Wyre Forest politician John Wardle who died this week, please use the comment box below. 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...
We are running in support of all cancer victims
A GROUP of Worcester postal workers will be pounding the streets of the city for this year’s Race for Life on Sunday. more...
Royal opening for St Richard's
THE Queen’s cousin, the Duke of Kent, will be visiting Worcester and nearby Lower Broadheath on Tuesday. more...
Something for everyone at fun run
WORCESTER residents are being asked to turn up and support an annual fun-day and fun-run. more...
Let new recycling site take yoghurt pots, too
AN environmental group has called on County Hall to show its green credentials and recycle more household rubbish when Worcestershire's new recycling facility opens next year. more...
What new norton processing plant will look like
This artist's impression offers the first glimpse of how Worcestershire's new state-of-the-art recycling plant at Norton will look. The multi-million-pound facility will sort and re-package clean, recycleable household rubbish from across Herefordshire and Worcestershire once it opens on Woodbury Lane in September 2009. It will have the capacity to deal with about 100,000 tonnes of recycleable material each year, and its high-tech sorting mechanisms should mean it can cope with just about any type of recycleable rubbish. It is not designed to deal with any black bin' waste. Once the recycleables have been sorted into categories, they will be bound up and shipped out to firms around the world to be recycled into useable material. The plant was given planning permission last year despite vociferous protests from nearby residents worried about the likely increase in heavy vehicle traffic. Worcestershire County Council insists it has now put measures in place to minimise disruption to villagers. more...
What new Norton recycling plant will look like
This artist's impression offers the first glimpse of how Worcestershire's new state-of-the-art recycling plant at Norton will look. more...
Concert will raise cash for bread
PLANS are underway for a special concert which hopes to raise hundreds of pounds for an African village bakery. more...
Pair of rare falcon chicks are first in city to be 'ringed'
A PAIR of rare falcon chicks have become the first in Worcester – and possibly in the county – to be ‘ringed’. more...
I have won my battle for a place at school
A SCHOOLBOY who has severe learning difficulties has finally won his battle for a place at a special school. more...
Ancient celebrations revived
THE ancient custom of wearing oak leaves was revived on the streets of Worcester. more...
Charlie's songwriter receives hate mail
THE man who wrote a song for schoolboy Charlie Green to sing on the Britain's Got Talent TV show has been sent hate mail since he failed to win a place in the final. more...
Future looks bright for regional barber
UK BARBER Shops has moved its head office to Worcestershire after more than 70 years of trading to consolidate its position as Britain's biggest independent chain of gents' hairdressers. more...
Anger as supermarket pulls out of charity event
VOLUNTEERS collecting money to buy vital equipment for Malvern’s new hospital were left stunned and furious after supermarket giant Morrisons pulled out of a major fund-raising event at the eleventh hour. more...
Hero pilot stopped flying because of rumours over crash
THE Worcester pilot who safely crash-landed a passenger jet was prevented from flying because of rumours he had frozen at the controls, it has been revealed. more...
Hero pilot grounded over rumours
THE Worcester pilot who safely crash-landed a passenger jet was prevented from flying because of rumours he had frozen at the controls, it has been revealed. more...
COMMENT: Only simpletons send hate mail
THERE is much in modern life worth getting angry about. Injustice and intolerance abound. It must take a special kind of simpleton, therefore, to send hate mail over a television talent show. more...
Man airlifted after van overturned
A MAN had to be airlifted to hospital after the van he was driving over-turned on a series of bends. more...
Everything you wanted to know about Worcester's waste
FOLLOWING on from today's article about the new Norton processing plant, we take a look at the issues surrounding recycling in Worcester. more...
Worcester News weather watch
KEEP up with the latest weather forecast with us. more...
Tributes to well-known character
A WELL-KNOWN Worcestershire estate agent and auctioneer, with a passion for gardening and the countryside, has died aged 69 after a long illness. more...
Village black-out lasted two days
PEOPLE living and working in a rural Worcestershire village were left without power for almost two days following an underground fault. more...
Hours cut at kebab shop
A KEBAB shop has had its opening times reduced after a violent brawl on the premises. more...
Banned driver admits being in three-car crash
A DRIVER who was involved in a car crash while serving a five-year driving ban has been given a six-month suspended sentence. more...
Can you help trace getaway car?
MEMBERS of the public are being asked to help trace a car seen near the scene of a robbery. more...
WN puts YouTube in the frame
YOUR Worcester News this week registered its own YouTube channel where you can see all of our videos in one place. more...
Bird watchers in a flap over 'missing' chicks
TWO of Worcester’s most watched birds have caused a flutter of concern among some bird lovers. more...
Paralysed son inspires dad’s walk for charity
A FATHER has vowed to walk hundreds of miles to raise £25,000 for the people who helped his son after he was permanently paralysed in a car crash. more...
Flood bridge reopens
A FLOODED road bridge has been reopened to traffic after it was closed for 12 hours. more...
Worcester News weather watch
KEEP up with the latest weather forecast with us. more...
Eco-town 'will cause chaos on roads'
THE government will inflict traffic chaos on the Vale and the Cotswolds if it proceeds with its proposal to build its so-called eco town' in Warwickshire, protestors have claimed. more...
Teenager admits child porn charges
AN Evesham teenager has admitted making and distributing child pornography. more...
Diving equipment stolen
POLICE in Pershore are hunting thieves who stole diving gear worth more than £3,000 from a garage in the town. more...
College puts art on show
ART and design students from the Evesham & Malvern Hills College are inviting the public to come along and be inspired by their end of year exhibition. more...
Caravan park evacuated
MORE than 50 people living on a caravan site in Evesham were forced to find emergency accommodation last night after the site was evacuated amid fears of flooding in Bengeworth. more...
Delighted residents welcome pub's sale
ELMLEY Castle residents are raising a glass in celebration after a two year battle to save their local pub ended in success this week. more...
Latets
Murder accused woman appears in court
A WOMAN charged with the murder of a Birmingham teenager whose decomposed body was found in a London waste management site appeared at Birmingham Crown Court on Thursday, May 29. more...
Former council leader in court
A FORMER Redditch Council leader has appeared in court charged with 15 offences of fraud, deception and theft. more...
Leisure General
Cricket play explores English psyche
THERE is nothing more synonymous with England than cricket and a new play The English Game uses a cricket match to explore the modern English psyche. more...
Cricket play explores English psyche
THERE is nothing more synonymous with England than cricket and a new play The English Game uses a cricket match to explore the modern English psyche. more...
Inspector Morse creator at Malvern Theatres
AUTHOR Colin Dexter will talk about his best-known creation, Inspector Morse, at Malvern Theatres on Tuesday, June 10, at 7.30pm. more...
Perfect circle from local artists
COLOUR Circle, a group of local artists, will fill the Weavers Gallery in Ledbury with stunning and colourful works of art in a exhibition that opens on June 10. more...
Alice's Adventure in Wonderland
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, one of the best-loved books in children's literature, will be brought magically to life in an open air theatrical production in the Worcester Woods Country Park in June. more...
Letters
Stop misusing parking places for the disabled
SIR - Some years ago I wrote about the misuse of the disabled Blue Badges, about young healthy people making use of a disabled parent's Blue Badge by parking in a reserved bay while leaving the parent sitting in the car and the healthy person then does the shopping! more...
I’m not convinced with Gordon’s work
SIR - While listening to BBC News 24, with my brain in neutral I might add, up popped Labour MP Hazel Blears. The sound of her voice made my ears prick up and I regained full consciousness. more...
Animals helped mankind in past
SIR - It appears MPs are making a big thing to allow the creation of mixed embryos with animals and humans. more...
Let’s not begrudge those suffering
SIR - After witnessing the devastation, misery and heartache of tens of thousands of now displaced people via our television screens who have have lost their homes, livelihoods, entire towns, villages, families and children, I can't begin to comprehend why George felt the need to state, "forget China and Burma" and that we should "sort out our own backyard" in his latest missive. more...
Old hospital site is perfect for housing
SIR - I cannot understand why the old Ronkswood Hospital site has not been sold for housing, as nobody seems to want it for businesses. more...
Bushill-Matthews is still in denial
SIR - Mr Bushill-Matthews remains in denial of the EU involvement in the decline of the Royal Mail and post office closures. more...
Good that mayor supports hospice
SIR - It is great news that new Mayor of Worcester Lucy Hodgson is supporting St Paul's Hostel for the homeless (Diary May 20). more...
Library grounds development
I HAVE to take issue with the Welfords' excellent letter on one point (Haven Destroyed, Malvern Gazette letters April 23). more...
Memory Lane
100 Years Ago, June 6, 1908
HOPES were high that the present spell of fine weather would last at least until the Whitsuntide holidays, always one of the most popular and which guaranteed a huge influx of trippers from Birmingham to the Lickey Hills. But, on Wednesday a terrific thunderstorm of some three hours' duration and with a spectacular lightning display brought a temporary halt to the warm weather. An elm tree near the station at Aston Fields was struck, as was property at The Durrance. more...
50 Years Ago, June 7, 1958
TRADERS in Bromsgrove were branded apathetic' by the president of the town's Chamber of Trade Mr C Cupitt. He made the statement at the annual meeting and was critical that too few traders supported the chamber. Other topics discussed was the likelihood of a one way system around the town, which would alleviate traffic problems and action had been taken to stop what was seen as unfair trading taking place at some pubs. more...
30 Years Ago, June 2, 1978
A TRIP to Ragley Hall in Alcester, by Caroline Venn and her family from Barnt Green, provided a pleasant surprise for the 13-year-old. Caroline, it turned out, was the stately home's one millionth visitor. Lord Hertford, who lived there with his wife, presented Caroline with her prize, 24 wine glasses and eight dinner plates decorated with pictures of the hall. more...
When motoring was only for the rich
MOTORING was in its relative infancy when this photo of a Wolseley dating from the early 1900s was taken. more...
Echoes from the past
100 years ago After an interval of some years, the Worcestershire Imperial Yeomanry again go into camp in this neighbourhood today, Blackmore Park being selected. The last occasion we received a visit from them they were under canvas at Madresfield. more...
Science establishment to stay
RRE - In Malvern To Stay was the headline 50 years ago, to the relief of a lot of local people, no doubt. more...
Suffragettes attract crowd of hundreds
"UNTIL this week," reported the Gazette 100 years ago, "Malvern was not definitely touched by the Votes For Women campaign, but yesterday a detachment of the militant branch of the women's suffrage movement - the Women's Social and Political Union, which has raided Westminster, worried Cabinet Ministers, harrased Parliamentary Candidates and partaken of the athletic attentions of the police - invaded the town. more...
Music
Funny with a serious side – just like George
BENEATH the George Cowley Experience's fun façade lies a serious message. more...
John joined by man who plays guitar with an egg
THE irrepressible John Otway and Wild Willy Barrett bring their Strung Together tour to Evesham next month. more...
Spend an evening with Anna
Worcestershire teenager Anna Rice is to host a live music night in Stourport-on-Severn. The 19-year-old former Stourport High School student, who has regularly performed throughout the Wyre Forest area over the past year, will front An Evening with Anna Rice at the town's boat club every Sunday. This week the promising singer songwriter and guitarist will be joined by a Hereford-based acoustic band. more...
News
Whelan on stand-by to make New Road return
CHRIS Whelan has been called back into the first team squad as Worcestershire face Essex in the LV County Championship Division Two at New Road today (11am). more...
Follow Worcestershire against Essex
CRICKET writer Michael Reeves brings live coverage from today's LV County Championship Division Two clash between Worcestershire and Essex. more...
Counting cost of releasing players
RYAN Clarke, Adam Burley and Jai Stanley have two things in common. more...
Premiership honour for Horstmann
WORCESTER'S Kai Horstmann claimed the try-of-the-season in the Guinness Premiership awards at a star-studded ceremony at Chelsea Football Club's Stamford Bridge. more...
Hansen extends his stay at Sixways
KEIR Hansen, Worcester Warriors' head of strength and conditioning, has agreed a new deal with the Guinness Premiership club. more...
Pre-School
Grizzly Dad by Joanna Harrison
Everyone knows that sometimes dads can be grumpy and grouchy and grizzly... more...
Reader'S Pictures
City illuminated by bright lights
Simply stunning: This photograph of the Worcester Bridge, St John's, lit up at night was sent in by Martin Lawrence. more...
Reports
County attack has Essex on the back foot
WORCESTERSHIRE seized control of their match against Essex on the opening day of the LV County Championship Division Two game at New Road - despite being bowled out for 176. more...
County attack has Essex on the back foot
WORCESTERSHIRE seized control of their match against Essex on the opening day of the LV County Championship Division Two game at New Road - despite being bowled out for 176. more...
Restaurant Reviews
Peppers, Barbourne, Worcester
I'M no stranger to catching up with the boys over a curry and cold lager so this time we decided to go to a well-known haunt we had not visited in a while. more...
Round-Up
Exciting line-up is poised for Shelsley
SPEED hill climb action returns to Shelsley Walsh this weekend when the Nicholson McLaren MSA British Hill Climb Championship pays a visit for the first time in 2008. more...
Saturday cricket squads revealed
OLD Elizabethans entertain Tamworth in Birmingham League Division Two tomorrow (1pm). more...
Wood invite for players
NUNNERY Wood are stepping up their search for new players over the summer. more...
Rachel set for race in Vancouver
A WORCESTER GP who started running just five years ago at the age of 44, is set to represent Great Britain at the Triathlon World Championships in Vancouver. more...
Neal has sights on victory at Croft
MATT Neal is aiming to get back to winning ways when the HiQ MSA British Touring Car Championship heads to Croft for rounds 13, 14 and 15. more...
North Mids quartet win U20 places
FOUR North Midlands players have been included in the Midlands Under 20 squad for the training matches against the United States and the North Wales Academy at Ruthin on Sunday. more...
Purchase ready to cook Danish
ZAC Purchase launches out in Lucerne today to face world champions Denmark for the first time this season. more...
Endurance rider hunt
A CYCLING team from Martley is looking for a rider to make up a quartet for an upcoming endurance event. more...
Side are on player search
NORTHSIDE are currently recruiting Stourport Youth League Division One players for next season. more...
Spanish goal joy for City
WORCESTER City's academy side scored 18 goals in three matches during their annual tour to Spain. more...
Lions’ coaching has youngsters roaring
BUDDING young footballers spent the half-term school holiday learning skills at a training camp. more...
Nomads conquer conditions
WORCESTER Nomads Under 14s A' gave an encouraging display in a victory at Worcester Dominies and Guild. more...
All-rounder’s dreaming of England spot
SPORTING all-rounder Bobbie-Lee Hine is hoping to follow in the footsteps of Arsenal Ladies and England international footballer Karen Carney. more...
Driver drama
SOLHAMPTON Fishery's carp went on a feeding spree on the Valley Pool despite atrocious weather conditions. more...
Sidecar duo have TT in their sights
PHIL Dongworth has set his sights on the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy podium after an impressive set of displays during practice week. more...
Purchase storms through his heat
WORLD Cup leader Zac Purchase hit the heights again in the foothills of the Alps, storming into tomorrow's semi-finals at the head of his Lucerne lightweight doubles heat. more...
Wylde is subject of Yates interest
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers are in talks with Michael Wylde over a permanent move to Aggborough. more...
McCombe ready for new challenge
JOHN McCombe believes being axed by Hereford United will spur him on to do well with Port Vale. more...
Ninety-nine years of dedicated service
THREE long-standing members of staff at a popular garden centre are celebrating clocking up 99 years of dedicated service between them. more...
Garden opening
GARDENING enthusiasts in the Bromsgrove district are being invited to Tythe Barn House in Chaddesley Corbett. more...
It’s time to saddle up
CHILDREN from Bromsgrove are being urged to get into gear with Bikeathon Kidz, the new sponsored charity cycle ride in aid of Leukaemia Research. more...
Youths go on wrecking spree
A GANG of youths went on a wrecking spree in Bromsgrove. more...
Rugby-mad Joseph has a day to remember
LUCKY Worcester Warriors rugby fan Joseph Neale had a day to remember after he led out his favourite team in the European Challenge Cup final. more...
Car parking plans
THE people behind possible development plans for St Andrew's car park in Droitwich Spa town centre are set to meet to discuss design options. more...
Today's events
Friday Malvern Country Market at The Lyttelton Rooms, Church Street, Great Malvern. 8.45am. more...
Signings start with wing Dawes in first
MALVERN Rugby Club have made their first signing of the summer as they look to bolster their squad in time for their Midlands League One campaign. more...
Panniers' 81 guides Colwall to victory
COLWALL I v BEWDLEY. more...
Try your hand at a bit of bowls
A MALVERN bowls club will open its doors this weekend to anyone looking to take up the sport. more...
Tomorrow's teams
BARNARDS GREEN CC- Saturday, May 31: 1st XI home to Oldswinford: C Smedley, R Williams, P Drinkwater, L Paddock, T Clarke, A Ford, P Harris, A Binks, M Shimell, T Williams, M Brookes. more...
CRICKET SATURDAY- LIVE!
WELCOME to the Malvern Gazette's live Saturday cricket score service for May 31. more...
Royal visit at Elgar museum
THE Elgar Birthplace Museum will play host to a royal guest this week when the Duke of Kent pays his first-ever visit. more...
Latest Worcestershire Planning Applications
THE following Planning Applications were made to Malvern Hills District Council on May 29, 2008:- MALVERN CHASE - Two storey side extension with replacement garage on other side of dwelling. 12 Baldenhall,l Malvern for Mrs A Skipper, 12 Baldenhall, Malvern per N J Teale, Bramble Farm, Naunton. more...
Family centre heading to Malvern
CHILDREN'S charity Barnardo's plans to open a purpose-built family centre in Malvern by the end of the year. more...
Church open for visitors
ST Wulstan's Church in Little Malvern, where Elgar and wife and daughter are buried, will be open to visitors tomorrow (Saturday, May 31) from 9.30am to 4.30pm. more...
Open gardens in Alfrick
GARDENS in the Alfrick area will be open to the public next Sunday, June 8. more...
Roundup
High-octane action on way
THERE will be a host of high-octane excitement over the weekend when speed hill climb action returns to Shelsley Walsh in the shape of the MSA British Hill Climb Championships. more...
Bewdley in charge
BEWDLEY A remain top of the Kidderminster and District Midweek League after a 19-shot win over last years' champions Franche A. more...
Bewdley in charge
BOwLS: Bewdley A remain top of the Kidderminster and District Midweek League after a 19-shot win over last years' champions Franche A. more...
Bewdley in charge
BOwLS: Bewdley A remain top of the Kidderminster and District Midweek League after a 19-shot win over last years' champions Franche A. more...
Bewdley in charge
BOwLS: Bewdley A remain top of the Kidderminster and District Midweek League after a 19-shot win over last years' champions Franche A. more...
Rock hailed a champions
CRIBBAGE: Rock Tavern were presented with silverware at a presentation evening after winning the Cookley and Wolverley League. more...
Bone takes on two runs in one day
AMAZING Feet's Craig Bone tested his stamina to the limit by competing in two races on Saturday. more...
Making it a family success
THERE was a treble success for the Hancocks family at Samurai Judo Club's belt grading. more...
Making it a family success
THERE was a treble success for the Hancocks family at Samurai Judo Club's belt grading. more...
Cook on fire
CRICKET: Dave Cook hit 93 not out as Staggborough got the better of Quatt in the Premier Division of the Wilden Industrial Estates League. more...
Cook on fire
CRICKET: Dave Cook hit 93 not out as Staggborough got the better of Quatt in the Premier Division of the Wilden Industrial Estates League. more...
Riders in action
MOUNTAIN BIKES: Riders from Stourport's pyatescycles.co.uk team took part in the third round of the Pearce Midlands Downhill Series. more...
Schools News
I have won my battle for a place at school
A SCHOOLBOY who has severe learning difficulties has finally won his battle for a place at a special school. more...
Somers Park Primary School
Pupils from Somers Park Primary School have fun using the new music equipment they recieved from Worcestershire Youth Music. Pictured is Shannon Smith and Ashley Smith, both aged 11, with year six pupils. Picture by Simon Rogers. 21403002. more...
Theatre
Students tackle gripping drama
Describe playwright David Hare in three words - difficult, challenging and wordy. more...
Likely Lads actor brings show to the Courtyard
actor Rodney Bewes is bringing his one-man show to Hereford's Courtyard. more...
Likely Lads actor brings show to the Courtyard
ACTOR Rodney Bewes is bringing his one-man show to Hereford's Courtyard. more...
Scenes from the musicals
STEAMY girls, cool men and scorching tension. more...
Last chance for young actors
TOMORROW is the last chance for young actors interested in performing with Class Act Drama Centre. The Birmingham-based company has been searching for budding stars to play orphans in their Annie/Oliver adaptation, Tomorrow. The chosen few, aged between seven and 12, will sing, dance and act alongside professionals in the musical show in Worcester and Birmingham. more...
CENTRE STAGE Chris Jaeger of Worcester Live
What a week I've just had! Busy, or what? We've just put the Worcester Festival brochure to bed, which is jargon for it's gone to the printers'. What a job this year - nearly 400 events, and lots of pictures and articles. more...
Theatre Reviews
Lenny retains lasting appeal
IT may be more than 30 years since he shot to fame as the winner of TV talent show New Faces, but Lenny Henry proved he could still cut the comedy mustard. more...
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