Stories for 31 May 2008

Business

Ex-directors buy back Halls

THE former directors of Halls, the Worcestershire and Shropshire-based firm of agricultural and fine art auctioneers, estate agents, surveyors and valuers, have bought back the company from Humberts.  more...

Longbridge revitalisation plan backed

AN Area Action Plan drawn up to revitalise Longbridge, following the closure of the famous car manufacturing plant, has been fully backed by West Midlands Regional Assembly.  more...

Health

Stroke survivors 'left isolated'

ACCORDING to new figures from the Stroke Association, a staggering nine out of 10 (88 per cent) of stroke survivors in England are left unsupported and isolated in the community.  more...

Sugar intake not so sweet

PEOPLE in the Midlands spoon more sugar into their cups of tea than any other region in the UK.  more...

Depression - an overview

Depression - An Overview Of all the issues I am confronted with in my private and voluntary counselling work, depression is by far the most common.  more...

Depression - an overview

Of all the issues I am confronted with in my private and voluntary counselling work, depression is by far the most common.  more...

Ex-addict adds voice to cannabis debate

WHILE many believe cannabis should be legalised, others are concerned about the dangers of the drug, especially on young minds. We speak to former addict James Langton, who has just written a self-help book for users and their families, about the dangers.  more...

Parents fear 'baby barrier'

A NEW survey reveals that the majority of parents and parents-to-be in the UK still feel that there are significant barriers preventing women from returning to work after having a baby.  more...

Parents fear 'baby barrier'

A NEW survey reveals that the majority of parents and parents-to-be in the UK still feel that there are significant barriers preventing women from returning to work after having a baby.  more...

Tough Enough for you?

BREAST Cancer Campaign and British Military Fitness have teamed up to challenge men and women across the UK to test their grit in the Tough Enough challenge.  more...

Adventurous way to boost funds

THE Meningitis Trust, the UK's largest meningitis charity, is appealing for people to take on an adventure of a lifetime and raise money in the process.  more...

Interviews

Julie's Mary Whitehouse experience

Julie Walters returned to our screens this week in BBC Two's Filth: The Mary Whitehouse Story. The funnywoman talks about her new-found admiration for the notorious TV campaigner and what it was like singing Abba songs with Meryl Streep.   more...

Kidder News Latest

Julie Walters talks to shuttleXtra

JULIE Walters returned to our screens this week in BBC Two's Filth: The Mary Whitehouse Story.  more...

Guide to civil ceremonies launched

WORCESTERSHIRE County Council's Registration Service has launched a guide to civil ceremonies in Worcestershire.  more...

Guide to civil ceremonies launched

WORCESTERSHIRE County Council's Registration Service has launched a guide to civil ceremonies in Worcestershire.  more...

Police launch vehicle scheme

A SAFE and Secure vehicle scheme has been launched by police in Wyre Forest and Bromsgrove.  more...

Safari park ticket winners

MORE than 60 readers entered our Shuttle Online competition for family tickets to West Midland Safari Park, near Bewdley.  more...

Traditional fun at school fete

SYTCHAMPTON Endowed First School is holding its annual summer fete next Sunday, June 8 at 2pm.  more...

Romantic garden open to public

A ROMANTIC garden in Chaddesley Corbett is open to the public as part of the National Gardens Scheme tomorrow.  more...

Have your say in online poll

THERE'S still time for you to cast your vote in this week's Shuttle Online poll.  more...

Have your say in online poll

THERE'S still time for you to cast your vote in this week's Shuttle Online poll.  more...

Latest

Teachers' strike - the affected schools

RELEASED by Worcestershire County Council, these are all the schools to be hit by Thursday's strike action.  more...

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THE Chinese takeaway boss accused of running brothels in Worcester and three Black Country towns has been convicted by a majority verdict at Worcester Crown Court.   more...

Latest travel news

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

Fatal motorway collision

A MOTORWAY collision has left three people dead and two seriously injured.  more...

Nothing will stop weekend fete

BOCKLETON church fete is taking place this weekend with many attractions.  more...

Talented young chef was almost there...

A YOUNG chef from Worcester came third in a national competition to find Britain’s top junior chef.  more...

Boldly going into eco project

AN Eco Day held at a Worcester school saw children getting involved in a host of green activities.  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...

Help build new guide to Worcester

WORCESTER residents are being invited to help produce a new online guide to encourage visitors to the city.   more...

No regrets though we were voted out

THE girls from Worcester's Harlequin Stage School had so much fun on Britain's Got Talent they have no room for regret.  more...

Future of estate agent hangs in balance

UNCERTAINTY is still hanging over the future of estate agent Humberts.  more...

Historic clock tower is in tick-tock condition again

THE three faces of a Worcester clock tower have been restored to their former glory.  more...

Worcester News weather watch

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

Give your support to charity footy match

FAMILIES are being invited to give their support to a charity football match taking place next weekend.  more...

Community punishment for banned driver - court

A MALVERN man who drove while disqualified and without insurance will have to carry out unpaid work in the community.  more...

Why are we running? So more money can help cancer research

MORE than 4,400 women of all ages will be running through Worcester tomorrow to raise money for the fight against cancer.  more...

Why are we running? So more money can help cancer research

MORE than 4,400 women of all ages will be running through Worcester tomorrow to raise money for the fight against cancer.  more...

Miracle dog is fighting fit

A DOG left almost completely paralysed by a mystery illness has made a “99 per cent” recovery.   more...

Cutbacks to OAPs’ meals are under fire

COUNTY Hall’s controversial decision to cut its subsidised hot meals service for some of Worcestershire’s most vulnerable people has again come under fire.   more...

Meals on Wheels attacked

MEALS fed to thousands of vulnerable elderly people across Worcestershire every day are “disgusting” and “disgraceful”, according to pensioner groups.   more...

Ducklings find a home in pet shop garden

THE garden of a pet store in Evesham has become home to a family of ducks who are being cared for by shop staff.  more...

Lifestyle

Sporting art - art of the people

I like to think I have a fairly comprehensive collection of art reference books yet I could scarcely find a mention of sporting art.   more...

Childminding to be celebrated

REGISTERED childminders and nannies from all over England and Wales will be celebrating during National Childminding Week in June.  more...

Dyslexic girls 'undiagnosed'

DYSLEXIC girls may not be getting "a fair crack of the whip" when it comes to diagnosing their condition says one of the UK's foremost authorities on dyslexia.  more...

Dyslexic girls 'undiagnosed'

DYSLEXIC girls may not be getting "a fair crack of the whip" when it comes to diagnosing their condition says one of the UK's foremost authorities on dyslexia.  more...

Six of the best afford-a-bots

WE'VE had a longstanding fascination with robots - early science fiction films viewed automatons with a degree of suspicion but they were given human emotions and foibles in the Star Wars films.  more...

Budget your beauty

TIGHTENING the purse strings? Check out our pick of the best budget beauty buys.  more...

It's little Britton

SHE'S one of the nation's favourite daytime TV presenters but as her popularity increased, so did her weight. Three years ago Fern Britton became the face of Ryvita and with the help of crispbread and cycling lost a whopping four stone. She talks about turning 50 and her new Bikini Fit challenge.  more...

Green giant leads the way

AS the price of food soars and eco-aware consumers opt to start growing their own, we talk to green chef and founder of the Acorn House Restaurant, Arthur Potts-Dawson, on eating sustainably, turning food waste into compost and making your own eco-friendly recipes.  more...

Pack a stylish suitcase

FIND the perfect capsule wardrobe for your summer getaways.  more...

Tomatoes are top of the crops

CELEBRATE the British tomato with some easy recipes. As well as getting tips on cooking and growing, we also look at the history of this most versatile of ingredients.  more...

Thirsty work

FANCY a drink? Lucy Corry raises her glass to the week's best buys.  more...

The family way

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

The great property fib factor

WITH the credit crunch biting hard, 60 per cent of Brits are pulling the wool over prospective homebuyers' eyes in a desperate attempt to sell their property.  more...

Music

Clean start for 'cursed' Charlatans

THE Charlatans are currently touring the UK with new album, You Cross My Path. Frontman, Tim Burgess, talks about his love of performing, why the band chose to give the latest record away as a free download and what might come next for the evergreen Britpop survivors.  more...

On the record

THIS week we have a debut album from a band who originally formed in the early 70s and a second album from a band who only released their first LP this time last year.  more...

News

Dryden confident of more signings

WORCESTER City manager Richard Dryden is confident of adding more players to his squad in the near future.  more...

Dryden confident of more signings

WORCESTER City manager Richard Dryden is confident of adding more players to his squad in the near future.  more...

Reports

Grand Mitchell leads the way

DARYL Mitchell passed 1,000 first class runs on day two of Worcestershire's LVCC Division Two match against Essex as the County built up a healty lead.  more...

Reviews

Slow-burning thriller

In The Valley Of Elah (Cert 15, 121 mins, Optimum Home Entertainment, Drama/Thriller, also available to buy DVD £19.99/Blu-ray £24.99)   more...

Round-Up

Sunday derby

WORCESTER and Old Elizabethans clash tomorrow in a Fearnley Factory Shop Worcestershire Sunday Club League derby at Norton (2pm).  more...

Group finale

HEREFORDSHIRE can leap-frog Wiltshire in the Minor Counties Championship Knock-out Trophy Group Three with a win over their rivals at Kington tomorrow (11am).  more...

Boozers through to semi stages

RAILWAY Boozers have made it through to the Worcester Sunday Skittle League Team Knock-out semi-finals.  more...

Newey’s third

MALVERN Joggers' Jon Newey fought off torrential rain and strong winds to finish in third place at the Dymock half-marathon.  more...

Best qualifiers

THE top scores from Worcester Bridge Club's latest pairs qualifying event.  more...

Fundraising for furniture

A BROMSGROVE school will be kick starting its fundraising efforts for new equipment next month.  more...

Advice surgery

COUNCILLORS Peter McDonald and Colin Wilson will be holding an advice surgery at Rubery library, in Library Way, on Saturday, June 7, from 11am to 12.30pm. For more information about the event please call 0121 453 2157.  more...

Firefighters called out

BROMSGROVE firefighters were called to Catshill where a trampoline was on fire.  more...

Fundraising cycle ride

A BROMSGROVE community hospital is set to benefit from a fundraising cycle ride.  more...

Ex-mayor gives a vote of thanks

MEMBERS of Droitwich Air Training Corps showed their appreciation to former town mayor, Richard Morris, after he named them as one of his chosen charities for his year in office.  more...

Quiet time

PEOPLE are being invited to visit Droitwich Spa's St Augustine's Church to enjoy some peace and quiet and to explore the building's history.  more...

Captain's slog wins match for Nomads

NOMADS I v REDDITCH.  more...

Five in a row for Wanderers

MALVERN Town Wanderers under-13 Juniors extended their unbeaten league record to over five seasons, clinching the league title by achieving a points record.  more...

Warriors lose out in final tussle

WORCESTER WARRIORS 16, BATH 24.  more...

Warriors lose out in final tussle

WORCESTER WARRIORS 16, BATH 24.  more...

Warriors lose out in final tussle

WORCESTER WARRIORS 16, BATH 24.  more...

A glance at the Green

BARNARDS GREEN IV v HIMBLETON.  more...

Liam steers Green's win

BARNARDS GREEN I v EASTNOR.  more...

Win, lose or draw, send us your cricket reports

CALLING ALL CLUBS: Remember to send us all your cricket reports, scorecards and match pictures on Saturday night to: mgnewsdesk@midlands.  more...

Superstar Rhodes hits hundred again

BROMYARD v DROITWICH SPA.  more...

CRICKET SATURDAY- LIVE!

WELCOME to the Malvern Gazette's live Saturday cricket score service for May 31.  more...

Olympic recognised centre holds night of laughter

BROMYARD Equestrian Centre will host an evening of laughter next week after receiving recognition in the London 2012 Pre-Games Training Camp Guide.  more...

Today's events

Saturday See some of the fascinating archives given to the Museum by Elgar's godson E. Wulstan Atkins at The Elgar Birthplace Museum, Crown East Lane, Lower Broadheath. 11am. Museum admission applies. 01905 333224.  more...

Latin rhythms in Malvern

The hot latin rhythms of South America come to Malvern this summer.  more...

Green plans for Malvern house

A MALVERN Wells resident has put in a planning application aimed at reducing the carbon dioxide emission of his property.  more...

Roundup

Harriers coach in hot-seat

FOOTBALL coach Nick Griffiths is the local sporting figure in the hot-seat for shuttleXtra's exclusive podcast interview.  more...

  
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