Stories for 6 May 2008

Before The 1900'S

MAY 3-10

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Business

Act now to limit flooding miseries of future

THE Environment Agency is advising all Worcestershire businesses to take some steps to prepare for flooding.  more...

Coach'S Column

Rain takes the gloss off display on travels

IT has been another frustrating week with the weather and once again it has put paid to us picking up our first LVCC County Championship win.  more...

Community News

CLASSICAL MUSIC SOCIETY

Members attended the annual federation of Recorded Music Societies' weekend at Daventry, where the first speaker was the eminent pianist John Lill, in conversation with society vice-president Lyndon Jenkins.  more...

NORTHWICK EVENING TOWNSWOMEN'S GUILD

AT our April meeting the speaker was Ray Sturdy. The title of his talk and slide show was A Drop of the Hard Stuff.  more...

SWANPOOL W1

Members were welcomed by our President Joan Davies to our April meeting. Thanks were given for the spring flowers for the president's table which were added to the raffle prizes, and to the tea ladies.  more...

WHITTINGTON AND DISTRICT WI

Our meeting, on Thursday, April 17, in the village hall, began with Jerusalem helped by our pianist Liz Chestney. A posy of flowers was presented to Mrs Chestney for her birthday.  more...

WYCHBOLD FLOWER CLUB

The meeting on Tuesday, April 8, was very well attended for the presentation Munches And Bunches by our distinguished guest Bob Harris, who - true to form - delighted us with an irresistible combination of floral arrangements and both savoury and sweet items of food. He is equally at home assembling flowers and foliage imaginatively and serving up delicious dishes. His portable mini-cooker fits in seamlessly with his secateurs and oasis.  more...

WYCHBOLD WI

Pat Tonks, president, was in the chair at the meeting on Monday, April 14. Dot Waldron read the minutes of the last meeting, and secretary Beryl Smith gave her report.  more...

Borrowing books brings prizes

THREE lucky people have won iPods following a successful campaign to encourage visitors to their local library.  more...

Students sample the tough world of work

THE cut-and-thrust world of business can be a daunting place for young people, but not for teams of students at The Chase school in Malvern and King's School, Worcester.  more...

Education

Auschwitz is a place everyone should visit

EVEN on a brilliant sunny day with the birds singing in the trees, the horror of what happened at Auschwitz II-Birkenau 65 years ago still manages to chill the bones.  more...

Auschwitz is a place everyone should visit

EVEN on a brilliant sunny day with the birds singing in the trees, the horror of what happened at Auschwitz II-Birkenau 65 years ago still manages to chill the bones.  more...

Gardening

Reg Moule Answers your Questions

I was given a potted gardenia plant as a present a few weeks ago but it just seems to be going backwards, as the leaves are all droopy, some have already fallen off, while others are going yellow and some buds have dropped off too. Can you help me to revive it?  more...

General

Acclaimed society tackles G&S classic

MEMBERS of Stourport Choral and Operatic Society have been acclimatising to life aboard a pirate ship in preparation for their forthcoming production of The Pirates of Penzance.  more...

Juniors

Extra-time goals sink gallant Robins

Newtown Sports Colts 4, Evesham Utd U-14 3 (aet) NEWTOWN took the honours in Sunday's Mercian League Cup final as a dramatic fightback concluded with two goals in the second half of extra-time.  more...

Kidder News Latest

Tesco vouchers to be won

£200 in gift cards to be won in our exclusive Tesco Express competition to celebrate the opening of the new store in Comberton Hill, Kidderminster.  more...

Spreading fire safety message

FIREFIGHTERS answered a special call to Bewdley Primary School to talk to youngsters about fire safety.  more...

Ex-soldier seeks damages

A FORMER soldier who says he has been left suicidal and unemployable by the psychological fallout of traumatic experiences he endured in the Army, today launched a High Court claim for massive damages against the Ministry of Defence.  more...

Unit in good health

WORCESTERSHIRE'S community hospitals - inlcuding Kidderminster Hospital's Minor Injuries Unit - are celebrating further improvement in the latest Patient Environment Action Team (PEAT) inspections.  more...

Forum looks at castle's future

PLANS for the future support of Hartlebury Castle and museums throughout Worcestershire will be on the agenda for a meeting in the village later this month.  more...

Forum looks at castle's future

PLANS for the future support of Hartlebury Castle and museums throughout Worcestershire will be on the agenda for a meeting in the village later this month.  more...

New Stourport Mayor

STOURPORT Town Council tonight voted unanimously in favour of retired businessman, James Parish, becoming new mayor.  more...

New body to combat vandalism rejected

A CALL for a new body to be set up to combat the "vandalised and down-at-heel appearance of much of Stourport town centre" has been rejected.  more...

New body to combat vandalism rejected

A CALL for a new body to be set up to combat the "vandalised and down-at-heel appearance of much of Stourport town centre" has been rejected.  more...

Latest

Youngsters make a big splash with river Severn swim

WORCESTER people have been attempting to the swim the length of the river Severn.   more...

Drama as ferryman comes to the aid of prisoner on the run

A FERRYMAN in Worcester who thought he was rescuing a man from the river Severn ended up assisting police in the arrest of a prisoner.  more...

These planes could be damaging our health

VULNERABLE people will suffer because of noisy planes flying over Worcester, says a psychologist.   more...

Falcon chicks are proving a star attraction

HUNDREDS of visitors have visited Worcester’s newest arrivals – two newly hatched peregrine falcon chicks.   more...

Youngsters have a wet and wild time at fund-raising fete

A GIANT slide and a home-grown rugby hero were the star attractions at a fund-raising fete.  more...

Cash reward for county if people can quit smoking

WORCESTERSHIRE will be on target for a £1 million reward if health chiefs can get enough people to lose weight and give up smoking.  more...

Act now to limit future flood misery

THE Environment Agency is advising all Worcestershire businesses to take some steps to prepare for flooding.  more...

Builders unearth mediaeval bones in cathedral area

BUILDERS have uncovered human remains dating back centuries while refurbishing a grade-II listed building.  more...

Builders unearth mediaeval bones in cathedral area

BUILDERS have uncovered human remains dating back centuries while refurbishing a grade-II listed building.  more...

New-look foyer gives place for people to chat

THE FOYER of a Worcester community centre has been given a facelift thanks to a grant from a women's magazine.  more...

CCTV cameras under threat

QUESTIONS are being asked about the future of Worcester's CCTV system because not enough money can be found to pay for it.  more...

CCTV cameras under threat

QUESTIONS are being asked about the future of Worcester's CCTV system because not enough money can be found to pay for it.  more...

COMMENT: Cameras are here to stay – live with it

THERE are probably very few people who have not come round to the idea that CCTV is basically a sound idea. When the so-called spy cameras' were first mooted, there were those among us who had their doubts.  more...

Bus-fall man critical

A MAN has been critically injured after falling from a bus in Malvern.  more...

Biker dies in head-on smash

A TEENAGE motorcyclist has died after a head-on collision with a 4x4.  more...

Your chance to view £1.4m library plans

PLANS for the £1.4m refurbishment of St John’s Library will be revealed at a series of public consultation events later this month.  more...

No trouble after gig is cancelled

FEARS that revellers would flock to Castlemorton Common over the weekend, following the last-minute cancellation of an outdoor concert, failed to materialise.  more...

Wanted: 100 posh booters

ANTIQUE heirlooms and treasures are hard to come by at your average car boot sale.  more...

Enjoy all the fun of the seaside

TRADITIONAL seaside attractions such as donkey rides, sticks of rock, Punch and Judy shows and even a beach will be coming to landlocked Worcestershire this month.  more...

Memorial night raises money for hospice

A GRIEVING widow has raised more than £1,000 for the Worcester hospice which cared for her husband in his final days.  more...

Memorial night raises money for hospice

A GRIEVING widow has raised more than £1,000 for the Worcester hospice which cared for her husband in his final days.  more...

Memorial night raises money for hospice

A GRIEVING widow has raised more than £1,000 for the Worcester hospice which cared for her husband in his final days.  more...

Worcester News weather watch

ISN'T it lovely out there today? Find out if it will stay that way with our weather forecast.  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...

Dress your best for charity

LADIES looking for a glamorous gown or something special are being invited to a charity fashion show in Worcester.  more...

Latest travel news

Check out the latest travel news before you head home.  more...

Latest travel news

Check out the latest travel news before you head out to work.  more...

Every little helps the Ark

A SUPERMARKET has given a Worcester-based bereavement charity a donation of £450.  more...

Pat on back for school withacultureofcaring

MALVERN Parish Primary School is a "good school that is popular with pupils and parents", according to government inspectors.  more...

Let’s hope sun shines on best show in town

KEEN gardeners are hoping the sun will shine for what is being billed as Worcester's biggest flower show.  more...

Firefighterswin award for rescue techniques

WORCESTERSHIRE'S firefighters have scooped a major international award for developing swiftwater and flood rescue techniques.  more...

Hurry along for walking festival

THERE are still a few places left in this year’s Herefordshire Walking Festival.  more...

Discover the magic of bluebells

PEOPLE are being invited to take a stroll around ancient Worcestershire woodlands now that bluebells are coming into flower.  more...

Worcester News weather watch

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

Broadway Horse Trials results

LAST weekend's Broadway Horse Trials attracted hundreds of entries for what continues to be one of the largest local equestrian events since it began in 2005.  more...

Free courses for carers

ADULTS who care for someone living with a long term condition, disability or illness are being invited to attend a free course for carers in Worcester.  more...

Praise for Heritage Trust

A VALE heritage trust was the toast of environmentalists this week when it was hailed as an outstanding example of "thinking globally and acting locally".  more...

Praise for Heritage Trust

A VALE heritage trust was the toast of environmentalists this week when it was hailed as an outstanding example of "thinking globally and acting locally".  more...

Praise for Heritage Trust

A VALE heritage trust was the toast of environmentalists this week when it was hailed as an outstanding example of "thinking globally and acting locally".  more...

Crowds turn out for Evesham regatta

THE rain held off long enough to allow relieved officials to hold the Evesham Regatta as visitors arrived in their hundreds to be part of the event.  more...

Rustling up a special andwich

BUCKLAND Manor near Broadway celebrated the eve of British Sandwich Week by rustling up a range of tasty treats.  more...

Silverware success for Old Boys and Oddies

BRETFORTON Old Boys completed a Birdseye Sports Evesham Sunday League league and cup double with victory over Red Horse in Sunday's Knockout Cup final at Broadway United.  more...

Winter tennis standings

Stratford-on-Avon League Latest standings - Division One: Beckford A P13, Pts 36; Stratford B 14, 36; Inkberrow A 13, 31; Evesham 14, 30; Stratford C 14, 31; Littleton A 12, 22; Warwick BC A 13, 17; Campden A 12, 12. Division Two: Leamington A 14, 37; Wythall A 14, 36; Kenilworth A 14, 27; Henley A 14, 25; Inkberrow B 14, 22; FISSC A 14, 22; Claverdon A 14, 18; Shipston A 14, 9. Division Three: Bidford 14, 43; Moreton-in-Marsh A 14, 39; Snitterfield A 14, 36; Beckford B 14, 29; Warwick BC B 14, 27; Kenilworth B 14, 25; Littleton B 14, 17; Campden B 14, 8. Division Four: Ardencote A 14, 46; Studley A 14, 36; Leamington B 14, 35; Pershore 14, 30; Wythall B 14, 27; HDA Redditch A 14, 23; Stratford D 14, 16; Shipston B 14, 7. Division Five: Alcester B 14, 56; Harbury 14, 30; Alcester A 14, 26; Studley B 14, 25; FISSC B 14, 24; Stratford E 14, 24; Claverdon B 14, 24; Littleton C 14, 15. Division Six: Studley C 13, 38; Whitnash 13, 35; Ilmington 13, 29; Ardencote B 13, 24; Snitterfield B 13, 21; Shipston C 13, 17; Campden 13, 8. Division Seven: Leamington C 14, 51; Inkberrow C 14, 43; Alcester C 14, 27; Inkberrow D 14, 24; Bidford B 14, 22; Moreton B 14, 21; Henley b 14, 18; HDA B 14, 14. Knockout event: Stratford B bt Evesham. Plate: Alcester b bt HDA Redditch.  more...

Annual regatta is a fantastic success

LAST weekend's annual regatta proved a fantastic success that was much welcomed by Evesham Rowing Club officials after last year's floods and the possibility of this year's event being cancelled due to high river levels.  more...

Eight arrested in police swoop

STOLEN property worth up to £50,000 was recovered and eight people were arrested after officers from four police forces armed with four search warrants swooped on a travellers' site near Evesham on Friday.  more...

Latest News

University gets a green award

THE University of Worcester is winning recognition as an environmentally- friendly university after achieving a bronze award under the national EcoCampus scheme.  more...

Letters

Help us to end deathly silence in High Street

SIR - Well, the temporary traffic lights have finally gone. The dignitaries have been trotted out and balloons have been tied up. I have to ask, what is there to celebrate?  more...

We cannot ignore the people’s views

SIR - Unfortunately, your report (April 26) about my remarks at the Warndon Parish Council open meeting lacked clarity.  more...

We will have review on the wheelie-bins

SIR - I respect your right to report the wheelie-bin debate held in the Guildhall. However, I am very disappointed that in a period you decided should be political letter-free you should have used your editorial to take a swipe at city councillors in general over the matter. Far from being afraid to put our political futures on the line we are fulfilling a cross-party promise made in 2004/05.  more...

We will have review on the wheelie-bins

SIR - I respect your right to report the wheelie-bin debate held in the Guildhall. However, I am very disappointed that in a period you decided should be political letter-free you should have used your editorial to take a swipe at city councillors in general over the matter. Far from being afraid to put our political futures on the line we are fulfilling a cross-party promise made in 2004/05.  more...

Pay the pensioners what they deserve

Sir - There is £46 billion in the National Insurance fund, money that citizens have paid for the whole of their working lives.  more...

Bridge lighting will cost £120 a year

IN reply to comments posted on the Shuttle website, I feel I should bring you up to date on how we are progressing with the floodlighting of Bewdley bridge and answer a few queries.  more...

Excellent hospital service

I FEEL I must write to point out the really efficient service I received at the Kidderminster minor injuries unit on Wednesday, April 9.  more...

My heart sinks...

BOTH my sympathy and admiration goes out to my fellow residents of Bewdley's Woodthorpe Drive, Dowles Road, and Button Oak and beyond.  more...

Good for Stourport

WHAT a good idea for the British sugar site from Dawn Stevens.  more...

Malvern architecture

DAVID Robertson was very critical about the unadventurous design of recent buildings in Malvern (Malvern Gazette April 25).  more...

Upton marina

ALONG with many other people in and around Upton I am delighted that common sense has prevailed regarding the Marina appeal. The town is desperate for investment and surely this development will bring much needed income to the local traders.  more...

Cafe society

I WOULD have thought that Councillor John Raine, would have found out what a cafe society was before writing his letter, published in last weeks edition of the Malvern Gazette, on St George and the dragon. To add flippantly 'whatever that is' shows his disdain for the idea.  more...

Comment on Coca Cola

CORA Weaver of the Friends of Malvern Springs and Wells praises Coca Cola for supporting a local scheme for the preservation and conservation of our springs and wells heritage.  more...

Rose Bank labyrinth

CORA Weaver of Friends of Malvern Springs and Wells wants to implement a gesture of recognition and appreciation to Coca Cola for its stewardship of Malvern Water (Malvern Gazette May 2).  more...

Music

Sounds of spring

THE Birmingham Chamber Orchestra will be performing at a Kidderminster church next weekend.  more...

News

Jones on course to roar back to his best

SIMON Jones was a nervous man when he made his Worcestershire home debut against his former county Glamorgan.  more...

Mason makes his County comeback

MATT Mason will make his first-class Worcestershire comeback today as the County take on Loughborough University Centre of Cricketing Excellence at Chester Road North (11am).  more...

Mason makes his County comeback

MATT Mason will make his first-class Worcestershire comeback today as the County take on Loughborough University Centre of Cricketing Excellence at Chester Road North (11am).  more...

Leams lose out as Stourbridge move up

STOURBRIDGE will join Evesham United in the British Gas Southern League Premier Division following Saturday's Play-off Final success at Leamington.  more...

Places To Go

A good place to visit is the Swan Theatre, Worcester

Hi I am Rebecca, from Worcester.  more...

A good place to visit is The Swan Theatre, Worcester

Hi I am Rebecca, from Worcester.  more...

Results

Results extra

MERCIAN FESTIVAL JUNIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE U10s Division One: Welland Juniors Lions 3, Ombersley 0.  more...

Round-Up

Under 20s trio in two counties’ side

WORCESTERSHIRE and Herefordshire have included three North Midlands Under 20s stars for the RLF North Midlands Championship opener.  more...

Stephens enjoy a double success

STUART and Caroline Stephen emerged as winners in the Arden Trophy Handicap Series.  more...

Geoff has the edge in singles

ARCHDALES B' player Geoff Edge is the Worcester and District League singles champion.  more...

Minsgill Mans in second cup win

THE highlight of the Radnor and West Hereford two-day meet was the victory of Minsgill Mans and jockey John Tudor in the Men's Open.  more...

Andrews recovers in slippery test

EVESHAM'S Simon Andrews struggled to hide his disappointment after a frustrating day at the Bennett's British Superbikes round three at Oulton Park.  more...

Shelsley success runs in the family

A WORCESTER father-and-son team enjoyed success at the Shelsley Walsh Speed Hill Climb.  more...

Further title joy for town players

PERSHORE B' have been crowned SEC Solutions League Division One champions.  more...

Evesham victory joy

MORE than 1,000 rowers from 57 clubs made a giant splash when they launched out in 556 boats at the two-day Evesham Regatta - one of the biggest river events in the country.  more...

Old Boys wrap up double success

BRETFORTON Old Boys completed a Birdseye Sports Eve-sham Sunday League and cup double with a 3-1 victory over Red Horse in the knock-out final at Broadway.  more...

Top-three spot for the ladies’ leader

LITTLE Malvern's Michelle Nixon began her Mini Challenge title bid at Snetterton with a podium finish.  more...

Benefit fraud clampdown

A SUCCESSFUL prosecution has been brought against a town man as part of a crackdown on benefit fraud.  more...

Wallet is stolen

POLICE are hunting two men who snatched a wallet containing around £70.  more...

Hot stuff

A charity fundraising evening was held at a town restaurant. The evening was held in memory of Richard Jones, a well-known man who designed the clock on Boots in Bromsgrove High Street and the sundial on the Methodist Church Centre, in Stratford Road. A total of £510 was raised for the Samantha Dickson Charity, which researches brain tumours. The Tamanna, on the Worcester Road, provided a buffet for the charity evening and donated 50 per cent of ticket costs.   more...

Putting safety first

LONG awaited safety railings have been installed outside St Chad's Park in Rubery.  more...

Horsepower revs up in wood

AN open day in woods near Fairfield is being held this Sunday, May 11.  more...

Putting children first

A NEW purpose-built children's centre in Sidemoor is being showcased at a family fun day this Friday, May 9.  more...

Boost Red Cross funds

WORKERS at a Spa firm have organised a range of activities to raise much-needed funds for the British Red Cross.  more...

The end of the road for Roy

A FORMER town mayor has retired from his well known business.  more...

Celebrating May Day

YOUNGSTERS at a Spa pre-school marked May Day with a host of activities.  more...

Mayor’s charities are the big winner

CHARITY was the big winner after a coffee morning was held in the town.  more...

A sign of the times

NEW signs welcoming visitors to Droitwich Spa have been erected on routes into the town.  more...

Sign up for 2008 Parish Games

THIS year is the 30th in the history of the Parish Games and the committee is hoping that even more Wychavon Parishes will enter even more events in pursuit of the title champion parish.  more...

Sign up for 2008 Parish Games

THIS year is the 30th in the history of the Parish Games and the committee is hoping that even more Wychavon Parishes will enter even more events in pursuit of the title champion parish.  more...

Glory for Gilder as pair earn county bars

MEMBERS of the Evesham club rounded off their winter season with the annual indoor handicap tournament at Wallace House.  more...

Hackett's men on a high

STOURBRIDGE will join Evesham United in the British Gas Southern League Premier Division following Saturday's Play-off Final success at Leamington.  more...

Women at the summit after win on the road

PERSHORE sit proudly at the top of the Oak Sports Midland Women's League Division One table after defeating Wellingborough Old Grammarians by 22 runs on Sunday.  more...

Women at the summit after win on the road

PERSHORE sit proudly at the top of the Oak Sports Midland Women's Cricket League Division One table after defeating Wellingborough Old Grammarians by 22 runs on Sunday.  more...

Gallant youngsters sunk by extra-time double

Newtown Sports Colts 4, Evesham Utd U-14 3 (aet) NEWTOWN took the honours in Sunday's Mercian League Cup final as a dramatic fightback concluded with two goals in the second half of extra-time.  more...

Silverware success for Old Boys and Oddies

BRETFORTON Old Boys completed a Birdseye Sports Evesham Sunday League league and cup double with victory over Red Horse in Sunday's Knockout Cup final at Broadway United.  more...

Silverware success for Old Boys and Oddies

BRETFORTON Old Boys completed a Birdseye Sports Evesham Sunday League league and cup double with victory over Red Horse in Sunday's Knockout Cup final at Broadway United.  more...

Silverware success for Old Boys and Oddies

BRETFORTON Old Boys completed a Birdseye Sports Evesham Sunday League league and cup double with victory over Red Horse in Sunday's Knockout Cup final at Broadway United.  more...

It's hard work for Michael

OULTON Park was the Bank Holiday weekend destination for Evesham racer Michael Elliott who was in action in round three of the National Superstock Series.  more...

Winter tennis standings

Stratford-on-Avon League Latest standings - Division One: Beckford A P13, Pts 36; Stratford B 14, 36; Inkberrow A 13, 31; Evesham 14, 30; Stratford C 14, 31; Littleton A 12, 22; Warwick BC A 13, 17; Campden A 12, 12. Division Two: Leamington A 14, 37; Wythall A 14, 36; Kenilworth A 14, 27; Henley A 14, 25; Inkberrow B 14, 22; FISSC A 14, 22; Claverdon A 14, 18; Shipston A 14, 9. Division Three: Bidford 14, 43; Moreton-in-Marsh A 14, 39; Snitterfield A 14, 36; Beckford B 14, 29; Warwick BC B 14, 27; Kenilworth B 14, 25; Littleton B 14, 17; Campden B 14, 8. Division Four: Ardencote A 14, 46; Studley A 14, 36; Leamington B 14, 35; Pershore 14, 30; Wythall B 14, 27; HDA Redditch A 14, 23; Stratford D 14, 16; Shipston B 14, 7. Division Five: Alcester B 14, 56; Harbury 14, 30; Alcester A 14, 26; Studley B 14, 25; FISSC B 14, 24; Stratford E 14, 24; Claverdon B 14, 24; Littleton C 14, 15. Division Six: Studley C 13, 38; Whitnash 13, 35; Ilmington 13, 29; Ardencote B 13, 24; Snitterfield B 13, 21; Shipston C 13, 17; Campden 13, 8. Division Seven: Leamington C 14, 51; Inkberrow C 14, 43; Alcester C 14, 27; Inkberrow D 14, 24; Bidford B 14, 22; Moreton B 14, 21; Henley b 14, 18; HDA B 14, 14. Knockout event: Stratford B bt Evesham. Plate: Alcester b bt HDA Redditch.  more...

Winter tennis standings

Stratford-on-Avon League Latest standings - Division One: Beckford A P13, Pts 36; Stratford B 14, 36; Inkberrow A 13, 31; Evesham 14, 30; Stratford C 14, 31; Littleton A 12, 22; Warwick BC A 13, 17; Campden A 12, 12. Division Two: Leamington A 14, 37; Wythall A 14, 36; Kenilworth A 14, 27; Henley A 14, 25; Inkberrow B 14, 22; FISSC A 14, 22; Claverdon A 14, 18; Shipston A 14, 9. Division Three: Bidford 14, 43; Moreton-in-Marsh A 14, 39; Snitterfield A 14, 36; Beckford B 14, 29; Warwick BC B 14, 27; Kenilworth B 14, 25; Littleton B 14, 17; Campden B 14, 8. Division Four: Ardencote A 14, 46; Studley A 14, 36; Leamington B 14, 35; Pershore 14, 30; Wythall B 14, 27; HDA Redditch A 14, 23; Stratford D 14, 16; Shipston B 14, 7. Division Five: Alcester B 14, 56; Harbury 14, 30; Alcester A 14, 26; Studley B 14, 25; FISSC B 14, 24; Stratford E 14, 24; Claverdon B 14, 24; Littleton C 14, 15. Division Six: Studley C 13, 38; Whitnash 13, 35; Ilmington 13, 29; Ardencote B 13, 24; Snitterfield B 13, 21; Shipston C 13, 17; Campden 13, 8. Division Seven: Leamington C 14, 51; Inkberrow C 14, 43; Alcester C 14, 27; Inkberrow D 14, 24; Bidford B 14, 22; Moreton B 14, 21; Henley b 14, 18; HDA B 14, 14. Knockout event: Stratford B bt Evesham. Plate: Alcester b bt HDA Redditch.  more...

Winter tennis standings

Stratford-on-Avon League Latest standings - Division One: Beckford A P13, Pts 36; Stratford B 14, 36; Inkberrow A 13, 31; Evesham 14, 30; Stratford C 14, 31; Littleton A 12, 22; Warwick BC A 13, 17; Campden A 12, 12. Division Two: Leamington A 14, 37; Wythall A 14, 36; Kenilworth A 14, 27; Henley A 14, 25; Inkberrow B 14, 22; FISSC A 14, 22; Claverdon A 14, 18; Shipston A 14, 9. Division Three: Bidford 14, 43; Moreton-in-Marsh A 14, 39; Snitterfield A 14, 36; Beckford B 14, 29; Warwick BC B 14, 27; Kenilworth B 14, 25; Littleton B 14, 17; Campden B 14, 8. Division Four: Ardencote A 14, 46; Studley A 14, 36; Leamington B 14, 35; Pershore 14, 30; Wythall B 14, 27; HDA Redditch A 14, 23; Stratford D 14, 16; Shipston B 14, 7. Division Five: Alcester B 14, 56; Harbury 14, 30; Alcester A 14, 26; Studley B 14, 25; FISSC B 14, 24; Stratford E 14, 24; Claverdon B 14, 24; Littleton C 14, 15. Division Six: Studley C 13, 38; Whitnash 13, 35; Ilmington 13, 29; Ardencote B 13, 24; Snitterfield B 13, 21; Shipston C 13, 17; Campden 13, 8. Division Seven: Leamington C 14, 51; Inkberrow C 14, 43; Alcester C 14, 27; Inkberrow D 14, 24; Bidford B 14, 22; Moreton B 14, 21; Henley b 14, 18; HDA B 14, 14. Knockout event: Stratford B bt Evesham. Plate: Alcester b bt HDA Redditch.  more...

Dinner follows Texas Scramble

THERE were 72 ladies from Broadway competing in the popular Spring Texas Scramble that was followed by the spring dinner and presentations.  more...

Dinner follows Texas Scramble

THERE were 72 ladies from Broadway competing in the popular Spring Texas Scramble that was followed by the spring dinner and presentations.  more...

Annual regatta is a fantastic success

LAST weekend's annual regatta proved a fantastic success that was much welcomed by Evesham Rowing Club officials after last year's floods and the possibility of this year's event being cancelled due to high river levels.  more...

Annual regatta is a fantastic success

LAST weekend's annual regatta proved a fantastic success that was much welcomed by Evesham Rowing Club officials after last year's floods and the possibility of this year's event being cancelled due to high river levels.  more...

Annual regatta is a fantastic success

LAST weekend's annual regatta proved a fantastic success that was much welcomed by Evesham Rowing Club officials after last year's floods and the possibility of this year's event being cancelled due to high river levels.  more...

An ultimate giantkilling

WHILST the senior side have struggled this season, Malvern Town's youth team capped off an impressive campaign with a 13-0 cup final win.  more...

Junior Soccer Scene

BLACKPOLE SAINTS U11s 0, NEWTOWN SPORTS JUNIORS U11s 1.  more...

Today's events

Tuesday Tai Chi class at Holy Trinity Hall, Link Top,Malvern. 2pm. £6. 01905 764848.  more...

Today's events

Tuesday Tai Chi class at Holy Trinity Hall, Link Top,Malvern. 2pm. £6. 01905 764848.  more...

Today's events

Tuesday Tai Chi class at Holy Trinity Hall, Link Top,Malvern. 2pm. £6. 01905 764848.  more...

Shops encouraged to dress windows

A WINDOW dressing competition will give Malvern businesses the chance to participate in the Heart of England in Bloom competition.  more...

Wildlife Trust wants nature info

HAVE you heard the cuckoo yet? Do you have molehills in your garden? Or have you spotted the harlequin ladybird? Or the first swallows, house martins or swifts?  more...

Breastfeeding week is marked by mums

EVERY day that a mother breastfeeds makes a positive difference to her baby, according to Baby Latte, Malvern's breastfeeding support group.  more...

Man seriously injured boarding bus

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a man received serious head injuries after falling from a bus he was trying to board.  more...

Blue plaque for radar developer

A BLUE Plaque will be unveiled at the former home of a scientist who contributed to Britain's Second World War effort.  more...

Latest Herefordshire Planning Applications

THE following Planning Applications were made to Herefordshire Council on May 2, 2008:- CANON FROME - Replacement entrance door. Unit 11B Canon Frome Court, Canon Frome, Ledbury for B Higgs, 11A Canon Frome Court, Canon Frome per Mr B Toth 92B Canon Frome Court, Canon Frome. LISTED BUILDING CONSENT.  more...

Latest Herefordshire Planning Applications

THE following Planning Applications were made to Herefordshire Council on May 2, 2008:- CANON FROME - Replacement entrance door. Unit 11B Canon Frome Court, Canon Frome, Ledbury for B Higgs, 11A Canon Frome Court, Canon Frome per Mr B Toth 92B Canon Frome Court, Canon Frome. LISTED BUILDING CONSENT.  more...

Newspaper editor arrives as special guest

FORMER editor of the Sunday Mirror and the Sunday Expresss, Eve Pollard, will talk to Women's Institute members in Malvern this May.  more...

Elgar volunteers sought

VOLUNTEERS are needed at the Elgar Birthplace Museum and a familiarisation session is being held on Tuesday, May 13, at 11am for anyone interested in joining the team.  more...

Schools News

Rugby team motivates citizens of the future

PUPILS from a Worcester school have completed a unique project with Worcester Warriors rugby team.  more...

Fairtrade fashion highlights global ideals of school

A FAIRTRADE fashion show held at a Worcester school was a huge success, say organisers.  more...

African school benefits from soccer festival

A FOOTBALL festival will take place at Stourport High School next month to raise money for its partner school in Tanzania.  more...

The Changing Environment

May Thunderstorms

May ThunderstormsIn May a very warm or a hot spell usually occurs. Sometimes the Spanish Plume pumps northward on a southerly wind flow bringing temperatures in the range of 25-30c 77-86f.  more...

This Week In........

MAY 3-10

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Healthy Eating

Everyone needs to keep healthy and be fit,but for some people that is not the case. Eating crisps,chocolate,and high in fat foods will not keep you healthy.Lots of people in the UK are becoming overweight by eating chips,crisps and as i said high in fat foods. The healthiest foods you can eat is a balanced diet, lots of different types of food groups like Proteins,Carbohydrates,Fruit and vegetables which contain vitimins and goodness and a sensible amount of fat it will do you good if you are ill, but remember not to much. So eat a balanced diet and you are sure to be fit and healthy.  more...

  
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