WHO can forget classic rock ballads such as Summer Of 69, and Heaven? Well, Bryan Adams, singer of the above chant-along hits will be returning to The NEC Arena for a live show of such hits on Tuesday, October 26. Bryan Adams' career spans more than 25
ELKIE Brooks, whose career took off after supporting The Beatles on the early 1960s, will be the star name on the bill when she plays on the first night of the Worcester Festival. Elkie who embraces rock ballads, blues and jazz, is the biggest-selling
STRATFORD lads Antihero have just released their latest single, Don't Trust The DJ. The record has been released through Alpha Engineering Records, and it can be ordered from any shop in the country with the following details - Band: Antihero, Single:
A NUMBER of acts signed to Kidderminster College's MAS Records will be wowing the crowds when they take part in the 2004 Ross-on-Wye International Festival. Episonic, from Bristol, will be joined by other MAS acts The Boswells, Girls Love Ponies, King
A SUMMER garden fete is being held at Beechwood home for the elderly, Holly Green, Upton-upon-Severn on Saturday, August 14. The event, which starts at 2pm, is being held by Friends of Beechwood in aid of the home's residents and day care clients.
SINCE the release of her debut album Call Off The Search last autumn, Katie Melua has gone from being an unknown artist to the most successful artist in Britain this year. Following on from her debut sell-out tour here earlier this year, festival appearances
THREE-year-old Martha Bailey has fun with spaghetti paint as youngsters at Evesham's Leapfrog Nurseries celebrate Playday 2004 with a host of fun activities. The boys and girls have spent this week taking part in team games and sports in the nursery's
NEW York's Lord Bishop Rocks will be bringing their loud and proud sound all the way to Worcester's Marr's Bar in what promises to be a wild show. Lord Bishop, the front man of the trio, is a larger then life character who whips the crowd into such a
THANKS to the brilliant Scissor Sisters, pop music has exploded in an edgy, sexy, and tuneful commotion. The band's songs cover a variety of colourful subject matters such as coming out of the closet. Their creative sparks first ignited five years ago
A PARANORMAL group is becoming so popular it has announced another meeting. Husband and wife team John and Kathleen Webb, co-founders of Worcester Paranormal Group, will be holding their next meeting at The Three Pears pub, Wainwright Way, Warndon, Worcester
HOUSEHOLDERS are being warned to be on the lookout for callers falsely claiming to be dealing with sewage problems following the recent heavy rains. The alert issued by police follows an incident at 6pm on Wednesday when three men tried to convince a
PLANS to rebuild Pershore Hospital moved a step nearer completion as developers were given the go ahead to apply for planning permission. Wychavon District councillors were clearly impressed with plans for the redevelopment of the medical centre following
ST Mary's Church, Bromsberrow benefited by the splendid sum of £366, despite the very wet Saturday, during the flower festival. The dedication of the completed kneelers will take place at St Mary's Church during Evensong on Sunday, August 16 at 6pm. There
The date of the Oxenhall parish lunch is fast approaching. This is an event not to be missed. It is an opportunity for residents past and present to meet informally with friends and relations. A spectacular buffet lunch will be served. Oxenhall is widely
The service on Sunday at St John the Evangelist Church in Pauntley will be matins at 10.15am led by Betty Bullock. On August 15, there will be parish communion at 11am when the celebrant will be the rector, the Reverend Patricia Phillips. On August 22
The amount of money raised at the recent Powick Playing Field Association's fete was £2,500. The next event will be the summer outdoor barn dance to be held on the car park behind Powick Parish Hall on Saturday, September 4. Cost is £7 to include the
A VISIT to Bromsberrow Nurseries by members of Redmarley Women's Fellowship, by kind permission of Mr & Mrs Myers, will take place on August 18, they are kindly providing refreshments afterwards. Flowers and cards have been sent to fellow member Wendy
Members of Upleadon Over 60s held their bi-monthly whist drive in the village hall on Monday, July 26. The MC was Robert Arnall. Refreshments were served during the evening and proceeds are for club funds. The next whist drive will also be in the Village
WELLAND Juniors squads are all back in training this week at The Hill Centre in Upton (u-15s & u-16s) or Hanley Castle School playing fields (u-12, u-13 and u-14s) The under-12s and under-15s squads have room for players, so anyone interested please
COMEDY'S hottest property is appearing in Stratford this October for a week-long laughter fest. Jimmy Carr, Mark Thomas and, for the kids, James Campbell are amongst the line-up hitting the RSC's Swan Theatre from October 22-30. Also appearing is Rob
Thousands warmed to the annual Big Chill at Eastnor Castle at the weekend. The festival attracted around 27,000 fans to the venue for the third year, although the event itself was celebrating its 10th anniversary. The Big Chill is a cross between Glastonbury
An unusual new art exhibition at Ledbury Heritage Centre gives clues about the kind of suitcase that might have been packed by historical local figures. Would Caratacus have remembered his socks and what would have been packed by Garstone the thief, killer
A SUMMER school weekend of vibrant contemporary dance for teenagers and adults kicks off in Worcester tomorrow. Teacher, dancer and choreographer Shaun Cope, who has worked for stage, television and video, has created his own style of Afro-Jazz-Fusion
Activities including pottery, model making and a mini assault course will be available at Eastnor Castle's ninth children's fun week, from Monday, August 16 to Friday, August 20. Tickets are only available on the day. For more information call 01531 633160
LISTENING to Evelyn Glennie perform her critically acclaimed music, you'd never guess she was profoundly deaf. As Brian Wilson overcame his Achilles heel of hearing everything in mono, the elite percussionist, who normally appears on stage barefooted,
ITS internationally renowned, potently hot and has its roots firmly embedded in our very own Faithful City - let's hear it for Worcestershire Sauce. Since the early 19th Century, the legendary Lea & Perrins kick has livened up tongues across the globe
Storridge Village Hall is the venue for an exhibition by members of the area's newest art group. Worcestershire Society of Botanical Artists will be showing the work of over 30 of its members. The show starts today (Friday) and runs until Sunday. It is
GLASS-blower Carl Nordbruch will be showing work at an exhibition in Newent. Carl's work has been shown at the Crafts Council Collection and the V&A, but this is his first solo exhibition. Described as 'serene and thoughtful', the exhibition will
SPEEDING on the roads - and the restraint of this - is probably the hottest topic in the pubs of the two counties. Only this week Evening News readers gave a resounding thumbs down to speed cameras being placed at key locations to catch racing drivers
THE husband of a dying woman is preparing to sue county health bosses, claiming a series of hospital blunders has left his wife fighting for her life. Steve Darling claims neglect at Evesham Community Hospital has left his wife Jennifer in a critical
TORRENTIAL rainfall, thunder and lightning wreaked havoc in Worcestershire as monsoon conditions hit the county for the second time this week. Firefighters received more than 60 calls in just three hours from distressed residents in Worcester, Malvern
A CAMPAIGN by a leading councillor to slow speeding traffic on a Worcester road has been backed by residents and city MP Mike Foster. Worcestershire County Councillor John Buckley has witnessed several accidents on Berkeley Way in Warndon Villages and
BUSINESSES in St John's still fear the impact a new Tesco store will make despite plans to build a path to the supermarket leading from nearby shops. The company has lodged a planning application to knock through PPC Computers on the St John's road and
A CARE home that began with the generosity of two women has continued to bloom. The Avery Overall Christian Home was set up 25 years ago with money left by Mrs Avery and Mrs Overall, who had originally left the cash in trust to the Baptist Church, in
A MAN died 30 minutes after being stung by wasps when he tried to clear a nest in his back garden. Colin Griffiths, aged 52, who lives at Hengrave Green, Ivington in Herefordshire with his mother Doris Aubrey, used a rake to remove the nest from a garden
CHILDCARE providers from Worcestershire have been honoured for their hard work. The second annual Quality in Childcare Awards took place recently at the County Cricket Ground, New Road, Worcester. During a special ceremony, childcare providers - ranging
ADRIAN Viveash is among a string of summer signings vying for League Two starts tomorrow in Kidderminster Harriers' new-look side. Experienced midfield leader Micky Mellon, French flyer Frederic Advice-Desruisseaux and Senegal sensation Youssou Diop will
A COLLECTION of porcelain salvaged from the wreck of a cargo ship, then found at a Ledbury estate, is set to go under the hammer at an auction in the town. The 40 items of blue and white porcelain - including plates, bowls and platters - were among a
DUE to the late withdrawal of a proposed new team there is now a vacancy for a team in The Malvern Football League for the forthcoming season. It is proposed to run two divisions of eight teams and the make up of the divisions has yet to be decided following
MALVERN Rangers visited Worcester League side Powick last Thursday evening and secured a 2-1 victory in this pre-season friendly. MALVERN RANGERS 2, POWICK 1 A Richard Bird first half goal was extended in the second half by Rob Cullen from the penalty
TO help overcome the shortage of referees in the county three courses have been arranged for anyone wanting to take up the whistle, whether they have serious ambition to progress to the top, or just want to enjoy being a part of the action on the football
WELLAND Juniors squads are all back in training this week at The Hill Centre in Upton (U15s and U16s) or Hanley Castle School playing fields (U12, U13 and U14s). The U12s and U15s squads have room for players so anyone interested please come along to
CAKES, a tombola and bric-a-brac will be some of the attractions at a garden fete in aid of the Beechwood residential home. The fete takes place from 2pm on Saturday, August 14, at the home in Holly Green. There will also be a prize draw and refreshments
A MAN has been arrested following the killing of two hedgehogs at Victoria Park, Malvern Link, in the early hours of Sunday, July 18. He was arrested last Friday at an address in Elgar Avenue, following a tip-off from a member of the public. He has been
A PLAY will have its UK premiere at Upton Library on August 16. Ugly Art, by Terry Roueche, is being brought to the library by Keith Potts and Karin Heslop for Mouthpiece theatre company. The play focuses on a couple at an art gallery opening and explores
An unclassified road in Holly Green, near Upton, has been given the name Ryall Road. The naming of the road, leading from the A38 at the Bluebell Inn to the A4101 at Holly Green, was requested by a resident and the ambulance service following difficulty
A BINGO night will be held in Upton to raise money for the County Air Ambulance. The event starts at 7.30pm on Monday (August 9) at Upton Social Club.
A HUMAN resources assistant from Colwall is hoping to become the 'High Street Honey of the year' in a top magazine for men. Hannah Barnett, 24, is one of 100 finalists in a competition organised by FHM magazine. If she wins, the prize includes £10,000
A FARMERS' market takes place in Upton-upon-Severn on Friday, August 13. The event runs from 9am to 2pm on the Waterside.
CONCERN about increased traffic is one of the main points to arise from public consultation on a blueprint for the development of North Site. About 390 houses are to be built on the redundant military base, along with business units, a school and a community
FAMILIES can go batty at Croome Park tomorrow (Saturday) with a guided walk. The bat walk will take place at the National Trust property at 7.15pm. Tickets cost £7 for adults and £5 for children.
Two of Malvern's empty shops have been filled. Max Value, a bargain shop, has opened in the former Peter Bonomini carpet shop in Graham Road and dried fruit and nut specialist Julian Graves is due to open in Church Street in two weeks' time. Max Value
EVESHAM MP Peter Luff has written to the Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott urging him to abandon plans to strip Evesham of its Market Town status. He told Mr Prescott: "I am writing to seek your urgent clarification of the status of this proposal as
WATER bills for Severn Trent customers look set to increase by about £35 over the five years from April next year, taking the average bill to £257. The water company originally wanted to increase charges by £63 over the same period, but it was ordered
REFERRING to the article in the Malvern Gazette (July 23) headed 'Runnings Park homes decision postponed for council site visit', I would like to correct the assumptions put forward by opponents of this application. It is not essentially a plan for a
THE state of Great Malvern railway station has come under fire from a district councillor. John Raine, who represents West Malvern on the district council, says he was shocked by the amount of litter there on Monday afternoon. The Green Party councillor
YOUR issue of July 23 carried a very accurate report of the planning committee meeting of two days earlier, and the decision in relation to the development of the Blackmore Park Road industrial site. Your reporter was kind enough to quote some the salient
AN Upton woman has warned local residents to look out for criminals trying to steal cash card pin numbers. Rose Jay's warning comes after an incident on Monday afternoon when she was using the cash point at an Upton bank. She said the man queuing behind
THEY'RE fast, furry, frantic and to a Leigh Sinton teenager, well worth fighting for. Jon Ludlow, a pupil at Dyson Perrins CE High School, feels so strongly about ferrets that he has convinced 300 people to sign a petition to help protect them. The 15
AN award-winning Malvern company has launched a new product to raise money for schools. The Coaster Company, of Spring Lane, Malvern Link, won the top prize in the 2004 Platinum Awards for Business Excellence, organised by Malvern Hills District Council
VALE residents are being invited to clear out their clutter and support a good cause at the same time. The ITV's programme Everything Must Go! is holding a one-day antiques and bric-a-brac sale and auction at the Commandery in Worcester to raise money
As the portfolio holder responsible for the control of dog fouling I would like to make the following observations in reply to the letter from your correspondent in last week's Gazette (name and address supplied). Of course there is nothing more disgusting
RE: Manor Mystery (Your Letters, July 9), what mystery? The establishment located at Pale Manor Farm was one of the wartime major participants in the fight to keep our forces supplied with modern weaponry. In this case, the army, with radar suitable to
Complaints over parking near Swinyard Hill are being acted upon by Malvern Hills Conservators. Residents of The Poplars say they have to put up with noise, illegal camping and an increased number of people using their access way since Berrow Down was
In your comment column and your report on local protests against animal testing on animals (Malv-ern Gazette & Ledbury Reporter, July 30), there is no mention of the situation of the animals themselves. Whether the public supports active protests
Could I add my support to your correspondent who complained about the appearance of dog mess in an area where children play (Your Letters, July 30). She is quite right to feel so aggrieved. Despite the wishes of many dog owners, this topic will continue
POLICE in Ledbury have blamed a lack of manpower for a failure to respond to complaints that the town's on-street drinking ban was being broken. The force has recently given a higher profile to enforcing the ban, including opposing a drinks licence for
A LORRY was left hanging precariously over a garden wall in Church Street, Malvern, yesterday (Thursday). The lorry was parked outside Portland House, which is undergoing refurbishment, when it rolled forward. It crashed through a fence and ended up straddling
I attended the Welland Steam Rally on Sunday, July 25 and I was unfortunate in that my invalid scooter overturned with me in it. As you can imagine I was in a state of shock. One gentleman came and helped to pick me up and another phoned for the Red Cross
LEDBURY'S Market House faces being propped up by hydraulic supports so major structural repairs can be carried out on its supporting pillars. The town council is facing a huge repair bill for the Market House, which is leaning towards Top Cross. The problem
Much as I agree with the sentiments expressed by Council-lor/Conservator McMillan, it is my belief that he has come to a solution that does not solve the long term problem. I ask myself why the conservation of the Malvern Hills is left to such a small
A FIRM has been fined over an accident at a Malvern factory which left an employee off work for six months with a shoulder injury. Worcester magistrates ordered LGG Charlesworth, a company that makes plastics products at a factory in Spring Lane, to pay
A PROTESTER was assaulted outside the National Sheep Event. The man, from the West Midlands branch of People Against Cruelty to Animals (PACA), was protesting against the live export of sheep when the incident took place at about 3.30pm last Wednesday
THE owner of a clay-pigeon shooting centre fears proposed new firearms legislation will devastate his livelihood. John Clements, of the South Worcester Shooting Ground, near Upton, has responded to the proposals published in the Home Office consultation
A PLAN to convert one of Malvern's landmark buildings into nine flats has been submitted to the district council. Aldwyn Towers, on St Ann's Road, is in a prominent position overlooking the town centre. Crystalight Ltd, of 251/253 Wells Road, has submitted
ENGLAND have recalled Worcestershire trio Kabir Ali, Gareth Batty and Vikram Solanki to the 14-man squad for next month's NatWest Challenge and ICC Champions Trophy campaigns. They have been drafted back into England's plans following a disappointing
CELEBRITIES are backing a Bromyard- based charity's plans to move to a new site. Megan Baker House, which helps children with cerebral palsy and other motor disabilities, is moving from its current centre in Hereford Road to a converted barn in Moreton
BEN Hinshelwood has revealed his delight at being named Worcester Warriors' new club captain. The Scottish international centre was yesterday handed the honour of leading the Sixways club into their debut season at Zurich Premiership level. And the 27
Thousands warmed to the annual Big Chill at Eastnor Castle at the weekend. The festival attracted around 27,000 fans to the venue for the third year, although the event itself was celebrating its 10th anniversary. The Big Chill is a cross between Glastonbury
JAN Molby's top strike target Iyseden Christie today penned a two-year contract with Kidderminster Harriers in a busy build-up to the League Two campaign. The Dane also clinched the loan signing of experienced centre-half Adrian Viveash for a second temporary
THE annual Evening News Trophy road race has once again attracted a class field this Sunday for its 45th year of running. The event, promoted by Worcester St. Johns Cycling Club and sponsored by Worcester Cycle Centre, has 55 ridersalready entered with
ENGLAND have recalled Worcestershire trio Kabir Ali, Gareth Batty and Vikram Solanki to the 14-man squad for next month's NatWest Challenge and ICC Champions Trophy campaigns. They have been drafted back into England's plans following a disappointing
WORCESTERSHIRE have agreed with David Leatherdale to extend his one-day contract for a further season in 2005. The 36 year-old all-rounder said: "I'm pleased to be able to confirm that my contract has been extended." Meanwhile, Graeme Hick has earned
MARK Ramprakash and Jimmy Ormond combined to put relegation-threatened Surrey on the brink of a much-needed Frizzell County Championship Division One win against Worcestershire. Ramprakash made 100 not out in Surrey's 329 for five declared, adding to
A BUSY two months for the Express Golf & Gambling Society saw them play at Malvern in June and at Leominster in July. June's event for the Tony Hunaban EGG Challenge Cup was played in cracking conditions at The Worcestershire with a strong field.
LAST Sunday saw members of Arden Sailing Club (Defford) taking part in their annual fund raiser for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution. The first race of three for the RNLI trophy, started earlier than usual at noon, this is probably why OOD Andrew
JOHN Barton has confirmed he is close to knowing his best eleven ahead of next week's new league season but admits one or two places are still up for grabs. Worcester City's manager will be running the rule over his squad in tonight's Worcestershire Senior
A NIGHT of lively classical and light music in will be performed by a local quintet at Bosbury this month. The Pentatonic Wind Quintet will be playing a programme including pieces by Ibert, Arrieu and Danzi at Holy Trinity Church on Saturday, August 21
THE Syd Lawrence Orchestra is returning to the Malvern Theatres. The traditional big band, which includes trumpets, trombones, saxophones and male and female singers, will perform a variety of swing, dance and jazz music at on Saturday, August 21. The
MALVERN musician Carol Lee Sampson is performing at The Lamb, West Malvern, tomorrow (Saturday), at 9pm. Carol will be performing a mix of classic rock and pop songs and her own original compositions. Entry is free.
SOPRANO Clare Graydon-James will be giving a concert at St Gabriel's Church in Hanley Swan. The singer, who was recently heard on Radio 4, will perform songs by a variety of composers at 6.30pm on August 15. Tickets are £5 on 01684 310321.
TOWN welcomed Guilsfield, from the Welsh League, to Langland Stadium for a pre-season friendly on Saturday and continued to show their goalscoring prowess. MALVERN TOWN 5, GUILSFIELD 1 Malvern had the ideal start when after only three minutes Scott Morris
I READ with amazement the National Sheep Associations Chief Executive's comments on live animal exports. I regularly visit livestock markets and have witnessed the lorries of sheep and pigs going on to the ships at Dover docks. I've seen animals desperate
Until Aug 14: Droitwich Spa Art Society - an exhibition showing members works in oils, watercolours, acrylics and pastels, Droitwich Spa Library, Victoria Square, Droitwich Spa. For more information telephone 01905 773292. Aug 14-28: Arts Festival at
I WAS surprised last week to read a mother was jailed for 53 days because her three children very rarely attended school. What is the difference between jailing a mother for that, and not jailing them for ignoring court orders stating that the children
Aug 7: Stuart Danby at Barbourne Ex-Services Club, The Moors. For further information telephone 01905 25674. Aug 11: Steve Rezillo and the Invisible Band, The Navigation, 57 Hanbury Road, Stoke Prior, Bromsgrove. n Aug 12: Steve Rezillo and the Invisible
Aug 7: Hot August Nights. The story and music of Neil Diamond's two live albums, starring Stars in Their Eyes hit Gary Ryan. Roses Theatre, Tewkesbury. Box office 01684 295074. Aug 9-21: Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at Birmingham Hippodrome
The demand for more houses, which seems to be one of the factors currently driving up the price of property, finds an echo in 1950s Malvern. The post-war housing boom was in full swing and Malvern Urban District Council's answer to speeding up the process
THE further adventures of unlikely hero Peter Parker are chronicled in Spider-Man 2, at 2pm and 7.30pm at Malvern Cinema for a week from today (Friday).
Comedy, satire and controversy, theatregoers can experience it all as a nationally-renowned director brings a major series of plays to Malvern. Sir Peter Hall, founder of the Royal Shakespeare Company and director of the Royal National Theatre, has assembled
WHETHER science, sport or film, there is an activity to suit every child during Malvern Pride Week and plenty for their parents. The town's Tourist Information Office has reported a huge level of interest in the event since it was first advertised in
Langland Stadium, Langland Avenue, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 2EQ Tel: (01684) 574068. Formed 1947. Club officials First team manager: Neil Hunt. Colours: Sky blue/claret shirts, sky blue shorts, sky blue socks. First team members of the Midland Football
MALVERN entertained Hagley at Regency Road on Saturday and looking for valuable league points, the home side won the toss and did not hesitate to bat on what looked to be a perfect batting wicket. MALVERN v HAGLEY Openers Dave Cox and Dave Arnold looked
MALVERN skipper Besgrove had no hesitation in electing to bat on a good looking track. After a cautious start with openers Walwyn and Cullen, the scoring was initially slow. MALVERN II v HAGLEY II Cullen's departure on four brought the talented James
THIS was an unsatisfactory day's cricket, with an exciting finish due to both sides' weaknesses, not to good play. BARNARDS GREEN II v HARBORNE II The Green's last man was farcically bowled, playing no stroke, with one over left, but the game had been
BARNARDS Green Singles enjoyed an excellent victory over Chainwire in what was an entertaining match played in the right spirit by both sides. CHAINWIRE v BARNARDS GREEN SINGLES Freeman was asked to make first use of a green topped track. The innings
BEWDLEY visited the Newlands ground to play Barnards Green Third XI on Saturday with the winners sure to take at least second place at the top of the league table. BARNARDS GREEN THIRD v BEWDLEY THIRDS Green skipper Cyril Dean again won the toss and inserted
COLWALL Third XI continued their winning streak with an emphatic 10-wicket demolition of Moccas at Ghost Meadow on Saturday in their Marches League game. COLWALL III V MOCCAS Having won the toss Moccas chose to bat on a perfect strip hoping to make Colwall
JULES Benjamin, Medford and The Fever are just some of the big Worcester names who will be taking part in the Charity Party in the Park 2004. The all-day event takes place on August Bank Holiday, Monday, August 30, at Bamboo, Tybridge Street, Worcester
THE Waterboys will be playing a live acoustic gig at The Civic Hall, Wolverhampton, on Sunday, October 24. The band, who have been going for two decades, move through the worlds of rock and folk music. The Waterboys are led by guitarist, songwriter and
YOUNGSTERS in Worcester have been spending their summer holidays learning martial arts, to help them deal with stress and pressure. Instructors from Worcester Wado-Ryu, formally known as Nunnery Wood Karate-Do Kai have been teaching children at the Nunnery
THE Relics will take people on a trip down memory lane when they play music from the 60s and 70s in aid of Cancer Research. The four-piece will be playing at The Vine pub, Ombersley Road, Worcester on Sunday at 7.30pm. Admission is free, and there will
THE Ordinary Boys are no ordinary act, as this year has proved. The band are now continuing a year of success that has seen them hit the top 20 in the single and album chart. They will be playing Carling Academy Birmingham, on Monday, October 11. In addition
POLICE hope this newly released photograph of a "highly vulnerable" woman who went missing from her home in more than three weeks ago will provide clues as to her whereabouts. Mary Stone - also known as Mary-Ann Stone - is 55, but, due to health reasons
A CHARITY Fun Day is to be held at The Portobello Inn, Bransford Road, St John's, Worcester, later this month. There will be a car boot sale at 9am and events include face painting, a bouncy castle, barbecue raffle, a male and female auction, music and
POLICE are appealing for witnesses following a collision involving two vehicles on the A44 at Fish Hill, near Broadway. The accident happened at about 12.19pm on Wednesday and involved a green Land Rover Discovery and a white Ford Iveco van. No one was
THE funeral of a man whose body was discovered by campers at a beauty spot near Callow End is set to take place next week. Richard Hartman, of Goodrest Walk, Merrimans Hill, Worcester was discovered at the Old Hills, Callow End, near Worcester, last Friday
YOUNGSTERS from all over the city enjoyed a day of fun activities at a sports centre in Worcester. The FunBusters Party at the St John's Sports Centre was packed with activities, from a mummy competition, where youngsters wrapped staff up like Egyptian
Notices have been in place for some time advising that carriageway repairs would soon be carried out on the stretch of West Malvern Road between Lower Dingle and Park Road. I understand from the Highways Partnership that this much-needed work has been
THE epitome of Englishness will be on show when a Noel Coward play hits the theatre next week. Design for Living will be the latest production to be staged at the Grand Theatre, Wolverhampton. The play runs at the venue from Tuesday, August 10, until
STRING and brass players interested in playing some orchestral masterpieces are in demand to join Worcester Philharmonic Orchestra. The orchestra is due to give four concerts to large audiences at Pershore Abbey next season, besides performances for children
WORCESTER will buzz with activity as musicians, actors and dancers flood into the city for the annual Worcester Festival. Now in its second year, the 16-day event features a variety of activities, including performances of classical music, workshops,
THE chief executive of Worcestershire Racial Equality Council has been suspended after "serious allegations" have been made against him. The news comes after the Evening News reported on Monday that the biggest distributor of National Lottery cash is
A CLASSIC car has been nicknamed "Cinderella" after going from rags to riches - with its owners recognised by fellow enthusiasts for their hard work. The 1965 Ford Mustang was a rotting heap when the lads from Mobile Auto Doctors bought it a year ago.
The Clubhouse, Spring Lane, Malvern Link, Worcs. WR14 1AJ. Telephone: (01684) 573728. Founded 1934. Members of the RFU, NMFU, W&HRFU. First XV competing in Midlands Division Two (West). Getting to MRFC. From M5 Leave the motorway at Junction 7 and
JAN Molby's top strike target Iyseden Christie today penned a two-year contract with Kidderminster Harriers in a busy build-up to the League Two campaign. The Dane also clinched the loan signing of experienced centre-half Adrian Viveash for a second temporary
TEENAGERS with the aid of Worcester County Councillors have helped distribute £24,000 among voluntary youth groups. The cash was shared between three youth clubs including Warndon 360, Ronkswood Strands, and Medway Youth Club. The Services to Young People
WORCESTERSHIRE County Council has been accused of playing a "dirty trick" by Worcester MP, Mike Foster, in "passing the buck" over its decision to scrap a car boot sale. The weekly sale, at Worcester Woods Country Park, has been abandoned over serious
AS it nears its 125th anniversary, Upton-upon-Severn parish church is in need of 21st Century benefactors to match the generosity of those found in the 19th Century. When the Church of St Peter and St Paul was built in 1879, parishioners had to enlist
PLANS to rebuild Pershore Hospital moved a step nearer completion as developers were given the go-ahead to apply for planning permission. The plans for the redevelopment of the medical centre have been shown to Wychavon District councillors this week.
TWO plaques are to be erected in Hanley Swan in memory of six Canadian airmen killed in a plane crash 60 years ago. They are the result of years of research by resident Rob Walker, who became aware of the accident after buying a piece of land in the village
A refuse collection mix-up left an Upton man with a month's rubbish on his doorstep. Maurice Reynolds, of Yewleigh Lane, got so fed up he threatened to leave his rubbish in the middle of the road if the district council did not collect it. After an approach
SHOPS in Upton will offer a 10 per cent discount to shoppers on Saturday, August 14. The discount day is being organised by Upton Tourism and Trade Association to highlight the fact the new diversion road at Upton Bridge is now open. All shops with a
BREDON School's new deputy head has big ideas for helping pupils with special needs. Sue Webb will take over from Sue West, who is retiring after 30 years in September. She hopes to focus on the special needs of some of the school's pupils and explore
A SHOW pony will help present the Acorns Children's Hospice with £1,000. The Earls Croome Horse and Pony Society raised £1,500 at the Heart of the Counties Horse and Pony Show. Of this, £500 will go to the County Air Ambulance and the rest will be given
A MALVERN Link-based company has announced major expansion plans which would almost double its workforce. Automated Packaging Systems Ltd has applied for planning permission to increase the size of its plant at the Spring Lane industrial estate. The planning
STREET lamps will be erected at two sites in Upton in a bid to cut down on anti-social behaviour. Worcestershire County Council agreed this week to erect lights at the back of the Rugby Social Club, in Old Street, and at the bottom of School Lane, between
A BUILDER was taken to hospital after falling from the second storey of a house he was working on. Nick Jolly slipped off his ladder and fell straight through the first floor of the building, at a site in Yates Hay Road at about 10am on Wednesday. The
A MOTHER-of-four and her followers have helped to breath new life into a Vale village. Thanks to the efforts of Helen Mallory and a grant from the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), Pebworth has a new children's play area at The
HOUSING developers are continuing to put pressure on Malvern Hills District Council to have the town football club's ground allocated for housing. Malvern Town FC, based at the Langland Stadium, off Langland Avenue, linked up with housebuilders Barratt
I was most interested to read the article in the Malvern Gazette (July 23) about the problems with the bell frame at Great Malvern Priory. As pointed out, the bell frame dates from 1887, which for bell frames is comparatively young. For example, the one
FAMILY fun for steam engine enthusiasts is being planned at a rally at Ashdown Farm on the edge of Evesham. Rule's 1893 Steam Gallopers will be appearing for the first time since 1914 at the Evesham Vintage Steam Rally to be held on Friday, August 13,
I am writing to say thank you for the treatment my 91-year-old mother, Nora Wells, has received. All staff who attended her, from the ambulance staff who collected her from the St Clouds Nursing Home, the doctors and nurses who assessed and treated her
HUNDREDS of teenagers living in the Vale of Evesham are expected to benefit from two summer schemes backed by the County Council. The Summer Teen workshops and Pershore Skatepark Club activities received £2,800 from Worcestershire County Council's voluntary
A 21-year-old Pershore man who struck a neighbour in the face with a baseball bat after a late-night dispute has been jailed for nine months at Worcester Crown Court. Matthew Clarke, described as intelligent, resourceful and a good employee, first claimed
How very fortunate we the residents of Malvern and the surrounding areas are to have such a prestigious venue as the Malvern Theatres. We have excellent stage productions attracting top artists, not forgetting the cinema showing current films enjoyed
A WILLERSEY woman is devastated after a tiny puppy was stolen from her garden weeks before it should have left the comfort of its mother and litter. The five-and-a-half week old black Labrador, worth £500, was taken from a secure pen in the front garden
David Watkins' suggestion (Your Letters, July 23) that I call a by- election in Priory Ward could be seen as a silly piece of Tory party politics wrapped up in nice sounding phrases. Like the special council meeting that was called to ban little old me
CRICKETERS celebrating the 150th anniversary of the founding of Evesham Cricket Club and the centenary of the club's beautiful riverside ground are also trying to solve the mystery of the early years of the club. The present ground at the River Avon end
A ROUNDABOUT could be built at a junction in Malvern Link after a series of road accidents. Over the last three years, there have been 14 accidents at the junction between Mayfield Road and Madresfield Road. Malvern Hills Highways Partnership now plans
I really cannot understand why people still insist on attempting to take unsuitable vehicles through the the barriers on Upton Bridge when the signs on both approaches make it perfectly clear what is and what is not suitable for taking through; in particular
Was it just us, or was the Big Chill more of a big pain in the neck? How many of you readers found the late-night noise, hardly muted by double-glazing and a pillow over one's ears as far away as north-west Ledbury, unbearable? Who is responsible for
PLANS to put a new bus shelter on Belle Vue Terrace have been rejected by Malvern Town Council. The shelter would serve buses going south from the town centre to the Wells. Two sites have been considered, one on Belle Vue Terrace itself and the other
PLANS for a new Lidl supermarket in Malvern Link went on show at an open evening this week to a mixed reaction from local residents. While some thought a budget supermarket would be a good thing for the area, others were concerned about increased traffic
A PLAYGROUND in Barnards Green could be moved to a new site to reduce problems with vandalism and noise. People living near the Avon Close play area say they have suffered for the last four years from damage to their houses, late-night noise and verbal
IT could be five years before Malvern Hills Gymnastics Club has its own facilities, according to its chairman. Currently running six nights a week at the Grove Junior School, the club, which coaches around 600 youngsters, desperately needs more room.
Councillor Patrick Mewton is clearly struggling for support in his quest to ban telecoms towers from key portions of the MHDC area. His arguments seem to be founded in the myth of dangerous rays, ignoring the legal position of telecoms licenses, and rejecting
Jeremy Webb, of the Hereford and Worcester Fire Authority, has listed some items which contributed to its notorious overspending precept (Your Letters, July 30). He does not explain why these are particularly onerous for just our area, and not for any
TUESDAY'S stormy weather may have seemed dramatic but Malvern Gazette weatherman Frank Hill said he had seen worse in the past. Malvern was hit by about 26mm of rain, but Mr Hill said it has been recorded at more than 50mm during the same period in previous
Gaynor Hayes (Your Letters, July 30) is absolutely right, I only have myself to blame for my own negligence with respect to my parking disc. However, she has misunderstood my point about reminders. I suggest that a reminder is issued by the same person
'WAR DECLARED' was the headline greeting readers of the Ledbury Guardian 90 years ago almost to the day. The First World War began on August 4, 1914, the inescapable culmination of a chain of events set in motion when Gavrilo Princip, a 19-year-old Bosnian-Serb
Noisy students are making life a misery for residents of Malvern Wells. People living near Abbey College have complained to the parish council about the problem. The matter was raised at last week's council meeting, which was also attended by a representative
A WOODLAND area alongside Townsend Way, in Malvern, has been set aside for memorial trees by the Conservators. The organisation receives regular requests to commemorate people who loved the hills and has struggled to find a suitable way to do it. Memorial
A five-storey apartment block could be developed as part of an ambitious two-phase project to transform Malvern Town Council's headquarters. Property consultants have outlined proposals that would allow the council to get more money out of its underused
RUNNERS from across the world gathered in Malvern on Sunday for the start of a gruelling 175-mile race. The 36 runners from countries including Australia, Germany and Portugal set off from the Abbey Gateway on this year's Flame Health Marathon of Britain
Sir Michael Spicer says Worcestershire could be losing out on £2 million a year because of faulty data. The MP this week asked local government minister Nick Raynsford to look into the allegation that incorrect census data means rural counties are being
Reading the very many comments on Malvern Hills District Council's blueprint for the development of North Site, it is impossible not to be struck by the many and genuine concerns about the impact of increased traffic on the local road network. Concerns
MARK Ramprakash and Jimmy Ormond combined to put relegation-threatened Surrey on the brink of a much-needed Frizzell County Championship Division One win against Worcestershire. Ramprakash made 100 not out in Surrey's 329 for five declared, adding to
WORCESTERSHIRE have agreed with David Leatherdale to extend his one-day contract for a further season in 2005. The 36 year-old all-rounder said: "I'm pleased to be able to confirm that my contract has been extended." Meanwhile, Graeme Hick has earned
Special measures used to control thugs in Bromyard town centre have worked well, according to police A problem with anti-social behaviour led to Bromyard being the first town in Herefordshire to trial the measures for a three-month period, which ended
Local sponsors are needed to help develop a Welland church into a community base. St James' Church has experienced a dwindling congregation in recent years and members were struggling to find enough money to keep its doors open. They have now grouped
ADRIAN Viveash is among a string of summer signings vying for League Two starts tomorrow in Kidderminster Harriers' new-look side. Experienced midfield leader Micky Mellon, French flyer Frederic Advice-Desruisseaux and Senegal sensation Youssou Diop will
Teenagers in Welland will benefit from a new social area at the village church. St James' recently received a £7,000 grant from the Local Network Trust, which will used to help convert the cellar of the building into a social area for 14 to 18- year-olds
JOHN Barton has confirmed he is close to knowing his best eleven ahead of next week's new league season but admits one or two places are still up for grabs. Worcester City's manager will be running the rule over his squad in tonight's Worcestershire Senior
SHELSLEY'S biggest meeting of the year is going to be next weekend (August 14/15) with the British Hill Climb Championship cars attacking the 1,000 yard hill, similar to the June meeting when the outright hill record tumbled from 24.56 to 24.08 seconds
ONLY two pairs of riders competed in the Velo Club Sevale's 2-up 10 mile time trial held on the Chance Lane course last week. The fastest ride on the night was provided by club member Brian Boswell riding with John Newey of Worcester St Johns, their time
MALVERN tri-athlete Matt Bond has completed his events prior to taking part in the Half Iron Man UK on August 22. Matt, aged 21, recently finished 12th (second in his age group) in the Bredon Traithlon, finishing seven minutes under his time of last year
SUNSHINE and record entries provided the backdrop to the Malvern Junior Open Tennis Tournament, held at Manor Park Club. Local successes included Manor Park's Ben Marks being runner up in the boy's 14U singles. Ben then went on to take the 14U doubles
MANOR Park outdoor bowls club recently challenged the tennis section to a fun evening to try out their sport. Twenty-seven tennis players and 24 bowlers attended a thoroughly enjoyable warm evening with some splendid bowling from the guests, most of who
SATURDAY CRICKET WEST OF ENGLAND PREMIER LEAGUE Glos/Wilts One: Colwall v Bredon; Dumbleton v Redmarley. Glos/Wilts One 2nd XI: Swindon II v Colwall II. Glos/Wilts Two 2nd XI: Redmarley II v Biddlestone II. CRUSADER WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY LEAGUE Division
JUST when you think you've seen all there is to see of the prolific Will Smith, he proves there's plenty more to whet the appetite - particularly for his thousands of female fans. The multi-talented star is set to get pulses racing with his latest movie
The crisis in Sudan is the focus of a fundraising event at the Octagon Bar in Malvern. Worcester-based Out of the Ark Soundsystem will host the event in the bar above the St Ann's Well cafe this evening (Friday). DJ Ni Jah el and guests will play a selection
THE Band of the Gloucestershire Constabulary be at Priory Park, Malvern, in the Bands in the Park series on Sunday, August 8, from 2.30pm to 4.30pm.
LED Zepplin inspired band The Fever is back on the road and coming to Malvern. As part of a small tour, the band will play at the Great Malvern Club on Church Street on Friday, August 20. There they will showcase new tracks that they have been writing
SINGER and songwriter Clive John has gigs taking place around the area this month. He will be at the Wagon Wheel, Worcester, on Tuesday, August 17, the Red Lion, Stiffords Bridge, on Friday, August 20, and the Swan, Barbourne, on Sunday, August 22.
FROM punk ska to classic rock, the Marr's Bar in Worcester is set to provide a variety of music for all tastes. Tonight (Friday), sees the return of Classic Rock UK with a mix of music from The Who to Led Zeppelin. Tickets are £5 in advance or £7 on the
MORE than 450 runs were scored at Avon Street last week when Evesham played an MCC Select XI as part of the club's 150th anniversary celebrations. Spectators were treated to a feast of runs, firstly as the MCC rattled up 236-7 off their 51 overs before
BEN Hinshelwood has revealed his delight at being named Worcester Warriors' new club captain. The Scottish international centre was yesterday handed the honour of leading the Sixways club into their debut season at Zurich Premiership level. And the 27
MALVERN golfer Jim Daly saw off stiff competition from all over the country to win June's Marks & Spencer View From Golfer of the Month. Jim, aged 45, of Mead Way, will go on to compete in the grand final, held at the Vilamoura golf resort in Portugal
MALVERN Town continue their pre-season friendlies tomorrow (Saturday) when both the first team and the reserves travel to Bromyard Town for a double header. The first team will kick off at 2pm followed by the Reserves taking part in a memorial match against
THE golf tournament, played every two years since 1988, between Chester Valley Golf Club, from Malvern, Pennsylvania, and The Worcestershire commenced with the traditional fourball better ball competition. The Americans are comfortable with this type
HIGH-FLYING Barnards Green travelled to second-placed Harborne on Saturday for a Crusader Worcestershire League Division Three clash which could go a long way to deciding the title. HARBORNE v BARNARDS GREEN On a very hot and humid day Chris Smedley was
AFTER Clinton Dorrell's last win in the Sports Racing & GT Challenge, the Malvern-based driver suffered some serious engine problems causing him to miss two rounds of the series. The break only made Clinton even more eager to carry on his winning
Aug 6: Brian and Philomena would like to invite you to practice your ballroom and Latin skills at Fernhill Heath Memorial Hall, Worcester (A38 between Droitwich and Worcester) to Brian's Supersounds. Bring your own refreshments. For further details and
WE must acknowledge that many members of society just cannot kick the smoking habit, try as they will. They are completely hooked, probably as a result of "experiments" at the back of the school bicycle sheds, many years ago. To ban smoking in cafes,
Aug 6: An evening of classic 'Led Zeppelin' with Fred Zeppelin at The Rock Caf 2000, Millrace Lane, Stourbridge. Tel 01384 390918. Aug 6: Classic Rock UK, The Marr's Bar. Aug 7: Trax, Barbourne Ex-Services Club, Worcester. Aug 7: Punk Ska Night featuring
THE people fleeing from the fighting in Sudan are currently facing abysmal living conditions, with insufficient water, sanitation, food or healthcare. In an effort to help these people the 11 member agencies of the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC),
NORTH Claines Parish Council is a first tier local authority. As such, all its records are in the public domain. It is thus very easy to take issue with some of the comments in the latest missive from your correspondent E F Showell (You Say, Friday, July
THE subtext to letters complaining about George Cowley's views on taxation appears to be that he has no right to express his opinions. Messrs Jauncey and Watkins (You Say, Saturday, July 31) have decided that Mr Cowley's views are tainted by self-interest
RICHARD Spencer makes all the usual mistakes about the European Union's supposed role regarding elected regional assemblies in the UK (You Say, Friday, July 30). The "official" or "full" name of the European Union is not, as he claims, "The European Union
A MALVERN man has recently returned from a trip to Normandy, where he visited the grave of a friend who fell during the invasion of Europe. Peter Walker, who died on Hill 112 near Caen on about July 17, 1944, was the son of the Walker family, of Cridlan
100 years ago On Tuesday, a Midlands goods train via Worcester was travelling to Hereford, and just before reaching Malvern Link a spark from the engine fell into a truck loaded with pipes and straw, and the later immediately caught fire. The train was
The hit film Cold Mountain (15) will be showing at The Conquest Theatre in Bromyard tonight (Friday) at 8pm. It starts Jude Law, Nicole Kidman and Rene Zellweger. Tickets are £3 and £3.50. To book call 01885 488575.
DIFFERENT interpretations of art by men and women show how unlike the sexes are. It is a theme explored in Ugly Art, a play by American Terry Roueche, coming to Upton and Colwall as part of its UK premiere. It is being staged by Worcestershire-based theatre
A DEPLETED Colwall first XI went down by seven wickets to Dumbleton having fought hard for most of the game to overcome the lack of experience in the side. DUMBLETON v COLWALL Tom Wolfendale had no hesitation in batting first on an excellent Dumbleton
WORCESTER Nomads enjoyed their most successful weekend of the summer, winning all four of their fixtures, both league and friendly. The Worcestershire County League saw the 1st XI climbing the table to third position with an emphatic dismissal of their
LANDLORDS in Worcester are to have their views canvassed in a bid to stop pub companies "creaming off huge profits" at their expense. A questionnaire is due to be sent to landlords running pubs and hotels owned by major pub companies to see if they feel
