Stories for 30 August 2005

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Future is sweet for ice-cream dairy farm

A DAIRY farmer near Droitwich who felt left out in the cold over milk prices has diversified and is now making a living from ice-cream.   more...

New lettings agency prepared for take-off

A LETTINGS agent has opened its doors in High Street, Pershore.   more...

Past Times put to test

THE nostalgic giftware store Past Times is testing out an apprentice scheme in the Worcester branch.   more...

Union backs Boots staff

RETAIL union Usdaw is backing staff at Boots who say standing-only tills are making their daily jobs uncomfortable and are dangerous to their health.   more...

BUSINESS BRIEF

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Golfers' gift boosts lifeline for Josh

LITTLE Joshua Loader was all smiles when generous golfers donated thousands of pounds to a Worcester charity that is proving a lifeline to the youngster.   more...

Future is sweet for ice-cream dairy farm

A DAIRY farmer near Droitwich who felt left out in the cold over milk prices has diversified and is now making a living from ice-cream.   more...

He's fallen for one of the biggest historical myths

I AM surprised to see John Phillpott fall for one of the biggest myths in British political history - and even more surprised to see him say that "Heath admitted he had lied" over the true significance of Britain's decision to join the Common Market (Seven Days, Saturday, August 20).   more...

Worcester welcome is just a joke

WORCESTER welcomes children. What a joke! Having just returned from the annual school uniform run in our fine city centre I was appalled at just how rude and judgmental our town has become.   more...

Pledge by fire service

FURTHER to the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State's letter of Wednesday, August 24, Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Authority would like to reassure people across the two counties that robust arrangements are in place to process all 999 calls under all circumstances. 999 calls will not go unanswered.   more...

Work's cut out for him

IT appears that Worcestershire County Councillor John Smith has been given the task to find what the public wants from the bus services. What a costly and funny way he goes about it.   more...

Bike shop's the clue

YOUR Flashback photograph on Friday August 20 was Union Street not Carden Street as stated. If you look carefully you will see George Elliot's bicycle shop on the bottom corner, also part of Tudor black and white house just visible in Friar Street.   more...

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Take the fear out of that first day at school

MOST people remember their first day at school. With autumn on its way, children everywhere will be packing their schoolbags, sharpening their pencils and getting ready for, what we're told will be, the years which will provide our happiest memories.   more...

Landlord's despair at garden rubbish blight

THE landlord of homes on a Worcester estate blighted by rubbish has hit out at claims he is not doing anything to solve the problem.   more...

Fast food shops must help pay for clear-ups

FAST-food shops should be forced to pay towards cleaning up after drunken yobs, Worcester City Council has told the Government.   more...

Puppets, dancers and a crying camel at the best city festival ever

AFTER 290 events, 22 days and shows from Chas and Dave to Punch and Judy, the third annual Worcester Festival has come to an end.   more...

SWAN HAVEN COULD CLOSE

INJURED swans found along the banks of the River Severn in Worcester could be at risk if a rescue centre fails to raise enough cash to save it from closure.   more...

This war mustn't be lost

THOSE of us who truly care about Worcester and its environment have good cause to feel heartened today.   more...

Hope I grow old before I die: how the Who generation is snapping up CDs like there is no tomorrow

IT'S official - rock is back on the agenda as the older generation which grew up listening to the likes of The Who and Pink Floyd have sent cash tills ringing at music shops across the nation.   more...

Choirs unite for hospice concert

A CHOIR of 200 is to perform at Worcester Cathedral to raise enough cash to build a special suite at a new city hospice.   more...

POUNDING THE TREADMILL FOR THE LOVE OF MARSHALL

Linda Mapp, grandmother of Marshall Gormley, the little boy who battled through 35 operations, collects donation for her grandson at the Energy, Health and Fitness gym in Sheriff Street, Worcester.   more...

Superstore applies to move fence

TESCO superstore in St Peter's is set to move its fence closer to nearby houses to create space for home delivery trucks.   more...

Rain hasn't stopped our hike

TORRENTIAL rain did nothing to dampen the spirits of 15 walkers who set out on a mammoth 100-mile walk through Scotland to raise money for charity.   more...

Recycle cartridges

CHILDREN in Worcester who spend more time on their PCs during the summer holidays are adding to increased waste being thrown into landfills.   more...

Young want to work for the council

THE days when council workers were "dusty old dodderers" are over, according to County Hall, which claims it is seeing more youthful recruits than ever.   more...

Contest to find most frightening scarecrows

LOTS of weird and wonderful scarecrows will be frightening the birds near Worcester this weekend when a garden centre holds an annual competition.   more...

Fire service in charity challenge

HOW would you cope if you had to search a burning building, unable to see more than a few inches in front of your face?   more...

We've all landed plum roles at the town's fruit fayre

Visitors to Pershore were in for a treat during the town's annual historic Plum Fayre, which attracted thousands of visitors.   more...

Sport

Worcester City 1 Droylsden 2

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Cambridge United 0 Kidderminster Harriers 2

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30/8/05 - Double fitness lift for County

WORCESTERSHIRE pair Gareth Bat-ty and Shoaib Akhtar were today passed fit to face Leicestershire in the Frizzell County Championship fixture at New Road.   more...

Malvern in cup goal spree

MALVERN Town were again on the goal trail with a 4-2 derby win at Westfields in the Midland Alliance.   more...

Carruthers double sinks Robins

EVESHAM United are still searching for their first Southern League Premier Division home win of the season.   more...

Goals reward dominant defence

LOAN man Taiwo Atieno gave Kidderminster Harriers an injury scare after opening the scoring in Kidderminster Harriers' 2-0 win at Cambridge United.   more...

Bulls man silences the Lambs

HEREFORD United bounced back from their desperately poor showing in the previous game with Grays to notch a battling 1-0 win at Tamworth yesterday.   more...

Victoria hopes still alive

KIDDERMINSTER Victoria remain in the hunt for promotion in Division One after a winning draw against Shrewsbury.   more...

Giles Test warning

ASHLEY Giles has sounded a note of caution amid England's Ashes celebrations and warned of a determined response from Australia in the series decider at The Oval next week.   more...

Double fitness lift for County

WORCESTERSHIRE pair Gareth Bat-ty and Shoaib Akhtar were today passed fit to face Leicestershire in the Frizzell County Championship fixture at New Road.   more...

Preece puts his players on spot

ANDY Preece questioned the desire of his players after Worcester City crashed to their first home defeat of the season.   more...

Malvern Town FC - Fixtures/Results - 2005/6 Season

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