Stories for 27 September 2005

News

Joker nets ace deal for prank photo site

A GRADUATE entrepreneur has launched a mischievous website focused on people embarrassing their friends.   more...

- Man caught superbug nine times - Hundreds pay respects to tragic Ross - No one to fix huge hole in riverbank - A fight to save a school from closure - City desperate to retain Hyde -   more...

Work starts on water features

THE SHOVELS, hammers and buckets are out at a popular spot on the Malvern Hills as work finally starts on a project to restore water features on the famous slopes.   more...

It can't be

JOHN Hinton suggests those marchers in the Flashback photograph of Friday, September 9 could have been tramway workers escorting the last tramcar back to the depot on the Bull Ring.   more...

That's my grandfather

REGARDING the picture you published on Friday, September 9, which appeared on the Letters Page, the gentleman on the extreme left in front of the tram and wearing hat and moustache was my English grandfather, Frederick Biggs.   more...

Clearly out of touch with reality

IN his letter of Tuesday, September 20, L Spiteri yet again quoted my name to assist with his EU propagandist views.   more...

Express bus service has got off to really fine start

MAY I express (yes, every pun clearly intended!) my thanks to the citizens of Worcester for their terrific response to the new Express bus service.   more...

We've not given up the fight to save our school

DEFIANT governors at a Malvern school have vowed to continue to fight to save their school after Worcestershire education chiefs sounded the death knell for it.   more...

No owner can be found to fix huge hole in riverbank

A PICTURESQUE 50-metre stretch of riverbank has crumbled into the Severn - but it can't be fixed because no one admits owning it.   more...

Hundreds pay their respects to tragic Ross

THEY came in their hundreds to pay tribute to a popular teenager whose life was cut short in its prime in a car accident.   more...

I caught superbug nine times and lost a kneecap

A MAN lost his right kneecap after catching MRSA nine times following what he calls `hygiene blunders' in Worcester hospitals.   more...

A Great Wall of Silence

THE Roman emperor Hadrian had one named after him and Eton boys still play a game of that name.   more...

Bag your apples in Hanbury's orchards

FAMILIES are being invited to enjoy the fruits of autumn at an apple day at Hanbury Hall, Droitwich.   more...

MP Foster backs Brown as PM

MICHAEL Foster backed Gordon Brown for Prime Minister last night as the man to ensure Labour holds Worcester at the next General Election.   more...

Here's your chance to breakdance

PEOPLE will be spinning on their heads in Worcester this week when a breakdance class teaches them how to dance the hip-hop way.   more...

Handy new guide tells you how to get around

WHETHER you want to travel around Malvern by bus, train or bike, a useful new guide will tell you where to go.   more...

Car crashes 10 per cent more likely in autumn

MOTORISTS in the two counties are being advised to take extra care on the roads this autumn.   more...

Wychavon gets in the top three

WYCHAVON District Cou-ncil has been recognised for its outstanding performance, being ranked third out of 238 district authorities in the league tables.   more...

The call goes out to young players

THE hunt is on for young musicians across Worcest-ershire to take part in a talent competition.   more...

Helping hand for youngsters leaving nest

YOUNGSTERS leaving home are being offered information packs to ensure they land on their feet when moving out.   more...

Meeting to save Kays postponed for a week

A MEETING to try to save the future of the former Kays catalogue business in Worcester has been postponed for a week.   more...

What a carry on! Stinkerbell quits

BOSSES at Worcester's Swan Theatre are searching for a new Fairy Stinkerbell after veteran Carry On actress Liz Fraser suddenly pulled out of their Christmas pantomime.   more...

Sport

27/9/05 - Watkiss bidding for another away result

STUART Watkiss has warned his men Crawley Town are in a false position at the foot of the Nationwide Conference table.   more...

27/9/05 - Solanki reflects on tough start

VIKRAM Solanki believes a gruelling first season as Worcestershire captain will stand him in good stead for 2006.   more...

Rovers must travel in FA Cup

BROMSGROVE Rovers' next FA Cup encounter cannot come quick enough after an excellent second qualifying round win against Hinckley United.   more...

Busst demanding clinical Robins response

DAVE Busst will re-jig his Evesham United side at Common Road tonight with two key players suspended for the Southern League Premier Division clash against Halesowen Town (7.45).   more...

Stuttering Bulls tackle struggling Aldershot

HEREFORD United strive to preserve their 100 per cent league record against Aldershot Town at the Recreation Ground tonight (7.45).   more...

Watkiss bidding for another away result

STUART Watkiss has warned his men Crawley Town are in a false position at the foot of the Nationwide Conference table.   more...

`A' team win first match

A MIKE MacDonald try helped Worcester Warriors `A' team to an 11-7 win against Newcastle Falcons at Sixways last night.   more...

Swifts go for Rencher as boss

SUCCESSFUL youth team boss Roy Rencher has been handed the task of reviving Stourport Swifts' season.   more...

Solanki reflects on tough start

VIKRAM Solanki believes a gruelling first season as Worcestershire captain will stand him in good stead for 2006.   more...

City desperate to retain Hyde

DAVE Boddy insists Graham Hyde's future lies at Worcester City despite interest from Nationwide North rivals Kettering Town.   more...

27/9/05 - `A' team win first match

A MIKE MacDonald try helped Worcester Warriors `A' team to an 11-7 win against Newcastle Falcons at Sixways last night.   more...

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

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27/9/05 - City desperate to retain Hyde

DAVE Boddy insists Graham Hyde's future lies at Worcester City despite interest from Nationwide North rivals Kettering Town.   more...

27/9/05 - Wedgbury grabs chance to shine

SAM Wedgbury admitted to having a butterflies-in-the-stomach moment when Nick Colley tweaked his hamstring again.   more...