Stories for 19 October 2006

Business

Teamwork pays off for building group

WORCESTERSHIRE construction company Thomas Vale, of Stourport-on-Severn, has shared a major industry partnership award.  more...

BROMSGROVE: Simon makes the grade as a director of prize-winning firm

BROMSGROVE-based OPM Group, specialist printers of labels and flexible packaging, has appointed Simon Mashiter as its new sales director.  more...

Make sure you know changes in the fire law

NEW fire laws came into force this month that apply to businesses and voluntary sector shops and buildings.  more...

Whiteboard company nominated

WORCESTER company Magic Whiteboard is a finalist for the learning innovation of the year 2006 prize at the World of Learning Conference and Exhibition, to be held at Birmingham NEC on November 14-15.  more...

Fixtures

Round-up of this week's fixtures

SATURDAY WORCESTER & DISTRICT LEAGUE Hanley Swan v Upton Town (R Storr); Martley Spurs v Hallow WMC (R Fisher); Powick v Bedwardine (M Bullock); Pershore Manor v VBL Sports (N Canning); West Malvern v University of Worcester (P Abram).  more...

Football

Town stretch run despite losing way

BEWDLEY Town stretched their unbeaten run to 13 games in the West Midlands League Premier Division with a 2-1 verdict at Ellesmere Rangers on Tuesday night.  more...

Gardening

Nursery will help gardens get fruity

A NURSERY has been established in the Vale of Evesham to produce trees organically for gardens, allotments and orchards.  more...

General

Concert to boost charity

THERE will be music to suit all tastes when performers take to the stage for a charity concert at Kidderminster's St Chad's Church tomorrow.  more...

Raising the roof

FEMALE singing sensations the Sirens are all set to raise the rafters at St Mary's Church in Kidderminster on October 28 in aid of KEMP Hospice.  more...

Raconteur entertains

A RENOWNED raconteur, historian and jazz musician will take to the stage in Kidderminster tonight.  more...

Choir concert in town

MEMBERS of Kidderminster Male Choir will be singing their hearts out in the town on Saturday.  more...

Animals inspire safari park illuminations

THERE is still chance to enjoy the sight of more than 80 animal inspired illuminations at West Midland Safari Park.  more...

Animals inspire safari park illuminations

THERE is still chance to enjoy the sight of more than 80 animal inspired illuminations at West Midland Safari Park.  more...

Writer Jayne wins short story contest

A BEWDLEY writer has shown she has a way with words after walking away with the top prize in her first short-story competition.  more...

Writer Jayne wins short story contest

A BEWDLEY writer has shown she has a way with words after walking away with the top prize in her first short-story competition.  more...

Writer Jayne wins short story contest

A BEWDLEY writer has shown she has a way with words after walking away with the top prize in her first short-story competition.  more...

In Touch

European adventure proving Sixways hit

AT a time when the punishing schedule of our top rugby players is under scrutiny, you might think the European Challenge Cup would be viewed as an unwelcome addition to the fixture list.  more...

European adventure proving Sixways hit

AT a time when the punishing schedule of our top rugby players is under scrutiny, you might think the European Challenge Cup would be viewed as an unwelcome addition to the fixture list.  more...

Kidder News Latest

Average loss of 2.4 years, figures reveal

PEOPLE in Wyre Forest's most deprived areas face living almost two-and-a-half years fewer than the English average lifespan, according to Government figures.  more...

Staff in the pink for fund-raising challenge

VISITORS to Stourport Sports Centre will be tickled pink tomorrow when fund-raising gets under way as part of Breast Cancer Awareness month.  more...

Man attacked in early hours

ATTACKERS kicked and punched a man they chased and cornered in a Kidderminster cul-de-sac during the early hours.  more...

Friends salute gentleman Jim

TRIBUTES have been paid to a Stourport pensioner who died after being involved in a collision with a lorry while crossing the road.  more...

Burglar stole bicycle

A BURGLAR used a ladder to raid the home of his ex-partner in Kidderminster, Worcester Crown Court was told.  more...

Lasting tribute to music man Frank

A LEGENDARY Kidderminster music venue, which hosted the likes of Captain Beefheart and Fleetwood Mac in its heyday, has been commemorated by historians.  more...

Lasting tribute to music man Frank

A LEGENDARY Kidderminster music venue, which hosted the likes of Captain Beefheart and Fleetwood Mac in its heyday, has been commemorated by historians.  more...

Lasting tribute to music man Frank

A LEGENDARY Kidderminster music venue, which hosted the likes of Captain Beefheart and Fleetwood Mac in its heyday, has been commemorated by historians.  more...

Lasting tribute to music man Frank

A LEGENDARY Kidderminster music venue, which hosted the likes of Captain Beefheart and Fleetwood Mac in its heyday, has been commemorated by historians.  more...

Jumped on roofs

HOOLIGANS are believed to have gone on a wrecking spree in Kidderminster, damaging cars as they ran across their roofs.  more...

Quick thinker prevents blast

AN explosion was narrowly averted in Stourport on Tuesday morning after a gas pipe was smashed open outside an office building.  more...

Pipe thieves putting their lives at risk

THIEVES stealing copper piping from a hospital grounds could be putting their lives at risk, police have warned.  more...

Sporty students on slippery slope

STUDENTS at Wolverley High School found themselves on a slippery slope on Tuesday as a cool sports facility was reopened.  more...

Sporty students on slippery slope

STUDENTS at Wolverley High School found themselves on a slippery slope on Tuesday as a cool sports facility was reopened.  more...

Food for thought at training day

CATERERS were given plenty of food for thought at the first of a series of training sessions being held around Wyre Forest on new regulations affecting the industry.  more...

Duke opens station refit

A ROYAL visitor has officially opened the £650,000 extension to Severn Valley Railway's Kidderminster Station.  more...

Duke opens station extension

A ROYAL visitor has officially opened the £650,000 extension to Severn Valley Railway's Kidderminster Station.  more...

Brave mum in line for award

AN inspirational mum-of-four who almost died from meningitis while eight months pregnant is in the running for a top business award.  more...

Brave mum in line for award

AN inspirational mum-of-four who almost died from meningitis while eight months pregnant is in the running for a top business award.  more...

Latest

Children will pay the price

AN angry Worcester student has led the calls for the county council to re-think the proposed closure of two popular outdoor education centres.  more...

New health trust has to reduce £17m deficit

A NEW organisation in charge of healthcare, including running GP services and community hospitals, has inherited a debt of more than £17m.  more...

I’m not a prude but this porn was really vile stuff

A county vicar has been at the centre of a battle over the use of extreme pornography among junior ratings in the Royal Navy. He talks to Cathy Anstey, in a two-part feature, about why he decided to challenge the system and the personal toll that it has taken.  more...

I’m not a prude but this porn was really vile stuff

A county vicar has been at the centre of a battle over the use of extreme pornography among junior ratings in the Royal Navy. He talks to Cathy Anstey, in a two-part feature, about why he decided to challenge the system and the personal toll that it has taken.  more...

Body found in missing man hunt

A MAJOR police search for a man missing from his home in Badsey has been called off after a body was recovered at Blackminster.  more...

Fear for hospital as it appears on hit-list

EVESHAM Hospital has been put on a Government hit-list and could face closure.   more...

Fast court action after mum's death in crash

A FOREIGN lorry driver is being fast-tracked through the British legal system after being involved in a crash which killed a mother-of-five from Elmley Castle.   more...

4m names calling for a rethink

EVESHAM sub-postmasters and mistresses headed down to London yesterday to rally against Government plans to cut services.   more...

Old Monk's owners spell out ideas

A FORMER cafe-bar in the centre of Evesham is to be reopened as a bar-restaurant, it was announced this week.   more...

Trio's festive hopes fade as Christmas club folds

A BLEAK Christmas awaits three Vale women after losing their festive savings of £1,350 when the Christmas club they were part of went into administration.   more...

Exhibitions will reveal vision for 300 homes

AN artist's impression of the proposed Badsey Road development in Evesham will be revealed next week.   more...

Aid shipment on way to Crimea

A lorry packed with humanitarian aid has been shipped to the Crimea from the Evesham area.   more...

Sanctuary marks first anniversary

A CHURCH minister and his friend, who saved a Vale business and hundreds of animals, are looking forward to welcoming some new arrivals one year on.   more...

Delegation states case

A TEACHING assistant from Evesham was going head-to-head with school's minister Jim Knight at the Department for Education and Science today to campaign for more money for Worcestershire schools.   more...

Off to Beckham's school

PUPILS across Worcestershire could get a chance to learn a few soccer skills at the prestigious David Beckham Football Academy as part of a county-wide competition.   more...

Life's a lottery in new health report

LIFE expectancy in Wychavon can differ by as much as six years depending on where you live, according to Government statistics out this week.   more...

Council's community safety officer infatuated with teenager, court are told

A Wychavon District Council officer who became infatuated with a 13-year-old schoolgirl sent her nearly 700 text messages, a jury was told.   more...

Obscene texts sent to girl, 14

AN Evesham security guard who lived in "fantasy land" sent a 14-year-old schoolgirl obscene text messages by phone, a court was told this week.   more...

Run in the sun will help air ambulance

AN Evesham man will take part in a marathon in Barbados to raise money for the County Air Ambulance.   more...

Tenbury’s at core of apple celebrations

WHEN it comes to the crunch Tenbury is at the core of this weekend's family activities.  more...

Amelia enjoys a big day out

PONY-mad Amelia Liddell, aged 11, of Tenbury, earned herself a great prize in a national equestrian competition - a day with top show rider Robert Walker at the recent Horse of the Year Show.  more...

Karl’s goal earns a point for United

IT was honours even in West Midlands Division One last Tuesday for Tenbury United in a closely-fought contest with local rivals Bridgnorth Town Reserves.  more...

Town battle back for their first win

PERSISTENCE paid off for Ludlow Town on Saturday when they came back from the dead to win a five-goal thriller in the West Midlands Premier League.  more...

Leisure

Mixing landscape with movement

THE unique landscape of Devon and Cornwall is the inspiration for a photographic exhibition that marries the human qualities of dance with dance-like features prevalent in nature.   more...

Gershwin talk

Nicholas Gill will give a talk about the life and music of George Gershwin at Farncombe Estate Centre, near Broadway on Friday, November 17, at 7.15pm. Tickets are £12, including wine and canapés. Advance booking is essential on 01386 854100.   more...

Week of family fun at theatre

A NEW stage production of the classic children's book The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark is just one of the exciting half-term events for families at Chipping Norton Theatre.   more...

Motivated by new adaptation

AS part of the Royal Shakespeare Company's Complete Works Festival, Cardboard Citizens presents a new adaptation Timon of Athens.   more...

Trio of stars plan their great escape

FOLLOWING an award-winning spell in London's West End, a production featuring three household names is on its way to Malvern.   more...

Silver screen revamped

FILMS at the Roses Theatre, Tewkesbury will soon be brighter and more colourful.   more...

Young theatregoers will be full of beans

FEE Fi Fo Fum! The wicked Giant Blunderbore is terrorising the kingdom and has stolen all of the royal gold. To make matters worse, Dame Trott is forced to exchange her beloved cow Daisy, for a bag of beans!   more...

Dave shines in seasonal panto

DESPITE summer being barely behind us, thoughts across the county are already turning to panto season and stars of TV are popping up in their droves to don fancy dress for some thigh-slapping fun.   more...

Season showcases music legends

A NEW season at the Roses Theatre, Tewkesbury includes an enticing blend of favourites old and new.   more...

Opera enjoyed in traditional form

La Boheme is being performed by one of the world's leading opera companies at Malvern Theatres.   more...

Top brass plays concert

AN accomplished bandsman who was born in Evesham is returning to the town this Saturday as guest soloist at the Avonbank Band Autumn Concert.   more...

Letters

We should recognise gallant ship’s crews

SIR - It was very re-assuring to read that the crews of HMS Worcester are to be remembered by the planting of a tree in Staffordshire (Worcester News, October 6).  more...

Dustbin bangers a little premature

SIR - I refer to a photograph appearing in Worcester News on September 25 headlined Bluebirds Over The White Cliffs of Dover', which apparently depicts "overjoyed young people in Worcester celebrating the end of the Second World War in 1945" we are told.  more...

Digital channels are interfering

SIR - You recently published a letter from Stanley Parr. It appears he is getting picture freezes when he is viewing the digital channels. If he would care to question somebody who knows something about these things they will probably tell him what they told me.  more...

How to pick this dangerous fruit

SIR - To save the parks department the trouble of cordoning off pear trees because of ripening fruit falling, I would suggest they obtain long-handled fruit picking tools, to enable dangerous fruit to be safely removed from trees. Perhaps employees would need a health and safety risk assessment and a week's training course to do this.  more...

Wheelie bins are a mixed blessing

SIR - We have had our wheelie bins now for the last three weeks. I'm really pleased with the bin for recycling.  more...

Closures sending the wrong signal

SIR - At a time when we are told that we are the most obese nation in Europe, I find the decision of Worcestershire County Council to close three outdoor centres absolutely incomprehensible.  more...

Stop the knocking

SIR - Stop knocking the saintly John Phillpott, David Barlow and Dilip Sarkar (Letters, October 10). Mr Phillpott's Saturday page is by far the best part of the Worcester News and one of the highlights of my solitary life. Leave him alone.  more...

Contribution of Vale

Further to your article recently concerning the money raised by Rotary for St Richards Hospice.   more...

True value of food

In response to the article in The Journal, October 12, 2006, about our new Taste of the Country shop in Shipston on Stour, we wish to make the following comments.   more...

Bowled over by town facilities

From grandads, grandmums and those with teenagers going on thirty, we are delighted that children in the neighbourhood have somewhere to let off steam.   more...

Our Cotswold life

People are trying to turn the Cotswolds into a silent, chocolate box area for second homers and holiday homes to be filled it seems with antique and tea shops.   more...

Tidiness the Spanish way

AFTER reading many letters regarding the rubbish strewn, weed riddled state of the towns in Wyre Forest, I thought you might like to hear about how my Andalucian town is kept neat, tidy and beautifully maintained.  more...

Tidiness the Spanish way

AFTER reading many letters regarding the rubbish strewn, weed riddled state of the towns in Wyre Forest, I thought you might like to hear about how my Andalucian town is kept neat, tidy and beautifully maintained.  more...

Think about us taxpayers first

AFTER a long hot summer of roadworks, roadworks and more roadworks, it looks like the council tax payers of Wyre Forest are faced with a winter of much of the same.  more...

30 years too late on cinema

IF media reports are correct, Wyre Forest District Council are set to sanction plans to build a new cinema in the Worcester Street area of Kidderminster.  more...

Praise for new disabled ramp

I AM a person with a disability and I would like to applaud the council in putting a ramp in to Kidderminster Town Hall.  more...

MP has kept us on health map

GENERALLY I am unwilling to play party politics but I feel that Mark Garnier's blatant snide remarks and attempt to devalue Health Concern and all the thousands of supporters who voted for Richard Taylor deserve an appropriate response.  more...

More cycling would reduce deaths

I APPLAUD our local police with their realistic approach to cycling on footpaths. More cycling would reduce accident deaths.  more...

Make our roads safe for cyclists

AS a regular cyclist I disapprove of riding on the pavement in a manner that intimidates and frightens pedestrians.  more...

Mp'S Column

Dr Richard Taylor your MP writes

Many people who have been through the trauma of marital separation and divorce will know well the inefficiency and inaccessibility of the Child Support Agency (CSA).  more...

Music

Top brass plays concert

AN accomplished bandsman who was born in Evesham is returning to the town this Saturday as guest soloist at the Avonbank Band Autumn Concert.   more...

Opera enjoyed in traditional form

La Boheme is being performed by one of the world's leading opera companies at Malvern Theatres.   more...

Season showcases music legends

A NEW season at the Roses Theatre, Tewkesbury includes an enticing blend of favourites old and new.   more...

News

Run in the sun will help air ambulance

AN Evesham man will take part in a marathon in Barbados to raise money for the County Air Ambulance.   more...

Obscene texts sent to girl, 14

AN Evesham security guard who lived in "fantasy land" sent a 14-year-old schoolgirl obscene text messages by phone, a court was told this week.   more...

Council's community safety officer infatuated with teenager, court are told

A Wychavon District Council officer who became infatuated with a 13-year-old schoolgirl sent her nearly 700 text messages, a jury was told.   more...

Life's a lottery in new health report

LIFE expectancy in Wychavon can differ by as much as six years depending on where you live, according to Government statistics out this week.   more...

Off to Beckham's school

PUPILS across Worcestershire could get a chance to learn a few soccer skills at the prestigious David Beckham Football Academy as part of a county-wide competition.   more...

Delegation states case

A TEACHING assistant from Evesham was going head-to-head with school's minister Jim Knight at the Department for Education and Science today to campaign for more money for Worcestershire schools.   more...

Sanctuary marks first anniversary

A CHURCH minister and his friend, who saved a Vale business and hundreds of animals, are looking forward to welcoming some new arrivals one year on.   more...

Aid shipment on way to Crimea

A lorry packed with humanitarian aid has been shipped to the Crimea from the Evesham area.   more...

Exhibitions will reveal vision for 300 homes

AN artist's impression of the proposed Badsey Road development in Evesham will be revealed next week.   more...

Trio's festive hopes fade as Christmas club folds

A BLEAK Christmas awaits three Vale women after losing their festive savings of £1,350 when the Christmas club they were part of went into administration.   more...

Old Monk's owners spell out ideas

A FORMER cafe-bar in the centre of Evesham is to be reopened as a bar-restaurant, it was announced this week.   more...

4m names calling for a rethink

EVESHAM sub-postmasters and mistresses headed down to London yesterday to rally against Government plans to cut services.   more...

Fear for hospital as it appears on hit-list

EVESHAM Hospital has been put on a Government hit-list and could face closure.   more...

Fast court action after mum's death in crash

A FOREIGN lorry driver is being fast-tracked through the British legal system after being involved in a crash which killed a mother-of-five from Elmley Castle.   more...

Grassroots

BRITISH Legion Women's Section: The Pershore branch held its annual general meeting on October 3. Officers and committee members were elected for the coming year: President, Mrs Edna Price; vice president, Mrs Ivy Reid; chairman, Mrs Wendy Griffiths; vice chairman, Mrs Ray Green; hon treasurer, Mrs Laura Joyce; assistant hon treasurer, Mrs Stephanie Elphick; hon secretary, Mrs Doreen Dale; assistant hon secretary, Mrs Barbara Shalders; sick visitor, Mrs Ivy Reid; committee, Mrs Violet Miles, Mrs Joan Buller, Mrs Betty Peart and Mrs Mary Spencer.   more...

Dealer caught out by search

A PERSHORE man has narrowly escaped prison after police raided his home and found evidence he was drug-dealing.   more...

Make some space in the trophy cabinet!

PERSHORE High School was awarded another honour to sit proudly in its trophy cabinet after being rewarded for its commitment to establishing and maintaining international links.   more...

Butchers bringing home the bacon

VALE butchers were bringing home the bacon after a highly successful competition in Malvern.   more...

Pilot retraces a dream flight

AN award-winning round-the-world pilot, who raised nearly £3,000 for a cancer charity earlier this year, is writing a book on the incredible journey.   more...

Royally good trip

NINE royally lucky students from Pershore High School are going to London next Thursday for a educational day at Buckingham Palace.   more...

We want to stay here for good, say gipsies

A GROUP of gipsies have made an impassioned plea to be allowed to stay for good on a green field site near Pershore.   more...

From the Archives - October 19, 2006

100 Years Ago   more...

Our Cotswold life

People are trying to turn the Cotswolds into a silent, chocolate box area for second homers and holiday homes to be filled it seems with antique and tea shops.   more...

Bowled over by town facilities

From grandads, grandmums and those with teenagers going on thirty, we are delighted that children in the neighbourhood have somewhere to let off steam.   more...

True value of food

In response to the article in The Journal, October 12, 2006, about our new Taste of the Country shop in Shipston on Stour, we wish to make the following comments.   more...

Contribution of Vale

Further to your article recently concerning the money raised by Rotary for St Richards Hospice.   more...

Vale Mayor's week - October 19, 2006

MONDAY, October 9: 10am, weekly meeting with the town clerk and my secretary. 6pm, attended full council meeting in the Town Hall.   more...

Wickhamofrd - Mobile home must be moved

A MOBILE home illegally sited more than ten years ago will be removed from a field in Wickhamford.   more...

Sedgebrrow - Court threat over road signs to pub

A court order is being sought to force the owners of a village pub to removed two road signs.   more...

Honeybourne - Airfield scheme is `unsuitable'- Luff

VALE MP Peter Luff has spoken out against proposals for a major industrial complex at Honeybourne Airfield.   more...

Countryside - Dairy herd is sold off

A DAIRY herd established in the Vale nearly half a century ago is being dispersed tomorrow.   more...

Countryside - It's game on at supermarket

SUPERMARKET giant Sainsbury has joined forces with the Game's On campaign to increase the profile of game meat.   more...

Countryside - Farmer's daughter appointed

DAIRY farmer's daughter Melanie Hall has been appointed NFU regional director in the South West, which includes Gloucestershire.   more...

Cuntryside - Organisation seeks new board member

THE organisation set up to conserve and enhance the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Cotswolds Conservation Board, is looking for a new member.   more...

Countryside - Nursery will help gardens get fruity

A NURSERY has been established in the Vale of Evesham to produce trees organically for gardens, allotments and orchards.   more...

Broadway - Pyschiatric condition blamed for offending

A HANDYMAN who stalked the titled wife of a wealthy solicitor in the crazed belief that he was having a Lady Chatterley-style affair with her has been sent to a mental hospital for 12 weeks.   more...

Broadway - Expertise will be asset to the Lords

A FORMER top police officer, now a Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Worcestershire, has been appointed a life peer.   more...

Broadway - Asian tsunami is remembered

PUPILS from Broadway First School celebrated harvest last week with a special focus on those affected by the Asian tsunami in 2004.   more...

Broadway - Hotel staff are over the moon

A LEADING hotel has claimed its second major accolade in two months after being named Small Hotel of the Year at a prestigious award ceremony.   more...

Bidford - Healthy work scoops award

A SALFORD Priors author has won a Warwickshire Community Council award for his book, Seven Walks in the Salford Seven.   more...

Bidford - Christmas is coming at library

CHRISTMAS cards went on sale this week at Bidford Library, with all proceeds going to various charities.   more...

Bidford - Villagers warm to cutting fuel bills

VILLAGERS from more than 200 households in Bidford found out how to keep homes warmer this winter while still saving money on their utility bills.   more...

City’s double standards baffling Preece

WORCESTER City manager Andy Preece continues to be baffled by his team's Jekyll and Hyde form.  more...

Stanley plumps for Telford

JAI Stanley has signed on non-contract terms for unbeaten Unibond Premier League leaders AFC Telford United.  more...

Preece will not overlook league

ANDY Preece says three points are vital for Worcester City when they travel to Hucknall Town on Saturday.  more...

Creator Hay aims for more goals

NEW signing Gary Hay believes he can get back to his deadly best and help grab the goals to boost Bromsgrove Rovers’ promotion campaign.  more...

Creator Hay aims for more goals

NEW signing Gary Hay believes he can get back to his deadly best and help grab the goals to boost Bromsgrove Rovers’ promotion campaign.  more...

Yates aiming to blunt Daggers

BLOOD, sweat and no tears is the recipe needed by Kidderm-inster Harriers if they are to stand any chance of beating deadly Dag-enham & Redbridge at the Glyn Hopkin Stadium on Saturday.  more...

Teams

MALVERN RFC  more...

Opinion

Thursday's Opinion - Education outside the classroom

BRITAIN is in the middle of a childhood obesity epidemic, the nation is struggling to cope with spiralling anti-social behaviour among the young... so why is Worcestershire County Council withdrawing funding from two outdoor education centres?  more...

Thursday's Comment - Education outside the classroom

BRITAIN is in the middle of a childhood obesity epidemic, the nation is struggling to cope with spiralling anti-social behaviour among the young... so why is Worcestershire County Council withdrawing funding from two outdoor education centres?  more...

Past

From the Archives - October 19, 2006

100 Years Ago   more...

Pershore

Royally good trip

NINE royally lucky students from Pershore High School are going to London next Thursday for a educational day at Buckingham Palace.   more...

We want to stay here for good, say gipsies

A GROUP of gipsies have made an impassioned plea to be allowed to stay for good on a green field site near Pershore.   more...

Pilot retraces a dream flight

AN award-winning round-the-world pilot, who raised nearly £3,000 for a cancer charity earlier this year, is writing a book on the incredible journey.   more...

Butchers bringing home the bacon

VALE butchers were bringing home the bacon after a highly successful competition in Malvern.   more...

Make some space in the trophy cabinet!

PERSHORE High School was awarded another honour to sit proudly in its trophy cabinet after being rewarded for its commitment to establishing and maintaining international links.   more...

Dealer caught out by search

A PERSHORE man has narrowly escaped prison after police raided his home and found evidence he was drug-dealing.   more...

Grassroots

BRITISH Legion Women's Section: The Pershore branch held its annual general meeting on October 3. Officers and committee members were elected for the coming year: President, Mrs Edna Price; vice president, Mrs Ivy Reid; chairman, Mrs Wendy Griffiths; vice chairman, Mrs Ray Green; hon treasurer, Mrs Laura Joyce; assistant hon treasurer, Mrs Stephanie Elphick; hon secretary, Mrs Doreen Dale; assistant hon secretary, Mrs Barbara Shalders; sick visitor, Mrs Ivy Reid; committee, Mrs Violet Miles, Mrs Joan Buller, Mrs Betty Peart and Mrs Mary Spencer.   more...

Reviews

Steven Berkoff – Shakespeare’s Villains, Ramada Hotel, Bewdley

Berkoff gave a Masterclass in Evil as billed. It was jst a shame this international star had so few young people watching his informative evening.  more...

Steven Berkoff – Shakespeare’s Villains, Ramada Hotel, Bewdley

Berkoff gave a Masterclass in Evil as billed. It was jst a shame this international star had so few young people watching his informative evening.  more...

Roy Hudd, Bewdley Festival, Ramada Hotel

ROY Hudd, a legendary live performer, engaged the Friday night audience from the second he peered around the side-screen saying "I'll have one" during an introductory speech selling souvenir programmes.  more...

Richard Taylor'S Weekly Column

October 19, 2006

BOTH major political parties portray themselves as protectors of the NHS.  more...

Round-Up

MP puts his faith in city’s bobbies onbikes

WORCESTER MP Mike Foster has welcomed the return of bobbies on bicycle patrols in the city.  more...

Festive lights going up

SHOPPERS walking through Worcester city centre can be forgiven for thinking that Christmas has come early.  more...

Reforms of dentistry not working says survey

The Government's reform of NHS dentistry has not improved access for patients, according to a survey out today from the British Dental Association (BDA).  more...

Artists sketch a route to city for a Big Draw

BUDDING artists of all ages descended on Greyfriars in Worcester for the Big Draw.  more...

MPputs his faith in city’s bobbies onbikes

WORCESTER MP Mike Foster has welcomed the return of bobbies on bicycle patrols in the city.  more...

Tidy up for allotment site to give open space

A FORMER allotment site in Malvern is all set for a tidy-up after town chiefs agreed to the move.  more...

Think about the birds as winter draws near

THE Royal Society for the Protection of Birds is urging residents across Worcestershire and Herefordshire to think about the ways they can help wildlife in their gardens as winter draws ever closer.  more...

Harriet’s Worcester rhyme wins her the first Monopoly

A CREATIVE schoolgirl is set to be the first lucky recipient of the new Monopoly Worcester game after waxing lyrical about the Faithful City.  more...

Botham is back in city for charity night

CRICKETING legend Ian Botham will return to his former stamping ground on Monday when he takes part in a charity night in Worcester.  more...

Gipsies battle to build their homes on greenfield site

A GROUP of gipsies have made an impassioned plea to be able to stay for good on a greenfield site near Pershore.  more...

Fairtrade way to help the world's poor

A WORCESTERSHIRE town took another step towards winning Fairtrade status when Mid-Worcestershire MP Peter Luff presented a certificate to members of All Saint's Parish Church in Evesham. The certificate records the church's commitment to use Fairtrade products which, Mr Luff said, was a great way to help the poor of the world. He understood that the town council was making good progress with its work to achieve Fairtrade status for the whole of Evesham. Above, left to right, is the Mayor of Evesham Coun Jo Sandalls, Mr Luff, Fairtrade campaigner Lynne Jakeman, the Rev Andrew Spurr and the mayor's consort Coun Robert Raphael.  more...

Aerobics challenge for charity

STAFF at Argos in Worcester and Droitwich are warming up to take part in an autumn aerobics challenge which is in aid of Worcester's St Richard's Hospice.  more...

Duke drops in to give school royal approval

A NEW school in Malvern celebrated its official opening with a visit from the Duke of Gloucester yesterday.  more...

Watch out for a mild wet winter and floods

THE prospect of flooding could this winter blight parts of Worcester with many torrential downpours expected.  more...

Men trick their way into home

PEOPLE are being warned of three men posing as workers after they conned their way into an elderly man's home.  more...

Single dad tells of his struggle to cope alone after death

A FATHER has spoken of life as a single parent in the aftermath of his wife's death after giving birth to their second child.  more...

Helping youngsters to get hooked on books

YOUNGSTERS are being encouraged to get hooked on a book during weekly sessions at Pershore High School.  more...

Pick up a pumpkin and have lots of fun

PILES of pumpkins will be providing the perfect Hallowe'en backdrop to a week of fun-packed activities at a Worcestershire garden centre for children on half-term holidays.  more...

Joe poised for judging as pet entries pour in

ENTRIES are coming in thick and fast for this year's Worcester News Pet Idol competition.  more...

Art from the heart just the right tonic

ROB Evans is just one of the artists involved in the World Mental Health Day Art Exhibition running at the University of Worcester until next month.  more...

Youth and sex need a rethink, Church is told

THE Church needs to change its attitude towards young people and sex, according to a new booklet from the Diocese of Worcester.  more...

Band aids centre bid

AN award-winning band is in re-hearsals for a concert to raise funds for a hospital to build the first paediatric burns centre in Europe.  more...

Join us and help the community

AN organisation for Droitwich men is appealing for more members to join in its host of fellowship activities and fund-raising events.  more...

Take a free guided walk through reserve’s fungus

A GUIDED walk through a nature reserve in Malvern Wells promises to put the fun into fungus.  more...

After all these years, riddle of snapshots still unsolved

FAMILY photographs that date back to the 1940s are waiting for their rightful owner to collect them.  more...

After all these years, riddle of snapshots still unsolved

FAMILY photographs that date back to the 1940s are waiting for their rightful owner to collect them.  more...

After all these years, riddle of snapshots still unsolved

FAMILY photographs that date back to the 1940s are waiting for their rightful owner to collect them.  more...

Give up your time and become charity helper

PEOPLE in Worcester-shire are being urged by a national charity to give the best present they possibly could this Christmas - giving up some of their time to volunteer at one of their local shops.  more...

Hit list of work for Droitwich Westlands

A HIT list of improvements needed to Droitwich's largest estate has been drawn up, with tackling anti-social behaviour placed firmly at the top.  more...

Centre for homeless has plans to expand

MAGGS Day Centre is hoping to extend to provide more services for homeless people in Worcester's city centre.  more...

Rencher dismay at Swifts struggle

STOURPORT Swifts manager Roy Rencher admits his team are finding Southern League Division One Midlands life hard at present.  more...

Rovers targeting a seven-point lead

BROMSGROVE Rovers can go seven points clear at the top of Southern League Division One Midlands if they win at Woodford United on Saturday (3pm).  more...

United move on to Trophy path after cup exploits

EVESHAM United are hoping their FA Cup exploits will inspire them to success in the FA Trophy on Saturday.  more...

We cannot fear Daggers: Yates

HARRIERS boss Mark Yates has told his players to ignore the fact Saturday's opponents Dagenham and Redbridge are second in the Nationwide Conference table and concentrate on playing to the best of their abilities.  more...

Bulls hunting for cure to the away day blues

HEREFORD United's continued search for success on their travels in Coca-Cola League Two takes them to Milton Keynes Dons on Saturday.  more...

Creator Hay aims for more goals

NEW signing Gary Hay believes he can get back to his deadly best and help grab the goals to boost Bromsgrove Rovers’ promotion campaign.  more...

Creator Hay aims for more goals

NEW signing Gary Hay believes he can get back to his deadly best and help grab the goals to boost Bromsgrove Rovers’ promotion campaign.  more...

Spa set to get a grip

CAPTAIN Dean Goddard believes his Droitwich RFC side is straining at the leash to play their first home league game of the season when Dunlop come to the Glynn Mitchell Memorial Stadium this Saturday.  more...

Boars hopes killed off by Kenilworth

Bromsgrove were put to the sword by Kenilworth at Finstall Park  more...

Boars hopes killed off by Kenilworth

Bromsgrove were put to the sword by Kenilworth at Finstall Park  more...

Boars hopes killed off by Kenilworth.

Bromsgrove were put to the sword by Kenilworth at Finstall Park  more...

Health trust gets a 'good' rating

HOSPITAL patients in Bromsgrove and elsewhere in the county have been given some good news for a change.  more...

Wickhamofrd - Mobile home must be moved

A MOBILE home illegally sited more than ten years ago will be removed from a field in Wickhamford.   more...

Vale Mayor's week - October 19, 2006

MONDAY, October 9: 10am, weekly meeting with the town clerk and my secretary. 6pm, attended full council meeting in the Town Hall.   more...

Bidford - Villagers warm to cutting fuel bills

VILLAGERS from more than 200 households in Bidford found out how to keep homes warmer this winter while still saving money on their utility bills.   more...

Christmas is coming at library

CHRISTMAS cards went on sale this week at Bidford Library, with all proceeds going to various charities.   more...

Healthy work scoops award

A SALFORD Priors author has won a Warwickshire Community Council award for his book, Seven Walks in the Salford Seven.   more...

Broadway - Hotel staff are over the moon

A LEADING hotel has claimed its second major accolade in two months after being named Small Hotel of the Year at a prestigious award ceremony.   more...

Bidford - Christmas is coming at library

CHRISTMAS cards went on sale this week at Bidford Library, with all proceeds going to various charities.   more...

Bidford - Healthy work scoops award

A SALFORD Priors author has won a Warwickshire Community Council award for his book, Seven Walks in the Salford Seven.   more...

Broadway - Asian tsunami is remembered

PUPILS from Broadway First School celebrated harvest last week with a special focus on those affected by the Asian tsunami in 2004.   more...

Broadway - Expertise will be asset to the Lords

A FORMER top police officer, now a Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Worcestershire, has been appointed a life peer.   more...

Broadway - Pyschiatric condition blamed for offending

A HANDYMAN who stalked the titled wife of a wealthy solicitor in the crazed belief that he was having a Lady Chatterley-style affair with her has been sent to a mental hospital for 12 weeks.   more...

Countryside - Nursery will help gardens get fruity

A NURSERY has been established in the Vale of Evesham to produce trees organically for gardens, allotments and orchards.   more...

Cuntryside - Organisation seeks new board member

THE organisation set up to conserve and enhance the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Cotswolds Conservation Board, is looking for a new member.   more...

Countryside - Farmer's daughter appointed

DAIRY farmer's daughter Melanie Hall has been appointed NFU regional director in the South West, which includes Gloucestershire.   more...

Countryside - It's game on at supermarket

SUPERMARKET giant Sainsbury has joined forces with the Game's On campaign to increase the profile of game meat.   more...

Countryside - Dairy herd is sold off

A DAIRY herd established in the Vale nearly half a century ago is being dispersed tomorrow.   more...

Honeybourne - Airfield scheme is `unsuitable'- Luff

VALE MP Peter Luff has spoken out against proposals for a major industrial complex at Honeybourne Airfield.   more...

Sedgebrrow - Court threat over road signs to pub

A court order is being sought to force the owners of a village pub to removed two road signs.   more...

Fixtures

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Fixtures

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Roundup

Adaptable Mal tops list in new contest

ANGLING: MOORLANDS Farm fishery manager Mal Watson was crowned the inaugural winner of the Decathlon Fishery Challenge when he weighed in 55 lbs to beat nine fishery employees in the unique new angling competition.  more...

It’s all downhill for plucky fund-raisers

GUTSY abseilers who slid down Blackstone Rock have helped to raise more than £1,700 for Kemp Hospice.  more...

Scheme to end flood misery

RELIEF is at hand for residents in Low Habberley after a £5,000 scheme to put an end to roads flooding in the area was unveiled.  more...

Round-up from the golf clubs

Habberley Mens' results Alister Kerr 81-19-62 nett, Ray McLean 77-10-67, Mitch Humphries 80-12-68, Dave McDermott 82-12-70.  more...

Richard’s race feat

A KIDDERMINSTER man, who took part in the Great North Run, has raised more than £700 for charity.  more...

Vow to protect wildlife during water works

WILDLIFE will not fall victim to a major pipeline laying scheme, water company chiefs have promised.  more...

Unusual brews at pub festival

A RANGE of guest ales from across the UK and Europe will be on tap at a beer festival getting under way at a Stourport pub tomorrow.  more...

Sandon’s Castle talk

HENRY Sandon, known for his appearances on TV's Antiques Roadshow, will be giving a talk in the Great Hall of Hartlebury Castle on Monday.  more...

Adaptable Mal tops list in new contest

MOORLANDS Farm fishery manager Mal Watson was crowned the inaugural winner of the Decathlon Fishery Challenge when he weighed in 55 lbs to beat nine fishery employees in the unique new angling competition.  more...

Oressing engagements for strong man Mick

WYRE Forest muscleman Mick Carradine is going from strength to strength after only taking up powerlifting competitively a year ago.  more...

Pressing engagements for strong man

WYRE Forest muscleman Mick Carradine is going from strength to strength after only taking up powerlifting competitively a year ago.  more...

Pressing engagements for strong man

WYRE Forest muscleman Mick Carradine is going from strength to strength after only taking up powerlifting competitively a year ago.  more...

Pressing engagements for strong man

WYRE Forest muscleman Mick Carradine is going from strength to strength after only taking up powerlifting competitively a year ago.  more...

KARATE: Hat-trick of medals for Adam

KIDDERMINSTER youngster Adam Ziubrzynski came home with three medals from the Mushindo Wado Kai Karate Tournament held in Cannock.  more...

Rugby

Boars hopes killed off by Kenilworth

Bromsgrove were put to the sword by Kenilworth at Finstall Park.  more...

Young’s guns sting Dudley

All the junior rugby scores and scorers.  more...

KCs at their best in emphatic win

KIDDERMINSTER Carolians produced their best performance of the season to defeat fourth-placed Wednesbury 17-0 in Midlands Three West North at Marlpool Lane on Saturday.  more...

Best of season for Stourport

Stourport travelled to Birmingham side Yardley and District on Saturday and returned with a 59-13 victory - their best league performance this season.  more...

St Richard'S Hospice

We bared all for St Richard’s Hospice

HONEYS and hunks from around Worcestershire have dared to bare all for a St Richard's Hospice 2007 calendar.  more...

Warriors’ fans help hospice

WORCESTER Warriors Supporters Club has done its bit to help one of the city's hospices over the past year.  more...

Stream Test

United take to the road

HEREFORD United's continued search for success on their travels in Coca-Cola League Two takes them to Milton Keynes Dons on Saturday.  more...

Theatre

Dave shines in seasonal panto

DESPITE summer being barely behind us, thoughts across the county are already turning to panto season and stars of TV are popping up in their droves to don fancy dress for some thigh-slapping fun.   more...

Young theatregoers will be full of beans

FEE Fi Fo Fum! The wicked Giant Blunderbore is terrorising the kingdom and has stolen all of the royal gold. To make matters worse, Dame Trott is forced to exchange her beloved cow Daisy, for a bag of beans!   more...

Silver screen revamped

FILMS at the Roses Theatre, Tewkesbury will soon be brighter and more colourful.   more...

Trio of stars plan their great escape

FOLLOWING an award-winning spell in London's West End, a production featuring three household names is on its way to Malvern.   more...

Motivated by new adaptation

AS part of the Royal Shakespeare Company's Complete Works Festival, Cardboard Citizens presents a new adaptation Timon of Athens.   more...

Week of family fun at theatre

A NEW stage production of the classic children's book The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark is just one of the exciting half-term events for families at Chipping Norton Theatre.   more...

This Life - Special Reports

We take our lives in our hands every day

THIRTY-three-year-old Ali Ahmed has worked as a taxi driver in Worcester for four years - and in that time has had to put up with a diet of abuse, ignorance and unprovoked attacks.  more...

  
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