Stories for 23 October 2006

Business

Butchers rewarded for quality produce

WORCESTERSHIRE butchers are flying the flag for locally produced food, bringing home prizes at a recent show.  more...

College can help to get your staff trained-up

BUSINESSES can benefit from extra training opportunities from Worcester College of Technology.  more...

Firm will market high street name

KEEPING one of Britain's oldest high street names in the public eye is helping a Bromsgrove marketing and design consultancy to focus on the future.  more...

IT firm on tour

A KIDDERMINSTER IT business aims to treble its turnover in the education sector over the coming year.  more...

Free event

COMPANIES based in Wyre Forest that work in the ICT field can attend a free event to gauge the state of their industry sector.  more...

Gearing up for Enterprise Week

COMMUNITY and business groups across the region will be taking part in a series of events to mark national Enterprise Week from November 13-19.  more...

Small businesses will benefit

WORCESTERSHIRE firms will benefit from simplified business taxes, says the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).  more...

Small businesses will benefit

WORCESTERSHIRE firms will benefit from simplified business taxes, says the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).  more...

Down The Lane

First round is vital prize for City’s coffers

THE importance of Saturday's FA Cup fourth qualifying round clash with Basingstoke Town to Worcester City cannot be understated.  more...

Education

Church joins ‘outstanding’ schoolpraise

A CHURCH inspection of Bishop Perowne CE College in Worcester has echoed the high praise given in a recent Ofsted report.  more...

Equestrian

Chivers proves he is a real star

TWELVE months ago, Jooli Thornton was faced with the agonising decision of whether to have her horse Chivers put down after he suffered a catalogue of illnesses.  more...

Gardening

Go nuts this year and help the garden birds

AS berries start to appear on shrubs and trees in autumn, you may start thinking about which birds are going to peck them off. But as the cooler months approach, it's important to keep your bird food topped up if you want to attract a wide range into your garden.  more...

BEST OF THE BUNCH

If you are still busy planting up your winter pots, you'll know the value of the many container-size cypresses you can find in garden centres at this time of year, adding height and colour to container displays.  more...

Good enough to eat - Cranberries (Vaccinium macrocarpon)

We may only think of cranberries at Christmas, but you could be harvesting them now, in time to make the delicious jellies and sauces which go so well with festive fare. Grown commercially, the cranberry bogs in America are deliberately flooded to make harvesting easier - but you don't need a bog or soggy soil to thrive. You need well-drained acidic soil to grow these ground hugging, heather-like plants which provide autumn colour and dainty flowers. They have a suckering habit and thrive in boggy peat or sand soils with a high water table.  more...

General

Keeping skills and crafts alive

CRAFTSPEOPLE from Kidderminster and the surrounding areas can compete for a cash boost for their business by entering Country Living Magazine's The Balvenie Artisan Awards.  more...

Health

Parents to hear talk by expert

AN organisation for those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is planing a special evening.  more...

Helen Mead

Helen Mead on Monday

Go, grandma, go! Go grandad, go! This was the reaction of my children to the antics of my parents, who this week shocked us all.  more...

Helen Mead on Monday

Go, grandma, go! Go grandad, go! This was the reaction of my children to the antics of my parents, who this week shocked us all.  more...

Kidder News Latest

Dedicated officers rewarded

POLICE and community support officers based in Kidderminster have had their work recognised in commendations awarded during a ceremony at their force headquarters.  more...

Dedicated officers rewarded

POLICE and community support officers based in Kidderminster have had their work recognised in commendations awarded during a ceremony at their force headquarters.  more...

Admin jobs first to go in county council cutback

THE jobs of officers delivering services including education and highways maintenance will be prioritised for safeguarding, with 200 posts under threat at Worc-estershire County Council.  more...

Admin jobs first to go in county council cutback

THE jobs of officers delivering services including education and highways maintenance will be prioritised for safeguarding, with 200 posts under threat at Worc-estershire County Council.  more...

Extra help for crime victims

DISSATISFACTION among victims of violent attacks about the way police have dealt with the incidents has led to the creation of a customer contact centre by the force.  more...

Latest

Miracle Twins are back home

TWINS Louisa and Milla Frobisher, who have battled for life since being born prematurely six months ago, are home from hospital.  more...

Plans to beat the yobs are working

PLANS to tackle anti-social behaviour by gangs of youths terrorising a Worcestershire village are in place and having an effect.  more...

Plans to beat the yobs are working

PLANS to tackle anti-social behaviour by gangs of youths terrorising a Worcestershire village are in place and having an effect.  more...

£90,000 cost to improve junction

A MAJOR road scheme that promises to make a St John's junction one of the safest in Worcester will cost £90,000, it has emerged.  more...

£90,000 cost to improve junction

A MAJOR road scheme that promises to make a St John's junction one of the safest in Worcester will cost £90,000, it has emerged.  more...

First picture of new university campus

The development will sit next door to the city's £50m super library and transform the face of the former hospital site in Castle Street.  more...

First picture of new university campus

The development will sit next door to the city's £50m super library and transform the face of the former hospital site in Castle Street.  more...

Without migrant workers, crops would rot in the fields

THE subject of foreign nationals coming to Britain to find work has raised temperatures even more over this unusually hot summer.  more...

Dead man is identified

EVESHAM police have confirmed that the body of a man found on land off Birmingham Road, Blackminster on October 18 is that of David Humphreys, 46, who had been missing from his home in Horsebridge Avenue, Badsey, since the previous day.  more...

Letters

We will all miss this lovely, genial person

SIR - I feel it's heart-warming and fitting that this year's beacon half- marathon winner will receive the Michael Young silver plate (Worcester News, Wednesday, October 11).  more...

Dark winter nights would still be here

SIR - I fully agree with Malcolm Victory over the issue of British Summer Time and disagree with Sir Michael Spicer.  more...

Nuclear explosion catastrophe for all

SIR - The detonation of a nuclear device by the North Korean regime is a catastrophe for the entire planet. The further proliferation of weapons of mass destruction would now appear to be inevitable.  more...

Middle classes of Malvern said 'no'

SIR - So Malvern hasn't "adopted" wheelie bins, eh? I thought we had no choice.  more...

I lumped him with other Europhobes

SIR - Thank you for publishing Mark Starr's letter in reply to my letter attacking his assertions on the effect of EU rules on UK industry. First, it is gratifying to see he has done an about-face on the issue of the UK car industry.  more...

Would profits lead to council tax cuts?

SIR - I'VE just read that the richest woman in China made her vast fortune from recycled paper.  more...

Praise for Labour

SIR - After nine years in power, people knock the Government, but Labour has lifted 800,000 children out of poverty, reduced unemployment, raised pensioner living standards, transformed education and health services - and kept inflation low.  more...

An honest person

SIR - I would like to thank the lady who found my purse and brought it to my house on Friday, October 13. I forgot to ask her name and would love to get her some flowers or something to show my appreciation.  more...

It’s not Christmas

SIR - Please would Worcester City Council take down the Christmas decorations that have appeared in the city centre and put them back up again at Christmas?  more...

Local Walks

Step inside to enjoy a sweet treat from Strawberry Hill

Visitors flock to Eardisland and Shobdon on summer weekends, making autumn an ideal time to enjoy their attractions without the crowds.  more...

News

Three-week ban for Rasmussen

WARRIORS centre Dale Rasmussen has been banned for three weeks for a dangerous tackle on Gloucester's Jonathan Pendlebury.  more...

Opinion

Today's Comment: A lesson in how to heal community

VANDALISM and other forms of anti-social behaviour cause much misery throughout society. Apart from the material damage, communities often become fearful in the wake of hooliganism and invariably overwhelmed with feelings of helplessness.  more...

Phillpot Files

There are such things as ghosts

IT'S that time of year again, the season of sleep and decay, when the spirits stir from their eternal slumber and visit the abodes of men. Ooh, do be quiet - I'm starting to frighten myself.  more...

No, I don’t want a pint in the Rat and Parrot

I SEE that the French House at Upton Snodsbury has reverted to its former title. This development will undoubtedly comfort those among us who have noted with mounting concern the decline in traditional pub names across the land.  more...

Please can we have our post in the morning?

* WHY is it that change is invariably for the worse? Take Britain's creaking postal system for example.  more...

Do you think that Peggy Sue would still be happily wed?

TO think that Buddy Holly would have been 70 years old this year. How I remember That'll Be The Day spinning in all its shellac glory sat on the green baize of Churchover Boys' Club communal radiogram.  more...

Learn to ignore the presenters

NEWS that the individual who smashed himself up testing a jet-propelled vehicle is on the mend is to be welcomed. It means he will soon be back on air.  more...

Is a family of otters living close to city?

A COLLEAGUE reports fish scales near his pond and a near-neighbour in Hylton Road tells of a strange sighting of a large ferret-type animal on his lawn.  more...

Birds, not teenagers

DON'T feed the seagulls. The cry goes up and the human sheep nod their approval.  more...

Pryce'S People

Meet the man who can make it snow every day

Sleigh bells ring, Are you listening, In the lane, Snow is glistening, A beautiful sight, We're happy tonight, Walking in a winter wonderland.  more...

Reports

Kidderminster slow coaches blunt Daggers - Dagenham 1, Harriers 3

BETTER late than never was the motto as slow coaches Kidderminster finally announced their arrival in style at promotion-chasing Dagenham & Redbridge.  more...

Kidderminster slow coaches blunt Daggers - Dagenham 1, Harriers 3

BETTER late than never was the motto as slow coaches Kidderminster finally announced their arrival in style at promotion-chasing Dagenham & Redbridge.  more...

Results

Results round-up

SATURDAY FOOTBALL COCA-COLA LEAGUE TWO Milton Keynes Dons 1 Hereford United 3.  more...

Round-Up

Light work getting to the sauce of problem

A security light at the Lea & Perrins Worcester Sauce factory that was shining brightly 24 hours a day, seven days a week, has finally been fixed.  more...

Worcester News flood survey

AN ANSWER to the problems of flooding in Worcester could be in the pipeline, with the launch of a new survey.  more...

Worcester’s ghosts and ghouls are on television

A BLIND monk, a buried child and a murdering Satanist are just some of the ghosts that have been haunting our city, according to a paranormal television programme broadcast tomorrow.  more...

New bus service is now open for business

A NEW bus service travelling between St Peter's, Bath Road and County Hall is now open for business.  more...

Sebastian is the latest arrival at West Midland Safari Park

A baby giraffe is the latest arrival at West Midland Safari Park, and Sebastian (as he's called) has just started taking his first steps in the nursery paddock.  more...

Wannabes go head to head at the idol finals

BUDDING stars will go head to head tonight in the grand final of this year's RSVP Idol - a singing competition based on the hit television show Pop Idol.  more...

Hundreds meet to celebrate Muslim festival

PEOPLE will converge on Worcester's Central Mosque today and tomorrow for the Islamic festival of Eid al-Fitr.  more...

Happy-hour drinkers have a rotten time

DRIVERS using their cars to get to pubs and clubs along main roads are urged not to leave goods in vehicles.  more...

Happy-hour drinkers have a rotten time

DRIVERS using their cars to get to pubs and clubs along main roads are urged not to leave goods in vehicles.  more...

Hallowe’en fancy time

DRINKERS are urged to don fancy dress for a Hallowe'en party in aid of Breast Cancer Research.  more...

Year not long enough for mayor

ANY citizen who becomes mayor of Worcester should be allowed to hold the position for longer than a year, according to a leading city councillor and former holder of the post.  more...

Children Going Crazy for Keysi

Martial Arts for children and adults in the Droitwich area has been given a major boost following the opening of the KFM Droitwich academy.  more...

New roof to stop the Pump House leaking

A HISTORIC Worcester building used to educate people about the environment is getting a new roof to combat the affects of global warming.  more...

Firm stance on gipsies

WYCHAVON has a "firm but fair" approach to gipsies and travellers in the district, according to a new report.  more...

It’s the end of an era as bank shuts for the final time

THE end of an era arrived in Worcester's St John's when HSBC bank closed its doors for the last time despite protests to keep it open.  more...

News helps get machines off to Mozambique

EFFORTS by a Worcester man to help an African country could see success next week, after an article in the Worcester News travelled halfway across the world.  more...

Jane is new police deputy commander

IT'S a case of all change within south Worcestershire police as Superintendant Jane Horwood is appointed the new deputy divisional commander for the area.  more...

Jane is new police deputy commander

IT'S a case of all change within south Worcestershire police as Superintendant Jane Horwood is appointed the new deputy divisional commander for the area.  more...

Jane is new police deputy commander

IT'S a case of all change within south Worcestershire police as Superintendant Jane Horwood is appointed the new deputy divisional commander for the area.  more...

Money will buy special bookcase for members

MEMBERS of a lunch club for the elderly are celebrating a £310 grant that will enable them to buy a bookcase to give members more choice of reading material.  more...

Money will buy special bookcase for members

MEMBERS of a lunch club for the elderly are celebrating a £310 grant that will enable them to buy a bookcase to give members more choice of reading material.  more...

Exhibitors and visitors hail bride show success

BRIDES-to-be, their fiances and their mums flocked to Malvern at the weekend for the long-awaited Three Counties Bridal Show.  more...

Goals galore in Premier teams’ romp

THERE were 51 goals scored in the Worcester & District League Sunday Premier Division.  more...

Lucs notch first league triumph

NEW coach Simon Green-Price watched Luctonians overcome Market Bosworth 19-5 in their Midlands One bottom-of-the-table encounter at Mortimer Park.  more...

Stourport on song

Stourport claimed their fourth successive win in Midlands Five West (North) with a 20-0 victory against Bloxwich.  more...

Narrow win for Carolians

KIDDERMINSTER Carolians came away from lowly Burntwood with a narrow 10-6 win despite a below-par performance in their Midlands Three West (North) meeting.  more...

Droitwich on victory trail

DROITWICH maintained their unbeaten Midlands Four West (South) run with a workman-like performance to dispatch Dunlop 22-0 at the Glynn Mitchell Memorial Ground.  more...

Ledbury lose in derby day clash

A MAGNIFICENT first-half performance set Pershore up for a 46-10 victory in their Midlands Three West (South) fixture at Ledbury.  more...

Malvern on song to crush Stafford

MALVERN'S climb up the Midlands Two West table continued with a 51-7 demolition of Stafford.  more...

Evesham handed away test

EVESHAM United face a long trip to Essex in the FA Trophy second qualifying round.  more...

Evesham handed away test

EVESHAM United face a long trip to Essex in the FA Trophy second qualifying round.  more...

Evesham handed away test

EVESHAM United face a long trip to Essex in the FA Trophy second qualifying round.  more...

Worcestershire delight with classy display

WORCESTERSHIRE opened their Midland Counties Youth Championship programme with a convincing 2-0 victory over their Derbyshire visitors.  more...

Doing it for the kids

A THRIVING new club in Stoke desperately needs two qualified youth workers.  more...

Jobs in pipeline

A TRADING estate near Droitwich Spa is set for a £10million redevelopment which could see up to 150 jobs created at the site.  more...

Car meets watery end

A CAR left the road and ended up in the River Teme at Bransford, between Malvern and Worcester, on Sunday evening (October 21).  more...

Dads urged to air their views

DAD'S the word for fathers' worker Robert Lovegrove, who is seeking views and opinions from dads about what they want from SureStart Redditch.  more...

Police appeal on bus shelter man

A YOUNG woman was terrified by a man who put his hand over her mouth in a Redditch bus shelter.  more...

Spooky treat at theatre

FUN, fear and fancy dress with a few tricks and plenty of treats is set for the Redditch's Kingsley Theatre.  more...

Scout event

DANCE the night away at a fundraising event for Redditch Scouts on Friday, November 10 from 7.30pm until late.  more...

Roundup

Hockey: Defeats all-round for ladies

STOURPORT Ladies suffered their first Midland B Division defeat of the season when their depleted side lost 3-2 at Belper seconds.  more...

Hockey: Defeats all-round for ladies

STOURPORT Ladies suffered their first Midland B Division defeat of the season when their depleted side lost 3-2 at Belper seconds.  more...

Six of the best clinch bronze

SIX stars from Wyre Forest Gymnastics School clinched a bronze medal at the West Midland Team Levels Championships in Birmingham last weekend.  more...

Gymnastics: Six of the best clinch bronze

SIX stars from Wyre Forest Gymnastics School clinched a bronze medal at the West Midland Team Levels Championships in Birmingham last weekend.  more...

St Richard'S Hospice

In the swim and raising lots of cash for hospice

FUND-RAISERS have dived in at the deep end to generate lots of cash for St Richard's Hospice in the charity's first- ever swimathon.  more...

  
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