Stories for 5 October 2006

Acorns

Drivers take fast track to hospicecash

IT WILL be ear-muffs at the ready as rally cars depart a Worcester children's hospice on Saturday to take part in a European challenge.  more...

Business

Top three take on Britain’s best

THREE of the top companies in Worcestershire and Hereford-shire are through to the finals of a national awards scheme - and each one could be named the best in Britain.  more...

Education

Army band strikes a chord with youngsters

A NUMBER of talented musicians at a Worcester school had the chance to listen and play with the Corps of Army Music band.  more...

Football

Junior Soccer Scene

WELLAND U16S 2, LYPPARD SPEEDY U16S 3  more...

Kidder News Latest

Young having a say on health

STUDENTS can now have their say on health services in Wyre Forest thanks to a new forum, believed to be the first of its kind in the country.  more...

Rookie plays his cards right

A CARD-PLAYING ace from Kidderminster has won a seat in a £500,000 televised poker tournament just four months after walking into a casino for the first time.  more...

Lighting up time

ROAD safety campaigners from a village school are celebrating victory following a five-year battle for increased measures to slow down traffic.  more...

Musical Rob is Mexico bound

A KIDDERMINSTER teenager is hoping to strike a chord with music lovers to help fund a once in a lifetime trip to Mexico.  more...

Thieves steal charity boxes

HEARTLESS thieves have stolen collection boxes from a Bewdley charity shop twice in three weeks.  more...

Museum displaying ancient crafts

THE clock is being turned back this weekend at Hartlebury Castle to give visitors an insight into how villagers would have lived 300 years ago.  more...

Teenager injured

A TEENAGER escaped serious injury when he was the victim in a hit and run incident in Kidderminster.  more...

Bike tragedy friend banned

A PROFESSIONAL road racing motorcyclist was killed after his friend lost control of the van they were travelling in on a notorious Worcester-shire road.  more...

All smiles as defences are officially opened

THERE have been celebrations in Bewdley after an £11 million scheme protecting flood-hit houses along Bewdley's Severn-side North and South was officially opened.  more...

Witness appeal

A COUPLE thought to be teenagers stole a handbag from a woman in her 70s in a distraction burglary.  more...

Taxi drivers agree to badges

NEW regulations came into force this week ordering Wyre Forest taxi drivers to display badges on both sides of their vehicles to improve passenger safety.  more...

Martial arts ace on visit

A WORLD renowned Japanese martial arts master is visiting Stourport this weekend to give demonstrations at an international seminar being staged in the town.  more...

Tricksters target bed and breakfast business

THE owner of a Kidderminster bed and breakfast business was forced to hand over cash and other items when four men tricked their way into his premises.  more...

Iskra celebrates first movie break

A KIDDERMINSTER teenager is rubbing shoulders with some of the world's hottest acting talent in a major motion picture about Anne Boleyn.  more...

Teacher denies hidden camera charges

MUSIC teacher, Paul Bodley, of Bewdley, has denied charges of using a camera to watch female staff and pupils using the toilets at a school.  more...

Fury as 'brainless' vandals hit park

ANGRY Kidderminster councillors have slammed the "brainless yobs" behind vandalism at Borrington Park.  more...

Feedback

WYRE Forest PCT received one verbal and four written complaints and 86 compliments between April 1 and June 30 this year compared with five written complaints and 48 compliments in the same period last year.  more...

Sign up for free flu jabs

WYRE Forest residents and parents of children at risk from flu are being urged to take advantage of free vaccinations this winter.  more...

Putting wellbeing on the menu

THE importance of healthy eating to improve emotional health and wellbeing will be promoted to mark World Mental Health Day in Kidderminster on Tuesday.  more...

£620m challenge for new PCT chief

THE newly appointed chief executive of Worcestershire Primary Care Trust has welcomed the challenge of leading the £620 million organisation.  more...

Bonny babies in the frame

THREE beautiful babes are in the frame after scooping awards in the popular Shuttle/Times & News contest to find the baby of the year.  more...

Latest

Gang put a gun to my head

A TAXI driver has spoken of the terrifying moment a gun was held to his head by a gang of youths in Tolladine, Worcester.  more...

Beware – thieves want your sat nav

DRIVERS around Warndon and Warndon Villages are being warned to protect their car sat nav systems and stereos from thieves.  more...

Hallelujah! Villagers raise £11,000 for church in 1 day

REV Peter Holzapfel's prayers have been answered.  more...

Hallelujah! Villagers raise £11,000 for church in 1 day

REV Peter Holzapfel's prayers have been answered.  more...

Soldier jailed for drink drive death

AN off-duty soldier who crashed his overloaded car after a night time drinking spree in Evesham has been jailed for four years for killing one of his passengers.   more...

Thieves steal cash and computers in Waterside shop raid

THIEVES forced open a metal security grille and broke open the door of Shop 4 Cartridges at Waterside, Evesham overnight on Tuesday, October 3, stealing two computers, a cash box, and a cordless electric drill.   more...

`Insensitive' plans for second town sex shop

AN EVESHAM councillor has hit out at plans for a second sex shop on Port Street, branding the owner as having `little or no regard for the community'.   more...

Young Grace is so lucky - lucky, lucky lucky

A YOUNG music lover from Evesham met one of the most popular and recognisable faces in pop at a very exclusive book signing event on Saturday.   more...

Diana at the heart of television report on ferry

EVESHAM'S historic Hampton Ferry is to be featured on television with town councillor Diana Raphael taking some of the limelight.   more...

Fresh possibilities as PCT makes new start

South Worcestershire Primary Care Trust is no more after changes to health bodies came into force over the weekend.   more...

Get your details in!

WYCHAVON District Council is inviting event organisers to advise them of their plans for next year in order to secure a place in the Worcestershire's Heritage Garden Event Diary.   more...

Millions in cuts

WORCESTERSHIRE County Council has announced a major review of projected budget spend for the next three years.   more...

Two hours of learning could help save a life

THE British Red Cross is offering Vale residents the chance to learn to save someone's life with a day of specialist classes on Saturday, October 14.   more...

Towns get a share of £1m fund

EVESHAM and Pershore are set to get a share of nearly £1 million as part of a new tourism initiative funded by Advantage West Midlands.   more...

New advice service as age discrimination at work is outlawed

aN advice service launched on Monday will help protect older residents against discrimination at work.   more...

The tale of the toddler born with just half a heart

AN EVESHAM couple whose child was born with a serious heart condition, Hypo Plastic Left Heart, have written a book, Bethan - A Year in the Life of the Baby with Half a Heart.   more...

Drug-free strongman aims to be model for youngsters

AN Evesham father who watched drugs break up his family is aiming to become a world champion in the next month and will use his success to steer youngsters away from this scourge on modern society.   more...

Great food on your doorstep

THE best of locally-produced food and drink came together for the Vale of Evesham Food Festival.   more...

Inspectors praise outstanding work

STAFF from Puddleducks Day Nursery in Evesham have been given an `outstanding' label by Ofsted inspectors for their quality of education.   more...

Time to stop the clock - MP

West Worcestershire MP Sir Michael Spicer wants to keep British Summer Time, to save energy to help reduce global warming.   more...

Hedgehog is great support in run ordeal

AN Evesham runner who tackled the Great North Run on Sunday was almost stopped in her tracks by injury.   more...

Toy library to help with play

A NEW playgroup incorporating a toy library has been launched in Evesham this week.   more...

Police plea for `special' volunteers

WEST Mercia Police are launching a recruitment campaign for special constables.   more...

Challenges of top health job

A chief executive has been appointed for the new countywide primary care trust, which officially came into being on Sunday.   more...

Club is quick out of the blocks

runner Colin Tether was delighted when his new club got off to a flying start this week.   more...

Vigil in Square will be a peaceful affair

the Week of Prayer for World Peace will be marked with a public vigil in Evesham.   more...

Jail term for `sad and lonely' dealer

A `sad and lonely' Evesham man who peddled cut-price ecstasy tablets so he could meet people has been jailed for two years at Worcester Crown Court.   more...

A reward for the hard work of so many

WORCESTERSHIRE County Council rewarded the achievements of six Evesham based employees during a special ceremony held at Worcester University recently.   more...

People `ignorant' of hospice's work

A SURVEY carried out recently has exposed a `widespread ignorance' of the role of children's hospices such as Acorns, which assists terminally ill children and their families in the Vale.   more...

Golden couple together in good times and in bad

STRENGTH during adversity was key for one Vale couple as they look forward to celebrating 50 years of marriage tomorrow.   more...

Leisure

Tribal dancing

The Guildhall in Gloucester will see the Tribhangi Dance Theatre, a Johannesburg based cross-cultural company perform on Friday, October 13 at 7.30pm.   more...

Spooky stories

THERE will be plenty of things going bump in the night and spooky tales aplenty with the start of a new season of the popular Ghost Walks of Worcester.   more...

Sounding good

A CONCERT in Tewkesbury Abbey is being organised and funded by a member of the Parochial Church Council.   more...

Snapshot of Gambon trip

THE Subscription Rooms in Stroud will play host to a mix of music and art over the coming weeks.   more...

On track for great show

THE Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham, Bristol's Show Of Strength Theatre Company and the Theatre Royal in Plymouth have joined forces to bring the stage to railway stations across the south west.   more...

Acting stalwart ready for her theatre return

VETERAN actress Diana Quick will tread the boards at Malvern's Festival Theatre this month as the lead role in the English Touring Theatre's Mother Courage and Her Children.   more...

Pantomime auditions

IF your child is pipped to be the next star or simply fancies getting up on stage for the fun of it there is a chance to audition for this year's Roses Theatre panto Jack and the Beanstalk.   more...

Playing to young gallery

THE Swan Theatre Amateur Company in Worcester has arranged a season of plays for the younger generation of theatregoers.   more...

Risking life, limb and soul

Described as "the new fact of British Dance Theatres", Stan Won't Dance has exploded on to the scene and broken all the rules about what theatre and and dance can be.   more...

Band's Cuban rhythm set to delight an audience

ASERE, a group of young musicians said to be filled with energy, rich songwriting and powerful delivery, will entertain audiences at Stratford's Civic Hall on Tuesday, October 17.   more...

Sparkling start to 58th concert season

THE 58th season of concerts and recitals organised by Music at Evesham - the Evesham and District Music Club - opens on Tuesday, October 12.   more...

Letters

Dinosaur about to damage landscape

SIR - Unless we can get the Government to stop it, a dinosaur will soon inflict considerable environmental damage in Herefordshire and in neighbouring parts of Wales. The dinosaur is the UK's outdated and destructive energy policy that will trample through Herefordshire in the form of the Milford Haven to Tirley (Glos) gas pipeline.  more...

Dog ownership laws should be tightened

SIR - Recent media coverage of the dog attacks on children has led to a groundswell of calls from people for the Government to do something about it, in particular requests for certain breeds to be included into the Dangerous Dogs Act.  more...

Whitehall can’t distort job figures

SIR - According to the Office for National Statistics, there are nearly 1.7 million unemployed.  more...

Housing that is affordable for all

SIR - Councillor Mike Layland is a good guy. The much celebrated maverick has a good heart and is sincere in agreeing with Barry Mackenzie Williams that the city should implement rules requiring all developers would have to build houses at less than market value in order to help tackle the housing crisis.  more...

Defending animals extremely difficult

SIR - I was interested to note Chris Barltrop's tirade against the alleged political involvement' of the RSPCA - including their stance on the fox-hunting issue - and the subsequent responses to his accusations.  more...

Wrong location for railway goods yard

SIR - While looking through some old copies of the Worcester News, I came across the picture in Wednesday, September 6 edition headlined Deep and crisp and even'.  more...

Ale and hearty

SIR - So John Phillpott drank beer as a child (September 23). Judging from his weekly page, he's been permanently pie-eyed ever since. Cheers, John!  more...

Black hole for waste

I thought your readership might want an insight into the way their plastic is being recycled locally.   more...

Accept football decision

Having read the letter printed in the Evesham Journal on 21st September 2006 from Mr. J. Powell concerning traffic in High Street and siting of a new leisure centre, I was not surprised to read the letter from Mr. Temple-Fry the following week with his latest attack on (E.U.F.C.) Evesham United Football Club.   more...

Generous support for Macmillan date

ON behalf of The Evesham Cancer Support Committee, we would like to say a big thank you to everyone who so generously supported our Greenhouse Coffee Morning which was held at our home in Offenham on September 30.   more...

From the inner city to outer well-being

THE letters in recent months regarding the skate park in Abbey Park have been of great interest to me. I am a great grandmother and am very pro-skate parks and think these should be a must for youngsters in every town.   more...

Recycling litter

LIKE Mrs Bradley (Shuttle/Times & News, September 28) I too pick up litter while out walking our dog.  more...

On the wrong end of a costly sewage problem

I WOULD like to offer a public thank you to Jamie Shaw, our Areley Kings Labour councillor, Paul Bennett, of Callow Close, and Mark from Malvern Close, in helping me in my hour of need.  more...

Forwards into a new Dark Age

I READ with interest the comments by principal Andrew Miller, explaining why Kidderminster College has raised the course fees and withdrawn concessions for the over-60s.  more...

Redirect money into nursing care

I WRITE regarding the article on child outpatient services at Kidderminster and Worcester hospitals. With three sons aged between 14 and 19 I have, unfortunately, had reason to use these services at both hospitals.  more...

Online voters got it right

THE result of your online poll on Kidderminster Town Hall's glass panels says it all.  more...

Excessive zeal in store car parks

CURRENTLY the giant retail chains of supermarkets hold sway over our town centre parking in Kidderminster as, no doubt, elswhere in the country.  more...

Data protection issue?

n HOW is it that a third party can obtain details of vehicles from the DVLA computer, as seemingly can be done via the camera systems on the B&Q and Tesco car parks in order to issue fines?  more...

Data protection issue?

HOW is it that a third party can obtain details of vehicles from the DVLA computer, as seemingly can be done via the camera systems on the B&Q and Tesco car parks in order to issue fines?  more...

Town made me feel unwelcome

AS an occasional visitor to Kidderminster, I wanted to make it quite clear to your major traders exactly how unwelcome I have been made to feel in the town.  more...

Wall family gathering

MY brother Brian and I were evacuated to Bewdley from Birmingham during the Second World War.  more...

Mp'S Column

Peter Luff your MP writes

I'm back from Bournemouth with a spring in my step.  more...

Music

Sparkling start to 58th concert season

THE 58th season of concerts and recitals organised by Music at Evesham - the Evesham and District Music Club - opens on Tuesday, October 12.   more...

Band's Cuban rhythm set to delight an audience

ASERE, a group of young musicians said to be filled with energy, rich songwriting and powerful delivery, will entertain audiences at Stratford's Civic Hall on Tuesday, October 17.   more...

Nature Notes

Heath gives real sense of being in a wilderness

DURING the last few weeks, I have been fortunate enough to spend some wonderful hours out on the Rifle Range Nature Reserve.  more...

News

Golden couple together in good times and in bad

STRENGTH during adversity was key for one Vale couple as they look forward to celebrating 50 years of marriage tomorrow.   more...

People `ignorant' of hospice's work

A SURVEY carried out recently has exposed a `widespread ignorance' of the role of children's hospices such as Acorns, which assists terminally ill children and their families in the Vale.   more...

A reward for the hard work of so many

WORCESTERSHIRE County Council rewarded the achievements of six Evesham based employees during a special ceremony held at Worcester University recently.   more...

Jail term for `sad and lonely' dealer

A `sad and lonely' Evesham man who peddled cut-price ecstasy tablets so he could meet people has been jailed for two years at Worcester Crown Court.   more...

Vigil in Square will be a peaceful affair

the Week of Prayer for World Peace will be marked with a public vigil in Evesham.   more...

Club is quick out of the blocks

runner Colin Tether was delighted when his new club got off to a flying start this week.   more...

Challenges of top health job

A chief executive has been appointed for the new countywide primary care trust, which officially came into being on Sunday.   more...

Police plea for `special' volunteers

WEST Mercia Police are launching a recruitment campaign for special constables.   more...

Toy library to help with play

A NEW playgroup incorporating a toy library has been launched in Evesham this week.   more...

Hedgehog is great support in run ordeal

AN Evesham runner who tackled the Great North Run on Sunday was almost stopped in her tracks by injury.   more...

Time to stop the clock - MP

West Worcestershire MP Sir Michael Spicer wants to keep British Summer Time, to save energy to help reduce global warming.   more...

Inspectors praise outstanding work

STAFF from Puddleducks Day Nursery in Evesham have been given an `outstanding' label by Ofsted inspectors for their quality of education.   more...

Great food on your doorstep

THE best of locally-produced food and drink came together for the Vale of Evesham Food Festival.   more...

Drug-free strongman aims to be model for youngsters

AN Evesham father who watched drugs break up his family is aiming to become a world champion in the next month and will use his success to steer youngsters away from this scourge on modern society.   more...

New advice service as age discrimination at work is outlawed

aN advice service launched on Monday will help protect older residents against discrimination at work.   more...

Towns get a share of £1m fund

EVESHAM and Pershore are set to get a share of nearly £1 million as part of a new tourism initiative funded by Advantage West Midlands.   more...

Two hours of learning could help save a life

THE British Red Cross is offering Vale residents the chance to learn to save someone's life with a day of specialist classes on Saturday, October 14.   more...

Millions in cuts

WORCESTERSHIRE County Council has announced a major review of projected budget spend for the next three years.   more...

Get your details in!

WYCHAVON District Council is inviting event organisers to advise them of their plans for next year in order to secure a place in the Worcestershire's Heritage Garden Event Diary.   more...

Fresh possibilities as PCT makes new start

South Worcestershire Primary Care Trust is no more after changes to health bodies came into force over the weekend.   more...

Young Grace is so lucky - lucky, lucky lucky

A YOUNG music lover from Evesham met one of the most popular and recognisable faces in pop at a very exclusive book signing event on Saturday.   more...

Diana at the heart of television report on ferry

EVESHAM'S historic Hampton Ferry is to be featured on television with town councillor Diana Raphael taking some of the limelight.   more...

`Insensitive' plans for second town sex shop

AN EVESHAM councillor has hit out at plans for a second sex shop on Port Street, branding the owner as having `little or no regard for the community'.   more...

Thieves steal cash and computers in Waterside shop raid

THIEVES forced open a metal security grille and broke open the door of Shop 4 Cartridges at Waterside, Evesham overnight on Tuesday, October 3, stealing two computers, a cash box, and a cordless electric drill.   more...

Soldier jailed for drink drive death

AN off-duty soldier who crashed his overloaded car after a night time drinking spree in Evesham has been jailed for four years for killing one of his passengers.   more...

The tale of the toddler born with just half a heart

AN EVESHAM couple whose child was born with a serious heart condition, Hypo Plastic Left Heart, have written a book, Bethan - A Year in the Life of the Baby with Half a Heart.   more...

Contract cancelled after drugs ban

A former Pershore High School student has had his contract with Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club cancelled by mutual consent.   more...

It's all going on for pupils at Pershore High School

MORE than thirty jet-setting pupils from Pershore High School will be going on an exchange trip visit to Germany next Friday.   more...

From the archives - October 5, 2006

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From the inner city to outer well-being

THE letters in recent months regarding the skate park in Abbey Park have been of great interest to me. I am a great grandmother and am very pro-skate parks and think these should be a must for youngsters in every town.   more...

Accept football decision

Having read the letter printed in the Evesham Journal on 21st September 2006 from Mr. J. Powell concerning traffic in High Street and siting of a new leisure centre, I was not surprised to read the letter from Mr. Temple-Fry the following week with his latest attack on (E.U.F.C.) Evesham United Football Club.   more...

Generous support for Macmillan date

ON behalf of The Evesham Cancer Support Committee, we would like to say a big thank you to everyone who so generously supported our Greenhouse Coffee Morning which was held at our home in Offenham on September 30.   more...

Black hole for waste

I thought your readership might want an insight into the way their plastic is being recycled locally.   more...

Lifestyle: The Midas touch

IF you want to make sure you have all the comforts of home when you go on holiday why don't you take it with you!   more...

Vale Mayor's week

MONDAY, September 25: 6.30pm, attended the planning and general purpose meeting in the Council Chambers.   more...

Countryside: Event management to be moved `in house'

THE Royal Agricultural Society of England is proposing to bring the management of a series of RASE agricultural events, including the high profile Royal Show, currently being co-managed with Haymarket Exhibitions Ltd., in house.   more...

Countryside: Local food is in demand

RESTAURANTS and hotels across Gloucestershire are keen to source more local produce.   more...

Countryside: Feed the birds...

FARMERS in stewardship schemes such as the ELs can for the first time sow a wild bird seed mix in the autumn, thanks to the launch of a new mixture called Magnet which is specifically designed for autumn sowing.   more...

Countryside: Courses will be second nature for teachers

PERSHORE Group of Colleges, in conjunction with Rachel Salisbury, is offering some new courses and services for teachers which can either take place at Pershore College or in schools.   more...

Countryside: Major expansion leads to new jobs

A VALE of Evesham farm machinery business is set for a major expansion.   more...

Wick: Grassroots

LADIES' Afternoon Club: The meeting on September 12 was attended by 15 members and three visitors.   more...

Pinvin: Goggles optional in church conker clash

THE traditional game of conkers made headlines when health and safety experts deemed it too dangerous to play without protective gear.   more...

Mickleton: Grassroots

PARISH Council: The monthly meeting was held in King George's Hall. The meeting was chaired by Cllr M Stowe. Apologies were received from Cllr P Britt and C Spencer. Five members of the public were present.   more...

Fladbury: Grassroots

PARISH Council: Notes from the meeting held on September 25.   more...

Eckington: Fundraiser ready despite operation

AN Eckington woman who has collected nearly £150,000 for a cancer charity is not letting recovery time after a serious hip operation stop her fundraising.   more...

Broadway: Huntings goes up for auction

BROADWAY'S only shopping centre, The Huntings in Church Mews, goes under the hammer at Allsop's London auction this month.   more...

Broadway: Children get ahead with challenge

PUPILS at St Mary's Primary School have been celebrating British food fortnight with a chef's hat competition, in conjunction with Broadway's Budgens store.   more...

Broadway: Hard cheese at flooded show

BROADWAY award-winning cheese makers Michael and Diana Stacey have been counting the cost of the deluge of rain at the weekend.   more...

Broadway: Man used car as a weapon in dispute

A MAN who used his car as a weapon during a cash dispute with his sister has been jailed for two years and ten months at Worcester Crown Court.   more...

Broadway: Library to close for work

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Broadway: Switched on to energy-saving

PUPILS from Broadway First School, Vale of Evesham Special School and Blackminster Middle School are taking part in Worcestershire County Council's, Switch It Off poster competition.   more...

Bretforton: Pair are left footsore but happy

BRETFORTON running duo Mark Harris and Harriet Soper show off their medals after completing the Great North Run and raising around £2,000 for cancer research.   more...

Bidford: Pupils use their harvest loaf

CHILDREN at Bidford Primary School held a harvest festival on Tuesday.   more...

Bidford: Latin connection

A BRAZILIAN teacher has taken a shine to Bidford and is hoping to build a bridge with the area through the use of language.   more...

Salford Prios Narnia trip at village's party

VILLAGERS from Salford Priors had the chance to walk through the back of the wardrobe and into the world of Narnia.   more...

Bidford: Delighted at huge turnout

AROUND 160 people turned out for the Bidford and District History Society's talk about Anglo-Saxon England and the village's place within it.   more...

Badsey: Co-operative effort for healthy pupils

CHILDREN attending Badsey First School will be able to keep fit and make the most of the great outdoors with the completion of an outdoor play and learning area.   more...

Brain sticking by his winning formula

WORCESTER Warriors director of rugby John Brain is set to keep faith in the players who led his side to victory over Northampton when he names his line-up for their EDF Energy Cup meeting with Leicester at Sixways.  more...

Preece wary of Harrogate pair

ANDY Preece has warned his players to be on their guard against the strike power of Harrogate Town at St George's Lane tomorrow night.  more...

Kabir plays in the Hong Kong Sixes

KABIR Ali is hoping a good performance in next month's Hong Kong Sixes will lead to a recall to the full England cricket squad.  more...

Kabir plays in the Hong Kong Sixes

KABIR Ali is hoping a good performance in next month's Hong Kong Sixes will lead to a recall to the full England cricket squad.  more...

Directors attend Gadsby funeral

CHAIRMAN Barry Norgrove and vice-chairman Neil Savery will represent Harriers at the funeral of former player Matt Gadsby in Tamworth today.  more...

Directors and manager attend Gadsby funeral

CHAIRMAN Barry Norgrove, vice-chairman Neil Savery and manager Mark Yates will represent Harriers at the funeral of former player Matt Gadsby in Tamworth today.  more...

Harriers help Stamps and Sedgemore

HARRIERS have confirmed that Scott Stamps is due to train with them, while Jake Sedgemore's brother, Ben, formerly with Lincoln, played in the reserves last week.  more...

Bignot boost for Harriers as Marcus's little brother joins on loan

MANAGER Mark Yates hopes to lift Kidderminster out of their early-season malaise by drafting in two fresh faces for their daunting month of Conference games.  more...

Bignot boost for Harriers as Marcus's little brother joins on loan

MANAGER Mark Yates hopes to lift Kidderminster out of their early-season malaise by drafting in two fresh faces for their daunting month of Conference games.  more...

Reuben red and white after Harriers loan move

TEENAGE hotshot Reuben Reid is the latest young gun to arrive at Aggborough as boss Mark Yates bids to inject some youthful exuberance into his confidence-hit dressing room.  more...

Teams

MALVERN RFC  more...

Side still has excellent spirit

MALVERN RFC suffered their second successive Midlands Two West defeat on Saturday against visiting Newport and David Robins, Malvern's director of rugby, was understandably perplexed after the game.  more...

Match was a rehearsal

MALVERN Town make their first ever appearance in the FA trophy tomorrow (Saturday) with a rematch of their Southern League Division One Midlands game played on Tuesday against Stourbridge.  more...

Opinion

Cash shows strength of community

THE church of St Mary the Virgin at Kempsey is not a particularly remarkable building. Noted mainly for the depth and height of its chancel, the church has been built up over the years, with some parts dating back as far as the 12th Century.  more...

Pershore

It's all going on for pupils at Pershore High School

MORE than thirty jet-setting pupils from Pershore High School will be going on an exchange trip visit to Germany next Friday.   more...

Contract cancelled after drugs ban

A former Pershore High School student has had his contract with Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club cancelled by mutual consent.   more...

Reports

Bradford in six-try haul

SUTTON COLDFIELD 0, MALVERN ANGELS 55pts  more...

Injury jinx hits Malvern again

MALVERN 12pts, NEWPORT 32pts  more...

Injury jinx hits Malvern again

MALVERN 12pts, NEWPORT 32pts  more...

Injury jinx hits Malvern again

MALVERN 12pts, NEWPORT 32pts  more...

Injury jinx hits Malvern again

MALVERN 12pts, NEWPORT 32pts  more...

Reviews

Oliver Gledhill/Hisayo Shimizu

Oliver Gledhill/Hisayo Shimizu Kidderminster Library September 22 I WAS delighted to see Oliver Gledhill and Hisayo Shimizu again as I well remember their recital in the library on their last visit to Kidderminster in 2000.  more...

Round-Up

Don’t spare horses for a stylish arrival

WHEN planning your wedding day it is important to arrive in style - and what better way to do it by elegant horse and carriage?  more...

Bomb alert pair are fined £80 each

THE two people who left a suspicious package that caused part of Worcester city centre to be evacuated have been fined £80 each.  more...

Reason why city’s pear trees had been fenced off

THE decision to fence off the pear trees in a city park was taken because a man visiting the park complained last autumn after a pear fell on his head.  more...

MALVERN: Water could be bottled at historic site

WATER could be bottled at a site in the Malvern Hills in the latest stage of an ambitious £1.2m scheme to restore features on the slopes.  more...

Mum calls for law change after dog savages daughter

A CONCERNED mum is calling for the law to be changed after her young daughter was savaged by a rottweiler.  more...

MP blasts city council over affordable homes

WORCESTER MP Mike Foster has launched a staggering attack on the city council, accusing bosses of letting down people who need affordable homes.  more...

Three men hurt in unprovoked attack

THREE men were assaulted in Tybridge Street, St John's, Worcester, leaving one with internal injuries.  more...

Try you hand at outdoor pursuits

YOUNGSTERS will be able to enjoy the great outdoors at a special Young Countryside Day being held on Thursday, October 26, at Throckmorton Clay Shooting Club, Throckmorton, near Pershore.  more...

Pitching in with a new surface

A resurfaced astroturf pitch at the University of Worcester was officially opened on Monday.  more...

LEDBURY: Let’s revive the hop fayre spirit

The annual hop fayre will take over Ledbury town centre for two days next week.  more...

Time to forgo food and drink

AS Muslims around Worcestershire celebrate Ramadan, the Worcester News visited one family to learn about what is regarded as the most important month of the Islamic calendar.  more...

Macmillan fundraiser puts icing on cakes

A BIG coffee morning at the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce raised more than £200.  more...

Jacky’s got chief’s award

A WEST Mercia police inspector has received an award for her work in organising new training arrangements for recruits.  more...

Politicians put on the spot in a reality web game

COUNCILLORS in Worcestershire have once again put their reputations on the line for the successful reality web game I'm A Councillor - Get Me Out Of Here!  more...

Swifts boss seeking consistency

MANAGER Roy Rencher has called for some consistency from his Stourport Swifts team.  more...

Town team excited by Trophy bow at Langland

MALVERN Town are relishing the prospect of making their FA Trophy bow on Saturday.  more...

Brown’s Victoria Ground fortress

BROMSGROVE Rovers manager Rod Brown believes his side have made the Victoria Ground a fortress.  more...

Ex-international trains with United

FORMER Aston Villa and Southampton star Hassan Kachloul could be set to make a surprise appearance for Evesham United.  more...

Yates adds two for Grays clash

MARK Yates has captured his second player in the space of a week as he steers his Kidderminster Harriers side into a daunting month of Conference games.  more...

Television cameras add to Bulls impetus

HEREFORD United head to Grimsby Town in front of the Sky TV cameras on Sunday looking to pick up their away form.  more...

Park fires 68 for 19th spot

HEREFORDSHIRE golfer David Park is in joint 19th place after firing an impressive four-under 68 in the opening round of the Dunhill Links Champ-ionship.  more...

Ladies back in the league

HOCKEY: Youthful Bromsgrove women's third XI returned to the Worcester League Division Three with a 7-0 loss to an experienced Redditch 2nd XI side on Saturday.  more...

Redditch too strong for Droitwich women

THERE was a first defeat of the season for Droitwich Hockey Club's women's 1st XI on Saturday, when they went down 3-1 to Redditch in the Worcestershire League.  more...

Moggies feel blue

TOWNSFOLK are being invited to the Blue Persian Cat Society show, which is being held in Bromsgrove.  more...

Moggies feel blue

TOWNSFOLK are being invited to the Blue Persian Cat Society show, which is being held in Bromsgrove.  more...

Vale Mayor's week

MONDAY, September 25: 6.30pm, attended the planning and general purpose meeting in the Council Chambers.   more...

Lifestyle: The Midas touch

IF you want to make sure you have all the comforts of home when you go on holiday why don't you take it with you!   more...

Badsey: Co-operative effort for healthy pupils

CHILDREN attending Badsey First School will be able to keep fit and make the most of the great outdoors with the completion of an outdoor play and learning area.   more...

Broadway: Switched on to energy-saving

PUPILS from Broadway First School, Vale of Evesham Special School and Blackminster Middle School are taking part in Worcestershire County Council's, Switch It Off poster competition.   more...

Broadway: Man used car as a weapon in dispute

A MAN who used his car as a weapon during a cash dispute with his sister has been jailed for two years and ten months at Worcester Crown Court.   more...

Countryside: Major expansion leads to new jobs

A VALE of Evesham farm machinery business is set for a major expansion.   more...

Countryside: Courses will be second nature for teachers

PERSHORE Group of Colleges, in conjunction with Rachel Salisbury, is offering some new courses and services for teachers which can either take place at Pershore College or in schools.   more...

Countryside: Local food is in demand

RESTAURANTS and hotels across Gloucestershire are keen to source more local produce.   more...

Countryside: Feed the birds...

FARMERS in stewardship schemes such as the ELs can for the first time sow a wild bird seed mix in the autumn, thanks to the launch of a new mixture called Magnet which is specifically designed for autumn sowing.   more...

Countryside: Event management to be moved `in house'

THE Royal Agricultural Society of England is proposing to bring the management of a series of RASE agricultural events, including the high profile Royal Show, currently being co-managed with Haymarket Exhibitions Ltd., in house.   more...

Eckington: Fundraiser ready despite operation

AN Eckington woman who has collected nearly £150,000 for a cancer charity is not letting recovery time after a serious hip operation stop her fundraising.   more...

Bretforton: Pair are left footsore but happy

BRETFORTON running duo Mark Harris and Harriet Soper show off their medals after completing the Great North Run and raising around £2,000 for cancer research.   more...

Bidford: Delighted at huge turnout

AROUND 160 people turned out for the Bidford and District History Society's talk about Anglo-Saxon England and the village's place within it.   more...

Broadway: Hard cheese at flooded show

BROADWAY award-winning cheese makers Michael and Diana Stacey have been counting the cost of the deluge of rain at the weekend.   more...

Salford Prios Narnia trip at village's party

VILLAGERS from Salford Priors had the chance to walk through the back of the wardrobe and into the world of Narnia.   more...

Bidford: Latin connection

A BRAZILIAN teacher has taken a shine to Bidford and is hoping to build a bridge with the area through the use of language.   more...

Bidford: Pupils use their harvest loaf

CHILDREN at Bidford Primary School held a harvest festival on Tuesday.   more...

Broadway: Children get ahead with challenge

PUPILS at St Mary's Primary School have been celebrating British food fortnight with a chef's hat competition, in conjunction with Broadway's Budgens store.   more...

Broadway: Huntings goes up for auction

BROADWAY'S only shopping centre, The Huntings in Church Mews, goes under the hammer at Allsop's London auction this month.   more...

Pinvin: Goggles optional in church conker clash

THE traditional game of conkers made headlines when health and safety experts deemed it too dangerous to play without protective gear.   more...

Mickleton: Grassroots

PARISH Council: The monthly meeting was held in King George's Hall. The meeting was chaired by Cllr M Stowe. Apologies were received from Cllr P Britt and C Spencer. Five members of the public were present.   more...

Wick: Grassroots

LADIES' Afternoon Club: The meeting on September 12 was attended by 15 members and three visitors.   more...

Fladbury: Grassroots

PARISH Council: Notes from the meeting held on September 25.   more...

Fixtures

SATURDAY  more...

Pressure pays off for Ladies

LUDLOW LADIES 3, MALVERN LADIES 4  more...

Pressure pays off for Ladies

LUDLOW LADIES 3, MALVERN LADIES 4  more...

Kings ease to victory

Kings Norton 29, Bloxwich 6 Midlands League Division 5 West North KINGS Norton eased to victory in a game disrupted by a series of injuries to their visiting players, including one 20-minute delay involving the air ambulance. Fortunately all of injuries turned out to be far less serious than first thought.  more...

Kings ease to victory

Kings Norton 29, Bloxwich 6 Midlands League Division 5 West North KINGS Norton eased to victory in a game disrupted by a series of injuries to their visiting players, including one 20-minute delay involving the air ambulance. Fortunately all of injuries turned out to be far less serious than first thought.  more...

Kings ease to victory

Kings Norton 29, Bloxwich 6 Midlands League Division 5 West North KINGS Norton eased to victory in a game disrupted by a series of injuries to their visiting players, including one 20-minute delay involving the air ambulance. Fortunately all of injuries turned out to be far less serious than first thought.  more...

New coach appointed

KINGS Norton's quest for a coach has been resolved with the announcement after Saturday's game that Clive Chapman has been appointed into this essential role.  more...

New coach appointed

KINGS Norton's quest for a coach has been resolved with the announcement after Saturday's game that Clive Chapman has been appointed into this essential role.  more...

Roundup

Judo: Sister act captures bronze medal

SAMURAI Judo Club twins Sally and Rachel Moon showed off their skills when they took bronze at the British Junior Kata Championships.  more...

Shelters for cycles

CYCLISTS now have more spaces to park their bikes in Kidderminster and Bewdley with the installation of new storage spaces.  more...

New lease of life for old foil

RECYCLED foil can get a new lease of life in car parts, thanks to a community group.  more...

Amnesty for scrap vehicles

OWNERS of vehicles they are keen to get rid of conveniently and legally will have the chance for the remainder of this month.  more...

Spicy treats

SLIMMERS in Kidderminster showed off their new figures by dressing up as the Spice Girls and donating their over-sized clothes to charity to celebrate a Weight Watchers' milestone.  more...

Crackdown on litter

AN action group is urging residents on a Kidderminster estate to nominate their litter hotspots so they can clean up the area.  more...

Driver with ‘appalling’ record spared jail

A BANNED Stourport driver with an "appalling" motoring record has been spared prison because he has a job, flat and a girlfriend.  more...

Parking changes

WYRE Forest councillors have approved plans for more than £57,000 step up costs for the district to take over on-street parking enforcement from the police.  more...

Buzz about words

STUDENTS at Kidderminster's King Charles I High School were given a "real buzz about words" with talks and workshops from guest visitors during their first Word Week.  more...

Expert help for disaster plans

A KIDDERMINSTER funeral director took part in a trans-Atlantic fact-finding mission to help a West Midlands council plan in case of future emergencies.  more...

Bonny babies in the frame

THREE beautiful babes are in the frame after scooping awards in the popular Shuttle/Times & News contest to find the baby of the year.  more...

Lottery funds boost service

YOUNG people with learning difficulties who are struggling to live independently in Wyre Forest have been given a £10,000 helping hand by the Lottery's Awards for All.  more...

Diet points make prizes

SLIMMERS in Stourport have been raising pounds for charity to mark a special Weight Watchers anniversary.  more...

Shops sold alcohol to teenagers

TWO Kidderminster shops have been caught selling alcohol to underage drinkers in a sting operation carried out by trading standards officers.  more...

Coffee time nets cash for charity

KETTLES were boiling across Wyre Forest as eager fund-raisers took part in the World's Biggest Coffee Morning.  more...

Toilets facelift

COUNCILLORS have given the green light for public toilets at Stourport's riverside and Kidderminster's Brinton Park to be given a facelift costing almost £100,000.  more...

Dogs cash

KIDDERMINSTER branch members of Guide Dogs for the Blind raised £306 through a street collection in Stourport.  more...

Jobs boost at busy centre

A RECYCLING centre which faced possible temporary closure is celebrating after signing a deal which has not only secured its future but enabled it to more than triple its workforce.  more...

School to rescue of talking newspaper

A CLOSURE-threatened talking newspaper that provides news to blind and partially-sighted listeners throughout Wyre Forest has been thrown a lifeline by a Kidderminster high school with the offer of a temporary home.  more...

Ex-Tory crosses divide

A FORMER Conservative Councillor has crossed the political divide and joined Independent Health Concern in a bid to drum up support for the party.  more...

Stores hoping for award nod

TWO Kidderminster store owners have disproved the cynics who think the town is a retailing backwater - by making it recognised nationally as a top fashion centre.  more...

Victorian hall opens its doors

DOORS will open at the newly decorated Kidder-minster Town Hall on Saturday when the public are invited to enjoy the heritage of the town's Victorian centrepiece.  more...

Pick up property labels and help to cut crime

FREE property labels will be handed out to shoppers by police in a bid to cut crime.  more...

Mosque plan 'totally false'

A KIDDERMINSTER councillor has moved to dispel rumours about future proposals for the Sladen CE Middle School site.  more...

Basketball: Flames fear it could be time out for hoop dream

WYRE Forest Flames could be forced to take time out on their hoop dream of playing competitive basketball because of a lack of funding.  more...

Ultimate frisbee: Rhinos let loose on Italian beach

LIFE was a beach for Stourport's Ultimate Frisbee team when they finished second at an international tournament in Italy despite playing on sand for the first time.  more...

Football: Results and fixtures

RESULTS Saturday Nationwide Conference: Harriers 0, Crawley 1.  more...

Football: Results and fixtures

RESULTS Saturday Nationwide Conference: Harriers 0, Crawley 1.  more...

Football: Results and fixtures

RESULTS Saturday Nationwide Conference: Harriers 0, Crawley 1.  more...

Football: Results and fixtures

RESULTS Saturday Nationwide Conference: Harriers 0, Crawley 1.  more...

Football: Harriers girls make a point at Wolves

HARRIERS School of Excellence under-16s clinched their first point of the season with an excellent 1-1 draw away at Wolverhampton Wanderers.  more...

Boys football: Derby day clash goes to the Wyre lads

GOALS from Nathan Myers, Callum Perks and Matt Bennett were enough to earn Wyre Forest Brintons under-11s a 3-2 win over Mostyn Rangers in Division One. Max Farthing scored twice for Mostyn in the Stourport and District Youth Football League match.  more...

Football: Chaddesley climb to third

CHADDESLEY Corbett climbed to third in the Division Two table with a 2-0 win at Mahal and they host Wednesbury on Saturday.  more...

Unbeaten Bewdley knocked off top spot

BEWDLEY Town remain unbeaten in West Midlands League Premier Division - but lost top spot after failing to win on their bogey ground.  more...

Football: Up and down from inconsistent Swifts

STOURPORT Swifts continued their roller-coaster season with sparkling league and Errea Cup victories coming either side of a miserable defeat at fellow strugglers Barton Rovers.  more...

Angling: Shatterford unveiled as 'secret' venue

SHATTERFORD Fishery, near Kidderminster, has been revealed as the venue for a pioneering contest known as the Decathlon Fishery Challenge 2006 next week.  more...

Cricket: KVCC survival season provided a platform

THE club had hopes of survival on its return to the Premier Division and was successful from that point of view, writes Brian Gittins. However, it only narrowly escaped relegation, being just three points better off than Old Hill.  more...

Cricket: KVCC survival season provided a platform

THE club had hopes of survival on its return to the Premier Division and was successful from that point of view, writes Brian Gittins. However, it only narrowly escaped relegation, being just three points better off than Old Hill.  more...

Cricket: KVCC survival season provided a platform

THE club had hopes of survival on its return to the Premier Division and was successful from that point of view, writes Brian Gittins. However, it only narrowly escaped relegation, being just three points better off than Old Hill.  more...

Chess: John sets his Wrench-mark

KIDDERMINSTER'S John Wrench cleared the first hurdle in his defence of the Shuttle Shield.  more...

Cricket: Heyhoe Flint stumps up support for Cookley

FORMER England women's cricket captain Rachael Heyhoe Flint MBE was in top form when she tried out the new artificial wicket at Cookley Cricket Club.  more...

Junior rugby: Winning start for under-15s

KIDDERMINSTER Carolians under-15s (above) kicked off their camapign with a hard-fought 15-7 win over Luctonians with tries from Tom Leach, Josh Bennett and Charlie Evans.  more...

Rugby: Bottom-club Cleobury looking for cup tonic

CLEOBURY Mortimer are rock bottom in Midlands Four West South - but hope hitting the cup trail will give them a much-needed confidence-boost.  more...

Rugby: Chaddesley Nick win over Exiles

CHADDESLEY Corbett recorded a 14-3 win over Birmingham Exiles in Midlands Six West South West.  more...

Rugby: Stourport celebrate successive wins

STOURPORT made it two wins out of two with a 13-6 victory over St Leonards in Midlands Five West North.  more...

Rugby: Defeated KCs prepare for Lions den

KIDDERMINSTER Carolians suffered a 22-12 defeat in their first ever clash with Sandbach - but hope to bounce back at Stourbridge Lions in Midlands Three West North on Saturday.  more...

Golf: Wharton's awesome foursome

Wharton Park ANDY Gunn, Matt Richards, Dave Richards and Mark Westbury were the winners of the Captain's charity trophy at Wharton Park Golf Club.  more...

Running: Baker’s recipe for Great North Run

AMAZING Feet's Richard Baker completed an amazing feat when he took part in his his 20th consecutive Great North Run in unseasonally sunny conditions last weekend.  more...

Karate: Bright future for Tsunami youngsters

THE future is bright for Tsunami Karate Club after their youngsters stole the show at the Kimura Cup Championships in Stourbridge.  more...

Darts: Double act delight Lions

RED Lions B double act Neil and Kyle Harrison kept their cool to clinch the deciding leg in their thrilling Banks's Bewdley Darts League encounter with Rising Sun B.  more...

Tae kwon do: Family affair for Ward brothers

IT was a family affair at Kidderminster's Tae Kwon Do Schools of Excellence belts grading when five brothers all passed with flying colours.  more...

Gymastics: Gym girls do Wyre Forest proud

MEMBERS of the Wyre Forest Gymnastics School gave a good account of themselves at the West Midland Levels Championships in Birmingham last weekend.  more...

Motor-racing: Champion Freke adopts cautious approach

WITH the title safely in the bag Kidderminster's Formula Ford champion Nathan Freke took a cautious line in tricky damp conditions in rounds 17 and 18 at Thruxton last weekend.  more...

Hockey: Stylish start from Stourport Ladies

STOURPORT Ladies launched themselves onto the Midland B Division scene in impressive style with a 2-1 win on Bridgnorth's sloping and sandy surface.  more...

Hockey: Double trouble for out-of-sorts Stour

STOURPORT men's bright start to the season was blighted by double trouble when they suffered league and cup misery last weekend.  more...

Hockey: Double trouble for out-of-sorts Stour

STOURPORT men's bright start to the season was blighted by double trouble when they suffered league and cup misery last weekend.  more...

Football: Unbeaten Bewdley reclaim top spot

BEWDLEY Town regained top spot in West Midlands League Premier Division with a 3-0 win at Ledbury on Wednesday night - despite fielding a weakened team.  more...

Football: Unbeaten Bewdley reclaim top spot

BEWDLEY Town regained top spot in West Midlands League Premier Division with a 3-0 win at Ledbury on Wednesday night - despite fielding a weakened team.  more...

Football: Unbeaten Bewdley reclaim top spot

BEWDLEY Town regained top spot in West Midlands League Premier Division with a 3-0 win at Ledbury on Wednesday night - despite fielding a weakened team.  more...

Rugby

Four tries for Pimlow

UPTON 33pts, RUGBY ST ANDREWS 0  more...

Theatre

Risking life, limb and soul

Described as "the new fact of British Dance Theatres", Stan Won't Dance has exploded on to the scene and broken all the rules about what theatre and and dance can be.   more...

Playing to young gallery

THE Swan Theatre Amateur Company in Worcester has arranged a season of plays for the younger generation of theatregoers.   more...

Pantomime auditions

IF your child is pipped to be the next star or simply fancies getting up on stage for the fun of it there is a chance to audition for this year's Roses Theatre panto Jack and the Beanstalk.   more...

Acting stalwart ready for her theatre return

VETERAN actress Diana Quick will tread the boards at Malvern's Festival Theatre this month as the lead role in the English Touring Theatre's Mother Courage and Her Children.   more...

On track for great show

THE Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham, Bristol's Show Of Strength Theatre Company and the Theatre Royal in Plymouth have joined forces to bring the stage to railway stations across the south west.   more...

This Life - Special Reports

This Life - Has the nanny state gone completely mad?

THE fencing off of two trees in a Worcester park amid fears falling pears could hurt people made big headlines this week - but is it another example of the nanny state gone mad?  more...

  
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