Stories for 9 October 2006

Acorns

Rally drivers take up challenge for Acorns

IT was ear-muffs at the ready as rally cars sped off from a children's hospice on Saturday to take part in a European challenge.  more...

Business

Nominate now for prestigious awards

TIME is running out for Worcestershire's top businesses as the deadline approaches for the 2007 Queen's Awards for Enterprise.  more...

Staff have sights set on top prize

STAFF at an opticians in Worcester are celebrating after finding out they have been shortlisted for an Excellence in Eyecare award.  more...

Down The Lane

Latest home loss is all too familiar

BEFORE leaving for Friday's match against Harrogate at St George's Lane, I was asked for my prediction.  more...

Education

Humble ‘tech’ has been transformed

WORCESTER MP Mike Foster has sung the praises of a city college.  more...

Special schools shake-up planned

TWO new schools could soon be built in Kidderminster as part of a major shake-up of special needs education in Worcestershire.  more...

Anger at risk alert in schools

A company's call for fire sprinklers to be installed at schools across Worcestershire has been condemned by the county council as scaremongering.  more...

Staff’s expectations have helped school hit targets

A MALVERN school has made considerable improvement in a recent Ofsted inspection.  more...

Staff’s expectations have helped school hit targets

A MALVERN school has made considerable improvement in a recent Ofsted inspection.  more...

Gardening

Gardens are the place for some spectacular red and gold leaves

TREE experts across the country are predicting a spectacular display of autumn leaf colour over the next month, following one of the warmest summers on record.  more...

Autumn leaves give garden a late flourish

The rich colours of autumn may have been a little later coming this year, thanks to the continuing mild weather, but when they arrive they are glorious, in all their orange, red and golden splendour.  more...

Autumn leaves give garden a late flourish

The rich colours of autumn may have been a little later coming this year, thanks to the continuing mild weather, but when they arrive they are glorious, in all their orange, red and golden splendour.  more...

Autumn leaves give garden a late flourish

The rich colours of autumn may have been a little later coming this year, thanks to the continuing mild weather, but when they arrive they are glorious, in all their orange, red and golden splendour.  more...

Best of the bunch - Colchicum

THESE pretty little bulbs growing only 3-6in high, also known as the autumn crocus or meadow saffron, come into their own now, producing clusters of crocus-like flowers which may be white, pink or chequered.  more...

Three ways to..... control moss in your lawn.

1. Spike or hollow-tine the lawn in autumn to alleviate compaction and help aerate the soil and then apply sharp sand.  more...

Helen Mead

Helen Mead on Monday

FOR weeks, they have been the bane of our lives. Flying across the living room every evening, getting stuck behind the curtains and being pursued relentlessly by our cat.  more...

Latest

Rail fare dodgers shamed

EIGHTEEN people from Worcestershire have been named and shamed after attempting to travel on local trains for free.  more...

Walkers crossing playing field use it as a public toilet

DOG owners claim human excrement is polluting a Worcester sports field where they walk their pets.  more...

Campaigners fight plans to close branch

MORE than a 1,000 people have signed a petition against the closure of the HSBC bank in St John's.  more...

£20,000 car park must be ripped up

MALVERN Hills Conservators have had to write off £20,000 after failing to reclaim money from a firm which provided an ecofriendly all-weather surface for a car park plagued by drainage problems.  more...

Christmas starts with a fireworks spectacular

THE arrival of Christmas is set to be welcomed in Malvern as the town hosts a spectacular fireworks display on the weekend the festive lights are switched on.  more...

Letters

Speed cameras only play a part in safety

SIR - I read with interest the leader article (Monday, September 17 - Speed cameras cut death toll).  more...

Cricketers should make us all proud

SIR - Congratulations to Worcestershire County Cricket Club for an excellent season that has seen us promoted in the county championship and the Pro 40 One Day league.  more...

Tony Blair’s tough and timid image

SIR - The redevelopment of the Diglis area of Worcester may work, but as a person who foresaw the car parking problems at our recently-built hospital can I flag-up the tiny problem of traffic gridlock which is now likely to occur in Bath Road and Sidbury.  more...

Worcester needs more lavatories

SIR - I agree entirely with the sentiments expressed by John Shearon, (Letters, Friday, September 29).  more...

A mental note

SIR - George Cowley tends to put himself down because he once suffered with mental illness. I think the figure is one in six people will suffer some form of mental illness in their life.  more...

It's better by bus

SIR - The recent traffic chaos in London Road (your leader article on September 15) is surely a strong argument for using buses and trains?  more...

News

Coates in comeback

GOALKEEPER James Coates is set to make his first start in a Worcester City shirt since breaking his hand during pre-season.  more...

First win for City women

GOALS from Louise Holmes and Hazel Adams saw Worcester City Women record their first league win of the season.  more...

Smith misses Hucknall clash

CHRIS Smith will miss Worcester City's next Nationwide North match after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season.  more...

Smith misses Hucknall clash

CHRIS Smith will miss Worcester City's next Nationwide North match after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season.  more...

Opinion

Train firm is right to put up posters

EIGHTEEN people from Worcestershire have been named and shamed after attempting to travel on Central Trains services for free.  more...

Phillpot Files

Phrases are too wicked for words

EVERY now and then, a certain word becomes fixed in the national consciousness. This noun or adjective will pop up in the strangest places, often where it is not at all appropriate.  more...

Does Dilip just want to catch my beautiful carp?

THE monster carp that Worcester historian and keen fisherman Dilip Sarkar has his eye on will now be lodged in winter quarters safe from the designs of anglers.  more...

Hugh will help history repeat itself in South Africa

HISTORICAL re-enactor Hugh Martyr is off to South Africa next year. The Worcestershire American Civil War veteran will visit a number of battle sites and stay at Rorke's Drift, scene of the famous battle with the Zulus.  more...

Hugh will help history repeat itself in South Africa

HISTORICAL re-enactor Hugh Martyr is off to South Africa next year. The Worcestershire American Civil War veteran will visit a number of battle sites and stay at Rorke's Drift, scene of the famous battle with the Zulus.  more...

Go down to the riverside for a walk on the wild side

POLITICIANS - great and small - love cosy chats with journalists. There's a kind of we-can-sort-it-out-chap type of consensus that is much favoured by a broad strata ranging from big deal Euro MPs to lowly local councillors.  more...

Stay in school or join a rock band, Meredith

"YOU have to choose between being a Rolling Stone or remaining as a pupil of this school."  more...

My rockpool treat

TALKING of quieter days, Alice and I went rock pool fishing as a final wave goodbye to a glorious sunny year. I had a blue net, she wielded a pink one and we soon had a bucketful. Our catch included hermit crabs, shrimps, blennies, small wrasse and a single sand eel - all of which were returned to the ocean. The nets cost £1.99 each and that's what I call a great day out.  more...

Pryce'S People

Without the society’s support I I don't know what I would do

THE web of scaffolding poles currently covering the front of the building should not be taken as a sign of structural decay. It's only the decorators in at the headquarters of the Society for the Assistance of Ladies in Reduced Circumstances and the property, like the charity, is not on its uppers.  more...

Without the society’s support I don't know what I would do

THE web of scaffolding poles currently covering the front of the building should not be taken as a sign of structural decay. It's only the decorators in at the headquarters of the Society for the Assistance of Ladies in Reduced Circumstances and the property, like the charity, is not on its uppers.  more...

Reports

Tricker's magic denies Rovers Trophy progress

Rovers will get a second bite of the cherry in the FA Trophy this Tuesday (October 10) away at Abingdon United after Nathan Lamey bagged an equaliser.  more...

Town bow out of FA Trophy

MALVERN TOWN 0, STOURBRIDGE 4 MALVERN Town crashed out of the FA Trophy 4-0 at home to fellow Southern League Division One Midlands side Stourbridge.  more...

Results

Full county sports results round-up

SATURDAY FOOTBALL NATIONWIDE CONFERENCE Kidderminster Harriers 2 Grays Athletic 1.  more...

Round-Up

Mystery photo found under floor

RESTORATION work at a stately home in Northumberland has unearthed a mystery linked to Worcester.  more...

Campaigners fight plans to close branch

MORE than a 1,000 people have signed a petition against the closure of the HSBC bank in St John's.  more...

Busiest year on record for city arts workshop

AN arts centre in the heart of Worcester is celebrating its best year ever.  more...

Brrr... but it’s all in aid of charity

FUND-raisers went in the all-together for a risqu publicity photo shoot to highlight Cancer Research UK's breast cancer awareness campaign.  more...

Step forward for canal restoration project

THE Droitwich Canals restoration project has taken another step forward with the appointment of Lucy Bowles as volunteer and community co-ordinator on the partnership behind the scheme.  more...

Michael Portillo to talk in Malvern

ONE of the most talked about and controversial politicians of the past 20 years is to speak in Malvern.  more...

Pirates and Firemen turn up at the Library for some storytime fun

YOUNGSTERS donned fancy dress costumes as part of an event held at St John's Library, Worcester, to promote National Children's Book Week.  more...

Six towns to get £25,000 grants

SIX market towns in Worcestershire are to receive a share of £1m to spend on tourism.  more...

Pirates and Firemen turn up at the Library for some storytime fun

YOUNGSTERS donned fancy dress costumes as part of an event held at St John's Library, Worcester, to promote National Children's Book Week.  more...

Kung-fu show for disabled hits town

A NATIONAL martial arts exhibition which aims to raise money for charity and promote martial arts to the disabled is coming to Worcester.  more...

Specials on parade at Hindlip

A SPECIAL service has been held to mark 175 years since a group of volunteers was formed to forge a link between the police and their local communities to help reduce crime.  more...

Appeal for help with Christmas parcels mission

People in Herefordshire are being urged to get involved in a project to help children over Christmas.  more...

Six towns to get £25,000 grants

SIX market towns in Worcestershire are to receive a share of £1m to spend on tourism.  more...

Your card could be a winner

YOUNGSTERS in Worces-ter are being urged to put their creative talents to the test by designing a greetings card to help raise cash for a national charity.  more...

Your card could be a winner

YOUNGSTERS in Worcester are being urged to put their creative talents to the test by designing a greetings card to help raise cash for a national charity.  more...

West chasing league points

EVESHAM United return to Southern League Division One Midlands action tomorrow night against Solihull Borough at St George's Lane (7.45).  more...

Exel get over slump with a thumping win

EXEL put their poor start to the season behind them with a resounding 7-1 win at Colwall St James in the Worcester Sunday League Premier Division.  more...

Harriers hunting scalp of top team

MANAGER Mark Yates is looking forward to pitting his wits against Jim Smith when Kidderminster Harriers take on Oxford United at Aggborough tomorrow night (7.45pm).  more...

Jobs boost for town

NEW jobs are being created in Bromsgrove town centre with the opening of a well known restaurant chain.  more...

Tricker's magic denied Rovers Trophy progress

Rovers will get a second bite of the cherry in the FA Trophy this Tuesday (October 10) away at Abingdon United after Nathan Lamey bagged an equaliser.  more...

Tricker's magic denied Rovers Trophy progress

Rovers will get a second bite of the cherry in the FA Trophy this Tuesday (October 10) away at Abingdon United after Nathan Lamey bagged an equaliser.  more...

Benefit cheat escapes jail

A woman who collected £36,000 in state benefits was running a profitable business on the internet, Worcester Crown Court heard.  more...

Well may go back to bottle

THE tradition of bottling spring water from Holy Well may be revived as part of a £1.2m scheme to restore the Malvern Hills to their former glory.  more...

WI celebrates 60th birthday

MEMBERS of Pickersleigh WI celebrated the group's 40th birthday this week at the United Reformed Church Hall in Malvern Link.  more...

Health group merger won’t affect planned hospital

THE chief executive of the newly formed Worcestershire Primary Care Trust (PCT) has said the merger will not affect plans for Malvern's new hospital.  more...

Science park delay

WORK on the £7million third phase of Malvern Hills Science Park should be finished by March 2007.  more...

Freed hostage is church guest

FREED British hostage Norman Kember will talk at an open meeting at Malvern Baptist Church almost a year after he was first captured.  more...

Freed hostage is church guest

FREED British hostage Norman Kember will talk at an open meeting at Malvern Baptist Church almost a year after he was first captured.  more...

Suspect awaits Reid’s decision

HOME Secretary John Reid will decide whether Malvern Wells man Darren John Bridgeman should be extradited to the United States to face charges of murder and attempted murder.  more...

Upton

Waving farewell to the fear of flooding

UPTON'S new flood defences would have prevented the major flooding which damaged homes and businesses in 2000.  more...

  
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