Stories for 14 November 2006

Acorns

Runners wanted for 26-mile effort

KEEN runners are being invited to apply for one of Acorns Children's Hospice's five gold bond places for next year's Flora London Marathon.  more...

Angling

Green targets big fish for victory

LAST week saw an excellent turnout assemble at Holdfast on the Severn for the first round of this seasons MUAA winter league, due to the mild weather and the river being in good condition. However, most anglers struggled for bites.  more...

Business

Shop closes its doors but staff look to internet

ANOTHER shop in St John's, Worcester, has closed its doors - but it is not all bad news.  more...

Directors need to know law on loans

A WORCESTER firm is warning directors to be careful with loans.  more...

Education

Helping pupils come to terms with death

TEACHERS are too frightened to deal with death, according to a leading bereavement charity - which is why it is expanding its work in schools to help youngsters cope with the loss of a loved one.  more...

Helping pupils come to terms with death

TEACHERS are too frightened to deal with death, according to a leading bereavement charity - which is why it is expanding its work in schools to help youngsters cope with the loss of a loved one.  more...

Helping pupils come to terms with death

TEACHERS are too frightened to deal with death, according to a leading bereavement charity - which is why it is expanding its work in schools to help youngsters cope with the loss of a loved one.  more...

Helping pupils come to terms with death

TEACHERS are too frightened to deal with death, according to a leading bereavement charity - which is why it is expanding its work in schools to help youngsters cope with the loss of a loved one.  more...

In tune to celebrate Christmas

MUSICAL members of a city school band are giving up their Saturday to rehearse for a Christmas Celebration at St Paul's Church in December.  more...

PERSHORE : Promoting a healthy school diet

LOCAL schools are forging ahead with efforts to promote healthy eating. Holy Redeemer Primary School in Pershore was awarded Healthy Schools Status last week.  more...

PERSHORE : Promoting a healthy school diet

LOCAL schools are forging ahead with efforts to promote healthy eating. Holy Redeemer Primary School in Pershore was awarded Healthy Schools Status last week.  more...

PERSHORE : Promoting a healthy school diet

LOCAL schools are forging ahead with efforts to promote healthy eating. Holy Redeemer Primary School in Pershore was awarded Healthy Schools Status last week.  more...

Orienteering skills

INTREPID teams from The King's School, Worcester showed off their orienteering skills in a national competition.  more...

It’s All Saints at Peopleton

WITCHES and ghouls descended on a Pershore school for its Hallowe'en disco at the end of October.  more...

Celebration of Divali.

YOUNGSTERS from a county school took part in a week-long celebration of Divali.  more...

Celebration of Divali

YOUNGSTERS from a county school took part in a week-long celebration of Divali.  more...

General

23% of drivers using mobiles at the wheel

RESEARCH just published this month for Budget Van Insurance shows that nearly a quarter of us regularly break mobile phone and driving laws - with 23% admitting to making calls and 13% texting while on the road in the last 12 months.  more...

23% of drivers using mobiles at the wheel

RESEARCH just published for Budget Van Insurance shows that nearly a quarter of us regularly break mobile phone and driving laws - with 23% admitting to making calls and 13% texting while on the road in the last 12 months.  more...

This year's trendiest Christmas trees

WITH Christmas just a few weeks away The British Christmas Tree Growers' Association offers some top tips on this season's tree trends, how to care for your tree and doing your bit for the environment.  more...

Health

1,100 calls to helpline over health worker alert

ALMOST 1,100 patients across Worcestershire and Birmingham have called a dedicated helpline set up after a healthcare worker was diagnosed with hepatitis B and HIV.  more...

Kidder News Latest

Second big day for devoted couple

ROMANTIC couple, Ron and Mandy Rayner, walked down the aisle together - 20 years after tying the knot - to renew their vows in front of family and close friends.  more...

‘White elephant’ risk

I HOPE Wyre Forest District Council has got it right on the HQ.  more...

‘White elephant’ risk

I HOPE Wyre Forest District Council has got it right on the HQ.  more...

‘White elephant’ risk

I HOPE Wyre Forest District Council has got it right on the HQ.  more...

Renovate and extend

I HAVE heard the so-called single site for the district's new civic centre is, in fact, going to be two sites in Kidderminster.  more...

Ego-boosting exercise

WHAT a pity district council members and officers don't take a leaf out of our MP's book. (Thrifty MP's expenses fall, November 2).  more...

Continuing rape of Stourport

THE proposed sale of Stourport Civic Centre by Wyre Forest District Council and plans to replace it with an inferior, smaller building highlights the continued rape of Stourport by the administration over many years.  more...

Stop sniping over new District HQ

I WRITE following county councillor Nigel Knowles' letter Taxing question on HQ in last week's Shuttle/Times & News.  more...

Latest

Rivers claim the lives of two men

TWO men have lost their lives after being pulled from Worcestershire's rivers over the weekend.  more...

Rivers claim the lives of two men

TWO men have lost their lives after being pulled from Worcestershire's rivers over the weekend.  more...

Help shape future of city’s Guildhall

ONE of Worcester's most historic landmarks is set to change drastically - and a leading city councillor wants Worcester News readers to help shape its future.  more...

Clint’s walk in the cold raises money for Kelly’s mission

CLINT Varndall has walked 10 miles to help fulfil the dream of a girl who died on her way to collect her A-level results.  more...

Heroes who went one step more

Officers stood along with brave members of the public at South Worcestershire police divisional awards evening, writes Kate Yates Chief Constable's Commendation Detective Inspector Jon Wallis Divisional Commendation Detective CONSTABLE HELEN TONKS In April 2005, the Worcester child abuse investigation team began a 13-month investigation into the serial sexual abuse of girls aged between eight and 13, spanning some 20 years.  more...

Heroes who went one step more

Officers stood along with brave members of the public at South Worcestershire police divisional awards evening, writes Kate Yates Chief Constable's Commendation Detective Inspector Jon Wallis Divisional Commendation Detective CONSTABLE HELEN TONKS In April 2005, the Worcester child abuse investigation team began a 13-month investigation into the serial sexual abuse of girls aged between eight and 13, spanning some 20 years.  more...

Latets

Officers detain 'illegal immigrants'

THIRTY-three possible illegal immigrants were detained near Redditch yesterday morning following a joint operation between Midlands police and the Immigration Service.  more...

Letters

We should dump our waste at supermarket

SIR - Judging from previous letters, I think I am in a minority in that I generally support the introduction of the wheelie bins.  more...

Schools do deserve fair funding share

SIR - Helen Donovan (November 3) is absolutely correct to point out that Worcestershire schools have received a huge funding increase since 1997, and she is right in joining me in arguing for more.  more...

Christmas comes far too early now

SIR - Jessica McMann was very correct in her assumption that Christmas has been so commercialised in recent years.  more...

Do you remember flower seller Ann?

SIR - Does anyone remember or has any information on Mrs Sarah Ann Sharpe?  more...

Bobbies on bicycles would work today

SIR - Joe Walters recent reminiscence about policing on bicycles reminds me that a couple of years ago I was in a shopping precinct in Miami when some sort of emergency arose in one of the shops.  more...

Why don't drivers use lights in fog?

SIR - I never cease to be amazed that drivers, especially those in silver cars (the most popular colour), drive without dipped headlights, when in mist or even fog!  more...

Veil should have been raised before

SIR - Regarding the teacher who wouldn't remove her veil while teaching. Surely this issue should have been brought up at the interview before she ever started.  more...

Nature is a wonder

SIR - What a lovely photo of a spider's web by reader Amanda Birbeck (October 27). Nature is full of mysterious wonders - if only we look.  more...

Manager'S View

Squad has impressed in our six points haul

I AM pleased with taking six points out of six from our last two games - especially the three at home against Droylsden who are looking to be challengers.  more...

Mayor'S Column

IAN IMRAY, The Mayor's Diary

Remembrance Sunday is always an emotional day, when we bring the sacrifice of many servicemen and women to the forefront of our minds.  more...

News

Clegg injury verdict boosts City hopes

GEORGE Clegg should be fit to face Nationwide North basement boys Scarborough at St George's Lane on Saturday.  more...

Sanderson back at openside for England

PAT SAnderson has survived a seven-man cull following England's defeat to Argentina last week.  more...

Robins praises forwards' performance

MALVERN'S forwards played a major part in their sides 8-31 away league win at Barkers Butts on Saturday and they drew much praise from director of rugby David Robins.  more...

Opinion

Tuesday's Comment - What should they do with the Guildhall?

The folk at TV's Changing Rooms would have a field day with this. Bosses at Worcester City Council want a new look for the inside of the Guildhall and are casting around for inspiration.  more...

Remebrance Day

Sambourne

Sgt Beau Johnson lays a wreath on behalf of 480 (Studley) ATC at the refurbished war memorial in Sambourne.  more...

Alcester

Alcester held its Remebrance Day service at the war memorial outside St Nicholas' Church.  more...

Alcester

Alcester held its Remembrance Day service at the war memorial outside St Nicholas' Church.  more...

Studley

Various groups, including cadets, Scouts, Guides and young firefighters, joined the parade to the war memorial in Studley for the village's Remembrance Day service. Pictures by Mike Ford.  more...

Alvechurch

Alvechurch Parish Council Chairman John Puckering with five pupils from Alvechurch Middle School carrying poppy crosses in memory of five Canadian airmen killed when their Wellington bomber crashed at Rowney Green in November 1943. They are joined by veteran Ted Hobson, of the Alvechurch Ex-Services Association.  more...

Reports

Two points dropped after two late strikes

Evesham Utd Ladies 5, Hinton 5 SUNDAY'S hosts again demonstrated their inability to hold on to a lead as they conceded two very late goals to allow the visitors to return home with a point.  more...

Harriers in a spot of bother - Morecambe 2, Harriers 1

KIDDERMINSTER must concentrate on climbing the Conference after crashing out of, rather than cashing in on, the FA Cup at the first round stage.  more...

Power play brings away win

BARKERS BUTTS 8PTS, MALVERN 31PTS  more...

Reviews

DVD - The Royle Family – The Queen of Sheba (15)

WHAT singles out The Royle Family from any other comedy is its ability to combine sheer silliness with more tender moments.  more...

DVD - Peep Show (15)

IN the third series of this award-winning comedy, Mark (David Mitchell) and Jeremy (Robert Webb) let us back into their truly dysfunctional world to make us all feel a little bit better about our own lives.  more...

CD - Born in the UK - Badly Drawn Boy

"THERE are good things all around - you just have to look longer and harder to see them sometimes."  more...

CD - Back to Black - Amy Winehouse

WHENEVER I hear Amy Winehouse's voice I always think of the old American gospel singers with her deep vocals and laid-back style.  more...

CD - The Sound of Girls Aloud – The Greatest Hits

WHY oh why after just a few years of being in a band do the girls feel the need to bring out a "best of" album?  more...

Round-Up

And I only came out for a pint!

A Worcester pub regular got more than he bargained for when he popped out for a pint. Mike Smith's trip to the Sebright Arms in London Road on Friday resulted in him getting a full chest and back wax.  more...

Help is at hand for students in difficulties

STUDENTS with motor skills issues will get help at an all-day conference organised by Worcestershire County Council.  more...

Sculptor’s work to feature at city flats

AN artist whose work has featured in places ranging from the set of Dr Who to Worcester Cathedral has been commissioned to create a sculpture for a set of gates at a luxury apartment development in Worcester.  more...

Street residents to pack out sports field meeting

FURIOUS Worcester residents opposed to controversial proposals for a major sports pitch development are to pack the Guildhall when planners debate the issue next week.  more...

Travellers remain at leisure centre

TRAVELLERS who set up camp at Worcester's Perdiswell Leisure Centre have not moved on, despite agreements to leave last week.  more...

I declare these surgeries open, Cecil will say today

Doctors, health chiefs and medical centre staff will see entrepreneur and Warriors rugby club owner Cecil Duckworth open two new Worcester doctor's surgeries today.  more...

We’re burning birch to give grass a chance

VOLUNTEERS donned wellies and gloves and joined the effort to clear unwanted tree growth from the Malvern Hills.  more...

Beautiful local scenes feature in unique sale

A STUNNING selection of artworks featuring some of Herefordshire's most beautiful locations by the renowned artist John Piper will be sold at a unique sale at Bonhams auctioneers this month.  more...

Exclusion task force is making good progress

THE group set up to look at how exclusions are dealt with in Worcestershire schools says it is making headway.  more...

Mountain trek will help charity for the disabled

DISABLED Worcester residents are being given a to chance to go to Mount Everest.  more...

Worcester painter books dates for world showing

EVOCATIVE landscapes painted by a Worcester man could soon be hanging on walls all over the world.  more...

Worcester painter books dates for world showing

EVOCATIVE landscapes painted by a Worcester man could soon be hanging on walls all over the world.  more...

MALVERN: Please don’t backpedal on cycle routes

Cyclist Glynis Dray is horrified Malvern Town Council has withdrawn from a plan to create a cycle path through the area.  more...

Scott in sizzling Grand Prix form

TEENAGE pool sensation Scott Surridge produced a superb effort to reach the last eight of the UK Youth Grand Prix.  more...

Swimming with dolphins

AN ME sufferer will be swimming with dolphins to raise cash for charity.  more...

Taking learning outside

CHILDREN at a Spa school branched out when they used trees to restyle their playground.  more...

Late goals see two points lost

Evesham Utd Ladies 5, Hinton 5 SUNDAY'S hosts again demonstrated their inability to hold on to a lead as they conceded two very late goals to allow the visitors to return home with a point.  more...

Eight-goal Amby move to summit

Birdseye Sports Evesham and District Sunday League WHILE their main rivals were in Evesham Hospital Cup action, the Ambassador took the opportunity to move to the top of Division One with a comfortable win at Evesham WMC.  more...

Top award for prison officer

A REDDITCH prison officer has received a national award for his work rehabilitating convicts back into the community.  more...

Top award for prison officer

A REDDITCH prison officer has received a national award for his work rehabilitating convicts back into the community.  more...

Anxious time for patients

Agony as hundreds await blood test results  more...

War dead honoured

TRIBUTE was paid to the war dead at Remembrance services around Redditch at the weekend.  more...

Two bags snatched

HANDBAGS were snatched from Redditch women in two separate incidents.  more...

Two bags snatched

HANDBAGS were snatched from Redditch women in two separate incidents.  more...

Blind dog is found

REDDITCH dog warden Julie Edmonds is trying to track down the owner of a blind dog found in Ladygrove Close, Greenlands, at the weekend.  more...

St Richard'S Hospice

Hundreds of people remember their loved ones with a little light

HUNDREDS of people from Worcester and surrounding areas have dedicated lights in the name of their loved ones to shine on the St Richard's Christmas trees in Worcester, Droitwich and Malvern throughout December.  more...

Wedding Fairs

The Three Counties Bridal Fayre - Sunday October 22nd 2006

Visit our website featuring all our exhibitors and full details of the day's events.  more...

  
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