Stories for 19 November 2006

Equestrian

Hattie proves she can handle cattle

HATTIE Appleby turned out to be the cream of the crop when she was chosen as one of only two UK representatives on the international staffing of the Semex Walk of Fame progeny display at the world famous Canadian Royal Winter Fair, which took place in Toronto.  more...

General

Ghostly goings-on in entertaining play

THERE will be plenty of ghostly goings-on in Stourport Three Arts Guild's latest production when the curtain rises next Thursday.  more...

Kidder News Latest

Services win fair rating

ENVIRONMENTAL services delivered by Wyre Forest District Council have been rated "fair" by independent inspectors.  more...

Latest

Ghostbuster fails to oust angry spook

A TOP television ghostbuster has failed to banish a spook which is still haunting a world-famous Worcester firm... six months later.  more...

Move to speed up arrival of crossing

A PEDESTRIAN crossing could be installed on a road where a woman was recently knocked down and killed sooner than expected if negotiations are successful.  more...

Letters

They are raising taxes to go green

SIR - The politicians are talking about raising taxes on the pretence of going green. I think they are all going to jump on the bandwagon. After all, Britain produces far less carbon than America and they don't even want to talk about it. There's also China and India producing more. So why should Britain go it alone?  more...

MP’s employees – usually relatives?

SIR - Interesting to see the amounts paid by our MPs to employees.' Surely you mean relatives' given the well-known fact that many MPs employ their wives and other relatives.  more...

How can Brigitte Bardot be 72?

SIR - I cannot believe that Brigitte Bardot is 72. I remember her when she was a very sexy 18. Cor!  more...

Music

In tune with president for Verdi opera

THREE generations of one family will be among Kidderminster Choral Society members set to perform Verdi's Requiem Mass in the town.  more...

News

Eddy resilient after eighth straight loss

ANTHONY Eddy insists he and director of rugby John Brain will not quit Warriors despite an eighth straight Guinness Premiership defeat.  more...

Preece bidding to push leaders

ANDY Preece has underlined the importance of Worcester City's 3-2 victory against Scarborough to his team's promotion ambitions.  more...

Red-card Reid was almost sent off by boss

HARRIERS boss Mark Yates has revealed that he almost took Reuben Reid off before the sending-off which has virtually ended the striker's loan spell at Aggborough.  more...

Reports

Wilding hits hat-trick to sink Scarborough

CRAIG Wilding was all smiles as he carried the match ball out of St George's Lane.  more...

Wolves fall to third-quarter Riders storm

A BARNSTORMING third-quarter display from Leicester Riders killed off Worcester Wolves challenge when the two sides met in the BBL at University of Worcester.  more...

Duncan dismissed but Robins seal victory

UNDETERRED by extreme provocation, both on and off the field, the resilient Robins recorded a third successive Southern League Division One Midlands win courtesy of Mark Owen's early strike.  more...

Solid Malvern take home a point

MALVERN Town travelled to fifth-placed Dunstable in Southern League Division One Midlands and returned with a well-earned point but also feeling they deserved all three.  more...

Round-Up

Council tax rise sparks bills fear

A PROPOSAL to replace council tax with a tax based on house prices could see bills almost double in the Malvern Hills.  more...

Why didn’t they tell me my car would be blocked for a week?

A DRIVER says he could not use his car for a week when workmen set about digging up the road outside his house without his knowledge.  more...

M5 noise reduction plan is in a muddle

MID-Worcestershire MP Peter Luff has accused the Highways Agency of deliberately seeking to confuse the arguments over reducing the noise from the M5 in his constituency.  more...

Rovers make Hay to see off Borough

BROMSGROVE Rovers remained top of Southern League Division One Midlands after edging past local rivals Solihull Borough 3-2 at the Victoria Ground.  more...

Solid Town take home a point

MALVERN Town travelled to fifth-placed Dunstable in Southern League Division One Midlands and returned with a well-earned point but also feeling they deserved all three.  more...

Duncan is dismissed but Robins seal victory

UNDETERRED by extreme provocation, both on and off the field, the resilient Robins recorded a third successive Southern League Division One Midlands win courtesy of Mark Owen's early strike.  more...

10 men hold on for a draw

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers will be without on-loan striker Reuben Reid for three games after the Plymouth man was given a straight red card in the 1-1 draw with Exeter at St James' Park.  more...

Hereford edged out by impressive Walsall

POWERFUL League Two leaders Walsall just shaded Saturday's clash at Edgar Street thanks to Chris Westwood's 62nd minute goal.  more...

Information

RAIL users in Barnt Green are set to benefit from real time information and a new public address system thanks to a cash boost.  more...

Inquest

THE inquest into the death of an office worker from Droitwich, who was found dead behind a Hanbury Road business, has been adjourned. Steven Hancocks, of Chestnut Spinney, was discovered hanging by a scarf at the rear of the Spa Auto Centre on November 4. The 23-year-old had spent a night out with friends on the same night his girlfriend went out with her friends. Worcestershire coroner Victor Round said at last Tuesday's inquest in Stourport that there had been some angry communications between them over the phone on the evening. Mr Hancocks was found the following morning hanging by his scarf. No note has been discovered and cause of death was asphyxia due to ligature suspension. The case has been adjourned for a future date.  more...

Duncan is dismissed but Robins seal victory

UNDETERRED by extreme provocation, both on and off the field, the resilient Robins recorded a third successive Southern League Division One Midlands win courtesy of Mark Owen's early strike.  more...

Saints too tough for Henry's boys

PRINCE Henry's High School's Under-14s' run in football's English Schools National Cup came to a disappointing end against a physical St Augustine's side.  more...

Harrell on high ahead of final contest

THE fifth round of the Match Fishing/ Shakespeare Avon League took place on a cold, clear and windy River Avon at Evesham and saw Match Fishing magazine editor Dave Harrell continue his good form with another win.  more...

Roundup

Recycling centre moves into town

A COMMUNITY recycling centre has branched out by opening a town centre store, selling secondhand furniture and electrical appliances.  more...

Thomas always knew his love for Brenda was the 'wheel' thing

CARNIVAL capers more than 50 years ago led to love and marriage for Stourport couple, Brenda and Thomas Walker.  more...

Goodwill gesture after collapse

A GOURMET food company which operates a home delivery service throughout Wyre Forest has come to the aid of victims of the recent collapse of hamper company, Farepak.  more...

Table tennis: Kiddermnister's county success

THE County Junior Closed Championships proved successful for Kidderminster Table Tennis League players last weekend.  more...