Stories for 27 November 2006

Business

Webbs holds on to top gardens award

STAFF at Webbs are celebrating success after retaining the title of Best Garden Centre in the Midlands.  more...

New recruits for Droitwich firm

ACCOUNTANCY firm Ballard Dale Syree Watson has announced the appointment of two new tax managers to its expanding tax department.  more...

Pub drinkers can chill out

A COOL £25,000 has been spent by a Kidderminster pub so customers get the coldest pint possible.  more...

Christmas Lights Switch-On

Kidderminster

Shepherds singing.  more...

Kidderminster

Youngsters in tune.  more...

Kidderminster

Hats the way to do it!  more...

Kidderminster

Dressed for the occasion.  more...

Kidderminster

Ears to you!  more...

Kidderminster

The Mayor, Councillor Paul Harrison, and his helpers wave from the balcony of the town hall after the big switch-on.  more...

Kidderminster

The Mayor, Councillor Paul Harrison, and his helpers wave from the balcony of the town hall after the big switch-on.  more...

Kidderminster

The Mayor, Councillor Paul Harrison, and his helpers wave from the balcony of the town hall after the big switch-on.  more...

Kidderminster

In the festive spirit.  more...

Kidderminster

Santa's little helpers.  more...

Kidderminster

Enjoying the rides.  more...

Kidderminster

Pretty in pink.  more...

Kidderminster

Doughnuts were popular in the Swan Centre.  more...

Kidderminster

Face painting is fun!  more...

Kidderminster

Rides for the kids   more...

Kidderminster

Rides for the kids   more...

Kidderminster

Crowds gather in Vicar Street for Saturday's switch-on.  more...

Stourport

The Three Kings on their way through the town.  more...

Stourport

On the royal march.  more...

Stourport

Musical touch at the head of the parade through the streets.  more...

Stourport

All aboard Thomas for the switch-on parade.  more...

Stourport

Carnival princess Kayleigh Baylis on festive duty.  more...

Stourport

Santa arrives by sleigh.  more...

Stourport

Crowds enjoy the spectacle of the town lighting up.  more...

Stourport

Kids enjoying the fun of the switch-on.  more...

Stourport

Santa floating on air with one of the young revellers.  more...

Equestrian

Help at hand for the unsung stable heroes

THEY are often the unsung heroines - and heroes - of the equestrian world, but now the British Horse Society is galloping to the aid of grooms.  more...

Help at hand for the unsung stable heroes

THEY are often the unsung heroines - and heroes - of the equestrian world, but now the British Horse Society is galloping to the aid of grooms.  more...

Fixtures

Fixture list

TODAY FA Trophy third qualifying round replay: Worcester City v Blyth Spartans (7.45pm).  more...

Football

Boys football: Stourport and District Youth League results

DANIEL Maiden was the hat-trick hero as Bewdley Town under-nines walloped Wyre Forest Panthers 7-0 in the Stourport and District Youth Football League.  more...

Boys football: Stourport and District Youth League results

DANIEL Maiden was the hat-trick hero as Bewdley Town under-nines walloped Wyre Forest Panthers 7-0 in the Stourport and District Youth Football League.  more...

Boys football: Stourport and District Youth League results

DANIEL Maiden was the hat-trick hero as Bewdley Town under-nines walloped Wyre Forest Panthers 7-0 in the Stourport and District Youth Football League.  more...

Latest results

Results SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25 Nationwide Conference: Harriers 1, Stevenage 2.  more...

Latest results

Results SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25 Nationwide Conference: Harriers 1, Stevenage 2.  more...

Latest results

Results SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25 Nationwide Conference: Harriers 1, Stevenage 2.  more...

Latest results

Results SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25 Nationwide Conference: Harriers 1, Stevenage 2.  more...

Latest results, Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 November

Results SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25 Nationwide Conference: Harriers 1, Stevenage 2.  more...

Latest results, Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 November

Results SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25 Nationwide Conference: Harriers 1, Stevenage 2.  more...

Latest results, Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 November

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25 Nationwide Conference: Harriers 1, Stevenage 2.  more...

Bewdley Reserves: Downey delight at cup win

BEWDLEY Town boss Rich Downey was delighted to see his team get their own back on Chaddeskley Corbett by knocking them out of the Worcerstershire Junior Cup.  more...

Bewdley Reserves: Downey delight at cup win

BEWDLEY Town boss Rich Downey was delighted to see his team get their own back on Chaddeskley Corbett by knocking them out of the Worcerstershire Junior Cup.  more...

Corbett chief almost quit after derby defeat

CHADDESLEY Corbett's Gary Moore has thanked the man responsible for knocking him out the cup for convincing him to stay on as manager at Longmore.  more...

Bewdley boss Payton eases pressure

BEWDLEY Town boss Craig Payton has eased the pressure on his players ahead of Tuesday night's top-of-the-table clash at Shifnal by insisting: "This match won't decide the title."  more...

Bewdley boss Payton eases pressure

BEWDLEY Town boss Craig Payton has eased the pressure on his players ahead of Tuesday night's top-of-the-table clash at Shifnal by insisting: "This match won't decide the title."  more...

Bewdley boss Payton eases pressure

BEWDLEY Town boss Craig Payton has eased the pressure on his players ahead of Tuesday night's top-of-the-table clash at Shifnal by insisting: "This match won't decide the title."  more...

Gardening

Wiggly way is the right path for gardeners

THOSE with green fingers and grubby hands won't mind too much, but composting worms, bug boxes and pupating mason bees are heading straight for Worcester Christmas shoppers next weekend.  more...

Best of the bunch - Ornamental Cabbage

With its frilly leaves and colourful heart, the ornamental cabbage is a great focal point in winter baskets, planted alongside variegated ivies, heather and violas. Ornamental cabbages come in mauve, pink or cream and can last all winter if you're lucky and provide the right growing conditions. Take them out when they start to run to seed in early spring, when it's time to plant spring bedding. They need fairly well-drained soil or containers, in sun or light shade.  more...

Three ways to.........

Make the most of a roof garden 1. If your roof is windy, as many are, put up a dense trellis or hazel hurdles to filter the wind and so allow yourself more choice of plants.  more...

Three ways to.........

Make the most of a roof garden 1. If your roof is windy, as many are, put up a dense trellis or hazel hurdles to filter the wind and so allow yourself more choice of plants.  more...

What to do this week 25 November 06

Move bowls of bulbs being forced for indoor flowering into a light but cool position when the leaves are about 2.5cm (1in) high.  more...

What to do this week 25 November 06

Move bowls of bulbs being forced for indoor flowering into a light but cool position when the leaves are about 2.5cm (1in) high.  more...

General

Snowy safari

THE scene is set for a snowy Christmas at West Midland Safari Park when it welcomes Father Christmas for the festive season.  more...

Harriers V Stevenage

Hardworking Harriers

Mark Creighton and James Constable get stuck in   more...

The way forward

A young Harriers fan tries to point Harriers in the right direction  more...

Well policed

James Constable closes in on a Stevenage defender  more...

Football focus

The fans faces are a picture of concentration  more...

Penn-ed in

Russ Penn tries to find a way past his marker  more...

Michael carry more

Michael Blackwood brings the ball out of defence  more...

Head for heights

Iyseden Christie outjumps Hassim Deen  more...

Head for heights

Iyseden Christie outjumps Hassim Deen  more...

Hurren harrying

Gavin Hurren in the thick of the action  more...

No way past

Russ Penn's route to goal is blocked by Hasim Deen  more...

Nice touch

Russ Penn shows close control near the touchline  more...

Well marshalled

Iyseden Christie and Stuart Whitehead are outnumbered  more...

Well marshalled

Iyseden Christie and Stuart Whitehead are outnumbered.  more...

Well marshalled

Iyseden Christie and Stuart Whitehead are outnumbered in the Stevenage box.  more...

Our ball, ref!

Simon Russell prepares to take a throw  more...

Hunting in pairs

New strike duo Iyseden Christie and James Constable on the attack.  more...

Hunting in pairs

New strike duo James Constable and Iyseden Christie on the attack.  more...

Eye in the sky

James Constable watches for a falling ball.   more...

Getting his kicks

Rob Davies tries to pick a pass  more...

Back off, buddy

Simon Russell guards the ball  more...

Spot the ball

Iyseden Christie finds a novel way to distract a defender.  more...

Russ and tumble

Russ Penn goes to ground as he battles for the ball.  more...

By George

Stuart Whitehead keeps tabs on goalscorer George Boyd.  more...

Leap of faith

Russ Penn jumps for a high ball. Picture: Martin Humby.  more...

Rob on the run

Rob Davies makes a forward raid.  more...

Cop that

James Constable battles for possession.  more...

What a strike!

Iyseden Christie pulls the trigger for his eighth goal of the season.  more...

Health

Check up on use of your antibiotics

WORCESTER people are being encouraged to talk to their pharmacist about antibiotics as part of a major health campaign throughout November which is called Ask About Your Antibiotics.  more...

Helen Mead

Helen Mead on Monday

If ever I were lucky enough to appear on the game show Family Fortunes and asked to name the most common reasons for absence from work, I would hazard a guess at bad backs, stress, migraine, and other well-known health problems.  more...

Kidder News Latest

Time for a lie-in after 50 years on track

A FORMER Kidderminster train driver was back on track to pick up his retirement award having missed out last year due to a holiday.  more...

Church opens its doors for festive lunch

THERE is no need to spend Christmas Day alone thanks to Kidderminster's Trinity Methodist Church, which will be throwing open its doors.  more...

£1m complex to include hotel

BOSSES at a Kidderminster carpet firm are expected to submit plans in the new year that would transform its former sports ground into a £1million leisure facility.  more...

Safe farewell to old bangers

RESIDENTS are being handed another chance to say goodbye to their old bangers as part of a successful scheme aiming to boost the environment.  more...

Hunt after teen sexually assaulted

POLICE are hunting a man after a teenager was attacked and sexually assaulted while walking through Kidderminster's Comberton estate.  more...

Methadone left on bus

A WARNING has been issued by police out after a man left a potentially dangerous prescription on a bus.  more...

Latest

History made as girls join choir to sing in full Cathedral service

HISTORY was made yesterday when girls sang with the adult male choristers at a Sunday service in Worcester Cathedral for the first time in 1,000 years.  more...

New nightspot for city only feet from another

A NEW venue for revellers is due to open in Worcester within a few feet of the nightclub Bushwackers.  more...

Walk with Ben and learn how to earn

THERE'S a new face at Worcestershire Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group. A farmer's son from Cleobury Mortimer, Ben Griffiths has joined the team and has found plenty of work helping farmers with their Entry Level Stewardship.  more...

College full to bursting

STUDENTS could be turned away from Worcester Sixth Form College unless it gets the money to expand.  more...

Tools stolen in Badsey barn theft

WELDERS, power tools and a quantity of diesel fuel was stolen from a barn in Bretforton Road, Badsey during the early hours of Sunday morning, November 26.  more...

Latets

Family attacked in terror home raid

A FAMILY were threatened and assaulted by a violent gang who poured boiling water over one victim during a terrifying robbery at their Beoley home.  more...

Letters

The law must protect Christmas as sacred

SIR - I have been forced to the conclusion that I would support legislation in this country in respect of what are legitimate activities at times of major Christian festivals.  more...

St John’s history is wide of the mark

SIR - I'm afraid your columnist John Phillpott must have a rather sketchy idea of English history if he believes the old local myth that St John's was in Wales until the 14th Century (Seven Days, November 18).  more...

£24,000 on a logo is such a waste

SIR - Your report (Worcester News, November 23) regarding the city council and its new logo strikes a dismal and all too familiar note.  more...

State is taking our freedoms away

SIR - A common thread ran through the latest Queen's Speech, that being "new powers". New Labour is obviously not content with destroying more of our individual freedoms than any other government in history.  more...

Why can’t police stop the traffic?

SIR - I fully support the view expressed by your reader Brian Hunt (Letters, November 20), regarding the two minutes silence at the Cathedral on Remembrance Sunday.  more...

Production was a first class effort

SIR - I am just sending a big thank you' for the family ticket I won in your Wolves In The Walls competition.  more...

Do-gooders are doing us no good

SIR - I reply to IM Jarvis, (Letters, November 8). The main reason our modern laws favour the criminal fraternity is the existence of so-called do-gooders'.  more...

Be polite, please!

SIR - I strongly object to you calling actress Judy Richardson by her surname and also doing the same to Kate Moss (Worcester News, November 10).  more...

Local Walks

If you’re lucky, you’ll spot deer on a hillside journey

Bredon Hill is very nearly part of the Cotswolds. It has a steep scarp slope, a gentle dip slope and it is encircled by a number of attractive villages and hamlets.  more...

If you’re lucky, you’ll spot deer on a hillside journey

Bredon Hill is very nearly part of the Cotswolds. It has a steep scarp slope, a gentle dip slope and it is encircled by a number of attractive villages and hamlets.  more...

If you’re lucky, you’ll spot deer on a hillside journey

Bredon Hill is very nearly part of the Cotswolds. It has a steep scarp slope, a gentle dip slope and it is encircled by a number of attractive villages and hamlets.  more...

Music

Hotels stage tribute nights

KIDDERMINSTER glam rockers, Ballroom Glitz will kick off the Christmas entertainment at the town's Ramada Hotel on Sunday.  more...

News

Preece’s men aim to finish the job

ANDY Preece has praised the character of his Worcester City side ahead of tonight's FA Trophy replay with Blyth Spartans.  more...

Away draw for City

WORCESTER City's reward if they can beat Blyth Spartans tonight will be another trip to Nationwide North rivals in the FA Trophy first round.  more...

Home FA Trophy tie for Harriers

HARRIERS will have home advantage in round one of the FA Trophy after being drawn against Vauxhall Motors or Worksop Town this morning.  more...

Opinion

Nightlife is not just for teenagers

VENTURE into parts of Worcester city centre on some nights and it might appear that anyone over the age of 25 is banned.  more...

Pryce'S People

Forget I’m a Celebrity this jungle adventure is what it’s really like

THERE'S a chap sitting somewhere in the jungles of Peru, who could go a long way towards solving a few of the short comings in our National Health Service.  more...

Results

Weekend results from across the country

SATURDAY FOOTBALL COCA-COLA LEAGUE TWO Boston United 1 Hereford United 1.  more...

Round-Up

Youngsters skip way to success

YOUNGSTERS at Alice Ottley Junior School skipped their way to success to raise cash for a national charity.  more...

Six new directors of health trust

SIX non-executive directors have been appointed by the new Worcestershire Primary Care Trust.  more...

Planners will not oppose appeal by coffee chain

PLANNERS have decided they will not be opposing an appeal by a major coffee chain which was refused permission to legally trade in the city.  more...

Get ready for tree dressing

Trees in Cripplegate Park will be getting their annual makeover next month.  more...

Council puts information on web

MALVERN Town Council's new website is finally set to go live in the new year.  more...

Youngsters move to the beat at NIA music show

YOUNGSTERS from two Worcester schools will be among 5,000 children from across the region taking part in a musical extravaganza.  more...

Police fear recycling centre’s toll on roads

WEST Mercia Constabulary has "serious concerns" about a controversial plan to build a recycling centre near Worcester.  more...

Cheers! Best Mate is still a winner

A WORCESTER hospice is £1,000 better off thanks to the sale of mugs emblazoned with the name of Worcestershire's greatest ever race horse.  more...

Luff backs Christmas cash help for families

MID-WORCESTERSHIRE MP Peter Luff has thrown his weight behind a campaign to bring in "season grants" to help the poorest families at Christmas time.  more...

Carol service to be held in park

THIS year's annual carol service at Gheluvelt Park is being held on Sunday, December 17.  more...

Special memorial made for war hero

A SPECIAL memorial to a First World War soldier from Worcester has been placed on the site where he worked in Birmingham.  more...

Talented young players win competition prizes

A GROUP of talented musicians from a Worcester college impressed judges in the final of county competition.  more...

Simon hopes to hear his new drama

A PROMISING Worcester filmmaker is busy writing his latest script based on a Victorian crime scene investigation after the BBC snapped up the idea.  more...

Tory hopeful gets to meet the party leader

A would-be MP for the Tory party got to meet party leader David Cameron as part of a celebration to mark more women entering politics.  more...

College gala evening should be best ever

THE annual gala evening hosted by the Worcester College of Technology School of Art and Design promises to be the biggest one ever, say organisers.  more...

Pampering treatments at special carers day

CARERS can enjoy being pampered while getting free information on their rights and benefits at an event in Inkberrow next month.  more...

Cooking oil the answer to need for cleaner fuel

A NEW company based in Brans-ford, near Worcester, has started to produce what may turn out to be one of the fuels of the future.  more...

Cooking oil the answer to need for cleaner fuel

A NEW company based in Bransford, near Worcester, has started to produce what may turn out to be one of the fuels of the future.  more...

Number of council staff on £50,000 has trebled

THE NUMBER of workers on the county council payroll earning more than £50,000 per year has nearly trebled in the last four years, it has emerged.  more...

Residents welcome delay in pitches decision

A DECISION to delay plans for 11 new sports pitches in Worcester's Battenhall has been welcomed by residents.  more...

We built bat colony a nice new house

A COLONY of bats have made their home at a historic mansion in Worcestershire - and visitors can go and see them.  more...

Drummer picks Marrs over Chiefs

A MALVERN musician is snubbing a major music business party to make a mad dash back from Spain to play a gig in Worcester next week.  more...

Trust gets BBC grant to recruit volunteers

WORCESTERSHIRE Wildlife Trust is celebrating after being awarded £9,877 from the BBC's Breathing Places campaign.  more...

We need to set an example on waste

WORKERS at the city council are being asked to take part in a green forum to try to come up with ideas for saving energy.  more...

MALVERN : Drop-in session gives parents chance to quiz professionals

PARENTS and carers looking after schoolchildren are being invited by Worcestershire County Council to a free drop-in session in Malvern next week.  more...

It is incredible what a sewing machine can do

SHOPPERS were encouraged to pick-up a needle and thread when a Worcester material store held a special event.  more...

It is incredible what a sewing machine can do

SHOPPERS were encouraged to pick-up a needle and thread when a Worcester material store held a special event.  more...

MALVERN : Shoppers promised a dream of a Christmas

VISITORS to Malvern are being promised a dream of a Christmas with a series of festive events throughout December as well as free parking in council car parks on those days.  more...

Question your police chief

PEOPLE worried about crime and other law and order issues in the Bromsgrove area can question high ranking police chiefs at a public meeting.  more...

Top class

A SPA school has been named among the best independent secondary schools in the country.  more...

Training pays off for Under-10s

Evesham U-10 20pts, Shipston 10 A HARD-FOUGHT, yet good natured contest provided excellent displays from both teams last Sunday.  more...

Mistakes prove costly as Pershore crash

Stratford 29pts, Pershore 24 ERRORS proved costly as Pershore slumped to defeat on Saturday afternoon.  more...

Award for young manager

A SHOPPING centre manager from Redditch has been named Young Facilities Manager of the Year.  more...

Award for young manager

A SHOPPING centre manager from Redditch has been named Young Facilities Manager of the Year.  more...

Award for young manager

A SHOPPING centre manager from Redditch has been named Young Facilities Manager of the Year.  more...

'Outstanding' report for pre-school

MOUNT Carmel Pre-School has received high praise from Ofsted after it declared in its annual report that the school was "outstanding" in all departments.  more...

At the forefront of recycling

RESIDENTS and organisations in the Redditch area are in the forefront when it comes to recycling.  more...

Hotel in name change

A POPULAR hotel in Hopwood has reverted to its original name and the new owners are planning a £1,000 refurbishment.  more...

Shoppers' help aids animals

SHOPPERS at the Kingfisher Centre have helped to keep the Worcester branch of the RSPCA afloat by dropping a total of £450 into collection tins.  more...

Shoppers' cash aids animals

SHOPPERS at the Kingfisher Centre have helped to keep the Worcester branch of the RSPCA afloat by dropping a total of £450 into collection tins.  more...

A day out with style!

TWO Advertiser readers won the chance to get a top-to-toe makeover with ITV1's style guru Jill Pollitt at Tesco Extra Redditch.  more...

A day out with style!

TWO Advertiser readers won the chance to get a top-to-toe makeover with ITV1's style guru Jill Pollitt at Tesco Extra Redditch.  more...

A day out with style!

TWO Advertiser readers won the chance to get a top-to-toe makeover with ITV1's style guru Jill Pollitt at Tesco Extra Redditch.  more...

A day out with style!

TWO Advertiser readers won the chance to get a top-to-toe makeover with ITV1's style guru Jill Pollitt at Tesco Extra Redditch.  more...

A day out with style!

TWO Advertiser readers won the chance to get a top-to-toe make-over with ITV1's style guru Jill Pollitt at Tesco Extra Redditch.  more...

Store celebrates 25 years

HIGH Street favourite Marks and Spencer recently celebrated 25 years of trading in Redditch's Kingfisher Centre.  more...

Quiet time at church

AN hour for contemplation and prayer is on offer at St Luke's Church in Headless Cross.  more...

Schools

Lots of pain...but lots of gain!

COMMUNITY-minded sixth formers at Arrow Vale High School raised £1,500 in a week-long charity event.  more...

Love and conflict

BIG Foot Theatre Company has been working with pupils from St Bede's School on the subject of the conflict between the Montagues and Capulets in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.  more...

Society

Wyre Forest

UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE - The monthly walk will be on Tuesday starting at 10.30am from the Bell Inn at Pensax. For more information contact John Holloway on 01299 402545.  more...

Mamble

MAMBLE CUM BAYTON WI - President, Lynn Bowen, welcomed WI adviser Pauline Briggs to the November meeting. Nita Shaw reported on the autumn group meeting hosted by Tenbury Wells. Lynn Bowen gave a report on the half yearly council meeting recently held in Bromsgrove and Lynn and Val Evans had attended Bockleton's ruby anniversary party.  more...

Kidderminster

MINSTER LADIES - The next meeting will be the Christmas party on Wednesday at 2pm at St George's Annexe, Radford Avenue. Entertainment will be provided by Liz and Brian Dickinson.  more...

Kidderminster

MINSTER LADIES - The next meeting will be the Christmas party on Wednesday at 2pm at St George's Annexe, Radford Avenue. Entertainment will be provided by Liz and Brian Dickinson.  more...

Hartlebury

HARTLEBURY COMMON LOCAL GROUP - The group met at Worcestershire County Council's countryside service on November 13 when Dave Scott spoke on the breeding bird survey since 1999. The most prevalent number of territories so far are for robins, wrens and warblers, with lots of other bird species being present.  more...

Cleobury Mortimer

WI - The November meeting was the first one chaired by the new president Linda Lambert, who presented a bouquet to retiring president Gill Clark. The menu was passed round for the Christmas meal at the Badgers Walk, Clows Top.  more...

Bewdley

PACT - At the meeting on November 7 at Bewdley High School it was reported that of the priorities set at the last meeting the anti-social behaviour at St Anne's School had lessened during the past six weeks, although one section 59 notice had been issued to a motorcyclist for riding his scooter inappropriately.  more...

Astley

HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY - The society enjoyed its annual harvest supper at Astley Village Hall. Members and guests enjoyed roast beef and ham salads, baked potatoes and spicy pickles with apple pie and cream to follow. Organiser Helen Rendle was presented with a bouquet and cyclamen. Singer Joe Johnson provided the entertainment.  more...

St Richard'S Hospice

Cheers! Best Mate is still a winner

A WORCESTER hospice is £1,000 better off thanks to the sale of mugs emblazoned with the name of Worcestershire's greatest ever race horse.  more...

  
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