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Worcestershire | Archive | 2006 | November

Stories for 3 November 2006

Business

So will that garage now come down?

TIM Perry - the councillor who flouted planning laws - has been cleared of bringing his authority into disrepute. However, it is interesting to note the wording of standards committee hearing chairman Tony Lyons who told Councillor Perry: "You may have brought yourself into disrepute, but you did not bring your office or authority into disrepute." more...

High-tech grants of £25,000 for firms

MORE Worcestershire companies can get free support under an extended £3.8m regional regeneration scheme. more...

Sausages up for a taste test

BURGERS and hot dogs on Bonfire Night are almost as much of a tradition as Guy Fawkes and the firework display itself. more...

Cinema

World Trade Centre

OLIVER Stone's World Trade Centre (12a), the true story of two policemen trapped in the rubble following the September 11 terrorist attack, is showing at Malvern Cinema for a week from today (Friday). Starring Nicolas Cage, it is showing daily at 7.45pm with 4.30pm showings on Saturday, Sunday and Thursday. On Tuesday (November 7), at 8.15pm, These Foolish Things (12a) starring Lauren Bacall is showing in the Forum. more...

Dave Bradley

Dave Bradley - Friday Feeling

Back with you having missed last week due to a leg operation. more...

Education

Call for more volunteers to mentor pupils

A COUNTY-based charity that helps support young people whose personal problems are affecting their education is appealing for more volunteers to work with pupils in Worcester. more...

Honorary degree for TV’s Francine

Novelist, journalist and broadcaster Francine Stock is receiving an honorary degree from the University of Worcester. more...

How Claire uses art to help youth and women

A GRADUATE from the University of Worcester has been using her creative talents to help teenagers and battered women through art. more...

University of Worcester Graduates 2006

Worcester Business School Foundation Degree Arts in Business in the Electronic Age Ryadh Ali Moheeb Ali noor Amardeep Atkar John Crosdale Steven Grainger Alexander Reid Rachael Williams Foundation Degree Arts in E-commerce Bruce Hayward Foundation Degree Arts in Business and Management Tara Johnson Jonathan Marshall Claire Sproson Higher National Certificate in Computing and Information Technology Rico Pecho Ryan Talbot Higher National Certificate in information Technology Management Jae Campbell-Minton Paul Dodd Higher National Diploma in Computing and Information Technology Andrew Bosley Adam Carter David Cockrell Andrew Darke Quddus Javed Mark Young Higher National Diploma in Information Technology Management Hurair Ahmed Shabana Ali Kate Banks Ross Linton Andrew Webley Bachelor of Arts in Business Management Samuel Billyard Gemma Bourne Claire Quinn Natalie Stanley Bachelor of Arts Majoring in Business Management Kimberley Richards Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Business Management Petri Aarnio Natalie Alleyne Pontus Andersson Elaine Beggan Michelle Bloomer Wasif Choudhury Nicola Cox Laura Croasdell Darrel Feasey Arran Goodyear Seymour Guy Margaret Hazlewood Lynne Hemming David Hibbitt Thomas Hopcroft Kristen Howard Scott Jacobs Emily Jones Miika Kaski Jacob Kropp Graham Lee David Lees Clarissa Ly Lena Mcaloon Lybu Meah Shaun Mooney Jane Moore Kevin Morris Stuart Neil Donna Obrey Emma Rickards Sandra Runesson Victoria Russell Laura Sutton Sven Svensson Saqib Taj Pham Tam Anita Velinova Mikko Vilppula Victoria Wadams Christopher Webb Sheila Winter Wei-lun Wu Amjid Zaman Bachelor of Arts with Honours Majoring in Business Management Laura Busfield Michael Danson Mark Falber Scott Matthews Dinece Phillips Catherine Richards Matthew Rock Michael Snow Paul Strike Stephen Wilson Joint Honours in Business Management Edward Constantine Cort Daniel Griffiths Johnathon Howard Sebastian Kielbasa Andrew Laniecki Lisa Porter Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Business Information Systems Carol Whitmore Bachelor of Science with Honours in Combined Studies Shafkat Hussain Bachelor of Science in Computing Simon Burgess Dominic Pinwell Bachelor of Science with Honours in Computing Dorota Copeland Matthew Evans Tom Hall Trevnal Lacy Nazanin Mehrdadi Lian Parry Philip Richardson Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Richard Cooper Michael Phelan Drew Wihl David Workman Johanna Workman Bachelor of Science Majoring in Information Technology Colin Lee Joint Award in Information Technology Helen George Bachelor of Science with Honours in Information Technology Nichola Davies Kate Dobson Laura Dutton Mitchel Evans Simon Farren Christine Francis Catherine Goodwin Robert Greenfield Paul Johnson Andrew King Peter Lee Michelle Ridgway Miriam Symmons Gemma Ward Zerrin Wood Peter Youds Sakander Zaib Bachelor of Science with Honours Majoring in information Technology Rachel Andrews Alexander Bryan Zoe Fensom Claire Jones Valerie Jones Matthew Keynes Martin Wood Joint Honours in information technology Jason Heeralal Shahilla Nawaz Esther Ruggiero Bachelor of Science with Honours in IT for Education and Training Ryan Collett Sarah Inchley Claire Weyman Sharon Wilson Bachelor of Arts in Public Services Christopher Martin Elizabeth Millinson Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Public Services Ninetta Adorisio Clifford Ashdown Laura Audsley Frances Caveney Sandra Connolly Tom Cook Poppy Dutson Geraint Evans Adam Fry Charlotte Gibbs Stacey Hill Justine Lane Claire Le feuvre Craig Leddington Anna Maher James Mankee Philip Moody Ashleigh Peplow Greg Snelgrove David Stephens Certificate in Leadership and Management Studies Julia Albert Gavin Biddle Anthony Brooks Steve Burgess Dot Chandrala Ann-marie Clifford David Cope Shirley Coultas Charlotte Dale Amanda Dallimore Wendy Edkins Jan Farrow Michael Fry Nick Gurney Christopher Hammond Simon Hobbs Tony Homden Elizabeth Howells Catriona Hughes Daniel Jones Karl Lancett Jonathan Little Christopher Lowe Pete Martens Peggy McKenzie Dorothy Merrick Simon Middup-Jones Margaret Morris Jan Nelson Claire Palmer Daniel Phillips Samantha Powles Sandra Silcox Sharon Williams Sally Williams Certificate in Managing Health and Social Care Helen Ashford Emma Barnes Damion Begley Kelly Bill Jacqueline Bright Lesley Cochrane Susan Coffee Sarah Cox Nicole Ebbitt Alan Ford Grace Harrison Dugald Holloway Charlotte Maybury Patrick McKeown Paul Mctague Lynne Reep Deborah Small Emma Turner Iain Waring Julia Woolley Sarah Woolley Certificate in Management Studies Judy Hitchins Lisa Knibb Susan Lowe Gillian Meredith Johann Pardoe Christine Poole Emma Raffaelli Nicola Rossmann Richard Smith Karen Stretton Sallyanne Walker Joanna Wilson Postgraduate Certificate in Computing Allan Maund Postgraduate Diploma in Management Studies Julie Balsom Anne Bibbings Jonathan Brotherton Neil Bullock Paul Etheridge Vikki Holloway Helen Kinghorn Robert Milford Michele Petrie Shawn Riley Linton Seabrook Warren Smith Stefanos Theodosiou Master of Arts in Management Studies Penelope Adshead Colin Audritt Elspeth Mcpherson Frances Smith Xiao sen Pu Na Wang Master of Philosophy Ann Bicknell Department of Arts, Humanities and Social Science Bachelor of Arts in Art and Design Victoria Cannon Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Art and Design Hannah Clee Jean Denton Anoushka Duroe Claire Fox Caroline Goyvaerts Lindsay Merchant Stefanie Millward Clair Nicholls Mary Rozier William Scott Andrew Screen Bridget Williams Bachelor of Arts with Honours Majoring in Art and Design Paul Cavanagh Sarah Lewis Amy Sparks Joint Honours in Art and Design Anjuli Berry Charlotte Mcmillan Eileen Mitchell Sophie Nixon Louise Preston Bachelor of Arts in make-up Joanne Davies Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Costume and Make-up Laura Balham Samantha Fairlie Jennifer May Laura Odom Bachelor of Arts in Creative Digital Media Scott Dowdall Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Creative Digital Media Amanda Acton David Edinborough Danny Griffin Thomas Lane Daniel Meigh Toby Mountain Andrew Newman Benjamin Palfrey Neil Sullivan Andrew Taylor Matthew Wilkes Dominic Wills Bachelor of Arts with Honours Majoring in Interactive Digital Media Adam Edney Daniel Etheridge Thomas Barnes Bachelor of Arts with Honours Majoring in Time-based Digital Media Carl Edmed Bachelor of Arts in Drama and Performance Studies Jemma Goodridge Naomi Hefter Kirsty Kinnear Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Drama and Performance Studies James Addis Lucy Andrews Abigail Barnsley Peter Bridges Alexandra Brockbank Emily Browne Lynsey Cassidy Mia Causier Sarah Chadwick Charlotte Denham Carl Dunnington Samantha Duvall Neil Hancock Corrina Haycox Lisa Hill John Hurley Sara-luisa Jones Sertan Karakuzu Hannah Maun Alexandra Miller Scott Neish Rachel Penhalagan Claire Revitt Andrew Salmon David Snook Kirsty Taylor Liam Tombs Chloe Turner Lynne Turner Victoria Turner Donna Verinder Lucy Webb Laura Wilks Joint Honours in Drama and Performance Studies Jozef Appleyard Peri Brown Sarah Edwards Leanne Punchard Catherine Rees Emma Scarlett Jade Toman Higher National Certificate in Media Alex Butcher William Gwinnutt Holly Nash Lucy Warren Christopher Webb Higher National Diploma in Media Thomas Campbell Matthew Field Harry Marshall Emily Mccreanor Rebecca Millichip Robert Nation Alice Sullivan Robert Veale Robert Woodward Higher National Certificate in Music for the Moving Image Luke Coates Allan Oakes Higher National Diploma in Music for the Moving Image Peter Cooper Higher National Certificate in Film-making Scott Richards Higher National Diploma in Film-making Stuart Almond Christopher Andrews Liam Blundell Peter Butler David Clarke Hubert Clarke Faye Conway Daniel Crooke Daniell Lee Ben Nicholls Rebecca Ponsford Donna Simms David Tomlin Thomas Watson Bachelor of Science in Combined Studies Robert Bratt Bernadette Green Bachelor Science with Honours in Combined Studies Abigail Bastock Bachelor of Arts Majoring in Combined Studies Cara Boyes Bachelor Arts with Honours in Combined Studies Daniel Fox Joint Honours in Combined Studies Dominique Low Bachelor Arts with Honours in English and Literary Studies Diane Bell Paul Benbow Jenny Campbell Karen Cribbes Wesley Dance Heather Farmer Gemma Furlong Dawn Handy Paul Hanley Lucy Hathaway Anna Hodgkinson Catherine Hunt Rachel Jackson Anna Mathews Marian Pickett Laura Powell Katie Reynolds Kirandeep Sahota Emma Targett Suzanne Ward Jane Webster Elizabeth Whittaker Louise Williams Bachelor of Arts with Honours Majoring in English and Literary Studies Kathryn Barton Jane Beardmore Joanne Bolton Trudi Handy Rebecca Jones Sharon Langford Sandra Micklewright James Robbins Jeanette Sheen Dominique Thrower Joint Honours in English and Literary Studies Jodie Benton Julie Clarke Joshua Stride Tanya Thompson Katy Wareham Bachelor of Arts in Media and Cultural Studies Silpa Keshvala Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Media and Cultural Studies Sheldon Greenidge-Noorgat Ryan Leigh Bachelor of Arts with Honours Majoring in Media and Cultural Studies Emilyjane Faulkner Nicholas Hussain Stephanie Kloos James Lawson Bronwen Peake Natalie Powell Justin Price Joint Honours in Media and Cultural Studies Kyle Pryor Sundeep Sharma Bachelor of Arts in History Christopher Emmison Philippa Lewis Bachelor of Arts with Honours in History Wendy Bradbeer John Caldwell Simon Cook Samuel Critchfield Luke Jackson Adam Kent Richard Lawrence Helen Mclellan Nicola Payne Nicola Redfern Emma White Ian Wright Chris Wyse Bachelor of Arts with Honours Majoring in History Roseine Dorricott Louis Hemming Sally White James Edwards Catherine Robinson Russell Underwood Joint Honours in History Jamie Freemantle Stephanie Priest Thomas Reeves Bachelor of Arts Majoring in Sociology Rachel Portsmouth Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Sociology Thomas Barrett Naomi France Ruth Gilbert Leanne Hadley Jack Hall Scott Hyde Amanda Moore Anna Newton Helen Smith Louise Wright Bachelor of Arts with Honours Majoring in Sociology Christine Emery Leanne Ingram Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Development: The Dynamics of Domestic Violence James Busby Audrey Carson Kate Leese Anita Pickering Thomas Pritchard Sheridan Rogers Postgraduate Certificate in English Literature Caroline Abraham Debbie Hodgson Ann Jones Susan Kilby Jane Wellicome Postgraduate Diploma in English Literature Ruth Al-nakeeb Penelope Odlum Postgraduate Certificate in History Lawrence Glanville Evelyn Irvine Anthony Mountford Anne Spurgeon John Symons Postgraduate Certificate in Nineteenth Century Studies Janet Doody Graham Hollister Barabara Kilby Dennis Lee Michele Lefevre Janet Pearson Postgraduate Diploma in Nineteenth Century Studies Stephanie Aitchison Donald Barton Angela Gay Katherine Phillips Jannine Wheatley Carol Wood Postgraduate Diploma in Contemporary Studies: Sociology Mary Hancock Master of Art in History Teresa Maloney Karen Williams Master of Art in English Renaissance Studies Theresa Beavan Peter Rose Master of Art in Nineteenth Century Studies Richard Bray Master of Philosophy Adrian Gregson Paul Johnson Fran Leighton Cindy Moss more...

Degree for benevolent Swede who set up firm

THE charity-minded entrepreneur behind one of the world's biggest security businesses will be awarded an honorary degree today. more...

Esp Warehouse Fire

Factory blaze

Flames engulf the warehouse at the height of the blaze. more...

Warehouse ablaze

The warehouse is engulfed by flames at the height of the blaze. more...

Warehouse ablaze

Flames erupt from the warehouse at the height of the blaze. more...

Rapid response

Members of the emergency services surround the building. more...

Tackling the blaze

Firemen were quickly on the scene & working to get the fire under control more...

Building collapses

The building begins to collapse as the metal frame buckles in the intense heat. more...

Metal frame buckles

The building starts to collapse as the metal frame buckles in the intense heat from the blaze. more...

Metal frame collapses

Firemen can only stand & watch as the metal frame buckles in the heat. more...

Fixtures

Bromsgrove Rovers fixtures 2006/2007

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Bromsgrove Rovers fixtures 2006/2007

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Bromsgrove Rovers fixtures 2006/2007

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Bromsgrove Rovers fixtures 2006/2007

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Bromsgrove Rovers fixtures 2006/2007

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Bromsgrove Rovers fixtures 2006/2007

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Bromsgrove Rovers fixtures 2006/2007

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Bromsgrove Rovers fixtures 2006/2007

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Football

Football fixtures

Saturday (3pm unless stated) Nationwide Conference: Harriers v Forest Green Rovers. more...

Football fixtures

Saturday (3pm unless stated) Nationwide Conference: Harriers v Forest Green Rovers. more...

Women's football: County FA appoint ex-England star

BUDDING female footballers in Worcestershire will have an ideal role model to inspire them after former England international Marieanne Spacey's appointment at the County FA. more...

General

Family secrets

A THRILLING drama filled with murder, blackmail and lost childhood will be brought to life in Kidderminster next week. more...

Family secrets

A THRILLING drama filled with murder, blackmail and lost childhood will be brought to life in Kidderminster next week. more...

Family secrets

A THRILLING drama filled with murder, blackmail and lost childhood will be brought to life in Kidderminster next week. more...

Health

Take care how they fry your takeaway

HOW is my food being fried? That's the question people are being advised to ask by Worcestershire scientists when they buy takeaway food. more...

Kidder News Latest

Mum’s anger after son is hit by bike

A BEWDLEY mother has spoken of her anger after her 17-year-old son was the victim of a suspected hit and run accident. more...

Mum’s anger after son is hit by bike

A BEWDLEY mother has spoken of her anger after her 17-year-old son was the victim of a suspected hit and run accident. more...

Mum’s anger after son is hit by bike

A BEWDLEY mother has spoken of her anger after her 17-year-old son was the victim of a suspected hit and run accident. more...

Residents kept in dark claim

WYRE Forest District Council's Leader has taken a sideswipe at some of his fellow councillors who, he claims, have failed to promote an energy-saving scheme to residents. more...

Merry Hill parking charges welcomed

PLANS to introduce car parking charges at the massive Merry Hill shopping complex have been welcomed by a leading Kidderminster town centre spokesman. more...

Latest

Peril on the school run

ANGRY parents say they and their children are being forced to dice with death after the county council closed off the pavement leading to their children's school. more...

Libraries under threat if council cuts budget

ADULT services and libraries are among those that could be affected under plans to save more than £8m from Worcestershire County Council's budget. more...

Traders fear they’ll be swallowed up by new supermarkets

TRADERS in a part of Worcester city centre earmarked for regeneration have urged the city council to include them in the plans or they could close. more...

Inquiry into blaze that burnt down toilet roll warehouse

AN investigation is under way into the cause of a fire that destroyed a toilet roll warehouse in Malvern. more...

Latets

Murder case ‘complex’

THE investigation into the death of a Redditch prison officer found dead at her home is in the early stages, Worcester Crown Court was told. more...

Crash teacher 'recovering'

A REDDITCH teacher who was badly hurt in a car crash is showing signs of recovery. more...

Leisure General

Display has an art to it

MALVERN artist Ian Cruickshank's latest exhibition, The Malverns and Beyond - A Watercolour Journey, is a collection of local scenes. more...

Malvern Terrace Artists

PAINTINGS, prints and cards by Malvern Terrace Artists are on sale at United Reform Church, Malvern Link, this Saturday from 10am-4pm and Sunday, 11am-4pm. Refreshments served. more...

Cheltenham Art Gallery

JEWELLERY dating back to 1870 is on display at Cheltenham Art Gallery and Museum. The show opens tomorrow (Saturday) and runs until January 13. Personal Visions, an exhibition of work by Cheltenham Group of Artists, runs at the venue from November 11 to December 9.For details, call 01242 237431. more...

Cheltenham Art Gallery

Craft fair

THE Bank House Hotel in Bransford hosts a craft fair on November 12. Work by regional artists and craftsmen is on sale from 10am-5pm. Admission is £1 (concessions 80p) and refreshments are available. more...

To a fine art

WORK by professional Malvern artist Chris Howells features in a free exhibition at the Gallery at Bevere, Worcester. more...

Choir headlines Remembrance concert

A REMEMBRANCE Day concert at Malvern Priory will raise money for the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal. more...

Choir headlines Remembrance concert

A REMEMBRANCE Day concert at Malvern Priory will raise money for the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal. more...

Letters

A golden opportunity for Chrissies was lost

SIR - Having returned from living in Spain a few months ago, I was totally bemused to read that the Christopher Whitehead/Tesco proposal had not materialised. Before leaving Spain had I read that Tesco had offered to build a brand new hi-tech school equipped to the highest standards with the most modern teaching aids and recreational facilities on a new site, in exchange for the old school site and at absolutely no cost to the city ratepayers. more...

Police are picking on the motorists

SIR - I have never been a motorist but must say that various kinds of cameras are being used by the authorities to catch unwary drivers. The police seem to be obsessed with motorists in particular, while hooligans and vandals and professional criminals get away with criminal acts. more...

Few winners in Monopoly city

SIR - We were overjoyed to read that the Worcester edition of Monopoly is out this week. more...

Schools funding gap has trebled

SIR - I was one of the delegates of f40 who went to see Schools Minister Jim Knight about the funding situation of our county's schools. We are one of the lowest funded authorities in the country in terms of per pupil funding. more...

Firms wasting so much electricity

SIR - A couple of weeks ago, national "switch it off" week was staged. On October 17, the Worcester News printed a small sample of posters submitted by children to promote it. Some of the worst culprits are business firms. A company with a car park in Worcester has its lights automically switched on at dusk - last week 6.20pm. By this time, the staff cars have usually gone home, but the lights stay on until they automatically switch off at 9.30pm. The lights came on and go off again in the morning, usually before the first cars arrive and on Saturday and Sundays when there are no cars. more...

It’s habit-forming

SIR - Co-habiting sounds like two nuns sharing the same outfit. more...

Some ideas for the ridge walk

YOUR correspondent Alan Frost (Your Letters, October 20) asked what other readers thought should be the "official start and finish" of the Malvern ridge walk. more...

There’s nowhere left like it in Malvern

WITH recycling a topic very much in the air, has anyone thought of Mr Turner, of Malvern Link, and the tremendous recycling of domestic items and furniture that he did for many years at his premises near the traffic lights? more...

A sick world

A BEAUTIFUL living creature, a 13lbs 4oz brown trout (Malvern Gazette, October 27), was caught and killed to be put in a glass case. What a sick world we live in. more...

Think again over screening proposal

I write regarding the new Shaw Healthcare development. more...

Already fed up with Christmas?

I WONDER how many of your readers feel as I do about the early start to Christmas? more...

Rivers of cash

I noted with long suffering resignation the comments of Mr De Alwis (Malvern Gazette, October 27th) regarding the positioning and the signage of the hand held cameras on Marlbank Road. more...

No enforcement

During the development of the Lidl store, vehicle movements on and off the site have deposited a huge amount of mud on the road and vehicles have disrupted traffic on Worcester Road. more...

Just too loud!

Regarding your Opinion (October 27) and further to last week's letters about rock music, etc. more...

Cruel blow

I have noticed with alarm the cuts in services by both Malvern Hills District Council and Worcestershire County Council, which have led recently to the proposed closure of the Malvern Hills Outdoor Centre. more...

Something we have lost

LIKE Ralph Tittley (Your Letters, October 20), I arrived in Malvern when it was a lively place to live. That was 20 years ago. more...

Harry and I love our visits to the Nags

Over the last couple of weeks I have read in the Gazette of the Town Pub of the Year' award, richly deserved by Duncan and the staff at the Nags Head. more...

Harry and I love our visits to the Nags

Over the last couple of weeks I have read in the Gazette of the Town Pub of the Year' award, richly deserved by Duncan and the staff at the Nags Head. more...

No excuse for bad language

DUNCAN Ironmonger and the staff of the Nags Head are to be congratulated for their clamp down on abusive language. more...

Music

David inspired by a computer crash

WHEN musician David Boothroyd had his computer changed in June, disaster struck as songs he had recorded on it were inadvertently deleted on being transferred from his old machine. more...

ROUND-UP: Win tickets to see diva Kathering Jenkins

*THE hugely-successful classical artist Katherine Jenkins is set to drop in on the region later this month as part of a UK tour. more...

New director makes debut at autumn concert

A GROUP of singers will be hitting the high notes at Kidderminster Town Hall for an autumn concert on Saturday, November 11. more...

Hereford Piano Fund

A FUNDRAISING drive has secured a £60,000 Steinway concert grand piano for top-notch performances in Herefordshire. After six years, the Hereford Piano Fund has secured its dream and purchased the beautiful instrument, which will be seen for the first time in public at Hereford's Shire Hall tonight (Friday), at 7.30pm, featuring pianist Martino Tirimo. A trust will decide when and where the piano will be used, and the Ledbury area contact is Jo Kingham, on 01531 632230. more...

Hitting the right note

FIONA Chryssides, assistant organist at Great Malvern Priory, will be giving a lunchtime recital on Saturday, November 11, at noon. more...

All stars in Cheltenham

TAKING to the Cheltenham Town Hall main stage tomorrow is singer, actor, composer and musicals star David Essex. He performs for one night as part of a major UK tour. Tickets are £22. Then on Monday, Freddie Starr, takes to the same stage at 7.30pm. With his place in the Comedy Hall of Fame established, Freddie is one of Britain's best loved and most enduring performers. Tickets are £18. For details on both shows call 01242 227979. more...

Ensemble set for ‘magical’ concert

WHEN the Boyan Ensemble of Kiev performs at Malvern Priory on November 14 members of the Ukranian choir will no doubt be casting their minds back to their first visit to the town, 15 years ago. more...

Remembrance Day concert

MALVERN Male Voice Choir performs a Remembrance Day concert in the Church of The Ascension, Malvern Link. Vision of Freedom - Music for Remembrance starts at 8pm on Friday, November 10. A collection will be made at the church. Spokesman Margaret Tradgett said: "We need a reminder of all those who give their lives, both in the past and at the present time." more...

Piano concert

PIANIST David Quigley will be guest soloist when Worcester Philharmonic Orchestra performs at St George's Church, Barbourne, Worcester, tomorrow (Saturday). Quigley will perform Lizst's Fantasy on Hungarian Folk Tunes, in a programme also including works by Verdi, Borodin, Greig and Smetena's popular Moldau from My Country. The concert is at 2.30pm and tickets are available from Worcester Live Box Office or on the door. more...

Acid plasma rock night

THE acid plasma rock sounds of Omnia Opera return to the stage for the first time in more than 13 years when they play at Malvern Youth Centre on Saturday, November 18. more...

Sounds just like The Shadows

THE distinctive sound of Hank Marvin and the Shadows comes to Ledbury later this month when local band The Shedows take to the stage. more...

Cole Porter

THERE will be an evening of live Cole Porter Music by Three's Company at Kempley Village Hall, on Saturday, November 18, from 7.30pm. Tickets are £5 from 01989 780742. more...

Night on the Tiles

A FUNDRAISING gig for Acorns Children's Hospice is being held at the Civil Service Club in Malvern Link next Friday, November 10, at 7.30pm. Night On The Tiles will play music from the sixties to the present day at the Pickersleigh Avenue venue. Admission is just £3 and there will be a raffle. For details call Sue on 01684 568164. more...

Born to Run

BORN To Run is a chance to see Bruce the Boss' Springsteen's greatest songs performed live on stage. The tribute performance to one of the world's most popular and enduring rock icons is at Huntingdon Hall in Worcester on Saturday, November 11, at 8pm. The tribute band will perform many Springsteen classics including Thunder Road, The River, Born in the USA, Glory Days, Dancing in the Dark, Badlands and Born To Run. There will also be songs from Springsteen's new album The Rising.Tickets, £11 are from 01905 611427. more...

Born to Run

Jazzed up for a party

THE Friends of the Upton Jazz Festival group is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a special reception and concert. more...

News

Loan moves to benefit youngsters

TWO of Worcester City's rising stars are aiming to put their loan spells to good use and become better players for the experience. more...

Positional change not a problem for Pat

PAT Sanderson can be a big hit for England as they tackle New Zealand at Twickenham tomorrow - according to the man who is standing in for him as skipper at Sixways. more...

Murphy gets late nod for Warriors

INJURY to second-row Richard Blaze has meant a late call-up to the starting XV for Phil Murphy ahead of tomorrow's Guinness Premiership game against Leicester at Welford Road (3pm). more...

Murphy gets late nod for Warriors

INJURY to second-row Richard Blaze has meant a late call-up to the starting XV for Phil Murphy ahead of tomorrow's Guinness Premiership game against Leicester at Welford Road (3pm). more...

Lithuanian is snared by Wolves

WORCESTER Wolves have completed their second major signing in the space of a week with the capture of Lithuanian Marius Zemaitis. more...

Lithuanian is snared by Wolves

WORCESTER Wolves have completed their second major signing in the space of a week with the capture of Lithuanian Marius Zemaitis. more...

Rencher speaks out on sacking

ROY Rencher has broken his silence to set the record straight over his sacking from Stourport Swifts. more...

Opinion

So will that garage now come down?

Opinion

WHEN Colwall developer John Williams first submitted his plans for a hotel and spa off Townsend Way in 2003, this newspaper was an enthusiastic supporter of the scheme. more...

Reviews

Rambert Dance Company - Malvern Theatres

THE Rambert Dance Company performed four innovative works. more...

The Brodsky Quartet Review - Malvern Concert Club, Malvern Theatres

AN exemplary programme by the Brodsky Quartet, for Malvern Concert Club, began with Szymanski's Five Pieces. more...

The Boy Friend - Upton Pepperpot Players

UPTON'S Pepperpot Players hit all the right notes once again with its latest production The Boy Friend. more...

La Boheme - Malvern Theatres

PUCCINI'S glorious score of La Boheme delighted the first-night audience. more...

Round-Up

City firefighter rescues lost swan

A BRAVE bird was stopped in its tracks by one of Worcester's retained firefighters. Keith Sheppard, a technician at Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service's Transport and Stores on Hylton Road, rescued a swan as it wandered away from the river. The 49-year-old said he was coming off a break when he saw the swan walking up the side of the Worcester News building and up the alleyway towards Henwick Road. "We phoned Swan Rescue but they said it would be three hours before they could get anyone there, and if it was OK I could pick it up," he said. "I picked it up by its neck. I knew how to do it because I'm a retained firefighter and I have seen Swan Rescue do it. more...

MPs’ Elgar bank note bid

A CAMPAIGN group including Worcestershire and Herefordshire MPs has formed to win a stay of execution for Sir Edward Elgar as the face of the £20 note. more...

School prays for teacher critically

STAFF and pupils at a Worestershire school are praying for a Worcester teacher who is fighting for his life in hospital after a horrific car crash near Droitwich. more...

‘Red Ken’ factor allows councillor to clear his name

A TOWN councillor who flouted planning laws has been cleared of bringing his authority into disrepute and breaching the code of conduct - thanks to a legal ruling from the case against Mayor of London Ken Livingstone. more...

Round Table display will light up the sky over city

A FANTASTIC firework display that will raise money for charities in and around Worcester is set to light up the sky tomorrow. more...

Learn about wildlife at pet store

NATURE lovers in Worcester are set for a wild weekend - where experts will be on hand to provide information about the great outdoors. more...

Riverbank repairs start

WORK has finally started on repairing a collapsed section of riverbank in Worcester nearly a year-and-a-half after it fell down. more...

Town sets its sights on bigger floral win

CONFIDENCE is running high among Malvern's Britain is Bloom organisers. Not only have they clearly set their sights on winning the regional competition but they are aiming even higher for future years. more...

Is your child in our album?

THE Worcester News two-part supplement First Days at School has been a resounding success. more...

Ellen ashes join Titanic victim dad

THE ashes of a 92-year-old Worcester woman who believed she was conceived on board the Titanic have been scattered at sea. more...

Trust joins rally to halt climate change

THE Worcestershire Wildlife Trust is joining a national rally to stop climate change. more...

Expensive

TORY MPs representing Droitwich Spa and Bromsgrove claimed more than £260,000 between them for expenses last year. Bromsgrove MP Julie Kirkbride claimed £136,842, including £22,438 for office running costs. The total was also made up of £79,242 for staff costs and £21,613 to cover the cost of living away from home. Droitwich Spa MP Peter Luff came lower down the table than Ms Kirkbride claiming £125,742 in expenses. more...

Green’s November test

Barnt Green Spartak manager GJ Singh is looking forward to crunch fixtures in November. more...

Green’s November test

Barnt Green Spartak manager GJ Singh is looking forward to crunch fixtures in November. more...

Trio set to give the Boars big lift

THREE key players are set bolster Bromsgrove RFC for this Saturday's home clash against Bridgnorth (3pm kick off). more...

Yates’s equaliser makes a point

PAUL Yates bagged a last gasp leveller to make sure that Bromsgrove 1st XIleft Warwickshire with a valuable point in the DTZ West Midlands Hockey League Division One on Saturday. more...

Spa topple faltering Kings

Ruthless Droitwich men's 1st XI took advantage of a weakened Kingswinford side to boost their goal difference in the DZT West Midlands Hockey League Division One on Saturday. more...

Flats approved at old works

A FORMER salt packing works in Droitwich Spa is set to be demolished and 11 apartments built in its place. more...

Sarah’s walk helps fund CD

Malvern Christian singer Sarah Tummey has raised enough money to release her new CD Giving God The Glory. more...

Anthea honoured for years as guiding hand

A Malvern woman is being honoured for 44 years of service to a youth group. more...

Charity shop closing down

A TOWN centre charity shop which has been open for more than 30 years is closing its doors for the last time next month. more...

Plot your nights of firework fun

SPECTACULAR organised fireworks displays will light up the skies around Malvern and Ledbury next week to mark the 401st anniversary of Guy Fawkes' ill-fated Gunpowder Plot. more...

Crocs are part of Caroline's routine

REARING injured orangutans and wrestling man-eating crocodiles is all part of the daily routine for one intrepid Malvern volunteer. more...

Diane retires after 44 years

AN employee of a Malvern company has retired after clocking up 44 years with them. more...

Diane retires after 44 years

AN employee of a Malvern company has retired after clocking up 44 years with them. more...

Diane retires after 44 years

AN employee of a Malvern company has retired after clocking up 44 years with them. more...

Big name joins Malvern company

A HUGE name in the business world has joined the ranks of a pioneering Malvern company. more...

New plan is made for spa hotel complex

COLWALL developer John Williams has unveiled new plans for a �6.5 million spa resort and hotel for Malvern. more...

Councillor cleared of standards breach

AN Upton town councillor was cleared of breaching the Standards Board of England's Code of Conduct at a hearing in Malvern on Wednesday. more...

Guilty verdict in death-crash trial

A LORRY driver whose doomed' overtaking manoeuvre resulted in the deaths of two men on the way to deliver Christmas presents has been found guilty of dangerous driving. more...

Fire rips through paper warehouse

A PLUME of black smoke and leaping flames could be seen for miles when a warehouse full of toilet paper was destroyed by fire on Wednesday. more...

Fire rips through paper warehouse

A PLUME of black smoke and leaping flames could be seen for miles when a warehouse full of toilet paper was destroyed by fire on Wednesday. more...

Roundup

Wheel effort helps to boost school funds

FOUR Kidderminster fund-raisers have pedalled their way to success and bagged £1,000 for their childrens' school. more...

Goodies galore

RESIDENTS of Bewdley are invited to get a head start on their Christmas shopping and help raise money for charity at Bewdley Baptist Church on Saturday. more...

Goodies galore

RESIDENTS of Bewdley are invited to get a head start on their Christmas shopping and help raise money for charity at Bewdley Baptist Church on Saturday. more...

Figure out charity move

SOMEONE with a head for figures is being sought to work on a voluntary basis for a charity helping local families with young children. more...

Stylist’s winning tips

A CELEBRITY hairdresser to stars including Kylie Minogue paid a flying visit to a Bewdley salon to share his top tips. more...

Boxing: Surprise success for boxer Billy

WYRE Forest light-welterweight Billy Smith caused a shock when he beat Bolton's Jon Hussey 58-57 on points in a close contest at Dudley Town Hall. more...

Rugby

Cleobury cup dreams shattered

CLEOBURY Mortimer'S dreams of returning to Twickenham were dashed by Kidderminster Carolians - but they can take encouragement from their EDF Energy Senior Vase exit. more...

Confident Kidderminster march on

KIDDERMINSTER Carolians marched through to the third round of the EDF Energy Senior Vase after ruining Cleobury Mortimer's reputation as Wyre Forest cup kings. more...

Society

Cleobury Mortimer

WI - The AGM was held in October. Gill Clarke, in her last duty as president, congratulated those who took part in the handicrafts competition at the group meeting in September. The WI won the cup for the third year running. Gill Parker, the county adviser, attended the meeting. more...

Chaddesley Corbett

GARDENERS CLUB - The October meeting was a discussion about fungi. more...

St Richard'S Hospice

I feel so loved in my new hospice

THE new St Richard's Hospice at Spetchley, near Worcester, is a haven of loving care, according to one of the first patients to be welcomed into the new in-patient unit. more...

Theatre

Opera set to take over for five days

FOR five days lavish baroque opera will take over the Malvern Theatres. The English Touring Opera company are not only staging works by Cavalli, Carissimi, Purcell, Monteverdi and Handel, there will also be free events in the foyer and an exhibition of costumes, talks and discussions, as well as the chance to be serenaded by ETO singers while you enjoy a meal at the in-house restaurant. more...

Enjoy a day at the races

LADIES Day, coming to the Swan Theatre next week, has been hailed as a feel-good comedy. more...

Felicity stars in a life-changing performance

Felicity Kendal is to star in a stimulating drama about the power of love and loss. more...

Players return for second go

ALAN Ayckbourn's Norman Conquest trilogy is being brought to life by the St John's Players. more...

Roderick will sing

Versatile baritone singer Roderick Williams will entertain audiences at Pershore Number 8 on Monday. more...

Copies can be better than the real thing

WE have quite a few tribute' bands at both the Hall at the Swan. I was very sniffy about tribute bands for a long time and wouldn't book them. I used to say loudly to anyone who would listen, the real thing or nothing. There's no artistic merit in just copying someone else'. Then I booked one at the Hall as an experiment, an Eagles tribute called Talon. They sold out, got a standing ovation from the audience, and to be fair, were absolutely brilliant. So what do I know? I have been booking tribute bands ever since, and there is a big demand for them. My personal favourites are probably the Counterfeit Stones who I think are better than the originals ever were, and Nearly Dan - I am a huge Steely Dan fan and they come very close to the real thing! more...

Girls on top

HULL Truck Theatre Company bring the comedy Ladies Day to the Swan Theatre in Worcester next weekend. more...

Students go west for interactive new show

MALVERN College challenges the boundaries of theatre with its latest production, West Side Story. more...

Comedy hits stage

THREE furious females take to the stage at the Everyman, Cheltenham, to moan about middle age, men and anything else that makes them mad. more...

There’s double the trouble in hilarious new farce

THE comedy Key For Two is the latest production from West Malvern Amateur Dramatics, being staged next week. more...

Phoenix Dance Theatre

PHOENIX Dance Theatre celebrates its 25th anniversary in style at Cheltenham's Everyman Theatre with a selection of danceworks including the Mexican-influenced Nopalitos, an irreverent examination of Adam and Eve after the fall, and a version of Snow White. Tickets for the show on Tuesday are £10-£21, from 01242 227979. more...

Rebecca

A NEW adaptation of Daphne Du Maurier's classic masterpiece Rebecca is at the Everyman Theatre in Cheltenham later this month. Nigel Havers, as Maxim de Winter, heads the cast in this spell-binding stage version of the much-loved novel. Rebecca runs from Monday, November 13-18, and tickets are available from the theatre on 01242572573. more...

Felicity enjoys the good life after show’s success

THE power of love and loss is central to the latest West End success story due to hit the stage at Malvern Theatres. more...

Florence of Arabia

THE tale of a Gloucestershire Scaramouche, otherwise known as Florence of Arabia, will be at Pauntley Village Hall on Friday, November 17, at 7.30pm. Tickets for the Fabulous Old Spot Theatre Company production will be available on the door. more...

This Life - Special Reports

Putting the boot in

BOOTS spell out winter and belong to cold climates. more...

Villages

Powick

THE annual memorial service as a thanksgiving and remembrance for those who have died during the year was held at St Peter's Church on Sunday evening. It was conducted by The Rev Sue Irwin and The Rev. Douglas Walker gave the address. more...

West Malvern

GET out those Christmas diaries again. Sorry, but we were misinformed about the date of the annual carols by candlelight service at St James's Church, reported last week. more...

Welland

The bulk of the items this week are for the weekend of November 11/12. On Saturday, November 11, Kids Klobber takes place between 11am and 12.30pm at the village hall. All are welcome. Then in the evening, at the Pheasant, the Welland Pre-School new Building Project will be holding a Disco Party Night. This promises to be a fun evening for a good cause! Tickets are available from Sarah on 01684 311518 and cost just £5 each. If you can't phone through because of the rush in sales, don't give up hope, come on the night. Then the day after, Sunday, October 12, The Royal British Legion will be laying a wreath on the Welland Memorial Stone at 10.15am approx (the service will be held in St Gabriels, Hanley Swan, this year at 10.50am). more...

Staunton

THE 59th anniversary of Staunton and District WI was celebrated with a three-course dinner prepared and organised by the committee in the lounge at Johnstone Close flats. More than 40 members and guests were welcomed by president Diane Dent. After supper, Diane introduced Eric Freeman, who captured everyone's attention with his talk on country matters. more...

Guarlford and Madresfield

A SPECIAL benefice service of holy communion was held at St Mary's Church, Madresfield on Sunday morning. The Rev. Sue Irwin led the service and welcomed members of the choir and choir master Chris Allsopp. The choir led the singing and also sang Psalm 126 and a new version of Be Thou My Vision, accompanied by organist John Wilderspin. The lesson was read by Stephanie Smith-Coope and prayers led by Val Levick. more...

Colwwall

COLWALL Trade Justice Group presents the Ethical Clothes Show on Saturday, November 11, at Colwall Village Hall at 7.30pm. Tickets £6, including glass of wine, from Ann Carman 891264, Marion Paulson 540105 and Marion Percy 540484. more...

Berrow

PLEASE note Janet and Peter's coffee morning will be held at their home Arnolds Cottage on the B4208 midway between Cambers Green and Pendock Cross. Bring and buy, cake stall, raffle. All proceeds to Berrow/Pendock churches. more...

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