Stories for 8 December 2006

Business

Our new product cuts the mustard

WESTONS Cider of Much Marcle is marketing a wholegrain mustard made with its Old Rosie Cider.  more...

Firm is best tool retailer

WORCESTER Tools and Fixings is officially Britain's best tool retailer.  more...

Business News

New jobs created

NEW jobs have been created at Redditch contract packing, storage and logistics specialist Oakland International.  more...

Award for 'outstanding turnaround'

THE transformation of a Redditch compressed air and gas systems company was recognised when it won a prestigious award.  more...

New catalogue launched

WORKPLACE equipment supplier Parrs has launched a 2007 catalogue featuring more than 10,000 products.  more...

High-tech press

A PRINTING company has installed a high-tech printing press at one of its two sites in Redditch.  more...

Cinema

Crowe returns

RUSSELL Crowe's latest film, A Good Year, is at Malvern Cinema from Friday, December 15.  more...

New departure

MARTIN Scorsese's latest film The Departed is at Malvern Cinema from today, Friday, December 8, until Thursday, December 14. Screenings are 7.30pm with matinees at 4pm on Saturday, Sunday and Thursday.  more...

New departure

MARTIN Scorsese's latest film The Departed is at Malvern Cinema from today, Friday, December 8, until Thursday, December 14. Screenings are 7.30pm with matinees at 4pm on Saturday, Sunday and Thursday.  more...

Through the wardrobe

LEDBURY'S Market Theatre will screen The Chronicles of Narnia on Wednesday, December 13, at 10am.  more...

Dave Bradley

Brader's Friday Feeling

Do you ever listen to Radio Four ? Now I must admit that I don't very often, despite the fact there are of course some very good programmes, as indeed there are on all the BBC radio stations.  more...

Education

Seasonal songs

TWO young choirs are teaming up with the popular Kidderminster Valentines for a festive concert to raise money for a major cancer charity.  more...

Seasonal songs

TWO young choirs are teaming up with the popular Kidderminster Valentines for a festive concert to raise money for a major cancer charity.  more...

Football

Chaddesley FC's future in jeopardy

CHADDESLEY Cor-bett's promotion push could amount to nothing - because the football club's future is in jeopardy.  more...

Chaddesley FC's future in jeopardy

CHADDESLEY Corbett's promotion push could amount to nothing - because the football club's future is in jeopardy.  more...

Reserves aim to bounce back against leaders

BEWDLEY Reserves boss Rich Downey revealed he would not be surprised if his inconsistent side bounced back to beat Division Two league-leaders Heath Town on Saturday.  more...

Bewdley boss hoping for fringe benefits

BEWDLEY boss Craig Payton insists all of his squad have a part to play in the West Midlands League Premier Division title race.  more...

John Phillpott

Join me for a game in your tights

IT'S a bloke thing, I suppose. But whenever I walk through any wooded area, I think of Robin Hood. No, no ladies - don't stop reading just because I said the b' word. Remember that Maid Marian was our hero's one true love and so there's plenty of scope for you, too.  more...

Kidder News Latest

Appeal takes all in bingo boost

ON the house bingo games put on after a Poppy Appeal box was stolen proved to be a hit with generous players who gave more than £650 to the cause.  more...

Views sought on rebuild option

A MENTAL health unit in Kidderminster facing an uncertain future could be demolished and rebuilt if plans are given the go ahead.  more...

Tories renew calls for relief road

LONG-RUNNING calls for the Stourport relief road were put back on the political agenda when a senior Conservative MP visited the town.  more...

Top rating

THE quality of social care for adults living in Worcestershire has been given the top three-star rating for the second year running.  more...

MP ridicules talk of closing units

WYRE Forest's MP has branded claims that all A &E departments should be closed in favour of bigger major trauma centres as "ridiculous".  more...

Lawns ruined in weedkiller error

SCORES of lawns on a Kidderminster estate have been ruined after they were accidentally sprayed with weedkiller by council contractors.  more...

Couple's anger over clampers

WHEELCLAMPERS have come under fire from a Kidderminster couple for allegedly not identifying themselves clearly before attempting to clamp their car.  more...

Flood barriers go up

FLOOD barriers along Bewdley's Severnside North have been erected after the River Severn continued to rise yesterday.  more...

Fresh warning over converter thefts

WYRE Forest drivers are being warned to stay vigilant following two more catalytic converter thefts in Bewdley - pushing the total cars targeted to more than 20 since October.  more...

Latest

Terminal cancer will not stop me working

A leading county councillor, Mike Oborski has vowed it's business as usual despite being diagnosed with terminal cancer.  more...

Lots more students, so why no 6th form at school?

The headteacher and chairman of Governors of a Worcester school have demanded to know why it was refused a sixth form.  more...

Taxpayers will have to pay more to fight litter

Warndon residents face a 24 per cent council tax rise as a litter purge hits the area.  more...

Two top schools to merge

It has been confirmed today that two of the city's top independent schools are to merge  more...

City centre gridlock as lorry breaks down

SHOPPERS and commuters visiting Worcester faced lengthy delays when a lorry broke down in the city centre.  more...

Worcester on flood alert as barriers go up

Flood barriers are to be erected in Worcester as the River Severn rises.  more...

Worcester on flood alert as barriers go up

Flood barriers are going up in Worcester this evening as the River Severn rises.  more...

Worcester on flood alert as barriers go up

Flood barriers are going up in Worcester this evening as the River Severn rises.  more...

Lorry causes city gridlock

SHOPPERS and commuters visiting Worcester faced lengthy delays when a lorry broke down in the city centre.  more...

Patients set to move into new Pershore Hospital

PATIENTS at Pershore Cottage Hospital will be transferred to the new state-of-the-art Pershore Hospital next door to the Wychavon District Council offices on Wednesday.  more...

Latets

Young troublemaker given CRASBO

A TROUBLE-making Redditch teenager has been given a two-year Criminal Antisocial Behaviour Order (CRASBO).  more...

Ex-husband in crowbar attack

A MAN who harboured a grudge over his marriage breakup set out to attack his ex-wife's partner, Worcester Crown Court heard.  more...

Leisure General

Bawdy jokes aplenty

COLOURFUL characters, terrible puns and bawdy jokes are plentiful in Cradley's annual Wine and Wassail event on Friday, December 15, at 7.30pm.  more...

Chrustmas cracker

Colwall Players have a Christmas cracker of a compilation lined up to entertain the village this festive season.  more...

Christmas cracker

Colwall Players have a Christmas cracker of a compilation lined up to entertain the village this festive season.  more...

Mr Morello author banishes confusion

Author Duncan McNair showed that he is nothing like his confused, Italian immigrant alter ego, Mr Morello, when he addressed students at The Chase high school.  more...

New book is scarily good

NEWENT and Pauntley both feature in a new book from the Logaston Press, called Haunted Gloucestershire.  more...

Duo putting on the style

Malvern's own fashion designing duo Keli Webb and Sally Monk are returning from the bright lights of London to put on a charity fashion show in their hometown this weekend.  more...

Letters

Hospital funding mess was no surprise to us

SIR - The headline "Funding of the Royal hospital was a disaster" (Worcester News, December 1) comes as no surprise to members of the Ronkswood Action Group, who were in talks back in 1997/8 and onwards with the then Worcester Royal Infirmary NHS Trust and later the consortium of companies that built the hospital.  more...

It’s too easy for city to spend our money

SIR - A spokesman for the city council (why don't we have his name?) says that the cost of a new logo for Worcester will not cost much more than £24,000 (Worcester News, November 30).  more...

Fix traffic problems instead of image

SIR - As you correctly point out, Worcester City Council's decision to change its logo appears to be a most peculiar choice of using public money.  more...

Is St John’s not still under Welsh flag?

SIR - I would not want to argue dates with John Wright (Letters, November 27) but can it really be so long since St John's was Welsh territory?  more...

Blair’s Britain is the same as Iraq

SIR - During an interview on Channel Four news, Tony Blair admitted that the situation in Iraq was a disaster and claimed that the will of the minority (insurgents, terrorists and extremists) was controlling the majority, who want peace and democracy.  more...

Weather forecast is getting colder

SIR - I had the pleasure of meeting Worcester News weather forecaster Paul Damari back in the 1980s at Bowbrook House School.  more...

College stance is empire building

SIR - Following closely on John Tredwell's determined efforts to stop the establishment of sixth forms within Worcester schools, his surprise discovery of the need for a £7m expansion (Worcester News, November 27) is either disingenuous or a blatant piece of empire building which does nothing to either raise standards, expand choice or mitigate the dismal educational apartheid that exists within Worcester.  more...

Send them abroad

SIR - What's sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander. After the next elections let's send Bush to Iraq and Blair to Afghanistan to live and work alongside the men and women they sent to those countries.  more...

Stop people driving

SIR - Considering the frightening number of fatalities on our roads, I reckon no one under 25 or over 60 should be allowed to drive.  more...

Swan poisoned

I FEEL compelled to write after yet another swan rescue by Sandy and Nick Lee of Bishopswood Swan Rescue who have had so many swans to treat for lead poisoning this year in Bewdley alone.  more...

Our B&Q blinkers removed

WITH reference to the debate on parking fines by B&Q, I am quite thankful for the store's policy of only two hours parking.  more...

Supermarkets killing outlets and growers

AS a local farmer and grower, I am becoming increasingly concerned and apprehensive for the future of our industry.  more...

Easier for police to chase errant drivers?

WHAT'S it coming to when, as reported in last week's Shuttle /Times & News, the victim of the theft of £2,500 worth of angling equipment form a padlocked shed is told by the police that they don't investigate that sort of crime!  more...

We’re lucky to have our hospital

I WOULD like to express my grateful thanks to the medical staff at Kidderminster Hospital.  more...

So grateful for support during wife’s illness

WHILE commiserating with Mrs Jan Fleurs over the loss of her husband (I don't know how we coped, Shuttle Times & News front page, November 23) I would like to put forward my own experience.  more...

Schools can save centre

AT the Worcestershire County Council budget consultation on Monday, I raised the issue of the proposed closure of West Malvern Outdoor Centre.  more...

Thought for the week

I have been really encouraged by The Chase high school's commitment to restorative justice principles as it seeks to resolve discipline issues. Meanwhile, the government appears to bow to pressure from Daily Mail readers by banging up' record high low-risk offenders.  more...

Kind gesture

I WOULD like to say a big thank-you to the lady who came to my assistance. It was about 9pm on a Monday evening and in a rush I had unloaded my three children into my house in torrential rain. I completely forgot to shut my passenger door and I also left my sliding door open.  more...

Big thanks

I WOULD like to say thank you to everyone who helped on Thursday, November 17, after my accident at Davenham. Firstly the two young ladies who held my hands, then the ambulance crew which was brilliant. Next all the hospital staff - absolute gems. I think our Worcestershire Royal is a credit to the NHS. A final thank you to Dave Colwell for putting the plaster in Aston Villa colours!  more...

Speed problem!

I NOTE that Gill Holt (Your Letters, December 1) advocates 20mph for traffic in Malvern Link.  more...

Work In hand

IN response to Paul Tuthill's letter in last Friday's Malvern Gazette regarding the computer controlled phasing of all the traffic lights from Link Top to the bottom of the Link, I can confirm that, after consulting with colleagues, we did indeed call for this to be a planning condition when we granted outline approval for the North Site development. However, if this condition has been overlooked in the planning approval notice, there will be ample opportunity at the detailed stage to put matters right.  more...

Deserved tribute

IT was gratifying to read the full and deserved tribute to Peter Garnett in last week's Ledbury Reporter.  more...

Stupid mistake

AS of December 1, a parking charge has been introduced at Malvern Link Station of £2.50 per 24 hours, with no lesser period or payment available.  more...

Unjustified cost

I WAS interested to read about some council employees having salaries in excess of £50,000 but what about the costs of their index-linked pension benefits?  more...

Why was this problem not foreseen?

YOUR item (Ledbury Reporter, November 24) about the application for funds for a new library, follow on from the discussions about the location of Ledbury TIC.  more...

The reason we celebrate

MAY I express through your newspaper my thanks to the management of the Kingfisher Shopping Centre for the nativity scene in the town centre, which is appreciated.  more...

Nativity scene hidden away

I HAD to put my thoughts into words and hope some people agree with them.  more...

Lifestyle

It’s time to munch on a Christmas mince pie

Most people swear their mum's are the best and folklore tells us they are Father Christmas's favourite snack. Lauren Murray carried out a taste test to find out which Worcester store had the best for the festive season.  more...

It’s time to munch on a Christmas mince pie

Most people swear their mum's are the best and folklore tells us they are Father Christmas's favourite snack. Lauren Murray carried out a taste test to find out which Worcester store had the best for the festive season.  more...

Mayor'S Ball

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Mayor of Droitwich, Jan Bolton and Consort, Brian Mitts.  more...

Memory Lane

Echoes from the Past

100 years ago It is evident from the new income tax report that the obnoxious burden had come to stay.  more...

Catapult used to fire at policeman

"IT was at the Malvern Police Court that a very small boy was summoned for using a very deadly looking catapult," reported the Malvern News a century ago.  more...

Traders oppose ban on parking

PROBLEMS caused by the motor car came to the fore in the Gazette 50 years ago, with the paper devoting the best part of a page to reporting a public inquiry on car parking.  more...

Music

Meet the man who plays with the best

NOT every musician can lay claim to having played with the Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Eric Clapton and Mick Fleetwood.  more...

Come along to see the Foo Fighters’ favourite

A TRIO of up-and-coming acts are preparing to take to the stage at Worcester's Marr's Bar next week to play the venue's regular Free Bands For Free Quid night.  more...

Rope band reborn out of tragedy

A LIVELY music group which has overcome tragedy to continue entertaining audiences with its exuberant shows is set to pay a visit to Worcester this weekend.  more...

Fred’s back in the city for a tribute to Zeppelin

THERE will be a whole lotta love in Worcester tonight as popular Led Zeppelin tribute act Fred Zeppelin make a welcome return to the city.  more...

WORCESTER'S TOP TEN ALBUMS

Brought to you in association with Face The Music in the city's Cathedral Plaza.  more...

Choirs sing favourites

Hanley Castle High School Band and the Downs School Chamber Choir will perform Christmas favourites at Worcester's Huntingdon Hall.  more...

Orchestral appeal

NEWENT Orchestra will give its annual Christmas concert on Saturday, December 16, from 7.30pm at the Memorial Hall, Newent.  more...

Date with jazz

THE JB Jazz and Blues Band will fill Malvern Rugby Club with music on Sunday, December 17.  more...

Messiah at Priory

THE ESO will be joined by Coventry Cathedral's St Michael's Singers for a performance of Handel's Messiah at Malvern Priory, on Thursday, December 21, at 7.30pm.  more...

Choir in BBC broadcast

PUPILS from a Malvern school will be singing Christmas carols on BBC Radio Hereford & Worcester on Friday, December 15.  more...

Carols sung for charity

CHRISTMAS carols will fill Malvern Wells Village Hall on Thursday, December 21.  more...

Bearing witness

THE Malvern Christian Witness Choir is hosting an evening of festive music, entitled Sounds of Christmas, at Lansdowne Methodist Church tomorrow (Saturday), at 7.30pm, with a suggested donation of £3 on the door. Proceeds go to Christian charity Tools With a Mission.  more...

Rocking gig for charity

A ROCKING evening of live music will raise money for a good cause.  more...

Xmas factor

MALVERN Hills District Brass Band will give a concert called The X-mas Factor at Huntingdon Hall, Worcester, on Saturday, December 16, at 7.30pm.  more...

Songs plus brass

Malvern Singers will join forces with Mike George and the Tarrington Brass Quintet in Christmas Crackers at The Chase high School on Thursday, December 14, at 7.30pm.  more...

Festive music

THE festive season is upon us and there is a varied and interesting line-up of acts at the Town Hall and Pittville Pump Room, Cheltenham.  more...

Soul session

SOUL singer Maggie Bell will be performing with the British Blues Quintet at Huntingdon Hall in Worcester on Tuesday, December 19, at 8pm.  more...

Band fuses musical styles

MALVERN Fringe Arts are kicking off the festive season tomorrow (Saturday, December 9) with a gig headlined by Dubrovnik.  more...

News

Cornes to play rest of season with City

WORCESTER City have signed Chris Cornes on a permanent basis until the end of the season.  more...

Cornes to play rest of season with City

WORCESTER City have signed Chris Cornes on a permanent basis until the end of the season.  more...

City can cement a top five position

ANDY Preece has called for Worcester City fans to come out in force for the club's final home league match of 2006.  more...

Smith happy to remain with Worcester

CHRIS Smith believes Worcester City have wh-at it takes to win promotion from Nat-ionwide North and play at a higher level.  more...

Warriors respond to Larder's defensive tactics

WORCESTER director of rugby John Brain says he may ask Phil Larder to ex-tend his Six-ways stay if the team's up-ward curve continues.  more...

Rasmussen back to take on French

WORCESTER Warriors director of rugby John Brain has named five changes to the line-up that started last Saturday's 23-10 victory over Newport Gwent Dragons for today's ERC Challenge Cup clash with Albi at Sixways (3pm).  more...

Rasmussen back to take on French

WORCESTER Warriors director of rugby John Brain has named five changes to the line-up that started last Saturday's 23-10 victory over Newport Gwent Dragons for today's ERC Challenge Cup clash with Albi at Sixways (3pm).  more...

Harriers to name an unchanged side

HARRIERS will name an unchanged team at home to Altrincham on Saturday with Johnny Harkness getting the nod over fit again captain Stuart Whitehead.  more...

Next up for Harriers - Altrincham

WHO'S THE BOSS: Graham Heathcote has been a stalwart at Moss Lane for the best part of 30 years in various capacities including player, secretary, coach and now manager.  more...

Burgess blow for Rothwell trip

STOURPORT Swifts will be without injured super-sub Richard Burgess for their Southern Football League Division One Midlands visit to Rothwell tomorrow.  more...

Swifts swoop for Aggborough old boy Brindley

STOURPORT have signed former Kidderminster Harriers favourite Chris Brindley to beef up their fragile frontline.  more...

Opinion

Time to look at sixth-form figures again

How may sixth-formers want to study in Worcester? It could be a question on an A-level exam paper, except that no one seems to know the correct answer.  more...

Opinion

IT'S something of an old chestnut, this week's front page story in the Malvern Gazette is about a street which has already been dug up 11 times this year, and now faces being dug up again before Christmas, with 12 months more disruption to follow in the New Year.  more...

Restaurant Reviews

It’s star treatment for the pair of lone diners

THE SAUCE FACTORY, 55 LONDON ROAD WORCESTER Tel: 01905 350159  more...

Reviews

The Two Faces of Mitchell & Webb, Wolverhampton Civic Hall, December 7

THE LITTLE Britain kings of the comedy sketch show now have pretenders to their thrown in the form of Peep Show's David Mitchell and Robert Webb.  more...

ESO Review: Malvern Priory

MALVERN Priory was packed to welcome the English Sympthony Orchestra back at the beginning of its' new era'.  more...

The Book of Angels Review: Malvern Festival Chorus

THE Book of Angels, composed for choir, orchestra, soprano and baritone solo by Rory Boyle, was premiered in the first half of the autumn concert given by Malvern Festival Chorus.  more...

CD - Stop the Clocks - Oasis

TEN years on and Oasis release one of their first compilation albums.  more...

CD - Studio 1 - All Saints

WITH the successful reunion of bands such as Take That, these girls - who many will remember for their cover of the Red Hot Chili Peppers' Under the Bridge - have decided to try their luck for a second time.  more...

DVD - Little Britain – The Game (12)

ALTHOUGH everybody's favourite characters such as Daffyd, Marjorie Dawes and Vicky Pollard appear in this, sadly Little Britain just doesn't work as a game.  more...

DVD - Stormbreaker (PG)

THIS children's adventure story about schoolboy Alex Rider's life suddenly being thrust into the world of spies has great potential.  more...

DVD - Cars (PG)

PETROL heads young and old will enjoy Cars, an animated tale of motor racing.  more...

Theatre - Alcester Amateur Operatic Society - A Christmas Carol

CHRISTMAS came early for the town when Alcester Amateur Operatic Society staged A Christmas Carol, a "musical ghost story" based on the Victorian morality play by Charles Dickens.  more...

Theatre - Alcester Amateur Operatic Society - A Christmas Carol

CHRISTMAS came early for the town when Alcester Amateur Operatic Society staged A Christmas Carol, a "musical ghost story" based on the Victorian morality play by Charles Dickens.  more...

Theatre - Peter Pan - Palace Theatre

THE classic tale of the boy who never grew up, Peter Pan is a fun, energetic and inventive production, engaging for all ages.  more...

Richard Taylor'S Weekly Column

December 7 2006

TWO reports out this week have brought the possible closures of accident and emergency departments at acute hospitals across the country into prominence.  more...

Round-Up

Backbench revolt over plan to scrap districts

A BACKBENCH revolt by Worcestershire County Council Conservatives has left their leader with egg on his face and the whole county in turmoil.  more...

Magical walk through the winter woods

AN enchanting winter walk through one of England's finest gardens starts tonight.  more...

192 miles later, a nice cup of tea

AFTER a gruelling 192-mile sponsored walk, a Worcestershire fund-raiser finally got to hand over the proceeds of his efforts.  more...

They’re behind you! Queen, Mayor and fairy back draw

IT'S your last chance to buy a ticket for Worcester's grand draw - oh yes it is!  more...

Malvern on verge of season's best run

RUSHALL Olympic stand in the way of Malvern Town and their best run of the season to date.  more...

We must concentrate on league wins, says West

PAUL West is expecting his Evesham United team to put their FA Trophy heroics to one side and focus on securing a league victory tomorrow.  more...

Win title for Carty - Brown

BROMSGROVE Rovers manager Rod Brown wants to win the Southern League Division One Midlands title for Paul Carty.  more...

Two-goal Harkness to continue at left-back

FOLLOWING last weekend's impressive 3-1 Nationwide Conference win at high-flying Gravesend and Northfleet, Kidderminster Harriers boss Mark Yates has decided to keep faith with the players who performed so well for tomorrow's visit of Altrincham (3pm).  more...

Bulls must turn draws into wins

JOHN Trewick has told his Hereford United players to turn their good performances into victories.  more...

City can cement top five position

ANDY Preece has called for Worcester City fans to come out in force for the club's final home league match of 2006.  more...

Recycling action pack wins top green award

WORCESTERSHIRE council chiefs have scooped a top green award for an information booklet for the county's residents on how to reduce, re-use and recycle waste.  more...

Petition grows

THOUSANDS of signatures have been added to a petition supporting a bid for radiotherapy machines in Worcestershire.  more...

Church school is outstanding, say report inspectors

A CITY primary school has been described as outstanding' in a recent church school inspection.  more...

Use your mobile to give food to ferrets

A CHARITY dedicated to rescuing, caring for and rehoming ferrets is embracing modern technology in a bid to raise more funds.  more...

Crash coma teacher is on the road to recovery feet

A WORCESTER teacher who was seriously injured in a car crash in October is hoping to be moved to another hospital to recuperate.  more...

PERSHORE: Take action to avoid a fatal accident here

A PERSHORE man has warned that someone will die if traffic chiefs don't act quickly to improve conditions on a busy main road in the town.  more...

HEALTH: Trust urged to make patients aware of rights

PATIENTS detained under the Mental Health Act in a Worcester hospital need to be made more aware of what rights they have, a report has found.  more...

Congestion ends a store’s parking trial

SUPERMARKET giant Tesco has reversed its decision to extend its free parking from two to three hours at its Kidderminster store - after customers complained there was no room.  more...

Mobile home is allowed to stay

A MOBILE home is to be sited in a Worcestershire village for another two years after planners give the go-ahead to the scheme.  more...

Lock up your shed, police warn people

POLICE are urging homeowners in the Wyre Forest to ensure their gardens and sheds are secure after several burglaries which included the theft of a mountain bike and power tools.  more...

CCTVcameras will help to fight crime

STOURPORT and Bewdley have been handed a crimefighting boost after the greenlight was given to a CCTV camera scheme.  more...

Talking about how to make pensions fair

WORCESTER MP Mike Foster had a talk about making pensions fairer for women with a member of the cabinet.  more...

EVESHAM: Victim planning a return to scene of rape ordeal

RAPE victim Carole Owens is planning to return to the park where she was attacked at knifepoint 25 years ago, in the hope it might help her recall more details of her assailant.  more...

Woman intimidated by a wheel-clamper

WHEEL-CLAMPERS have come under fire from a Worcestershire couple for allegedly not identifying themselves clearly before attempting to clamp their car.  more...

MP left in dark over M5 proposal

AN MP has spoken of his frustration at not being able to discuss proposals to reduce noise pollution from the M5.  more...

Eustace move brings Festive cheer

JOHN Eu-stace's decision to stay at Hereford United for another month has given the club a timely boost ahead of the festive fixtures.  more...

Only clean sheets will do for Bevan

IMPOSING shot-stopper Scott Bevan is determined to turn his rock-solid performances into cl-ean sheets in a bid to drive Harriers up the Nationwide Conference table.  more...

We have lift-off

FORMER Bromsgrove School headboy, Graham Orme, has graduated as a flying officer from the Royal Air Force College at Cranwell.  more...

Gearing up for panto fun

PANTO fans are in for a treat when the Norbury Theatre stages Babes in the Wood.  more...

Gearing up for panto fun

PANTO fans are in for a treat when the Norbury Theatre stages Babes in the Wood.  more...

Grieving grandad pays tribute to Michelle

A DOTING grandad has paid tribute to his "happy- go-lucky" granddaughter who died aged just 30.  more...

Shoppers all smiles at craft fair

Charity worker Christabell Wilson hosted a coffee morning with a difference this week, selling crafts made by Romanian gipsies.  more...

Shoppers all smiles at craft fair

Charity worker Christabell Wilson hosted a coffee morning with a difference this week, selling crafts made by Romanian gipsies.  more...

Gas pipe battle to continue

RESIDENTS around Corse, south of the Malvern Hills, are preparing for the next round of a fight against a controversial gas plant.  more...

Spotlight will go on green scheme

RECYCLING, litter and dog mess are on the agenda at a meeting next Wednesday.  more...

Hair-raising fun for Thom appeal

A MALVERN man's hair-raising experience has raked in £1,600 for an injured former colleague.  more...

Businessman angry at limited hours of work

A MALVERN man is finding it difficult to run his electronics business because of restrictions on the hours he can work.  more...

Charlotte in driving seat for action film

AN action-packed DVD featuring a Colwall woman who was seriously injured in a quad bike accident was released today (Friday).  more...

Pulling together for pool

Hanley Swan residents pulled on their waterproofs this week in a community effort to save the village pond.  more...

Recruits show off talents

THE latest recruits to Malvern Young Firefighters will take part in their passing-out parade on Sunday, December 10.  more...

Brake fire halts train

PASSENGERS had to be evacuated from a Malvern-bound train when it caught fire due to leaves in its brakes.  more...

Grieving grandad pays tribute to Michelle

A DOTING grandad has paid tribute to his "happy- go-lucky" granddaughter who died aged just 30.  more...

Grieving grandad pays tribute to Michelle

A DOTING grandad has paid tribute to his "happy- go-lucky" granddaughter who died aged just 30.  more...

New look could be ticket to Hollywood

Malvern beauty Vicky Rodway has reached the final of a national modelling contest and is now in the running to win a trip to Hollywood and to star in a billboard campaign.  more...

Learning how times change

RETIRED teacher Kathleen Gilmore returned this week to the school where she taught 60 years ago.  more...

Learning how times change

RETIRED teacher Kathleen Gilmore returned this week to the school where she taught 60 years ago.  more...

Learning how times change

RETIRED teacher Kathleen Gilmore returned this week to the school where she taught 60 years ago.  more...

Cash reserves will cover deficit

MALVERN Hills Conservators are calling on their financial reserves to help cover a budget deficit of more than £35,594.  more...

Children at risk over lack of path

CONCERNS are growing for the safety of pedestrians on a narrow road in Malvern Wells.  more...

Alice picks up prize as linguist

A TALENTED young linguist impressed judges in London to scoop a national award.  more...

Hospice helps 130 from area

PATIENTS and families living in Malvern and Upton are already benefiting from the care and support of the recently opened St Richard's Hospice.  more...

Floorboard conceals relics of past

RELICS of life in bygone years, including a love letter and a chemistry set, have turned up beneath the floorboards of a Malvern house.  more...

Imogen to help Kenyan children

A student from Colwall will be helping children in a remote village school in Kenya.  more...

Memorial gig raises £2,000

A Sell-out gig by the band Rare Breed raised more than £2,000 in memory of former band member and QinetiQ employee Adrian Coffey.  more...

Police get tough on parking

DRIVERS who overstay their welcome in on-street parking places face being ticketed and fined.  more...

Church bazaar breaks record

A CHRISTMAS bazaar at Welland Parish Hall was a record-breaking success.  more...

James’s pictures featured in Bulls book

GAZETTE photographer James Maggs has had his work showcased in a book about Hereford United.  more...

Plan approved to fell hillside trees

MALVERN Hills Conservators have moved a step closer to restoring historic views from paths on the lower slopes of the hills.  more...

Honour for QinetiQ scientist

A SENIOR staff member at QinetiQ in Malvern has been appointed a member of the council of Reading University.  more...

Shake-up plan finds no favour

No change will be made to the arrangements for holding planning meetings at Malvern Hills District Council.  more...

Bridge crash causes chaos

MALVERN commuters were stuck in Birmingham for hours when trains to the town were cancelled because of an accident on the Link railway bridge.  more...

Fight breaks out at party

THE Three Counties Agricultural Society is holding an internal discipline inquiry after a disturbance at its Christmas party.  more...

Gazette helps reunite dog and owner

A MISSING dog has been reunited with his owner, with a little help from the Malvern Gazette.  more...

Blind trio join lobby of MPs

THREE visually impaired Malvern residents have taken part in the biggest ever lobby of parliament by blind and partially-sighted people.  more...

Cheers greet postie John on return to work

A ROUSING chorus of cheers greeted Malvern postman John Jenkins on his return to work this week.  more...

Widow in ‘don’t drink-drive’ plea

THE widow of a man who died in a car crash is appealing for people not to drink and drive this Christmas.  more...

Residents fear move to get store curfew lifted

A SUPERMARKET is trying to overturn a curfew that prevents it taking night-time deliveries, much to the dismay of nearby residents.  more...

Old hands still relish a day’s work

DESPITE having a combined age of 170, these two old hands are in no hurry to give up work for a life of leisure.  more...

Anger as road is dug up again

THEY should be enjoying an influx of Christmas shoppers, but instead Court Road businesses are struggling to attract any custom at all because of yet more road repairs.  more...

Anger as road is dug up again

THEY should be enjoying an influx of Christmas shoppers, but instead Court Road businesses are struggling to attract any custom at all because of yet more road repairs.  more...

Anger as road dug up again

THEY should be enjoying an influx of Christmas shoppers, but instead Court Road businesses are struggling to attract any custom at all because of yet more road repairs.  more...

Anger as road dug up again

THEY should be enjoying an influx of Christmas shoppers, but instead Court Road businesses are struggling to attract any custom at all because of yet more road repairs.  more...

Church hosts Victorian fair

A CHURCH will be rolling back the years for a festive Victorian fair.  more...

Roundup

Trivia: Sun shine with season's best score

THERE were no upests in the first round of matches in the Wyre Forest Trivia Cup.  more...

Hockey: Phil Lash-es in Stour leveller

STOURPORT Hoc-key Club's men's firsts are fourth in National North after captain Phil Lashford's equaliser helped them to a 1-1 draw at Lichfield.  more...

Hockey: Phil Lash-es in Stour leveller

STOURPORT Hockey Club's men's firsts are fourth in National North after captain Phil Lashford's equaliser helped them to a 1-1 draw at Lichfield.  more...

Hockey: Phil Lash-es in Stour leveller

STOURPORT Hockey Club's men's firsts are fourth in National North after captain Phil Lashford's equaliser helped them to a 1-1 draw at Lichfield.  more...

Rugby

Cleobury win 'best team' gong

CLEOBURY Mortimer's Twickenham adventure has earned them the title of BBC Midlands' Amateur Team of the Year for 2006.  more...

Stourport set high standards

STOURPORT have been challenged to maintain the standards they set during their "best 20 minutes of rugby for two seasons" last weekend.  more...

Chaddesley's Charlie out of action

CHADDESLEY Corbett will be without Charlie D'Auncey, who has ankle ligament trouble, when they visit Warley on Saturday.  more...

KCs looking to learn lessons for cup tie

KIDDERMINSTER Carolians will use last weekend's conquerors Sutton Coldfield as an example when they bid to bounce back in the EDF Energy Senior Vase on Saturday.  more...

Schools

Festive cheer for elderly

PUPILS from Arrow Vale High School brightened up Christmas for a group of elderly people.  more...

Poland calling

STUDENTS from Redditch hit the airwaves in Poland when they took part in an exchange programme.  more...

St Richard'S Hospice

Tree gift for city hospice

THREE 7ft Christmas trees have been donated to St Richard's Hospice to help patients and staff celebrate their first festive season in their new home at Spetchley.  more...

£1,300 hospice boost

A WINE and cheese even-ing at Sinton Green has raised £1,300 for St Richard's Hospice.  more...

Theatre

Dances with a difference

THREE new shows are set to bring spectacular fusions of dance, theatre and the visual arts to the stage in Worcestershire.  more...

How wonky chairs tell the tale of the apostles

THINK of Christ and the 12 disciples and you don't normally think of wonky chairs.  more...

Murder at Christmas

Christmas will be murder in Worcester next week.  more...

Banish the blues

THERE'S no excuse for having the winter blues when the likes of Buddy Holly and Blazin' Fiddles are heading this way.  more...

Seasonal delights

A HAMPER of Christmas Delights will be opened at a special production on Friday, December 15.  more...

Tale of murder and intrigue

HAMLET, Shakespeare's tale of swords, poisoning, murder and intrigue, will be brought to the stage by a group of Malvern youngsters next week.  more...

Upton

Carols by candlelight

THE Rev. Ian Sim will lead a carols by candlelight service at Upton Baptist Church, in Old Street, at 6.30pm on Sunday, December 17. Church members will also take to the streets of Upton singing carols at 7pm on Saturday, December 16, and at 10.30am on Saturday, December 23. Meanwhile a razzle' organised by church member Bob Read raised £777 for the continued maintenance of the church hall. Mr Read's former employer Barclays Bank then donated a further £750, making a grand total of £1,527.  more...

Festive display

MORE than 100 Christmas nativity scenes will give Upton Parish Church a festive feel in the run up to Christmas. The exhibition features handmade items from around the world, including Russian matryoshka dolls. It runs from tomorrow (Saturday) until Sunday, December 17, from 10am-5pm on weekdays and 2-6pm on Sundays. Admission is free but there is a suggested donation of £3 per adult.  more...

Last chance to buy

HIS weekend is the last chance to buy tickets for a Christmas party at Ripple Village Hall, from 7.30pm-midnight on Saturday, December 16. The event promises hot food, live music and a licensed bar. Tickets cost £5 and are available until tomorrow (Saturday) from 01684 592060.  more...

Santa is special guest

SANTA Claus will be the guest of honour at a very special evening of Christmas celebrations in Upton.  more...

Merriment for Michaelmas

THE Kids Capers playscheme is holding a Michaelmas Merriment event at the Upton Sports Pavilion tomorrow (Saturday).  more...

Raising glasses to the end of a challenge

GLASSES were raised high and emptied quickly to celebrate the end of a month-long fundraising campaign.  more...

New library will be one-stop shop

UPTON Library is set to undergo a radical facelift.  more...

New library will be one-stop shop

UPTON Library is set to undergo a radical facelift.  more...

Berrow

JANET and her band of helpers raised £350 for CLIC at the last jumble sale before Christmas. Congratulations and well done to all of you.  more...

Villages

West Malvern

"THE Playing of the Merry Organ" is the title of the illustrated talk by John Raine to be given by organist and choirmaster John Raine at St James's Church tomorrow (Saturday), at 7.30 pm. However, much more than just playing of the organ is promised. As well as live performance (and talk), the programme will include a powerpoint slide presentation, working models, excerpts of recorded music on tape, and even a quiz. It should be an intriguing and informative evening. The £5 admission charge will go to the organ refurbishment and enhancement fund.  more...

Wellington Heath

EVERYONE in Wellington Heath will by now know of the sudden death of Peter Garnett. Peter collapsed at the Memorial Hall just before a Parish Council meeting on November 28.  more...

Welland

WELLAND Youth Group Slovenia Project is putting on a presentation on the topic of its recent trip to Slovenia at St James' Church at 7.30pm on Wednesday (December 13).  more...

Powick

THE winter fair held last month at Powick Church raised £358 for church funds and resulted in many people calling in to the church. The Children's Society has gained £315 from a coffee morning held at the house of Peter and Marion Lewis last month. In addition money collected from Children's Society boxes from parishioners amounted to £385. The Children's Society works with children and young runaways providing safety and shelter.  more...

Hollybush

CHRISTMAS in its own special form at Hollybush commences at 6.30pm this Sunday, with readings and carols. This is a very special time and well worth attending. Last year the church was packed so keep up the effort: not all readings are serious so there is something for everyone.  more...

Colwall

JOHN Hegley, in Uncut Confetti, will be appearing at Colwall Village Hall tomorrow (Saturday). Doors open at 7.30pm for an 8pm start. This will be the last night of an autumn tour. Tickets are £12/£6 under-16s on 01684 540366 adrian@touring.org.uk Another Partridge in a Pear Tree is an evening of seasonal entertainment at Colwall Village Hall by the Colwall Players. It will be held on Saturday, December 16, at 7.30pm. Proceeds in aid of St Michael's Hospice. Tickets are £6 and £3 from estate agent John Goodwin.  more...

Castlemorton

CASTLEMORTON Gardening Club will meet at the parish hall at 7.45pm on Thursday (December 14), for its Christmas Get Together. There will be a light hearted quiz with punch and mince pies; please bring a plate of food to share. Non-members welcome.  more...

Callow End

LAST Sunday morning the associate priest, The Rev. Biddi Kings, was at the morning service at St James' Callow End, when young Katie Bruton lit the first of the Advent candles on the Advent wreath.  more...

Birtsmorton

COME and join our Christingle celebration this Sunday (December 10), at 4pm at Birtsmorton church.  more...

Bosbury

BOSBURY Players' production, Charley's Aunt, proved a huge success, playing to full houses on the three nights.  more...

What'S On

GIG GUIDE

tonight Fred Zeppelin - Marr's Bar, Pierpoint Street, Worcester.  more...

EXHIBITION GUIDE

UNTIL DECEMBER 15 Wood N' Legge, Down Under A long overdue exhibition taking place at Worcester Arts Workshop, Sansome Street, Worcester. Open Monday-Friday 10am-5pm and Saturday 10am-noon (term time).  more...

THEATRE GUIDE

Silent Mice Two noisy mice become silent mice when they are forced to share the stable in which Jesus was born. Children's Theatre at the Swan Theatre, Worcester. Tickets available from box office.  more...

CONCERTS GUIDE

UNTIL DECEMBER 9 White Christmas Performed by Pershore Operatic and Dramatic Society at Number8 Community Arts Centre, Pershore.  more...

EVENTS GUIDE

DECEMBER 8 Christmas Fayre At Cherry Orchard First School, Pershore, in aid of school funds. Lots of fun and prizes to be won. Come along between 6-8pm and help this worthy cause.  more...

What's On

Cinemas Malvern Cinema: The Departed (18) Daily 7.30pm, Sat , Sun & Thurs mats 4pm.  more...

Bright future for band

FANS of rock band Sunset Cinema Club should see them while they can - this time next year they could be playing arenas instead of pubs.  more...

  
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