Stories for 26 September 2006

Business

Trevor’s invention cuts wasted water

A HI-TECH invention from a Malvern company currently being tested across the UK and Spain could spell the end of summer hosepipe bans.  more...

Education

Thanks to my tutor I can now understand people when they call

FOR many people whose English is not very good, getting through the day can be a daunting and upsetting ordeal.  more...

Students honoured at school’s annual awards

THE achievements of students at the Royal Grammar School, Worcester, were recognised in the school's annual speech day.  more...

Students honoured at school’s annual awards

THE achievements of students at the Royal Grammar School, Worcester, were recognised in the school's annual speech day.  more...

Show will tackle the dangers of electricity

SPARKY youngsters in Worcester schools will be treated to an educational visit with a difference.  more...

Celebration for George

MALVERN College hosted a dinner to celebrate more than half a century of association with old-boy George Chesterton.  more...

Brian says goodbye after 40 happy years

A MUCH-loved member of staff at the University of Worcester has retired after 40 years of service.  more...

Show will teach all about safety

STUDENTS at Bishop Perowne College will be given a new view of safety awareness from a touring theatre performance.  more...

University is sending its books off to Rwanda

SCHOOLS and colleges across a war-torn African country are set to benefit from a donation by the University of Worcester.  more...

Physics star Helen shines

A TALENTED Alice Ottley student has impressed examiners, scoring the highest in the summer's physics A-level exam.  more...

Latest

Hundreds say goodbye to city’s Chicken George

HUNDREDS of mourners packed Worcester's Baptist Church to pay their last respects to one of the city's most colourful characters.  more...

Happy Christmas! City offers free car parking

FREE car parking is to be brought into Worcester during the run-up to Christmas, providing a major boost to shoppers.  more...

Severn Trent work is hitting us hard, say shopkeepers

BUSINESSES in Worcester's London Road say they are losing trade because of the continuing waterworks.  more...

Severn Trent work is hitting us hard, say shopkeepers

BUSINESSES in Worcester's London Road say they are losing trade because of the continuing waterworks.  more...

Charity needs storage space

A CHARITY for disabled people based in Worcester is having to turn away donated goods because it has nowhere to store them after a public appeal for space has failed to help.  more...

Latets

Jail for heroin 'taxi driver'

A STUDLEY woman who ferried a drug dealer to and from Birmingham to collect supplies of heroin has failed to take advantage of a chance she was given to avoid prison.  more...

Letters

Charging blindly into yet another ‘initiative’

SIR - In a week when I've had to endure a visit to the dental access centre (because New Labour has privatised dentistry) I'm extremely concerned to read about the private financing' of our new library to the tune of £50m! Can no one else smell a rodent?  more...

Pressure on post to make a profit

SIR - Apparently this Government's intention is, eventually, to eliminate the Post Office's time-honoured function in the payments of pensions and other benefits. This means no income will be accruing to Royal Mail in this way.  more...

Stop the whingeing about the disabled

SIR - Regarding Miss A Haffenden's letters (Friday, September 15) having a moan about disabled parking in Worcester taking priority over mums with double buggies, I would like to point out that disabled means exactly that. These spaces are for disabled, less mobile, physically impaired people who do not choose to be like this.  more...

Desperate need for leadership

SIR - It seems like only yesterday that Mike Foster was elected MP for Worcester, after after an election in which the city's Fran Richmond was identified as "Worcester Woman" decreed by New Labour's Millbank nerve centre as the very type of voter considered vital to their success. How different it all is now. The euphoria is all but forgotten and the gloves are off. As a battle for the heart and soul of the Labour party gathers momentum and we can only watch as mesmerised observers.  more...

It must be a right navy lark for some

SIR - Reading recent reports concerning the case of a Royal Navy chaplain I could not help thinking how confusing life in the Royal Navy must seem to someone of his sort until he has had time to become accustomed to naval ways.  more...

Heaven only knows

SIR - The late, sadly missed "Chicken" George Webb, 86, always acknowledged me with a nod and a wink. I didn't realise the poor chap had a bayonet wound to the head - he certainly didn't let it get him down. If there is a heaven, George is now up there, flirting with the angels.  more...

The blight of Blair

SIR - I believe Tony Blair should resign immediately not only as Prime Minister but as an MP.  more...

Malvern Show

Malvern Autumn Gardening and Country Show

Anthony Worrall Thompson put on a display using local produce at the show. Pic ref 39000302  more...

Malvern Autumn Gardening and Country Show

A dramatic display by Paws for Thought team. Pic ref 39999908  more...

Malvern Autumn Gardening and Country Show

John Hiles loads up apples ready to be mashed. Pic ref. 39999919  more...

Malvern Autumn Gardening and Country Show

John Causier stokes up his traction engine. Pic ref 39999920  more...

Malvern Autumn Gardening and Country Show

Elsa Mendel meets Lady Dollar at the show. Pic ref 39999913  more...

Malvern Autumn Gardening and Country Show

Gold - Una Dunnett, Denise and Chris Cotterill and Tony Marden. Pic ref 39999923  more...

Malvern Autumn Gardening and Country Show

Georgina Lewis, from Claines, by a pumpkin. Pic ref 39999901  more...

Malvern Autumn Gardening and Country Show

Neil Hughes from Ledbury's Flights Orchard Organics, with a basket of his produce at the show. Pic ref. 39999906  more...

Malvern Autumn Gardening and Country Show

Neil Hughes from Ledbury's Flights Orchard Organics, with a basket of his produce at the show. Pic ref. 39999906  more...

Malvern Autumn Gardening and Country Show

Neil Hughes from Ledbury's Flights Orchard Organics, with a basket of his produce at the show. Pic ref. 39999906  more...

Malvern Autumn Gardening and Country Show

Neil Hughes from Ledbury's Flights Orchard Organics, with a basket of his produce at the show. Pic ref. 39999906  more...

Malvern Autumn Gardening and Country Show

Neil Hughes, from Ledbury's Flights Orchard Organics, with a basket of his produce at the show. Pic ref 39999906  more...

Malvern Autumn Gardening and Country Show

A drop of this: Harry Bray, from Rock, fills a cup with some freshly pressed cider juice. Pic ref. 39999918  more...

Malvern Autumn Gardening and Country Show

Anthony Hampson and Tina Thomas sold corn. Pic ref 39999911  more...

Malvern Autumn Gardening and Country Show

Martin Frayling with his shire horse, Monarch. Pic ref 39999916  more...

Malvern Autumn Gardening and Country Show

Society president Peter Luff MP at the show. Pic ref 39999903  more...

Malvern Autumn Gardening and Country Show

The crowds turned out in their thousands. Pic ref 39999917  more...

Malvern Autumn Gardening and Country Show

Petals: Elizabeth Brenan admires some of the blooms in the Harvest Hall. Pic ref 39999902  more...

Malvern Autumn Gardening and Country Show

The Casablanca Steps at the show. Pic ref 39999915  more...

Manager'S View

Blyth victory takes pressure off cup opener

IT'S a big relief to get that first home win.  more...

Mayor'S Column

IAN IMRAY, The Mayor's Diary

There was a sad start to the week with the funeral of Sydney Smith, a past Mayor. I never met him, but from listening to the eulogy by his son Derek and later talking to Coun Mike Layland, I believe he was an interesting man.  more...

News

City boss happy with his French connection

ABDERRAHMAN Traore has justified his place in the Worcester City team, according to manager Andy Preece.  more...

Burley battles bug bite reaction

ADAM Burley is recovering at home after being rushed to hospital following a nasty reaction to a suspected insect bite.  more...

Burley battles bug bite reaction

ADAM Burley is recovering at home after being rushed to hospital following a nasty reaction to a suspected insect bite.  more...

Burley battles bug bite reaction

ADAM Burley is recovering at home after being rushed to hospital following a nasty reaction to a suspected insect bite.  more...

Curtis wins place on County board

FORMER Worcestershire captain Tim Curtis has been elected to the club's board of directors for the next three years.  more...

'A' team win with penalty try

A PENALTY try gave Worcester a late win against Newcastle Falcons in their Guinness A' League meeting at Kingston Park.  more...

Reihana to miss cup clash with Warriors

NORTHAMPTON captain Bruce Reihana will be out of action until the new year after it was confirmed he suffered knee ligament damage in his side's defeat to Gloucester.  more...

Makeshift Malvern seeking first round win

MALVERN Town are without seven players for tonight's (Tuesday) Errea Cup first round clash at Cinderford Town (7.45).  more...

Makeshift Town seeking first round win

MALVERN Town are without seven players for tonight's (Tuesday) Errea Cup first round clash at Cinderford Town (7.45).  more...

New signings welcomed

MALVERN'S director of Rugby David Robins has announced two key signings on their way to play at Spring Lane.  more...

Opinion

An era dies along with old George

A FEW hundred years ago, the broadside sellers and ballad mongers would by now be doing a roaring trade as the mortal remains of Chicken George were laid to rest. Verse after verse might tell the story of the old soldier's exploits from Dunkirk to Dines Green as he no doubt went forth all on a May morn in his crumpled suit and gnarled old walking stick.  more...

Reports

Students stun Angels

LOUGHBOROUGH STUDENTS 25pts, MALVERN ANGELS 5pts  more...

Malvern humiliated by title favourites

KENILWORTH 83pts, MALVERN 12pts  more...

Round-Up

Find out more on prostate cancer

Do you know if you are at risk of prostate cancer or what to do if you think you have the disease?  more...

Cricketers have gone batty for charity

THERE is nothing like a game of cricket and it certainly was a game with a difference as the girls and boys from a Worcestershire village got together for a charity match.  more...

Cricketers have gone batty for charity

THERE is nothing like a game of cricket and it certainly was a game with a difference as the girls and boys from a Worcestershire village got together for a charity match.  more...

Cricketers have gone batty for charity

THERE is nothing like a game of cricket and it certainly was a game with a difference as the girls and boys from a Worcestershire village got together for a charity match.  more...

Charity champs score for cause 30 years on

THREE decades ago, Malvern Rangers Youth were a team of fit and young athletes able to cover every blade of grass on the pitch.  more...

Job centre can’t cope with levels of work hunters

A WORCESTER woman who is trying to get back to work after a back injury says the city's new Jobcentre Plus office cannot cope with all the people claiming benefits and looking for work.  more...

PERSHORE: Nick gives his clients a cut, blow-dry and a West End show tune

CLIENTS visiting a Pershore hairdressing salon are being given a musical bonus with proprietor and stylist Nick Long throwing in live entertainment for no extra charge.  more...

Drinking ban will be imposed near station and hostel

A DRINKING ban is to be introduced in the grounds of a mosque blighted by anti-social behaviour, as well as a nearby homeless hostel.  more...

Drinking ban will be imposed near station and hostel

A DRINKING ban is to be introduced in the grounds of a mosque blighted by anti-social behaviour, as well as a nearby homeless hostel.  more...

Safari event will illuminate park

AN annual event to light up West Midland Safari Park is set to return with Venom later this month.  more...

UPTON UPON SEVERN: Flood barriers will save town from rising water

FLOOD barriers for Upton-upon-Severn will be seen for the first time this week when the Environment Agency carries out a trial of the new system along Waterside.  more...

UPTON UPON SEVERN: Flood barriers will save town from rising water

FLOOD barriers for Upton-upon-Severn will be seen for the first time this week when the Environment Agency carries out a trial of the new system along Waterside.  more...

AUCTION: Manor house sale has something for everyone

AN astonishing array of arts and antiques, accumulated over 40 years, is to go under the hammer.  more...

Council’s first chairman dies at age of 84

THE first chairman of Worcestershire County Coun-cil has died aged 84.  more...

Mike’s trek on unicycle pulls in lots of money

STUDENT Mike Gallagher rode away on a wacky fund-raising adventure for St Richard's Hospice and raised a fantastic £650.  more...

Black Pears stage recruitment drive

BLACK Pear Joggers are holding a promotion evening in Worcester next Monday.  more...

LTA president praises centre

PERSHORE'S new indoor tennis centre is serving up aces after being officially opened.  more...

Cutler beats best break for Suzy Q

DAZ Cutler demonstrated great style to record the highest break of the SEC Solutions Worcester Snooker League so far this season.  more...

Elliot creates history with impressive billiards debut

HISTORY was made in the Worcester Billiards League as the county's first female player made her debut.  more...

Melia back in number one spot

COUNTY epee fencer Jamie Melia made a devastating comeback from injury to recapture his number one spot in the British junior rankings.  more...

Shepherd the hero as county go through

WORCESTERSHIRE won a dramatic penalty shoot-out to secure victory over Hampshire in the first round of the FA County Youth Cup after an enthralling encounter finished 1-1 at Kidderminster's Aggborough ground.  more...

Confident Swifts chase cup boost

STOURPORT Swifts are looking to take confidence from their first home league win of the season when they turn their attention to cup action.  more...

United ace Williams set to miss clash at Rovers

ANDY Williams is a major injury doubt ahead of Hereford United's Coca-Cola League Two trip to Bristol Rovers tomorrow night (7.45).  more...

Tributes for a public servant

THE man who pioneered nursery education in Worcestershire and who, by his wit, sense of humour and incisive argument enlivened many an otherwise dull council meeting, has died.  more...

Road parking sparks anger

LIVES are being put at risk by drivers parking in Vines Lane, say concerned Spa residents.  more...

Controversial plans get the go ahead

PLANS for a major development at St George's Square have been given the go ahead despite protests from angry residents.  more...

Car flees accident scene

POLICE want to trace the driver of a car that fled the scene of an accident. A Peugeot 307 estate was badly damaged when it was hit by the another vehicle, believed to be a red Citroen Saxo, at the junction of the A438/B4208 at Birtsmorton, just after 11pm on Thursday, September 21. Anyone with information should call police on 08457 444 888, quoting 823S/210906.  more...

Nags named pub of year

The Nags Head in Malvern has been named Town Pub of the Year by The Good Pub Guide 2007.  more...

Mystery whodunnit? More like a ‘witch’ dunnit!

HALLOWEEN charity ball organisers hope they have conjured up a spell for a successful event.  more...

Faster phones

MALVERN will be among the first places in the country to benefit from a massive BT service upgrade in 2008.  more...

Storm strikes

LIGHTNING strikes to power supplies in Hanley Swan left almost 2,000 people without electricity on Sunday.  more...

Roundup

Wyre wonders are French fancies

TWO Wyre Forest Cycle Racing Club teams flew the flag for club and country when they took on French professionals at the Duo Normand 2-up team time trial in Marigny, Normandy.  more...

Harriers (and Bewdley) launch FA Youth Cup campaign

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers will take on Staveley in the FA Youth Cup tomorrow night (Wednesday) - with a little help from their friends at Bewdley Town.  more...

Harriers (and Bewdley) launch FA Youth Cup campaign

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers will take on Staveley in the FA Youth Cup tomorrow night (Wednesday) - with a little help from their friends at Bewdley Town.  more...

Harriers (and Bewdley) launch FA Youth Cup campaign

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers will take on Staveley in the FA Youth Cup tomorrow night (Wednesday) - with a little help from their friends at Bewdley Town.  more...

  
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