Stories for 21 June 2007

Alcester

Teenager attacked by gang

A TEENAGER was assaulted by a group of thugs brandishing pieces of wood while out with friends in Bidford.  more...

Singers stage tribute show

THE Alcester Singers are holding a concert in memory of the late Rev Richard Dobell, a former conductor for the choir.  more...

Angling

Anglers return to the river banks is delayed

AFTER weeks of hard work in preparation for the opening of the coarse fishing season on rivers, MUAA members hopes of returning to the river banks were dashed by the unseasonal weather which brought floods to the Avon and Severn.  more...

Business

Thumbs up for skilled workers

GOVERNMENT proposals to raise the school leaving age have received a cautious welcome from local business leaders The Chamber of Commerce Herefordshire and Worcester-shire has said it is "generally in favour" of the move, as long as it leads to a more skilled workforce and employers are not unduly affected.  more...

Cricket

Teams

BARNARDS GREEN CC  more...

Tolchard Trophy

MALVERN College hosted ten Prep Schools for an Eight8 cricket competition on Sunday.  more...

Nomads Seconds fall well short

WORCESTER II v WORCESTER NOMADS II  more...

Junior cricket scene

Bishop Trophy 8-a-side Pairs Cricket  more...

Vicar in New Road century

JOHN Barr, vicar of Malvern Priory, scored 143 not out at a recent clergy cricket match played at the Worcestershire County Ground at New Road.  more...

Green II in bore draw

BARNARDS GREEN II v BROMYARD II  more...

West lose way in the gloom

WEST MALVERN v THE LENCHES  more...

Hoogstraten is 7-55 menace

LYE V BARNARDS GREEN  more...

Floods June 19th/20th

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Help is at hand in Tenbury.  more...

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The stream at the bottom of Priors Mill looking relatively peaceful.  more...

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Thunder clouds approaching Clifton on Team at about 7.30pm. Pic by Mike Glyde.  more...

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Garden furniture is swept across the road at Priors Mill, Astley.  more...

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A car is stranded as the water rises in Woodland Road, Suckley.  more...

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This ambulance struggles to get through in Tenbury.  more...

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Water was almost 2ft deep at this lounge in Shrawley.  more...

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This road between Shrawley and Astley was shut.  more...

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This summer house at Church Farm, Shrawley, blew over.  more...

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The force of the wind sent this bridge parapet over.  more...

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The tarmac was washed away from this driveway in Shrawley.  more...

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Firemen start the clean-up at this home in Shrawley.  more...

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Dom Turner in his flooded new cottage extension in Shrawley.  more...

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The front garden at Church Farm, Astley.  more...

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Woodland Road, Suckley  more...

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Woodland Road, Suckley.  more...

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A car negotiates its way through a flooded Tybridge Street in Worcester.  more...

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Josephine Evans surveys the destruction wrought on her home at Church Farm, Shrawley.  more...

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The Kirks' house in Shrawley under several inches of water.  more...

June 2007 Floods

Josephine Evans surveys the destruction wrought on her home at Church Farm, Shrawley.  more...

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Church Farm, Shrawley.  more...

June 2007 Floods

Church Farm, Shrawley.  more...

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The Kirks' house in Shrawley under several inches of water.  more...

June 2007 Floods

The Kirks' house in Shrawley under several inches of water.  more...

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Damage to a bridge in Shrawley.  more...

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The car park of the Crown Inn, Martley, under water.  more...

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The swollen and discoloured river Severn in Worcester.  more...

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The weather is changing  more...

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Flooding at Tenbury  more...

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The water forced open a padlocked iron gate at Church Farm, Shrawley.  more...

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Glazen bridge was swept away when the river burst its banks.  more...

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Brand new fencing at Church Farm, Shrawley, was destroyed by the water which swept through from the Dick Brook.  more...

June 2007 Floods

Brand new fencing at Church Farm, Shrawley, was destroyed by the water which swept through from the brook.  more...

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Weather clouds  more...

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Flooding at Tenbury  more...

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A stranded car in Tenbury.  more...

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Outside Priors Mill, Astley.  more...

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Josephine and Christopher Evans' back garden was subjected to a torrent of water from the brook which burst its banks at Glazen Bridge.  more...

June 2007 Floods

Thunderstorm approaching.  more...

Football

Wild and Wilks collect top awards

THE Villagers FC annual presentation night saw top marksman Mark Wilks walk away with both the golden boot and manager's player of the year award.  more...

General

Forties fever takes hold

A WYRE Forest man is playing a key role in two 1940s weekends at Severn Valley Railway.  more...

Top agony aunt to visit

A WELL-KNOWN agony aunt is talking to a women's community group about relationships and related health issues.  more...

In Brief

Magazine’s open event

MEMBERS of Astwood Bank News magazine are holding an open evening with free wine and cheese to generate interest.  more...

Kidder News Latest

Firefighters pump out home

FIREFIGHTERS came to the rescue of a woman whose Shrawley house filled with water.  more...

Ducks stuck

Last week's torrential rain was bad news for the carnival's annual duck race, as the swollen River Stour meant it was too dangerous to take the plunge.  more...

Ducks stuck

Last week's torrential rain was bad news for the carnival's annual duck race, as the swollen River Stour meant it was too dangerous to take the plunge.  more...

Sporting Mayor relives race days

FORMER motorbike and sidecar champion, Kidderminster Mayor, Mike Shellie, will relive his racing days riding a souped-up trike at the head of the town's carnival parade.  more...

Water-way to help the environment

THE future is looking green at Wilden All Saints CE First School thanks to the efforts of young eco-warriors determined to give mother nature a helping hand.  more...

School merger plans on the table

THE merger of two Stourport schools could move a step closer when proposals are discussed at a County Hall meeting later today.  more...

School merger plans on the table

THE merger of two Stourport schools could move a step closer when proposals are discussed at a County Hall meeting later today.  more...

School merger plans on the table

THE merger of two Stourport schools could move a step closer when proposals are discussed at a County Hall meeting later today.  more...

Green scheme in store

A SUPERMARKET is gearing up for a toilet paper giveaway in an initiative to protect the environment.  more...

Green scheme in store

A SUPERMARKET is gearing up for a toilet paper giveaway in an initiative to protect the environment.  more...

Green scheme in store

A SUPERMARKET is gearing up for a toilet paper giveaway in an initiative to protect the environment.  more...

Trio were handcuffed in dock

A JUDGE ordered three Kidderminster men to be handcuffed in the dock after fears of an escape plot.  more...

Latest

Police hunt abducted child

A MASSIVE police operation has been launched following reports of a boy being gagged and thrown into the back of a car in the Woodrow area of Redditch on Wednesday night.   more...

Man airlifted to hospital after horse-box crash

A MAN has been airlifted to hospital after a collision between a car and a horsebox.  more...

40ft trailer stolen

A 40ft trailer carrying £4,000 worth of scrap metal has been stolen.  more...

Pub owners warned about thefts

PUB owners across Worcestershire have been warned by police to ensure opportunist criminals cannot gain access to their private property.  more...

New Sainsbury's set for St John's

A NEW Sainsbury's food store will finally be built in St John's as part of a massive £6.6m scheme to transform the area.  more...

Firefighters rescue man from burning building

FIREFIGHTERS rescued a sleeping man from a burning building in Worcester.  more...

48 drug dealers charged

FORTY-eight class A drug dealers were charged with offences in South Worcestershire over the last year.  more...

48 drug dealers charged

FORTY-eight class A drug dealers were charged with offences in South Worcestershire over the last year.  more...

Mystery man who helped cyclist sought

A MYSTERY man who helped a cyclist after they were both involved in a traffic collision is being sought.  more...

Will store be a benefit to town?

SO Esso and Tesco can now confirm that they have withdrawn their application in order to collect additional information that the council have asked for.  more...

Congratulations to the PODS who again have stole show

ONCE again thanking your kind publicity may I congratulate Pershore Operatic and Dramatic Society (PODS) for another excellent show, which they presented at No 8 (Pershore Community Arts Centre) from June 11 to 16, Crazy For You. The acting, costumes, choreography, orchestra, scenery and other aspects were all of highest quality. After years of dedicated determination the fruits are being revealed at No 8. By packed audiences attending each performance, some travelling from far and wide to share our wonderful programmes and facilities. We look forward to the next show.  more...

The real valour and dignity of Weston

FOLLOWING the reporting of the 25th anniversary of the Falklands War, I was yet again so impressed with the pride in his country and the dignity of his character, of Simon Weston.  more...

The strength of feeling

Re: Honeybourne Airfield: Proposed Development Readers of the Evesham Journal who live on, or regularly use, the B4035 Evesham to Chipping Campden road should be aware that, following Wychavon Development Control Committee's refusal of a planning application to develop a further 14,200 sq m of Honeybourne airfield for B8 (warehouse and distribution) use, the applicants have appealed against the decision.  more...

School forges links with its Indian counterpart

LINKS between Evesham High School and its counterpart in India were strengthened this week.  more...

Doorstep crime targeted

BOGUS trading and doorstep crime is being cracked down on by police in Worcestershire after they joined forces with Trading Standards A total of 42 forces across England and Wales were involved in operation Rogue Trader. West Mercia Constabulary set up several specialists teams to investigate distraction burglaries and to target suspects and known offenders.  more...

Council wins top award

WYCHAVON District Council has been named overall winner, for the second time, at the 2007 PRA Awards.  more...

Charity sunglasses event

EVESHAM residents will join thousands of people all over the country next week in putting on their favourite pair of sunglasses for charity.  more...

Charity sunglasses event

EVESHAM residents will join thousands of people all over the country next week in putting on their favourite pair of sunglasses for charity.  more...

School to hold its inaugural arts oscars

EVESHAM High School will seek to honour some outstanding pupils at a glitzy, Hollywood-style awards evening being held tonight.  more...

End of road for dancers

THE whirlwind journey for Evesham dance group Mini Mezzos came to an end on Friday, after the group of 14 dancers failed to make it to the final of the ITV talent show Britain's Got Talent.  more...

Landmark ruling on a mortgage shortfall

AN Evesham couple have won what could prove a landmark court ruling in a battle with Lloyds TSB for compensation over their endowment mortgage shortfall.  more...

Wood you believe it?

EAGLE-EYED Evesham residents may have noticed a new addition to Abbey Park this week, placed in preparation for the Festival of Music.  more...

Lawyer winkles out the truth in case of the Irish shellfish

A LONG-STANDING dispute affecting coastal waters around Ireland was resolved this week by an Evesham lawyer.  more...

Firefighters at full stretch as ferocious storms lash county

ONE of the most ferocious storms of the year hit Worcestershire on Tuesday night but - mercifully - the Vale of Evesham got off lightly.  more...

Dazzling displays banish downpour

MORE than 5,000 residents enjoyed some Eastern delights as Evesham's festival season continued in style.  more...

Gipsy loses her eviction struggle

A GIPSY evicted from a site near Eckington two years ago has had an attempt to appeal against the ruling thrown out by the House of Lords.  more...

Road blocked by stuck lorry

AN ARTICULATED lorry got stuck under a disused railway bridge in Willersey on Friday sparking anger and concern from residents on village safety.  more...

Stag party fails to get off the ground

A STAG party from Evesham was left stranded at Coventry Airport after a flight was cancelled at the last minute by Thomsonfly.  more...

Surprise at store’s five-item limit

AN Evesham man has stated his shock and surprise at being prevented from purchasing 10 bottles of cooking oil at a major town store last week.  more...

Village pub suffers ‘shocking’ burglary

BURGLARS escaped with charity boxes full of money, a 40 inch plasma TV, £600 cash and thousands of pounds worth of cigarettes from The Golden Cross Inn, in Harvington, last weekend.  more...

Villagers delighted by Duke’s whirlwind tour

BROADWAY and The Lenches experienced a taste of royalty yesterday when the Duke of Kent stopped by for a whirlwind tour of the area.  more...

Mystery river hero saves a woman’s pet dog

AN Evesham resident is grateful to a brave rescuer who saved her dog from the flooded River Avon.  more...

Crews to rescue as couple marooned by floodwaters

A COUPLE on a hired narrowboat called emergency services after becoming stranded for two days on the River Avon.  more...

Latets

Police alert after child snatch reports

A MASSIVE police operation has been launched following reports of a boy being gagged and thrown into the back of a car in Woodrow on Wednesday night.  more...

Letters

Conscript soldiers did so much for all of us

SIR - If I may take a small space in your paper to reply to a Mr Hinton, who (Letters, June 15) seemed to take some joy in berating un-disciplined National Service men.  more...

Let Sainsbury build rather than Tesco

SIR - Jim Panter (Letters, June 12) rages about Sainsbury failing to build at the rear of the old cinema in St John's.  more...

I still don’t see why we should use train

SIR - I duly thank Harriett Baldwin, Conservative candidate for West-Worcestershire, for her reply (Letters, June 6) to my earlier letter.  more...

Let’s have good news about firms

SIR - I read your feature about Bill Ballard (Worcester News, June 14) and felt that I should let you know about the company that I work for and its owner.  more...

We mature students make the most of it

SIR - What an absolute pleasure to turn the page (Worcester News, June 15) and see the short article on Tony Hilton and his degree success.  more...

Sorry, our mistake

Yesterday's page included a letter from reader Mark Starr about the EU giving aid to Hamas in Palestine.  more...

Did you serve?

DID you ever serve on board any of the light fleet carriers, HMS Bulwark, HMS Albion, or HMS Centaur? Our Association - the HMS Bulwark Albion Centaur Association - is open to anyone who served at any time on these ships.  more...

Music

Sizzling sausages sing hundreds of songs

ENTERTAINMENT at the Subscription Rooms in Stroud takes on a weird and wonderful twist this summer.  more...

Musical sound

A CELEBRATION of well-known theatre songs is being performed by members of the Cotswold Choral Society in June and July.  more...

Roll up for a great show

Rolling Stones tribute act The Counterfeit Stones brings its Itchy Fingers tour to Cheltenham on Monday, June 25.  more...

School bands get ready to do battle

THREE bands from Pershore, Prince Henry's and now Evesham High School will be fighting it out at the final of the Battle of the Bands competition later this month.  more...

MAS ranks in tune for festival

UP and coming Wyre Forest artists are getting in tune for a trip to a big music festival.  more...

Young Voices' summer show

KIDDERMINSTER Choral Society's youth choir is holding a seasonal concert.  more...

Top tunes at musical bonanza

ONE of the country's finest symphony orchestras, a tribute act and a firework finale are combining for a massive night of entertainment - and all for a good cause.  more...

News

Wolves in search for prospects

ASPIRING basketball stars are being urged to go along to an open trial for the Worcester Wolves Under 18s team on Saturday.  more...

County hit as Jaques flies out to Australia

WORCESTERSHIRE'S hopes of having a successful Twenty20 Cup campaign have been dealt a crippling blow by the news star batsman Phil Jaques will miss half of their group games.  more...

Solanki on form but Lions suffer defeat

VIKRAM Solanki top-scored with 38 as England Lions posted 174-6 off 24 overs in their rain-affected one-day match with the West Indies at New Road.  more...

‘Mad Dog’ to add some bite

MIDFIELDER Andy Ferrell has revealed he turned down a number of Conference clubs to become Kidderminster Harriers manager Mark Yates's second signing of the summer.  more...

Opinion

It’s now time to face facts about floods

Flash-flooding of the kind that washed across large swathes of Worcestershire on Tuesday night used to be a once-in-a-decade event. But as roads, gardens and homes across the county are left under water once again, it's time to confront a new reality.  more...

Past

From the archives - June 21, 2007

100 Years Ago June 22, 1907 Wednesday's fete, promoted by Miss Hipkins on behalf of Evesham Cottage Hospital, passed off most successfully. The Living Bridge and the concerts by the Scarlet Runners were both much enjoyed, and fortunately the weather was propitious. The Living Bridge was excellently arranged and conducted by Mr George Lowe, and it reflected the greatest credit on all concerned. In some respects, however, it was a pity that it was performed a third time during the evening, and this upset the arrangements for the second concert and the dancing which was to follow. On a future occasion, too, better arrangements for the serving of the tea would be an improvement; there was something lacking in the management of this department on Wednesday.  more...

Pershore

Grassroots

GARDEN CLUB: Over 30 members met at St Wulstan's Hall, Pershore, on May 31 when Adrian James gave an illustrated talk on Exotics in the Garden.  more...

Lindsey’s trip to a land of hardship

A PERSHORE volunteer has returned from a two-week stint in South Africa where she learnt more about the hardships the country's inhabitants continue to face.  more...

Phillpot Files

Prats of the Caribbean are creating river misery

THERE he goes, this weekend sailor showing off in front of the kids and treating the river Severn as if it was his own personal race track.  more...

Property News

Property of the week - Edwardian home with conservatory

THE Cedars is a four-bedroom Edwardian detached home in 1 New Road, Hampton, Evesham.  more...

Reviews

A Midsummer Night’s Dream,

THE course of true love never did run smooth but this delightful outdoor production just about did.  more...

CD - The Traveling Wilburys Collection - The Traveling Wilburys

ONCE upon a time, a group of five old geezers who were pretty good at music got together and decided to rock out. Thus, the super-band was born.  more...

CD - Era Vulgaris - Queens of the Stone Age

AFTER I listened to this album I had to ask myself one question; why can't all music be like this?  more...

DVD - Apocalypto (12)

SET in ancient Mayan times, Apocalypto, written and directed by Mel Gibson, is about the journey of one man, Jaguar Paw.  more...

DVD - The Good Shepherd (15)

YALE student Edward Wilson (Matt Damon) is recruited to join the Skull and Bones brotherhood, before enlisting in the Office of Strategic Services (OSS), the precursor to the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), under the aegis of General Bill Sullivan (Robert De Niro).  more...

CD - Then and Now - The Who

THIS would without doubt be a five star album if it weren't for the sheer cheek of it!  more...

Round-Up

Chance to check out the city university

PROSPECTIVE students will have the opportunity to discover a new future in higher education at the University of Worcester's open day this Sunday.  more...

Cathedral bell-ringing centre is a world-first

THE centuries-old art of bell-ringing is to enter the computer age at a world-first training centre here in Worcester.  more...

Case adjourned as defendant is ‘lost’

A COURT case has been adjourned because the defendant has been "lost".  more...

A £25,000 lotto boost for inshore rescue team

A NEW life-saving boat, equipped for rescuing disabled people is to be launched thanks to a £25,000 lottery boost.  more...

Tour Of Britain race is coming to county

WORCESTER is gearing up to play a major part in the biggest cycling event on the British calendar this year.  more...

Tour Of Britain race is coming to county

WORCESTER is gearing up to play a major part in the biggest cycling event on the British calendar this year.  more...

Women are targeted by thieves in city shops

PURSE thieves have targeted three elderly women in Worcester.  more...

Birthday bash celebrates

BROADWAY and the West End came to the Swan Theatre as Worcester Operatic and Dramatic Society Youth Section celebrated its 25th anniversary in style with an electrifying show followed by a birthday party.  more...

I’m riding to London to help my stranded son

A FATHER is planning to cycle to London to raise awareness for the plight of his son who is trapped in Dubai.  more...

I’m riding to London to help my stranded son

A FATHER is planning to cycle to London to raise awareness for the plight of his son who is trapped in Dubai.  more...

Firm says it has finally fixed the rising bollards

RISING bollards in Worcester city centre that have worked for only two days in eight years are to go live - again.  more...

7-stone anaconda’s more than a handful

A REPTILE expert can be seen helping to move two of the largest and heaviest snakes in the country in the next instalment of a popular television series.  more...

Celebrating the solstice

CELEBRATE the summer solstice with an afternoon of dancing and singing on the Malvern Hills.  more...

Woofers captain is made an MBE, just like his grandfather

A CAPTAIN in the Woofers is following in his grandfather's footsteps after being made an MBE.  more...

Lorry driver shaken after brick smashes windscreen

A LORRY driver had a lucky escape when a brick was thrown through his windscreen as he travelled along the M5 in Worcestershire.  more...

New home for rare newts and the Red Cross

WITH the family of great crested newts tucked safely behind their protective barrier, the British Red Cross has at last moved into its new Worcester headquarters at Berkeley Business Park.  more...

Cricket star Hick backs pavilion for village club

A VILLAGE cricket team has announced proposals to develop a new pavilion and has welcomed Worcestershire and former England star Graeme Hick as patron of the appeal.  more...

Cricket star Hick backs pavilion for village club

A VILLAGE cricket team has announced proposals to develop a new pavilion and has welcomed Worcestershire and former England star Graeme Hick as patron of the appeal.  more...

EVESHAM: We’re all ready to teach water safety

A PROJECT has been set up to promote safety on the river Avon in Worcestershire, which has the second highest rate of drownings in the UK.  more...

MEP votes for ban on pet fur

WORCESTERSHIRE MEP Liz Lynne has expressed her outrage at the length of time it has taken for the use of dog and cat fur to be banned in the EU.  more...

Many firms will not be ready for smoking ban

A SOLICITOR from Worcester is warning that many businesses and employers will not be ready for the smoking ban in enclosed spaces which starts in less than two weeks.  more...

I’ll take fight to clear great uncle’s name to High Court

THE great-niece of a Worcestershire soldier executed by his own side during the First World War is continuing her campaign for his complete exoneration.  more...

KIDDERMINSTER: Vandals pull badges off cars

FIVE car badges were stolen on the same night from a road in Kidderminster.  more...

Supermarket goes to races

SUPERMARKET staff from Worcester are raising money for the British Red Cross using a theme of a day at the races.  more...

MALVERN: Hills could be lit up by prisms

THE Malvern Hills could be lit up by prisms to celebrate a landmark year for the Malvern Hills Conservators.  more...

Rachel has a licence to thrill

SILVERSTONE'S International Circuit is the destination this weekend for Rachel Davies as the Evesham teenager bids to improve on her third-placed position in this year's MG Car Club Championship.  more...

Saturday line-ups revealed

LEADERS Old Elizabethans Firsts have a Birmingham League Division Two top-of-the-table clash with Attock at the Memorial Ground on Saturday (1pm).  more...

Tigers’ school link to boost standards

OLDBURY Park Tigers have linked up with Dines Green Primary School to boost the standard of football among youngsters in the area.  more...

Holt swoops for last-gasp victory

RECENT memorial contest winner Keith Holt had to wait until the last two hours of the Plough AC match to secure another victory on the club's own pool at Broadheath.  more...

McDonald grabs glory in meeting

TALENTED Royal Grammar School Worcester athlete Nat McDonald has won a prestigious title.  more...

City women's skittles stars enjoy presentation prizes

Worcester Women's Skittles League held their presentation night at Worcestershire CCC.  more...

City women's skittles stars enjoy presentation prizes

Worcester Women's Skittles League held their presentation night at Worcestershire CCC.  more...

City women's skittles stars enjoy presentation prizes

Worcester Women's Skittles League held their presentation night at Worcestershire CCC.  more...

Purchase pursues his Olympic dream

WORLD lightweight single sculls champion Zac Purchase is used to doing his own thing, but two's company for the 21-year-old after World Cup doubles silver in Austria earlier this month.  more...

Speed warning

WASELEY Hills pupils' lives are being put at risk as motorists are not slowing down on a lane in Rubery, it has been claimed.  more...

Got soul

SHAKE Rattle and Soul, a ten piece band, will headline this year's Belbroughton Summer Festival, which will be held this Saturday. The Belbroughton CofE summer festival is being held on the school's playing fields with large sponsorship arranged from several local businesses, including Barclays bank. There will be traditional fun and games including hook a duck, a coconut shy, a balloon race, lucky dip and a dads' tug of war. There will also be a working fire engine, samba workshop and belly dancing. Refreshments include a pig roast and a Pimms tent and bar. All are welcome with the event starting at 3pm, children go free when accompanied by an adult. Tickets cost £2.50 each, while OAPs are £1 including a free programme.  more...

Family fun

BLACKWELL First School will be pulling out all the stops at this Saturday's fete, which runs from 12noon to 3pm. Children will be dancing, singing, and there will be a barbecue, pony rides, bouncy castles, tombola, raffle and face painting. The entrance fee is 50p for adults, 20p for children with all proceeds going to the school.  more...

Hoping for good weather

BARNT Green festival organisers are hoping for good weather this Saturday for their fete, which will be opened at 2pm by Bromsgrove MP Julie Kirkbride.  more...

Screens are just the ticket

TRAIN travellers in north Worcestershire are set to benefit from new customer information systems at two local rail stations.  more...

Celebrating a top garden award

STAFF at Webbs are celebrating after the popular garden centre won a major regional award for its plants department.  more...

They’re doing their bit for charity

A GARDEN party at a Barnt Green pub raised cash for charity.  more...

They’re doing their bit for charity

A GARDEN party at a Barnt Green pub raised cash for charity.  more...

Brick attack

POLICE are re-appealing for information after a brick was thrown off a bridge onto the M5, near the M42 junction, in Catshill, Bromsgrove, smashing a lorry windscreen.  more...

Call to scrap pre-meeting prayers

WEIGHTY decisions taken by members of Bromsgrove District Council may not in future be arrived at with the help of guidance from above.  more...

Bad weather hits festival

RUBERY festival could have been a "mini Glastonbury" if the full event had gone ahead, according to festival organiser Phil Dent.  more...

Focus on anti-social behaviour

A MEETING between the police, councillors, traders, youth workers and young people has been held to look at anti-social behaviour in the town.  more...

Ladies are toast of the county

ONE of the oldest women's organisations in Worcestershire is celebrating its 90th birthday.  more...

Celebrating a top garden award

STAFF at Webbs are celebrating after the popular garden centre won a major regional award for its plants department.  more...

Countryside - Talks over merger

THE National Farmers' Union and Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group are in detailed discussions about establishing an alliance. NFU deputy director general Colin Beesley said: "The talks at this stage are confidential. Both organisations believe a closer working relationship will enable them to provide stronger envir-onmental gains to the farming and wildlife community."  more...

Latest homing returns

Evesham and District Flying Club THIRTEEN members sent 144 birds to Lulworth Castle on June 16, liberated at 10.10am into a south south west wind.  more...

Wheeler Tom is a talent trekker

MEMBERS of Evesham Wheelers made their way on a hilly route to Chipping Campden last Sunday via Badsey, Broadway and Snowshill.  more...

Harvington - grassroots

Harvington PARISH COUNCIL: At the parish council meeting held last Wednesday evening the recently-appointed area constable WPC Julie de Paris was introduced to council members and a small group of residents present, to all of whom she gave a short but interesting talk about the organisation envisaged for the future. The feeling voiced later was that it all sounds very convincing but can we be sure that we shall see a more substantial police presence in the village when it is needed. Vandalism on the playing field continues and is the cause of great anxiety and disquiet, disappointment too, older people being unable to understand the dissatisfaction felt by young people which appears to lie behind it. There is further disquiet, and anger too, about the building in Leys Road, the circumstances of which are extremely complex, creating an on-going problem for the parish council who are struggling to cope with unkept promises made by the developers and the failure of planners and supervisory bodies to enforce agreed commitments. The results of a further meeting between all parties in the near future is awaited with great interest. Meanwhile, the results of some of the things which have been happening are viewed with great anxiety by the other residents in the area. In the matter of the new village hall, it was reported that chairman Clive Allen accompanied by vice chairman Joyce White had duly consulted a solicitor about any duty the council has as Custodian Trustees of the present hall towards the management committee of the proposed new hall. It was agreed that a small working party consisting of the two councillors already named, together with Cllr Andy Tracey should meet to discuss in detail the expected report from the solicitor in order to summarise it if necessary before passing on to all members of the council on any recommended advice. It is not foreseen that there will be any difficulties arising from this report but the wording needs to be clearly understood.  more...

Male Mayor's Diary - June 21, 2007

The week started with a very heated council meeting but alls well that ends well and grants of more than £4000.00 were given to various organisations throughout the town. This is one of the more satisfying tasks that is undertaken by the council.  more...

Willersey - Maurice receives MBE for long list of community work

AN 84-YEAR-OLD man from Willersey was made an MBE on Saturday in the Queen's Birthday Honours.  more...

Wickhamford - grassroots

GARDENING CLUB: The next meeting will be held on Wednesday June 27 in the memorial hall at 7.30pm. The speaker will be Angela Thompson from The fabulous Fuschia Nursery at Bosbury, Nr Ledbury. There will be specimens on show and plants to purchase.The monthly competition is one stem of any rose variety.New members are welcome. For further information contact Julia Browning, secretary, on 01386 830347 or Colin Hill chairman, 01386 853412.  more...

Throckmorton - Young star headlines at concert

VILLAGERS in Throckmorton enjoyed a classical concert last week featuring the Worcestershire Young Musician of the Year.  more...

Mickleton - grassroots

PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP: Mickleton Playgroup is giving a helping hand this year with Mickleton in Bloom. They are members of the Pre-School Learning Alliance (PLA) and Playgroup and Toddler Association (PATA), they have worked very hard to gain a good OFSTED report which is available to see on the website or look on their page on Mickleton in Bloom site. The playgroup is very well established and is celebrating its 35th anniversary.  more...

Littletons - Success at first time

Jamie Brewer, aged 18, of Norval Farm, South Littleton, bought a Highland heifer calf, Iona, from a neighbour last December and on its first visit to a show, it took the award for a 2006 heifer. Jamie, who works at the Cotswold Farm Park, said: "It was very exciting."  more...

Inkberrow - grassroots

ROSE SHOW: Three days of torrential rain saw an inevitably fall in the number of exhibits at Inkberrow and District Horticultural Rose Show which was held at the village hall on Saturday, June 16. However there was still a beautiful display of blooms and visitors enjoyed the colours and scents of summer despite the weather.  more...

Hill and Moor - grassroots

PARISH COUNCIL: News from the parish council meeting held on June 1.  more...

Elmley Castle - Village still waiting for pub to open

ELMLEY Castle residents are still waiting for the re-opening of their local pub, which closed almost nine months ago.  more...

Eckington - grassroots

Eckington RAFT race: This is on Saturday, September 8. For more information, telephone Liam Ireland on 750595 or Sue Williamson 750585.  more...

Countryside - Show reviewed

THE Town and Country Festival at the Royal Showground in Stoneleigh is to be revamped as The Countryside and Food Fair next year. There will be no Town and Country Festival this year and the new show will move away from the August Bank Holiday weekend, with the first on August 9-10, 2008.  more...

Countryside - Vital information

NEW guides on cereals and bioenergy have been published by Lloyds TSB Agriculture to help farmers plot a course through these two rapidly evolving, volatile markets. The two new guides summarise developments in each sector, put UK prospects in the context of world and European developments and offer guidance on the policies farm businesses might adopt to maximise returns from each sector. To obtain copies of the Signpost guides, call 01432 355295.  more...

Countryside - Get a buzz from beekeeping

AS fears grow about the decline of Britain's bees, Garden Organic has teamed up with Warwickshire Beekeepers' Association to launch a new apiary cabin.  more...

Countryside - Call for action on payments

THE Government is facing a triple call for action over the 2007 single payment scheme.  more...

Countryside - Food at heart of weekend of castle events

SUDELEY Castle in Winchcombe is hosting a Dig It, Cook Eat, Eat It weekend on Saturday and Sunday, July 14-15.  more...

Countryside - Tories lay out rural policy

THE Conservative Party will launch a review of agricultural and rural policies at the Royal Show.  more...

Countryside - Move over Alan - it’s ‘Kemp Force’

STUDENTS from Pershore College have been involved in a Ground Force style project They have helped in a makeover of the garden at Kemp Hospice in Kidderminster as part of its 25th anniversary celebrations.  more...

Broadway - Legion’s boost for solo walker

A ROYAL Navy officer passed through Broadway on Friday as part of a 1,000-mile solo walk from John O'Groats to Land's End in aid of The Royal British Legion's Poppy Appeal.  more...

Broadway - Bookshop shortlisted for prestigious award

A BROADWAY bookshop has been shortlisted for a prestigious award in this year's Bookseller Retail Awards.  more...

Broadway - Broadway couple prove big cheeses

The new Cheese and Dairy Produce Show proved a stunning success for Michael and Dianne Stacey, of Gorsehill Abbey Farm, Broadway, They took the supreme championship with their semi-soft cheese St Oswald and had a first prize with their herb cheese.  more...

Bidford - grassroots

GARDENING SOCIETY: On a sunny day in May 38 members travelled by coach to two Gloucestershire gardens - Lydney Park Spring Gardens and Highnam Court Gardens. As the name suggests, spring is the best time to see Lydney Park. With its eight acres of rhododendrons and azaleas set in a wooded valley with lakes, the brilliant colours of the shrubs can be seen reflected in the water. A small museum in the house displayed interesting artefacts from the remains of a Roman Temple found on the site.  more...

Bidford - Theatre inspires award-winning garden design

A GARDEN designed by Patricia Atkins, of Bidford, was awarded a Silver Medal at BBC Gardeners' World Live.  more...

Bidford - Armed gang attacks boy

A 16-YEAR-OLD boy was left with facial injuries after being attacked by a gang of 30 youths armed with clubs in Bidford on Thursday evening.  more...

Archives - skilles workers save a few bob

Do-it-Yourself with a difference was reported in the Journal 50 years ago.  more...

Archives - Asparagus growers badly hit

ONE of the worst asparagus seasons in living memory came to an end in the Vale of Evesham 35 years ago.  more...

Archives - When silver screen offered golden memories at Regal

BEING shown to your seat by a bright unsteady torch beam while holding hands with the girl of your dreams, at the same time doing one's best not to tread on people's feet, is a memory only the Regal can provide.  more...

Archives - When silver screen offered golden memories at Regal

SERIOUS efforts to get the Regal Cinema in Port Street, Evesham, re-opened have evoked some pleasant memories for Michael J Barnard.  more...

Clive John to launch new album

MALVERN singer-songwriter Clive John launches his sixth album, Time', with a relaxed gig in Worcester's Marrs Bar tonight.  more...

Proposals to save Outdoor Centre

NEW proposals have been put forward to save the Malvern Hills Outdoor Education Centre.  more...

Hope for post office future

COLWALL residents adjusting to life without a Post Office have been given a ray of hope for the future.  more...

Musicians arrive for Jazz Festival

MUSICIANS from across the world are descending on Upton for the 22nd annual Oliver Cromwell Jazz Festival, which begins at noon tomorrow.  more...

Men’s skittles presentation

THERE was a good turnout for the Malvern Mens Skittles League's presentation night, held at the Civil Service Club.  more...

Youngsters’ regatta postponed till later

TEWKESBURY Cruising and Sailing Club held the annual mini-Regatta for children of members which was attended by around 30 youngsters.  more...

Step up for young leaders

A MALVERN teenager is to represent Worcestershire at a FA National Young Leadership Camp at Ascot next month.  more...

Scott rows at World Cup

MALVERN rower Colin Scott will be in action at the World Cup Regatta in Amsterdam, which begins today (Friday) and continues over the weekend.  more...

Escaped parrot ruffles feathers

A PARROT has been ruffling a few feathers after it was seen on a lamppost in Crabbs Cross.  more...

MP slams fees for net access

REDDITCH MP Jacqui Smith has slammed plans by Worcestershire County Council to charge people for using the internet at libraries.  more...

Police tackle rise in burglaries

OPERATION Magnify has been launched by police to tackle the rising tide of burglary across Redditch.  more...

Alcohol seized in police crackdown

A MAJOR crackdown on underage drinking resulted in a police swoop on Crabbs Cross.  more...

Roundup

Luke's a record breaker

KIDDERMINSTER golfer Luke Rogers broke the course record at North Worcestershire Golf Club to win his first tournament last week.  more...

Kenny enjoys a good start

KENNY Howells made a promising start to the European International Sidecar Championships in Wales over the weekend.  more...

Award leaves rider tall in the saddle

A JOCKEY from Kidderminster has been named novice of the year for the West Midlands Point-to-Point area.  more...

Award leaves rider tall in the saddle

A JOCKEY from Kidderminster has been named novice of the year for the West Midlands Point-to-Point area.  more...

KVCC can 'get better'

BUOYED by two crucial wins over the weekend Kidderminster Victoria CC captain Jonathan Wright is confident there is still more to come from his side.  more...

Don't make a rod for your own back

LOCAL anglers have been warned to make sure they have a valid rod licence by the Environment Agency.  more...

Schools

Getting stuck into books

EIGHT pupils from Woodfield Middle School have helped to choose this year's Royal Society Junior Prize for Science book.  more...

Summer fete

A TEDDY tombola and karate kicks are just some of the attractions planned for a Winyates East school's annual summer fete.  more...

Skipping skills

PUPILS at Studley High School have been jumping for joy in a sponsored charity skipping challenge.  more...

Schools News

Kids bang the drum

YOUNG drummers at a Worcestershire school enjoyed a day of musical fun as part of their studies on Africa.  more...

Tee-off and raise cash for new hall

Staff and children at a school are holding a fund-raising golf and dinner event to raise money for a new school hall.  more...

Society

Kidderminster

SOROPTIMISTS - Club members rubbed shoulders with MPs during a trip to the House of Commons to mark World Environment Day.  more...

Sound Advice

QUESTION One: I have been working for my current employer for six years and during that time myself and my colleagues have always been allowed to smoke, recently in a designated room. However, after the smoking ban has been introduced I will not be able to do this, is this correct?  more...

Areley Kings

WI - Members were given a report on the Spring Rally. Nine members had entered and had won two first class awards: Joy Cook and Sylvia Bennett for flowers and Patsy Anderson for oil and vinegar. There was a display of their entries and also photographs of the rally.  more...

Storms Round-Up

Wribbenhall

Caroline Pritchard walks through her flooded garden at her Lodge Close home.  more...

Wribbenhall

Caroline Pritchard in her flooded garden at her Lodge Close home.  more...

Wribbenhall

Caroline Pritchard in her flooded garden at her Lodge Close home.  more...

Wribbenhall

Lodge Close resident, Caroline Pritchard, was one of the many who has suffered because of the floods.  more...

Shrawley

Firefighter, Jim Nokes, wades through the waters to start mopping up after a nightmare night for residents.  more...

Shrawley

Geraldine Kirk is another left to pick up the pieces after damage caused by the torrential downpours on Tuesday night.  more...

Shrawley

A bridge in the village was forced to close after the elements caused the collapse of its parapet.  more...

Shrawley

A Worcestershire Highways team start repairing damage to the roads.  more...

Wolverley

Val Rees, who has lived in the village for 46 years, said the devastation caused by the floods was the worst she had known.  more...

Wolverley

Firefighters battle their way through the water to help villagers trapped inside their homes.  more...

Wribbenhall

Deborah Ferris shows just some of the item ruined after water rushed into her Queensway home.  more...

Wribbenhall

Deborah Ferris sweeps floodwater out of her Queensway house.  more...

Bewdley

The Windmill Caravan Park, in Ribbesford Road, felt the force of the storms.  more...

Bewdley

The Woodman Caravan Park, in Ribbesford Road, felt the force of the storms.  more...

Bewdley

The Woodman Caravan Park, in Ribbesford Road, felt the force of the storms.  more...

Theatre

Darth idea for a solo act has the force behind it!

ONE man performing the Star Wars trilogy is a must-see for all fans of the classic movies when it comes to Cheltenham next week.  more...

Rise and fall of double act

AN acclaimed West End comedy tracing the rise and fall of one of Britain's greatest double acts comes to Malvern Theatres on Monday and Tuesday, July 2 and 3 at 8pm.  more...

Young dancers showcase talent

DANCERS from one of Worc-estershire's premiere companies will provide an exciting evening of entertainment at Number 8 in Pershore.  more...

This Life - Special Reports

Is a moody teenager making your life hell?

EVERY parent knows that most adolescents turn into Harry Enfield's infamous Kevin the Teenager around puberty.  more...

Is a moody teenager making your life hell?

EVERY parent knows that most adolescents turn into Harry Enfield's infamous Kevin the Teenager around puberty.  more...

Is a moody teenager making your life hell?

EVERY parent knows that most adolescents turn into Harry Enfield's infamous Kevin the Teenager around puberty.  more...

Is a moody teenager making your life hell?

EVERY parent knows that most adolescents turn into Harry Enfield's infamous Kevin the Teenager around puberty.  more...

Is a moody teenager making your life hell?

EVERY parent knows that most adolescents turn into Harry Enfield's infamous Kevin the Teenager around puberty.  more...

Travel

Book a family break

TREAT the family to an Butlins early summer break that's full of live entertainment and great facilities.  more...

What'S On

Show on comedy duo's lives

THE lives and comedy of Peter Cook and Dudley Moore have been turned into a stage show.  more...

Mermaid tale at Palace

MONIQUE School of Theatre Dance will be putting on an all-singing, all-dancing show at the Palace Theatre.  more...

Comedy raises cash for club

COMEDY fans are being invited to laugh out loud and raise money for Redditch United Football Club at a stand-up comedy night.  more...

Music icon at NIA

KNOWN the world over for his extraordinary voice and legendary hits, the Reverend Al Green will be coming to the NIA in Birmingham.  more...

Vocal treat in store at Greig

TWO star performers will be headlining an evening of entertainment at The Greig in Alcester.  more...

Charity variety show being staged

DANCING, singing and acting will be on offer as Alcester's Young People's Variety Show raises money for the Greig Hall.  more...

  
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