Stories for 22 June 2007

Business

WORCESTERSHIRE: Cash brings life to old buildings

THREE Worcestershire businesses have taken advantage of a recently expanded and highly successful grant scheme which has enabled them to convert redundant buildings into vibrant places of work.  more...

Hoping for royal business

A WORCESTER entrepreneur is hoping his horse trailer awnings will be a runaway success at shows this summer.  more...

Education

Our new garden is great despite the rain

HEAVY rain did not stop youngsters in Powick, near Worcester, celebrating the opening of a sensory garden.  more...

General

Traveller culture on display

RESIDENTS are invited to experience the rich past of traveller culture at the heart of a two-day museum event.  more...

Traveller culture on display

RESIDENTS are invited to experience the rich past of traveller culture at the heart of a two-day museum event.  more...

Kidder News Latest

Stourport schools merger rubber-stamped

THE green light has been given to merger plans for two Stourport schools yet to come into official existence.  more...

SVR shows wartime spirit to ensure show goes on

BOSSES at The Severn Valley Railway are determined to show some wartime spirit to ensure a popular event is successful despite the worst devastation in its history caused by this week's floods.  more...

TV gets it wrong over SVR 1940s event

BOSSES at The Severn Valley Railway are determined to show some wartime spirit to ensure a popular event is successful despite suffering the worst devastation in its history this week.  more...

Bewdley flood appeal launched

AFTER witnessing "devastating" scenes in the aftermath of Tuesday's flash floods, Bewdley's mayor has launched a fund-raising appeal to help the town's victims.  more...

Bewdley flood appeal launched

AFTER witnessing "devastating" scenes in the aftermath of Tuesday's flash floods, Bewdley's mayor has launched a fund-raising appeal to help the town's victims.  more...

Bewdley flood appeal launched

AFTER witnessing "devastating" scenes in the aftermath of Tuesday's flash floods, Bewdley's mayor has launched a fund-raising appeal to help the town's victims.  more...

Kidderminster man missing

CONCERN is growing for the welfare of a Kidderminster man who has not been seen for two weeks.  more...

Six caught out in fly tipping clampdown

VEHICLE spot checks at the former sugar beet site in Kidderminster revealed six were not registered to carry waste as officials clamped down on fly tipping.  more...

Six caught out in fly tip clampdown

VEHICLE spot checks at the former sugar beet site in Kidderminster revealed six were not registered to carry waste as officials clamped down on fly tipping.  more...

Six caught out in fly tip clampdown

VEHICLE spot checks at the former sugar beet site in Kidderminster revealed six were not registered to carry waste as officials clamped down on fly tipping.  more...

Stourport schools merger rubber-stamped

THE green light has been given to merger plans for two Stourport schools yet to come into official existence.  more...

Stourport schools merger rubber-stamped

THE green light has been given to merger plans for two Stourport schools yet to come into official existence.  more...

Man wanted girls to see sex act

A MARRIED man who drove around Kidderminster looking for schoolgirls to witness a sex act has been jailed for 12 months.  more...

Man wanted girls to see sex act

A MARRIED man who drove around Kidderminster looking for schoolgirls to witness a sex act has been jailed for 12 months.  more...

'Superhead' to help out troubled school

A KIDDERMINSTER headteacher, who has changed the fortunes of his once-failing school, has been handed the task of helping achieve similar results in Worcester.  more...

Pat's Italian challenge nets £4,800

A WOMAN has raised £4,800 for a leading charity working to help treat heart problems after completing a walk in memory of her brother.  more...

Fingers crossed for sunshine

TEN green-fingered members of Kidderminster Horticultural Society will be praying for sunshine when they show off their hard work on Sunday, July 1.  more...

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Flash flooding advice for residents

ADVICE is at hand to help Wyre Forest residents keep themselves safe if there is further flash flooding this weekend.  more...

Flash flooding advice for residents

ADVICE is at hand to help Wyre Forest residents keep themselves safe if there is further flash flooding this weekend.  more...

Flash flooding advice for residents

ADVICE is at hand to help Wyre Forest residents keep themselves safe if there is further flash flooding this weekend.  more...

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Flash flooding advice for residents

ADVICE is at hand to help Wyre Forest residents keep themselves safe if there is further flash flooding this weekend.  more...

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Flash flooding advice for residents

ADVICE is at hand to help Wyre Forest residents keep themselves safe if there is further flash flooding this weekend.  more...

Flash flooding advice for residents

ADVICE is at hand to help Wyre Forest residents keep themselves safe if there is further flash flooding this weekend.  more...

Flash flooding advice for residents

ADVICE is at hand to help Wyre Forest residents keep themselves safe if there is further flash flooding this weekend.  more...

Latest

Go-ahead for Sainsbury's

Supermarket giant Sainsbury's has finally been given permission to build a supermarket in St John's, Worcester, as part of a £6.6 million scheme that will transform the area.  more...

New head leaves school after just two months

THE headteacher charged with helping a Worcester school out of special measures has left his post just two months after being appointed.  more...

Missile thrown at coach on M5

A COACH loaded with college students travelling on the M5 was damaged when an unknown missile was thrown at it.  more...

Jazz festival swings into action

THE 22nd annual Upton-upon-Severn jazz spectacular is in full swing.  more...

Jazz festival swings into action

THE 22nd annual Upton-upon-Severn jazz spectacular is in full swing.  more...

Are you at Glastonbury? - send us your pics.

It's set to be a mudbath but that won't stop 177,000 festival fans celebrating Glastonbury.  more...

Are you at Glastonbury? - send us your pics.

It's set to be a mudbath but that won't stop 177,000 festival fans celebrating Glastonbury.  more...

County braces itself for postal strike

POSTAL services in Worcestershire and Herefordshire will be plunged into chaos next week when 1,100 workers go on strike.  more...

Butchers shuts but Pizza Express to hit city

A POPULAR butchers in Worcester city centre has closed, leaving another gap in one of the city’s biggest shopping centres.  more...

Deaths from heart disease drop in Worcester

DEATHS from heart disease and strokes have dropped in Worcester, according to a new health profile of the city prepared by the Government.  more...

Ambulance control centre threatened with closure

EMERGENCY calls to the ambulance service will be answered up to 61miles away if plans to close Worcestershire's call centre go ahead.  more...

Family forced out of home as New Chequers Inn shuts

A DISTRAUGHT family will be forced out of their home after a pub closed suddenly.  more...

Changes on track as Central Trains axed

THE face of rail travel across Worcestershire will change when Central Trains shuts down and London Midland takes over.  more...

Leisure General

Course auditions

YOUNGSTERS with star potential are wanted for a summer school production of Disney's High School Musical.  more...

Contemporary dance

CONTEMPORARY dance company 2FaCeD brings a dynamic mixture of street and breakdance to the Courtyard Theatre in Hereford from Thursday to Saturday, June 28-30. Performances start at 7.30pm and tickets cost from £7 to £10 on 0870 1122330.  more...

All change for slam

THERE has been a change of time for the Poetry Slam event organised for this year's Ledbury Poetry Festival.  more...

All change for slam

THERE has been a change of time for the Poetry Slam event organised for this year's Ledbury Poetry Festival.  more...

Romantic talk

THIS year's Ledbury Poetry Festival will be launched by the journalist, critic and former Oxford Professor of Poetry, James Fenton.  more...

Festival on frontline in the poetry war

A MAN who set up a political party to protest against the state of English verse plans to return to Ledbury Poetry Festival.  more...

Star names add a touch of glamour

Ledbury Poetry Festival is offering a glamorous programme, thanks to big name celebrities such as novelist Jilly Cooper, supermodel Jerry Hall and poet and critic Tom Paulin.  more...

Letters

The price of grammar schools is far too high

SIR - I feel I must respond to the glib and thoughtless way John Phillpott put his case for the retention of grammar schools (Seven Days, June 9).  more...

Smile! We’re all on security cameras

SIR - I am starting to get a little paranoid about being watched, tracked, monitored, or possibly spied upon by the startling number of cameras viewing me.  more...

We can’t have our cake or eat it now

SIR - We were in Ledbury recently and looking forward, as always, to buying a selection of cakes from the Abbey Bakery, which for years was housed in the historic black and white building in the centre of the town.  more...

Fines don’t work if they put prices up

SIR - Severn Trent is to be fined again, for missing its target on leakage rates.  more...

Bring out the old soldiers at airports

SIR - I was very disturbed watching Trevor McDonald's report recently on security at Britain's airports.  more...

Councillors sound like criminals on TV

SIR - Reading the account and comments from Worcestershire county councillors over their pay rise made me ponder.  more...

Thanks for helping us raise some cash

SIR - I would like to thank Isabel and Darren of Revills Farm Shop, Defford Road, Worcester, for arranging a very successful cake day in aid of the Multiple Sclerosis Society on Friday, June 1.  more...

Politician-powered

SIR - So, there is not enough wind in Worcester. Surely there is plenty of hot air issuing from the venerable Guildhall?  more...

Glaring error

WITH a tape measure, pencil and paper I could work out the width required for two domestic vehicles or small vans to pass each other safely.  more...

Double standard

THE letter from Mrs V Brookes (Your Letters, June 15) raises two points, both of which I endorse.  more...

Cautionary tale

SHOULD Elgar's beloved hills be blighted by a profusion of phone masts?  more...

Salad days

YOU report that Leigh and Bransford Parish Council has objected to plans for the organisation Green and Away to hold its annual conference camp in the grounds of New House Farm. I believe the objectors are unaware of the nature of this event, in which I myself have participated on and off during the last 20 years.  more...

Inspiring event

I would like to comment on the article in last week's Malvern Gazette which reported that residents and the parish council in Bransford are opposed to the Green and Away eco-conference taking place in their village.  more...

Battle on our hands

The closure of the post office in Colwall is a great blow to its residents and I extend sympathy in their plight.  more...

All about keeping promises

THE re-opening of the Upton toilets in Lower High Street on Friday, June 22, is a victory for democracy.  more...

Lifestyle

How to get your kids fit for a summer of fun

KEEPING FIT PARENTS need to encourage their children to find an activity they enjoy, according to Ian Bonsall, fitness manager at Banana Fitness in Malvern.  more...

How to get your kids fit for a summer of fun

KEEPING FIT PARENTS need to encourage their children to find an activity they enjoy, according to Ian Bonsall, fitness manager at Banana Fitness in Malvern.  more...

How to get your kids fit for a summer of fun

KEEPING FIT PARENTS need to encourage their children to find an activity they enjoy, according to Ian Bonsall, fitness manager at Banana Fitness in Malvern.  more...

Local News

Cubs and Scouts enjoy the Centenary camping in Bromsgrove

The Cubs and Scouts from the 13th Worcester Scout Group based in Warndon, Worcester took part with other Cubs and Scouts from Worcester in the Centenary District Camp at Blackwell Court near Bromsgrove.   more...

Memory Lane

100 Years Ago, June 29, 1907

BARNSLEY Hall mental hospital in Bromsgrove was opened in the presence of a large and distinguished gathering, on what was the first fine day since Easter. The hospital, set in 324 acres of land, could accommodate 254 male and 316 women patients. The estate had been purchased by the county council for £17,000 from Mr Avery, of Birmingham. There was ample room to extend it to house 1,200 patients if the necessity ever arose.  more...

50 Years Ago, June 29, 1957

BROMSGROVE Rugby Club hoped to have its new pavilion ready for use when the new season started in September. It was being built at their Finstall Park headquarters by working parties made up of players and officials.  more...

25 Years Ago, June 25, 1982

OFFICIALS who ran the Messenger Summer Darts League had made a dramatic U-turn over their previous ban on women players. They had been faced with the prospect of a players' boycott.  more...

When life was ‘berry’ good

news that tons of strawberries may be left to rot in the fields this summer for want of pickers would have shocked those pictured here in Bromsgrove gathering the bountiful harvest over a century ago.  more...

Echoes from the Past

100 years ago ALTHOUGH open spaces are richly abundant in Malvern, facilities for the playing of games by the mulititude are not too plentiful. The various commons dotted about the place are the chief resort for this purpose. There is little level ground among the switchbacks of the Link Common, but any portion offering reasonable possibilities of cricket is quickly seized upon. The games played under these circumstances are hardly of the fast and furious description. The ground is a little too hilly for that. Nevertheless, a good share of enjoyment is obtainable. Of course, there is a commotion among the sheep sometimes if the batsmen should happen to collar the bowling. Malvern Gazette, June 21, 1907.  more...

Freak weather causes foul water flooding

A FREAK storm, which caused houses in Upper Howsell Road to flood, was reported in the Gazette 25 years ago this week.  more...

Soldiers training on annual camp

A MILITARY exercise involving soldiers from Malvern was featured in the Gazette 50 years ago.  more...

Music

Friday, June 29 - Huntingdon Hall - Let the Good Times Roll

ANYONE with even the smallest rhythmic bone in their body will enjoy Let The Good Times Roll. Returning to Worcester's Huntingdon Hall as part of a national tour, the show, featuring classic rock n' roll songs from 1955 to 1960, will have the audience stomping, clapping and dancing in the aisles. Acclaimed boogie-woogie pianist and singer Peter Gill, centre, will be fronting the band State 51, alongside Graeme Budd, left, and Tony Capaldi, right. Let The Good Times Roll is at Huntingdon Hall on Friday, June 29. For tickets, priced £13 and £11 concessions, call Worcester Live on 01905 611427.   more...

July 17, Blues Night at The Cellar Bar, Worcester

YOU'D be forgiven for thinking the Cellar Bar's blues night is the best kept secret in Worcester.  more...

WIN tickets to Miss Moneypenny’s

WOULD you like a slice of the high life courtesy of the Worcester News?  more...

Spotlight - June 22

PETE Adams profiles the stars of the Worcestershire music scene. This week: AFTERVIEW.  more...

Top Ten - 22 June 2007

Brought to you in association with Face The Music in Cathedral, Plaza, Worcester.  more...

Talon at Swan Theatre, Worcester

SOME of my fondest memories of the Seventies revolve around the music of the Eagles; seeing them live for the first time at Bingley Hall in Stafford and cruising around in my boyfriend's battered old Saab listening to their Greatest Hits.  more...

Jazz concert in garden

THE Perdido Street Band performs at a Jazz in the Garden event in Hanley Swan.  more...

Varied programme

ORGAN favourites and music from the movies is on the programme during a concert at Leigh Church on Saturday, June 30. Organist Keith Hearnshaw plays a varied programme, including Bach's Toccata and Fugue and Elgar's Pomp and Circumstance. Admission is free and collections for Leigh Church south aisle roof appeal and Suckley tower appeal will be made. The concert begins at 7.30pm.  more...

Slip in for music

The Slip Tavern at Much Marcle hosts a skiffle music and folk night each Sunday. For more information, call 01531 660246.  more...

Ted Heath tribute

BIG Band sounds will fill The Roses theatre, in Tewkesbury, during a lively tribute to the Ted Heath Orchestra. Established British band leader, Chris Dean, brings his Big Band to the venue on Friday, June 29. The tribute features classics including The Creep, Bakerloo Non-Stop and Hot Toddy. It begins at 7.30pm. Bookings can be made on 01684 295074.  more...

Lost talent is put in the spotlight

A TRIBUTE to songwriter Nick Drake is performed at Huntingdon Hall in Worcester on Thursday.  more...

Abbey fundraiser

THE Schola Cantorum choristers of Tewkes-bury Abbey will perform with Aled Jones on July 4-5.  more...

News

Euro test for Warriors

WORCESTER will unleash their high-profile new recruits Rico Gear and Sam Tuitupou on Montauban, Gran Parma and Bucuresti in next season's European Challenge Cup.  more...

Euro test for Warriors

WORCESTER will unleash their high-profile new recruits Rico Gear and Sam Tuitupou on Montauban, Gran Parma and Bucuresti in next season's European Challenge Cup.  more...

Euro test for Warriors

WORCESTER will unleash their high-profile new recruits Rico Gear and Sam Tuitupou on Montauban, Gran Parma and Bucuresti in next season's European Challenge Cup.  more...

Euro test for Warriors

WORCESTER will unleash their high-profile new recruits Rico Gear and Sam Tuitupou on Montauban, Gran Parma and Bucuresti in next season's European Challenge Cup.  more...

Gear signing lifts Warriors’ world profile

MIKE Ruddock believes the signing of All Blacks ace Rico Gear will put Worcester Warriors on the world rugby union map.  more...

Emeka can prove to be key capture for City manager

IF Emeka Nwadike's enthusiasm rubs off on Worcester City next season then perhaps promotion will finally be a reality for their long-suffering fans.  more...

Twenty20 tie washed out

WORCESTERSHIRE'S opening game in this season's Twenty20 competition was washed out against Northamptonshire.  more...

Defender heads back to Harriers

Defender Paul Bignot has spurned the advances to sign for Harriers.  more...

Defender heads back to Aggborough

Defender Paul Bignot has spurned the advances of league clubs to sign for Harriers.  more...

Opinion

Opinion

DESPITE the warning last August, it seems few lessons have been learnt as once again the heavy rain this week led to homes in Malvern and Ledbury being flooded.  more...

Recipes

Chicken pan pie

FOOD is one of life's great pleasures but all too often as people get older their tastes often get pickier and their appetites shrink.  more...

Chicken pan pie

FOOD is one of life's great pleasures but all too often as people get older their tastes often get pickier and their appetites shrink.  more...

Chicken pan pie

FOOD is one of life's great pleasures but all too often as people get older their tastes often get pickier and their appetites shrink.  more...

Treacle Sponge

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Treacle Sponge

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Treacle Sponge

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Restaurant Reviews

The Royal Oak, Kinnersley

FROM time-to-time you walk into a village pub and immediately know you are going to enjoy the evening. The Royal Oak at Kinnersley, Severn Stoke, near Upton-upon-Severn, is just such a pub, offering a friendly welcome from a genial landlord, a relaxed atmosphere and the prospect of a genuine home-cooked meal.  more...

The Royal Oak, Kinnersley

FROM time-to-time you walk into a village pub and immediately know you are going to enjoy the evening. The Royal Oak at Kinnersley, Severn Stoke, near Upton-upon-Severn, is just such a pub, offering a friendly welcome from a genial landlord, a relaxed atmosphere and the prospect of a genuine home-cooked meal.  more...

Reviews

Malvern Festival Chorus - Review: Malvern Priory

THE Malvern Festival Chorus' summer concert of shorter religious works from the 17th to the 20th centuries was given in Malvern Priory rather than the wide space of the Forum.  more...

Elgar 150 - Review: Elgar Choral with Dr Donald Hunt OBE, York Hall, Malvern St James

DONALD Hunt brought a section of his Elgar Chorale to help celebrate Elgar's 150th anniversary with Malvern St James.  more...

A Visit from Miss Prothero/Green Forms - Review: Malvern Theatres

BOTH these Alan Bennett plays feature Patricia Routledge and are wonderfully funny, whilst also being poignant and sad.  more...

Round-Up

Many pictures prove flooding fears for new business park

CAMPAIGNERS have voiced concerns that a controversial business park in Worcester will contribute to flooding after a brook burst its banks.  more...

Williams poised to leave Hereford

GRAHAM Turner has admitted that he expects young hot-shot Andy Williams to sign for Bristol Rovers.  more...

Train fare-dodgers are evading the inspectors

A REGULAR train user in Worcester has said he is disgusted at the number of fare dodgers he regularly sees on his journey.  more...

Watch a close up of top organist at work

A LARGE screen display will be set up in the Priory Church in Malvern to give the audience at a free organ recital a close-up of the international performer at work.  more...

MALVERN: We need homes to cater for the locals

PROVIDING homes for local people and reducing greenhouse gas emissions are among the priorities being set by Malvern Hills District Council this year.  more...

Rugby players take to bikes for good causes

FOUR rugby players will be getting on their bikes when they take part in the world's biggest 24-hour mountain bike festival.  more...

Rugby players take to bikes for good causes

FOUR rugby players will be getting on their bikes when they take part in the world's biggest 24-hour mountain bike festival.  more...

Rugby players take to bikes for good causes

FOUR rugby players will be getting on their bikes when they take part in the world's biggest 24-hour mountain bike festival.  more...

Man is jailed after making threats to shoot child

Police with dogs surrounded a Worcester house after a man threatened "to shoot a female" in a phone call from a pub.  more...

Trailer stolen

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

We don’t want phone mast, say city traders

TRADERS are concerned about the proposals to put a mobile phone mast on top of a Worcester city centre hotel.  more...

Warning after thieves target pubs

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

Post office move is

A LEADING city councillor believes Post Office bosses have overlooked the future growth of Worcester in deciding to relocate the Foregate Street branch.  more...

It's thuimbs-up from 'Sir' Alan as Jazz Festival starts

IT'S thumbs-up for music fans for the start of Upton Jazz Festival from organiser Sir' Alan Buckley. Three days of non-stop music kick off today until Sunday as Upton-upon-Severn again hosts its spectacular tribute to classic and traditional jazz. Performers will be in the marquee on Fish Meadow and at other venues in the town. Sir' Alan said: "It's all go, go, go. Campers are making their way on to the field and we are ready to start." Details on 01684 593254, or e-mail info@uptonjazz.co.uk internet or at www.uptonjazz.co.uk. Picture by John Anyon. 25068401  more...

Air rescue after two vehicles in a collision

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

Posthumous police award for courageous mum Dee

A COURAGEOUS mum who lost her four-year fight with cancer in May is to be remembered for her achievements in a special award ceremony.  more...

Park-and-ride plan will cause chaos

A PARK-and-ride scheme at Sixways, Worcester, will cause chaos, according to Wychavon councillors.  more...

Man banned after crash during drive from the pub

A MALVERN man crashed his car while more than two-and-a-half times the drink limit after attempting to drive home from a pub.  more...

AWARDS: Prizes for the year’s best firms

More than 400 guests saw the best business people in Worcestershire and Herefordshire recognised for their achievements.  more...

Look! There are maggots living in my wheelie bin

A WARNDON man blames fortnightly collections after he found maggots in half-emptied bins.  more...

Man pulled out of his burning flat

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

Your chance to learn new dance styles

KEEN dancers have the chance to learn two new dance styles at a series of new classes in Worcester.  more...

WORCESTERSHIRE: 84 days that could change their lives

YOUNG people fed up with being unemployed and undervalued are taking part in an 84-day life-changing course.  more...

More heavy rain and floods on way

MORE heavy rainfall could lead to further flooding misery in Worcestershire today, according to weatherman Paul Damari.   more...

WORCESTERSHIRE: 84 days that could change their lives

YOUNG people fed up with being unemployed and undervalued are taking part in an 84-day life-changing course.  more...

Trio cuffed in dock over rumours of escape bid

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

CAMPAIGN: Money will help us feed the birds at our rescue centre

A RESCUE centre for birds in trouble across Worcestershire and Herefordshire is celebrating after it received an unexpected injection of money.  more...

Make a film and see it shown on the big screen

ASPIRING film-makers from Worcestershire are being invited to take part in a major Midlands film festival.  more...

Cyclists set for 24 hours of racing exhilaration

MOUNTAIN bikers from across the UK are today getting ready to take part in a gruelling 24-hour event.  more...

BAN: Smokers can’t take their pints

CUSTOMERS of pubs and clubs in Worcestershire have been reminded not to take their drinks outside if they pop out for a cigarette when the smoking ban comes into force on Sunday, July 1.  more...

CRIME: Year of success for drug busters

FORTY-EIGHT dealers in class A drugs were charged with committing offences in South Worcestershire during the past year.  more...

Police plea after crash

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

Purchase powers into semis

ZAC Purchase cut down the Kiwi world under 23 champions to power into today's semi-finals at the World Cup Regatta in Amsterdam.  more...

Line-ups for city teams

WORCESTER travel to Halesowen on Sunday in the Fearnley Factory Shop Worcestershire Sunday Club Cricket League (2pm).  more...

Doubles holders are dumped out

THE doubles holders were skittled out of the competition in the Worcester Sunday League.  more...

’Dales to welcome Stratford

ARCHDALES '73 face Stratford Town and Westfields among a series of home pre-season friendlies.  more...

Neal warns rivals: I’m still in the mix

REIGNING Dunlop British Touring Car champion Matt Neal believes he could still go on to capture a third straight title.  more...

Bignot chooses Harriers over Crewe

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have made their third new signing of the summer with talented defender Paul Bignot agreeing a two-year deal after leaving League One side Crewe Alexandra.  more...

Under 12s in derby victory

WORCESTER Nomads Under 12s A' defeated Rushwick by 37 runs.  more...

City juniors targeting Sands success

WORCESTER City's juniors have enjoyed a successful season.  more...

Purchase powers into semis

ZAC Purchase cut down the Kiwi world under 23 champions to power into tomorrow's semi-finals at the World Cup Regatta in Amsterdam.  more...

Shepherd hits first ton for veterans

WORCESTERSHIRE triumphed by 69 runs at Surrey in the Image Company Home Counties Over 60s Championship.  more...

Replaced

A MISSING section of a slide in Stoke Prior, which was vandalised, is set to be replaced.  more...

Everyone's a winner

THE top prize of £1,000 in the weekly Primrose Hospice lottery has been won by the holder of ticket 022235. The £200 runner-up prize has gone to the holder of 037477, and the £50 prize to 000620. The £5 winners are - 001708, 002119, 004411, 005340, 006240, 006246, 008022, 008331, 008517, 008720, 009100, 009340, 011186, 012086, 014244, 014446, 014786, 015551, 015926, 016551, 017419, 020097, 020140, 020151, 021480, 021835, 023384, 023815, 023993, 029004, 029442, 029584, 030022, 030880, 033255, 033899, 034304, 039422, 041197, 041595, 042151, 043457, 043559, 043615, 044348, 044388, 044733, 046891, 047762, 049804,   more...

Neal still aiming for title hat-trick

DROITWICH driver Matt Neal has warned his British Touring Car Championship rivals that he is still in the hunt for a third straight title.  more...

Opening is start of a new era

THERE were smiles all round when Sidemoor First became the first of seven new schools in the Bromsgrove district to be officially opened.  more...

Opening is start of a new era

THERE were smiles all round when Sidemoor First became the first of seven new schools in the Bromsgrove district to be officially opened.  more...

It’s a confident looking report

STAFF and children at Fairfield First School are confident and good humoured' according to its latest Ofsted report.  more...

Heating fears

A CONCERNED Catshill resident has hit out at a housing trust after he claimed elderly people were left without central heating in the communal areas and there was no hot water in the disabled toilets, bathroom and kitchen, since January.  more...

Stamping out abuse

PEOPLE supported World Elder Abuse Awareness Day by getting out and about in Droitwich.  more...

Martin's on fire

MARTIN Carter from Abbots Salford travelled to Dragon's Gym in Manchester to take part in Saturday's fourth round of the X-Training Grand Prix UK.  more...

Parish Games set to start

ALL parishes should now have received rules and entry forms for the 2007 Wychavon Games and these need to be returned to Wychavon Sport before Saturday, June 30..  more...

Racing future in safe hands

LLOYDS British has taken an equity share in Simon Andrews' racing team, Jentin Racing and the team will complete the remainder of the 2007 British Superbike season as JentinRacing/Lloyds British.  more...

Chaos and fear then awful loss

A MAN has spoken of his tragic discovery of his wife and daughter's bodies after their safari party was scattered by a rampaging elephant.  more...

Medical pioneer honoured

A PLAQUE honouring one of the pioneers of modern medicine was unveiled in Barnards Green on Wednesday.  more...

Artists show work for village event

AN unfinished portrait of former MP Neil Hamilton and his wife Christine, now best known as TV celebrities, will be one of the highlights of an event in Stoke Lacy.  more...

Scouts fund a special camp

LEIGH Explorer Scout Group is hoping to raise funds for its centenary Scout camp this August with a balloon race.  more...

Pre-school is being built brick by brick

PEOPLE are being asked to help build a future for local children in Welland Pre-school's latest fundraising venture.  more...

Traffic views

RESIDENTS of Malvern are being urged to give their views on proposals to address traffic issues at the Powick roundabout.  more...

Pupils set a new record

CHILDREN at St James's Primary School in West Malvern took part in a record breaking bid to highlight road safety.  more...

Snap happy

AMATEUR snappers are being encouraged to capture their favourite local landmarks or views for a photography competition.  more...

Sentenced for assault at pub

TWO men and a woman from Malvern who assaulted a couple have been sentenced at crown court.  more...

Alert on bogus callers

POLICE have teamed up with Severn Trent Water in a crackdown on distraction burglaries.  more...

Hooked on new sport

PROMOTING angling to a whole new generation was the aim behind the Young Anglers' Project, which attracted hundreds of converts at this year's Three Counties Show. The YAP was offering free angling coaching to under 16s and giving interested youngsters free fishing rods to enable them to take up the sport.  more...

Local Winners

SHEEP SECTION Beltex reserve supreme champion and ram lamb, best ewe, two shear or over, ewe lamb and best pair, Mr D Bishop, of Malvern.  more...

Veteran is a fine vintage

VETERAN pony Kitty picked up a prize winner's rosette at her last Three Counties Show.  more...

Royal couple enjoy a great day at show

WARM sunshine and even warmer smiles marked Charles and Camilla's visit to the Three Counties Show on Friday morning.  more...

95,000 people defied all the weather could offer.

THIS year's Three Counties Show, the 50th to be held at the Malvern showground, was a right royal success despite a lightning strike, torrential rain and flooding.  more...

Annual mayhem

THE 10th annual T-Mobile Giant Mountain Mayhem opens today (Friday) at Eastnor Castle.  more...

Firm urges staff to ditch car

QINETIQ in Malvern is supporting Bike Week in a bid to encourage people to get fit and raise funds for Leukaemia Research There will be a Bike to Work marquee and lots of lunchtime activities for employees to take part in, including a bike maintenance training course, the Wyche Hill time trial, a guided off-road ride and a picnic at Hanley Swan.  more...

Firm urges staff to ditch car

QINETIQ in Malvern is supporting Bike Week in a bid to encourage people to get fit and raise funds for Leukaemia Research There will be a Bike to Work marquee and lots of lunchtime activities for employees to take part in, including a bike maintenance training course, the Wyche Hill time trial, a guided off-road ride and a picnic at Hanley Swan.  more...

Prisms could light up hills

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

Group will enjoy new toys

A MALVERN group for toddlers has just received a £7,000 grant from the Local Network Group.  more...

Nude protest at bullfights

TWO Malvern residents will don their running shoes, and not much else, for an awareness-raising run through the streets of Pamplona in Spain.  more...

Cricket star Hick backs pavilion bid

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...

Nursery children enjoy Big Toddle

CHILDREN at Kiddi Caru nursery in Malvern were set a challenge of raising money for their less fortunate counterparts... by taking part in a walk with a difference.  more...

Celebrating summer solstice

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

Spotlight on hidden problem

RAISING awareness about the abuse of elderly people was the aim of an informative coffee morning at Storer Court in Malvern.  more...

Christmas is coming - now

A WEST Malvern pub is laying on a Christmas party with all the trimmings - in the middle of summer.  more...

Drink war resources

POLICE and partners from across the Malvern Hills have combined to develop a new alcohol arrest referral scheme.  more...

Action call after death

A CORONER is to write to the Health and Safety Executive in a bid to prevent further tragedies after he heard how a dustman died when he was struck by a car while crossing a road near Redmarley.  more...

Business rate failure

A CALL for West Malvern to be designated a rural area for purposes of business rate relief has been rejected.  more...

Stage one of homes is backed

The first phase of the massive North Site housing development, which involves building 76 homes, a spine road and drainage, has been approved.  more...

Head for the beach!

Residents are urged to get fit and raise money for a good cause at the same time.  more...

Doctor is caught up in battle for islands

FROM a round the world cruise to the thick of war, Dr Peter Mayner had a strange journey to one of the defining moments of the 1980s.  more...

Jealous man in court

A MAN assaulted his girlfriend of five years after flying into a jealous rage on a night out celebrating his birthday Mark Roberts, 26, of Elmley Close, Malvern, punched and spat at Carly Seddon.  more...

Bright sparks

PUPILS at Malvern College Prep School have been celebrating a bumper crop of entrance awards at 13+ into the senior school, Malvern College.  more...

Debate on council insurance policy

MALVERN Town Council could save £4,500 a year if it maintains a higher excess on its insurance policy, but it could lose out if there are just 10 successful claims in a year.  more...

Fashion student's luminous show

FUN, bright colours are young designer Ellie Smart's trademark.  more...

Man airlifted

A MAN in his 60s was airlifted to Selly Oak Hospital by the County Air Ambulance, after being trapped in the wreckage of his vehicle for almost an hour on Wednesday afternoon.  more...

Garden plans

PLANNING rules should be changed to give greater protection to family homes with gardens, said Conservative parliamentary candidate Harriett Baldwin.  more...

Stolen plants are replaced by gifts

STAFF and pupils at St Matthias CE Primary School have been overwhelmed with generosity after expensive plants were stolen from its grounds.  more...

Castle history and memories at Hanley event

The first scientific survey of the castle foundations and a wonderfully evocative memoir of a boy's life in Hanley Castle during the 1920s and early 1930s will be among highlights of a local history Open Day to be held by The Hanleys' Village Society tomorrow, Saturday, June 23, in Hanley Swan village hall.  more...

Councils pooling their effort

MALVERN Hills, Wychavon and Worc-ester City councils are joining forces to create a new shared service for the collection of Council Tax and business rates and the administration of housing and Council Tax benefits.  more...

Police are given extra power

NEW powers to stop people drinking alcohol in public places have been given to police by Malvern Hills District Council.  more...

Sell-off gets underway

MALVERN Hills College in Albert Road North is set to acquire its site from Malvern Hills District Council on a long lease.  more...

Building up reserve ...

THE new Conservative administration at Malvern Hills District Council intends to increase its cash reserves, says deputy leader Ralph Madden.  more...

Anti-flood measure fails at first hurdle

RESIDENTS in a Malvern street have expressed their dismay after houses flooded a month after a new drainage system was put in place.  more...

Home-grown event will help village

RESIDENTS in Hanley Swan with spare home-grown courgettes or tomatoes are being urged to take them along to a new event.  more...

Advisers go out on the road

MALVERN Citizens Advice Bureau has launched a new service to bring advice to the heart of rural communities.  more...

Burt leaves a big footprint

RICHARD Burt, West Worcestershire's Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate, has taken up the WWF challenge to measure his own carbon footprint.  more...

Runner's funds go long way in India

AN optician who made his first marathon an international affair has thanked Malvern Gazette readers for their generosity.  more...

Bringing the outdoors inside

THE opening of Premier Pizza's conservatory-style extension takes place with a host of entertainment on Sunday.  more...

Clampers move in and drivers count the cost

SHOPPERS using a popular car park in Malvern Link have found themselves paying out £125.  more...

Vaccine plea

A MALVERN veterinary surgery has urged dog owners to make sure their pets are properly vaccinated after an outbreak of a potentially-leathal disease.  more...

Top campaign

AN advertising campaign run by QinetiQ to recruit graduates has won an award from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.  more...

Friends to stage fun summer fete

BEAUTIFUL belly dancers and some skipping sensations will be just two of the attractions at the Alexandra Hospital's League of Friends summer fete.  more...

Job cuts condemned

HELP for people with mental illnesses has been cut back at a time when Worcestershire County Council is spending £640,000 on refurbishing its council chamber, according to Redditch's MP.  more...

Traude attempts charity challenge

A BRAVE Redditch woman is preparing to climb one of South Wales' most iconic landmarks - for a second time.  more...

Roundup

Leaders edge past Johns

BOWLS: As the Kidderminster and District Midweek League reaches the half way stage Bewdley A's narrow one shot win at home to St Johns A sees them stay at the top.  more...

Girls conquer all teams before them

FERNDALE girls under-14s had a season to remember in the Central Warwickshire League.  more...

Girls conquer all teams before them

FERNDALE girls under-14s had a season to remember in the Central Warwickshire League.  more...

Girls conquer all teams before them

FERNDALE girls under-14s had a season to remember in the Central Warwickshire League.  more...

Girls conquer all teams before them

FERNDALE girls under-14s had a season to remember in the Central Warwickshire League.  more...

Big brother applauds Paul's Harriers move

FORMER Harriers player Marcus Bignot believes his younger brother Paul's move to Aggborough could be the making of the young defender.  more...

Big brother applauds Paul's Harriers move

FORMER Harriers player Marcus Bignot believes his younger brother Paul's move to Aggborough could be the making of the young defender.  more...

Society

Catshill WI

President Joy Perrygrove welcomed members to the meeting.  more...

Rubery WI

WE had an interesting meeting, far from tame, Despite the rainy evening many members came.  more...

Rubery WI

WE had an interesting meeting, far from tame, Despite the rainy evening many members came.  more...

Hagley Gardeners Club

Our speaker, Jim Almond, was interesting to photographers and gardeners. His expertise on digital cameras and presentation was excellent and the pictures were superb.  more...

Salwarpe WI

Salwarpe WI's meeting was organised by the members, giving the committee a night off.  more...

Hadzor & Oddingley WI

What a remarkable occasion Hadzor and Oddingley's 90th birthday lunch, held at The Fir Tree, Dunhampstead, was.  more...

Theatre

I’ll pass all my tips on to the amateur scene

MARC Dugmore's theatre career began when he was 13 years old, working behind the Swan Theatre coffee bar.  more...

I’ll pass all my tips on to the amateur scene

MARC Dugmore's theatre career began when he was 13 years old, working behind the Swan Theatre coffee bar.  more...

22 June - Laugh a Minute - Worcester Arts Workshop

A sketch show written by Worcestershire playwrights is being performed tonight. Laugh A Minute covers a wide range of subjects and has been written by members of the Swan Playwrights. The play is being staged at the Worcester Arts Workshop. For tickets call 01527 836451.  more...

Thursday, June 28, Marr's Bar - The Comedy Zone

A TROUPE of award-winning comedians are to preview their new Edinburgh Festival material in Worcester.  more...

22 June - W’ire, Worcestershire’s Youth Dance Company, will perform at the Number 8 Comm

YOUNG dancers from Worcestershire are preparing to represent the West Midlands at a major dance festival.  more...

Centre stage - Chris Jaeger of Worcester Live

I suppose that it was inevitable that having planned Shakespeare at the Commandery for well over a year, the weather should intervene big-time to make the fortnight very difficult for us.  more...

Theatre Guide - June 23 to September 29

UNTIL JUNE 23 Office Suite Starring Patricia Routledge, Janet Dale and Edward Petherbridge at Malvern Theatres. Tickets available from box office.  more...

Life of comic duo explored

ONE of the greatest British comedy partnerships of all time is the subject of a hit West End show coming to Malvern Theatres.  more...

Extraordinary play

FROZEN, by Bryony Lavery, is performed at The Coach House Theatre in Malvern from Monday (June 25) to Saturday, June 30.  more...

Composer and his wife

ELGAR and Alice, the witty story of Worcestershire's best-loved composer and his wife, hits the stage at Hereford's Courtyard Theatre tonight (Friday) and tomorrow.  more...

Dancers perform ballets

DYNAMIC and skillful dancers from Birmingham Royal Ballet take to the stage at the Everyman Theatre in Cheltenham on Friday and Saturday, June 29-30.  more...

Upton

Repairs to documents

A COLLECTION of historic documents relating to the Croome Estate is set to be repaired.  more...

Zak defies all the oddds

RESCUE dog Zak wowed the judges to be named Top Dog at the annual Pooches 'n' Croome dog show.  more...

Pair dop in to see in-laws ... by balloon

A LONGDON Heath couple had a surprise when their son and daughter-in-law dropped in for a coffee and a chat - by hot air balloon.  more...

Council's mast protest

MOBILE phone giant T-Mobile is planning a 15 metre phone mast at Holly Green, Upton.  more...

Medal win

UPTON Rowing Club's novice women's crew took home a silver medal at the National Veterans Rowing Championships, held last weekend at Holme Pierpoint, Nottinghamshire.  more...

Irish night

THE Star Hotel in Upton will celebrate all things Irish to raise money for the Acorns Children's Hospice. An Irish Evening on Saturday, June 30, will feature music from Irish band Pholk Law. The event runs from 9pm-late. Tickets cost £5 from 01684 592300.  more...

River rescue walk-out claim denied

THE chairman of Upton-based Mercia Inshore Search and Rescue (MISAR) has denied reports of a mass walk-out among crew members.  more...

Workshops go with a bang

LOUD noise will be encouraged at Upton Primary School this week at a special Drumming Day.  more...

Offenders renovate railings

RIVERSIDE railings in Upton upon Severn have received a fresh lick of paint from convicted criminals undertaking community service.  more...

Finished plan

UPTON'S completed Town Plan has been handed over to the mayor Tim Perry.  more...

Gabby retires

ONE of Upton Rowing Club's longest serving members will be sticking to dry land after announcing his retirement.  more...

Town celebrates as toilets reopen

NEVER has one block of public toilets had such an impact on a community.  more...

Childcare praised

A MOTHER and daughter childminding team from Upton are celebrating after their first Ofsted report was full of praise.  more...

Villages

West Malvern

WORRIES that the grounds of the former St James's School might become neglected before the planned move from Nantwich of new owners the Regents Theological College, planned for autumn 2009, have been set at rest.  more...

Wellington Heath

TONIGHT (Friday) is games evening for the 8-15 year olds in the Memorial Hall. New members are welcome.  more...

Powick

AT the family service at St Peter's Church, Powick, the theme was anti-slavery to mark the 200th anniversary of the Act of abolition of the British slave trade.  more...

Malvern Wells

THE annual cheese and wine evening to raise funds for hall improvements is at the village hall on July 6 at 7.30pm. This year, the competition is for your best motoring story, the prize being a model car. If past personal revelations are anything to go by, this year's crop should be most entertaining. The tickets cost £6 to include two glasses of wine and can be obtained from Barbara Savery on 01684 562904 or Mike Bowker on 01684 574079.  more...

Longdon

ON Sunday, the benefice confirmation service took place at St Mary's Church. Bishop Peter gave a very interesting sermon on forgiveness. It was lovely to see church members from across the benefice in attendance to support the candidates. Several candidates took part in the service, reading and singing in the choir.  more...

Leigh

LORRAINE Ranaldo, the new chairman of the Friends of Leigh and Bransford School, is delighted with her first event, which was a very lively and well stocked table-top sale at the Memorial Hall. The final profit was £130 and those who enjoy the fun of picking up bargains should watch out for the next sale. It would be well worth a visit.  more...

Knightwick

JEAN Clift of the Talbot at Knightwick is delighted as yet another accolade comes their way.  more...

Colwall

HEREFORDSHIRE Learning Champions will be available at Colwall Library on Tuesday, July 3, between 2pm and 4pm. For details, contact Jeremy Bevan on 07792 881092 or e-mail jbeavan@herefordshire.gov.uk Colwall Primary School will be holding its Go Green summer fayre tomorrow (Saturday) at 2pm. There will be a wide range of events and attractions. This year, the theme is all about sustainability, recycling and helping the planet. Everyone is welcome.  more...

Bosbury

There will be a QUILTS on my Patch exhibition at Stretton Grandison Church and in the garden of Wendy Greensmith's house, Blackway, from 10am tomorrow (Saturday) and Sunday.  more...

Alfrick

WITH the Big Weekend drawing very close, the residents of Alfrick are hoping that the weather will be kind.  more...

What'S On

Gig Guide - June 22 to June 29

TONIGHT AKA - Marr's Bar, Pierpoint Street, Worcester.  more...

Exhibitions Guide - June 23 to October 20

JUNE 23 Worcester Society of Artists Exhibition of members paintings on the Guildhall railings, High Street, Worcester, from 9am.  more...

Concerts Guide - June 22 to August 11

JUNE 22 Stackridge Playing classic tracks plus excellent new material, appearing at Huntingdon Hall. Tickets available from box office.  more...

Events Guide - June 22 to June 30

UNE 22-24 Upton Jazz Festival The 22nd festival of jazz down by the riverside' in the picturesque town of Upton-upon-Severn.  more...

What's on

Cinemas Malvern Cinema: Goodbye Bafana (15) 7.45pm, Sat, Sun & Thurs mats 4.30pm.  more...

  
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