Stories for 27 June 2007

Acorns

We've potted a cash prize for Acorns

A TALENTED pool team have potted £75 for charity. The Brunswick Arms A team, based at the Malvern Road pub in St John's, won the trophy and cash at the end of the pool season. They decided to donate it to Acorns Children's Hospice in Bath Road after being inspired by the efforts of Chris Jones from Holt Heath, who recently pedalled 965 miles from John O'Groats to Land's End for the charity. Lee Huxley, one of the successful pool players, said: "Chris is one of my friends and we just thought this was a good way of supporting him and donating to a worthwhile cause." Pictured are team members, from left, Ken Draper, Lee Huxley, Brian Huxley, Richard Andcock and Richard Younge with cyclist Chris Jones, centre. Picture by Jon Fuller-Rowell. 25071601  more...

Body And Soul

Life is a rollercoaster ride if your child has Asperger’s syndrome

WHEN Jacci Phillips' son was four years old, he was expelled from his playgroup. The news came as a shock as, at home, Adam was as good as gold.  more...

Business

Law firm strikes a deal to sell Russians homes in Bulgaria

TALK about coals to Newcastle or selling sand to Egypt, a Worcestershire law firm is expanding its international property division by selling Bulgarian apartments to Russian buyers.  more...

Safety trainers to put both Houses in order

BLACK Rod shoudn't be in danger of falling over his official stave at the official opening of Parliament any more, because a Worcestershire company is now in charge of health and safety training at Westminster.  more...

Don’t forget to complete that vital Form 42

WITH the deadline for filing the revised Form 42 fast approaching, Worcester-based accountancy practice Crowther Beard is warning all local businesses to ensure that they are fully compliant or risk being liable for substantial penalties.  more...

Hunt is on to find apprentice of year

CALLING all building trade apprentices in Worcestershire, this is for you.  more...

Cut out the waste and you’ll see a big improvement in your prospects

FOR many years manufacturers have been moving towards lean manufacturing where they are working at their most efficient.  more...

Cut out the waste and you’ll see a big improvement in your prospects

FOR many years manufacturers have been moving towards lean manufacturing where they are working at their most efficient.  more...

The winners and the losers of Brown’s tax

WHILE Gordon Brown's proposals for a complete overhaul of the capital allowances system may prove beneficial for many, it could also prove financially devastating for others, warns Worcester-based accountants Crowther Beard.  more...

Workers plan career changes

ALMOST half the UK workforce intends to change career as the "job for life" culture is further eroded, according to a study by business psychology specialist, OPP.  more...

Small businesses call for flood help

THE Worcestershire chairman of a group representing small businesses' interests has called on the Government to assist companies affected by the current floods.  more...

Small businesses call for flood help

THE Worcestershire chairman of a group representing small businesses' interests has called on the Government to assist companies affected by the current floods.  more...

Balancing act for work and life

ORGANISATIONS are being urged to book their place on a free Worcestershire County Council conference aimed at sharing business-boosting experiences and advice.  more...

Cricket

A feast of Twenty20

A FEAST of attacking cricket is set to return to Bromsgrove when West Mercia Police holds its second annual Twenty 20 Festival on July 23 and 24.  more...

Third team march on

BROMSGROVE third team secured another victory against a determined young Water Orton side.  more...

Club nets new facility

BROMSGROVE Cricket Club's new £37,500 nets project has been officially unveiled.  more...

Spa are high flyers

Worcestershire Crusader County League Round-up.  more...

Green are swept away by reigning champions

Birmingham and District League Round-up A BLISTERING spell from Worcestershire star Dewald Nel wasn't enough as Barnt Green were humbled by Walsall.  more...

Skipper left in a spin over national knockout cup exit

Froggatt furious after coin toss controversy sees Barnt Green eliminated.  more...

Crime

Career changes planned by half UK workers

ALMOST half the UK workforce intends to change career as the "job for life" culture is further eroded, according to a study by business psychology specialist, OPP.  more...

Career change plans for half UK workers

ALMOST half the UK workforce intends to change career as the "job for life" culture is further eroded, according to a study by business psychology specialist, OPP.  more...

Career changes planned by UK workers

ALMOST half the UK workforce intends to change career as the "job for life" culture is further eroded, according to a study by business psychology specialist, OPP.  more...

Career changes planned by workers

ALMOST half the UK workforce intends to change career as the "job for life" culture is further eroded, according to a study by business psychology specialist, OPP.  more...

Floods June 19th/20th

Floods June 2007

The flooded river Teme at Shelsley Beauchamp. Pic by Ella Griffee, aged 12.  more...

Floods June 2007

The flooded river Teme at Shelsley Beauchamp. Pic by Ella Griffee, aged 12.  more...

Floods June 2007

The flooded river Teme at Shelsley Beauchamp. Pic by Ella Griffee, aged 12.  more...

Football

Droitwich Brownies go football crazy

A TEAM of Brownies from Droitwich stormed to success in the Worcestershire County Brownie Football competition.  more...

Players needed for Swifts under-16 side

RUBERY-based football team Callowbrook Swifts are looking to recruit players for their under-16s side to play in the Mercian League next season.  more...

Spartak plans are revealed

BARNT Green Spartak have announced a series of preseason fixtures, starting next month.  more...

General

Anniversary festival offers something for all

THE annual Harvington Festival is celebrating its 25th anniversary in style with a host of top musicians and entertainers set to wow the crowds.  more...

General Sport

Pair are among league’s best

BROMSGROVE Rovers stars Nathan Lamey and Carl Heeley have been named in the British Gas Business Southern League Midlands One team of the 2006/07 season.  more...

Game, set and match for Pat

A COACHING ace who has been instrumental in introducing youngsters to tennis in the Bromsgrove and Droitwich area is hanging up his racket after more than 30 years.  more...

Kidder News Latest

Anti-social issues to be discussed

THE next Oldington and Foley Park PACT - Partners and Communities Together - meeting takes place at Birchen Coppice Middle School, Woodbury Road, Kidderminster, at 6.30pm on Thursday, July 5.  more...

Footcare volunteers sought

AGE Concern Wyre Forest is hoping to provide a foot care service to older people living in the Wyre Forest area.  more...

Footcare volunteers sought

AGE Concern Wyre Forest is hoping to provide a foot care service to older people living in the Wyre Forest area.  more...

Devoted couple all smiles on diamond day

A DEVOTED Kidderminster couple have celebrated their diamond wedding and could, technically, celebrate the milestone for a second time.  more...

£500,000 appeal launched to get trains back on track

ONE of the district's most popular tourist attractions has launched an appeal for funds to help pay for vital repairs after it was battered by last week's storms.  more...

hanging basket frames win the day

Controversial hanging basket frames outside Kidderminster Town Hall have been given a narrow vote of confidence by Shuttle Online voters.  more...

Hanging basket frames win the day

Controversial hanging basket frames outside Kidderminster Town Hall have been given a narrow vote of confidence by Shuttle Online voters.  more...

Have your say on footbridge plans

BEWDLEY Town Council is asking residents to share their views on whether a footbridge over the River Severn would be a welcome addition to the town.  more...

Woman charged with thefts

POLICE investigating handbag and purse thefts in Stourport have charged a woman who lives in the town with five offences.  more...

County cricket switched to Chester Road

THOUSANDS of cricket fans are set to flock to Kidderminster Victoria this weekend after Worcestershire CCC moved its Twenty20 games to the club because of severe flooding at its New Road home.  more...

Charity praise for big-hearted helpers

A CHARITY boss has praised the work of businesses and big-hearted volunteers for providing a helping hand following flooding which devastated the group's newly-built Bewdley base.  more...

Crew's role in dam drama

A CREW from Kidderminster Fire Station sprang into action to help pump water out of a reservoir in danger of bursting its banks in South Yorkshire.  more...

Relief is at hand for Bewdley's flood victims

THE future is looking brighter for flood-hit residents in Bewdley's Queensway after work got underway to help get their lives back to normal.  more...

Vulnerable residents fear repeat

ELDERLY residents whose homes were hit by flooding twice in five days are "frightened to death" it will happen again.  more...

‘Disaster’ forces pair out of home

A COUPLE have described flooding which submerged the ground floor of their home as "a disaster", warning it could happen again.  more...

Barrier decision will be made tonight

FLOOD defences have been helping to keep the water at bay along Bewdley's Severnside North and South.  more...

Challenge to senses at green centre

MEMBERS of the public are being invited to awaken their senses by joining an earthwalk through the ancient woodlands and meadows of an environmental education centre near Stourport.  more...

Youngsters make waves to boost charity

YOUNG Wyre Forest swimmers have had some fun and splashed into a fund-raising event for a charity that helps save babies lives.  more...

Youngsters make waves to boost charity

YOUNG Wyre Forest swimmers have had some fun and splashed into a fund-raising event for a charity that helps save babies lives.  more...

Youngsters make waves to boost charity

YOUNG Wyre Forest swimmers have had some fun and splashed into a fund-raising event for a charity that helps save babies lives.  more...

Youngsters make waves to boost charity

YOUNG Wyre Forest swimmers have had some fun and splashed into a fund-raising event for a charity that helps save babies lives.  more...

Youngsters make waves to boost charity

YOUNG Wyre Forest swimmers have had some fun and splashed into a fund-raising event for a charity that helps save babies lives.  more...

Officers probe Kidderminster road rage

AN INVESTIGATION has been launched by Kidderminster Police following a road rage incident.  more...

Officers probe Kidderminster road rage

AN INVESTIGATION has been launched by Kidderminster Police following a road rage incident.  more...

Officers probe Kidderminster road rage

AN INVESTIGATION has been launched by Kidderminster Police following a road rage incident.  more...

Kidderminster Arts Festival 2007

Let's get the party started

This year's Festival kicks of on Saturday 14th July with a party for Kidderminster Library which is celebrating its 10th birthday.  more...

Let's get the party started

This year's Festival kicks of on Saturday 14th July with a party for Kidderminster Library which is celebrating its 10th birthday.  more...

The Legendary Skate Naked

If you think all acrobats do is cartwheel around a stage, you need to see Skate Naked.  more...

Latest

Herefordshire road closures

FOUR roads in Herefordshire have been completely closed due to flooding.  more...

Herefordshire road closures

FOUR roads in Herefordshire have been completely closed due to flooding.  more...

North Site developer told to improve housing plan

THE developer of Malvern's North Site housing scheme has been asked to go back to the drawing board and come up with some more attractive and defining architectural features for the apartment blocks at the entrance.  more...

Woofers kitted out for Afghan campaign

SOLDIERS fighting in Afghanistan do have adequate kit, say Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters chiefs.  more...

Flood chaos

EMERGENCY services have been rushed off their feet overnight as flood waters continued to rise across Worcestershire.  more...

Environment Agency defends itself

FLOODS caused by the most intense downpours in over 50 years claimed their first victim in Worcestershire last night.  more...

Environment Agency defends itself

THE Environment Agency has defended its decision not to erect the flood barriers on Hylton Road in Worcester saying it just 'couldn't predict' what was going to happen.  more...

Road closures

Several roads across the two counties have been closed due to floods. They are: * Market Street, Tenbury. Closed both ways due to flooding between the B4204 and A456.  more...

Road closures

Several roads across the two counties have been closed due to floods. They are: * Market Street, Tenbury. Closed both ways due to flooding between the B4204 and A456.  more...

Road closures

Several roads across the two counties have been closed due to floods. They are: * Market Street, Tenbury. Closed both ways due to flooding between the B4204 and A456.  more...

Road closures

THE A449 at Powick has reopened this afternoon along with Teme Bridge at Tenbury. However, a number of roads across the two counties still remain closed due to floods.   more...

Flood chaos

EMERGENCY services have been rushed off their feet overnight as flood waters continued to rise across Worcestershire.  more...

Schools close after flooding causes chaos

A NUMBER of schools across the county have been closed following the floods, which have affected many areas.   more...

Herefordshire road closures

FOUR roads in Herefordshire have been completely closed due to flooding.  more...

Herefordshire road closures

FOUR roads in Herefordshire have been completely closed due to flooding.  more...

Herefordshire road closures

FOUR roads in Herefordshire have been completely closed due to flooding.  more...

Herefordshire road closures

FOUR roads in Herefordshire have been completely closed due to flooding.  more...

Herefordshire road closures

FOUR roads in Herefordshire have been completely closed due to flooding.  more...

County judge named as flood victim

THE judge who died in Worcestershire flood water has been described as a man who always gave his time un-selfishly to other people.  more...

More rain on the way

WORCESTERSHIRE could be lashed by more torrential rain this weekend as another area of low pressure sweeps the UK.  more...

Giant pipes failed to stop road flooding

EVEN these giant pipes could not stop the main Worcester to Hereford road at Bransford from flooding.  more...

Giant pipes failed to stop road flooding

EVEN these giant pipes could not stop the main Worcester to Hereford road at Bransford from flooding.  more...

Giant pipes failed to stop road flooding

EVEN these giant pipes could not stop the main Worcester to Hereford road at Bransford from flooding.  more...

Villagers evacuated in Powick

COMMUNITY spirit saved the day when the river Teme burst its banks and flooded several homes in Powick.  more...

Legal action launched against travellers

LEGAL action has been launched against travellers who have moved on to Worcester’s cattle market.  more...

Upton prepared for the worst

EMERGENCY procedures were being put in place in Upton-upon-Severn last night as the river was expected to flood up to 21 properties.  more...

Upton prepared for the worst

EMERGENCY procedures are being put in place in Upton-upon-Severn this evening as the river is expected to flood up to 21 properties.  more...

Evesham theft after duo claimed they were looking for a cat

TWO men who claimed they were looking for a lost cat entered a pensioners home in Evesham and stole £80 in cash.  more...

Prime Minister challenged by Worcester City Council leader

Britain's new Prime Minister has been challenged by the leader of the city council to "show him the money" to help build new affordable homes.  more...

Tenbury bridge reopened after inspection

STRUCTURAL engineers visited Tenbury this afternoon to assess the historic Teme Bridge.  more...

Missing man - body recovered

THE hunt for a man believed to have been swept away in his car in floods near Pershore was called off last night after police divers recovered a car containing a body.  more...

Blues sign pair from Charlton

BIRMINGHAM City Ladies have acted swiftly to take advantage of the expected exodus from fallen giants Charlton, whose funding was cut at the weekend, writes Max Hall.  more...

Dan ready for return

Worcestershire League SKIPPER Dan Protherough sat and watched his Redditch side slump to a second successive defeat on Saturday counting the days before he could get hack to the crease.  more...

Bowler strikes to secure win

Birmingham & Cotswold Hills A DAZZLING display of bowling from Indian left-hander Hitshu Bachani left Studley reeling in their Division Three clash at St Georges.  more...

Arrows host tournament

YOUNGSTERS from across the country converged on Kings Norton RFC on Saturday.  more...

Carp hauls in opener

Angling Label Innovations AC Individual League staged its second round of matches on Saturday at Larford Lakes. And there were a number of big carp catches.  more...

Carp hauls in opener

Angling LABEL Innovations AC Individual League staged its second round of matches on Saturday at Larford Lakes. And there were a number of big carp catches.  more...

Calling for new heroes

Football ENGLAND legend Alan Shearer has issued a final call for nominations for the inaugural UMBRO Football Heroes Awards' that will reward the unsung volunteers who are the lifeblood of the national game.  more...

Sevens up to the task

Beach Rugby AT one of the most prestigious European tournaments, The Sitges Sevens, Redditch Rangers excelled to claim an impressive fourth place.  more...

Chase is on as leaders only draw

Tennis: PRS Summer League ALCESTER B suffered a surprise set-back in their bid for the Division Three honours.  more...

Race team’s double joy

FOLLOWERS of Redditch race ace Colin Willmott must have thought they were seeing double at Oulton Park at the weekend.  more...

Crash helps ace claim fourth win

REDDITCH racer Stefan Hodgetts clinched his fourth successive ELF Renault Clio Cup victory with a lights-to-flag win in round five at Oulton Park on Sunday.  more...

Historic few set for climb

The best in speed hill climb action returns to the famous Worcestershire venue of Shelsley Walsh this weekend.  more...

Historic few set for climb

THE best in speed hill climb action returns to the famous Worcestershire venue of Shelsley Walsh this weekend.  more...

Latets

Alcoholic robber gets nine years

AN alcoholic who robbed a taxi driver and a cab customer in separate incidents in Redditch has been jailed for nine years at Worcester Crown Court.  more...

Letters

Superbug is still rife in our hospital wards

SIR - Having read an article on how well our Worcester NHS Trust is doing regarding its fight against MRSA and C diff (Worcester News, June 11), I feel I have to warn people of the danger involved in becoming ill.  more...

My faith in health service is restored

SIR - My faith in the NHS is restored.  more...

Nurses should know that smoking kills

SIR - I am writing in response to the forthcoming smoking ban.  more...

Some of us have fought waste site

SIR - Richard Bird (Letters, June 11) alleges that councillors did not object to the plan to redesign the Bilford Road recycling centre.  more...

All our bowling club members work hard

SIR - You recently covered our official flag raising ceremony on behalf of the Consortium of Cripplegate Bowlers, who play at Cripplegate Park Bowling Green. However, I would like to the put the record straight. The Brotherhood Bowling Club, which received the headlines, does help to maintain the bowling greens but other members help also. They help to maintain the greens as well as with hedge-cutting, gardening, looking after the pavilion from 11am until dusk each day and generally making sure everything is running smoothly. We even have to do our own cleaning, where we are kindly assisted by volunteers.  more...

Is repair worth it?

SIR - Does the Church of England really need to spend £27,000 repairing Offenham Church when hundreds of thousands of children in Britain still live in poverty?  more...

Speed worries

I AM writing to highlight my increasing concern about the speed in which people are driving around Deansway, Bromsgrove.  more...

Short-changed on facilities

EARLIER this year, whilst on holiday, I met a lady who lives in a small village in South Wales.  more...

Just a rip-off

I WONDER how many other British Telecom customers have seen the additional charge placed on their current telephone bill this quarter?  more...

Rescuers

I WOULD like to give personally my thanks to Mr Noel Nichols and Mr Thomas Horton for rescuing the Horse Trough and Drinking Fountain from obscurity in Sanders Park.  more...

Enjoyable

IT was such a pleasure to be present in the Strand, Bromsgrove, at mid-day on Saturday to witness the Sanders horse trough having been officially returned to it's rightful position after extensive renovation.  more...

Loss of space

ARE we seeing the beginning of a disturbing new trend whereby a householder seeks planning permission to demolish his home and replace it with a housing estate?  more...

Scapegoats

I HAVE read many valuable contributions from Margaret Warman but the ignorance of her letter on the subject of immigration cannot be allowed to go unremarked.  more...

Better times

I READ with interest that at last a bid has been launched to improve the Chawson area in Droitwich Spa.  more...

PAUSE FOR THOUGHT

MOST of us complain about being too busy, rushed off our feet never enough hours in the day. That is certainly true of ministers in all our churches, and just occasionally it is important for us to stand back and recharge our batteries.  more...

BISHOP'S DIARY

AS we wait for our new Prime Minister to take office there is bound to be much debate about how "new" Gordon Brown can be when he has, in fact, been at the heart of decision-making over the past 10 years.  more...

Childminders' great day out

I WOULD just like to write and say thank you and congratulations to the Wyre Forest Childminding Group on their 20th anniversary fun day that took place earlier this month at Cookley First School.  more...

No offer of flooding help

I WISH to thank Wyre Forest District Council for the the help we did NOT receive during the flooding of Queensway estate, Wribbenhall.  more...

Tesco: What we need

I think Tesco is exactly what we need in Stourport. I've lived here most of my life, was born here and, like June Salter, I loved Stourport as a quaint pretty little town.  more...

Tesco: Sort out your Kidderminster store first

ON the Stourport Tesco saga, I would like to say that I personally would like to see a major superstore in the town.  more...

Tesco: Cutting up the retail cake

Let us have no more piffle about Tesco attracting more business.  more...

Tesco: Supermarkets too powerful

SINCE I have lived in Stourport I have seen the decline of small shops to be replaced by charity shops, estate agents and branches of national businesses.  more...

Use funding for games area not youth shelter

I AM pleased to say that following my letter to Wyre Forest District Council regarding the problems at the Northwood Lane play area in Bewdley, leisure services have agreed to patrol the area more frequently, install more litter bins and to provide a sign stating the ages of children who can use the facilities.  more...

Taxis: Mixed fleet is the answer

I WOULD like to thank the Health Concern councillors for their recent letter regarding Wyre Forest taxis and must say I agree with every point they make.  more...

Taxis: Numbers have increased

I WOULD like to respond to some of the points made by the Health Concern group (Letters, June 14) in the letter regarding taxis.  more...

Taxis: Saloons offer comfort and choice

I AM writing in response to the letter from John Turley (System of saloons and cabs is mess, June 21).  more...

Grateful for Addy's kindness

I READ with interest Coll Mealing's letter (June 14) regarding the work done by Addy of the Celia Hammond Animal Trust. I too have been most surprised that there has been no thanks or acknowledgement of the work done by this lady over 20 years.  more...

Our hospital is place for unit

MOST readers will be pleased to see that there is a chance of a radiotherapy unit coming to Worcestershire and would be even happier if Kidderminster was the chosen location.  more...

Wasting time on waste

WITH all the current emphasis on green issues and recycling, I would like to raise the issue of access to the local recycling and council waste facilities.  more...

Midsummer Fair

On the march

CIVIC PRIDE: The procession winds through the streets of Bromsgrove  more...

On the march

CIVIC PRIDE: The procession winds through the streets of Bromsgrove.  more...

On the march

CIVIC PRIDE: The procession winds through the streets of Bromsgrove.  more...

Ale and hearty

CHEERS: Ale taster Hamish Wilson samples the local brew provided by Red Lion landlord, Richard Scott.  more...

Costume drama

BUY OUR WARES: A quartet of wenches, Michelle Byrne, Marilyn Harris, Margaret Hendy and Sophia Freeman, on the Bromsgrove Lions stall.  more...

The bread of life

WEIGHTS AND MEASURES: Bread-weigher Simon Cupitt.  more...

Where's my PlayStation?

FUN FOR ALL: There was lots of family fun on the big day.  more...

The great and the good

HEAR, HEAR: The town's ancient Court Leet brought grandeur to the proceedings.  more...

You can lead a horse to water . .

BUT YOU CAN'T MAKE HER DRINK:Eighteen-year old Bess, a strawberry roan Clydesdale mare, helped with the dedication ceremony of the recently refurbished and resited Sander's horse trough in the Strand.  more...

Music

Georgia and Louise set for emotional Spa return

IT will be a grand homecoming for classical music stars Georgia and Louise Vale when they perform at the Droitwich Music and Drama Festival.  more...

Pupils in charity concert

TALENTED teachers and students are part of a school bash raising cash to help fight breast cancer.  more...

News

Twenty20 games switched to Kidderminster

WORCESTERSHIRE will play their next two Twenty20 Cup home games at Kidderminster's Chester Road ground as a result of severe flooding at New Road.  more...

Gear to face Wallabies

WORCESTER'S latest signing Rico Gear has been named in the All Blacks squad for their Tri-Nations clash with Australia.  more...

Gear to face Wallabies

WORCESTER'S latest signing Rico Gear has been named in the All Blacks squad for their Tri-Nations clash with Australia on Saturday.  more...

Warriors in clash with Ospreys at Worcester

WORCESTER Warriors will have to see off the challenge of last year's finalists Ospreys as well as Guinness Premiership rivals London Irish and Harlequins if they are to advance to the knock-out stages of the EDF Energy Cup.  more...

Warriors in clash with Ospreys at Worcester

WORCESTER Warriors will have to see off the challenge of last year's finalists Ospreys as well as Guinness Premiership rivals London Irish and Harlequins if they are to advance to the knock-out stages of the EDF Energy Cup.  more...

Worcester fail in bid for Alfreton defender

WORCESTER City's hopes of signing Ryan Clarke appear to be over after the defender performed a dramatic U-turn and opted to stay at Alfreton Town.  more...

Worcester fail in bid for Alfreton defender

WORCESTER City's hopes of signing Ryan Clarke appear to be over after the defender performed a dramatic U-turn and opted to stay at Alfreton Town.  more...

Worcs face £200,000 floods bill

NEW Road chief executive Mark Newton has appealed for sympathy from Worcestershire's fans as the club faces up to a mammoth £200,000 bill in the wake of this week's unprecedented floods.  more...

Rovers aim to improve match day experience

BROMSGROVE Rovers are holding a meeting with all their members of staff to discuss ways of improving the Victoria Ground match day service.  more...

Chairman calls on fans to boost ticket sales

CHAIRMAN Barry Norgrove has urged Kidderminster Harriers' fans to flock to Aggborough in a bid to boost season ticket sales.  more...

Whild set to swoop

FORMER Kidderminster Harriers keeper Danny Lewis is poised to join Redditch United.  more...

Opinion

War in Iraq will be Tony Blair’s legacy

THEY'RE changing the guard at 10 Downing Street. Today marks Tony Blair's last day as Prime Minister and Gordon Brown's first as his successor.  more...

Pershore High School Prom

Pershore High School Prom

Sam Clayton and Helen Moore all dressed up for their Prom. Pic ref 25074216.  more...

Pershore High School Prom

Martin Macey (NYPD) escorted Chelsey Handy and Terri Jones to the prom in his police car. Pic ref 25074204.  more...

Results

County league seconds results round-up

CRUSADER WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY LEAGUE SECOND XI DIVISION ONE Alvechurch v Barnards Green Alvechurch won by 11 runs.  more...

Scores from the Sunday league

FEARNLEY FACTORY SHOP WORCESTERSHIRE SUNDAY CLUB CRICKET LEAGUE FIRST XI RESULTS Coombs Wood v Old Elizabethans Old Elizabethans won by seven runs.  more...

Reviews

Le Grand Cirque, Malvern Theatres until Sunday

DON'T try this at home would be the best advice for anyone watching Le Grand Cirque, dizzying at times, serene at others.  more...

Round-Up

Help us save these two pubs from the axe, say ale lovers

THE Campaign for Real Ale (Camra) has called on residents in Diglis to fight to save two pubs in the area.  more...

Drivers rescued from cars after road is flooded

MOTORISTS had to be rescued from their cars after the main Worcester to Hereford road was submerged in water.  more...

A nation under water

A HUGE clean-up operation was under way last night across much of Britain after severe flooding forced thousands of people from their homes and claimed the lives of three people.  more...

We had to wade through water up to our waists to reach our house

I have reported on many floods during my career, but I never truly realised the upset and devastation they can cause until it happened to me.  more...

Readers back our campaign to save the ambulance HQ

WORCESTER News readers have been adding their support to our campaign to save the county's ambulance control centre.  more...

People ordered from their homes as flooding leaves Tenbury under water

FLOODING caused chaos in Tenbury Wells when the banks of the river Teme burst in the early hours of the morning.  more...

Council rooms revamp is branded an outrage

THERE is outrage at Worcestershire County Council's decision to spend £150,000 on refurbishing rooms at its headquarters.  more...

21-year-old passenger died when car crashed

A WOMAN passenger travelling in a car driven by an unlicenced and uninsured driver died when it left the road, an inquest heard.  more...

Fitting tribute to a true hero

The small throng of family, friends and well-wishers shivered in the cold of an unseasonably blustery June day, gathered around the grave of a man whose deeds once captured the imagination of Worcestershire people.  more...

Car crash shattered my face but I’ll be at my school prom

A BRAVE teenager who suffered horrific injuries in a car crash is returning to her school tonight - for the prom.  more...

REDDITCH: Woman treated after house fire

A WOMAN suffered breathing problems following a house fire which spread to the house next door.  more...

Wife turned in vicar with child porn stash

A VICAR was found to have 612 child porn images on his computer after his shocked wife turned him in to the police, a court was told.  more...

Pensioner breached Asbo hours after release

AN alcoholic pensioner arrested for being drunk in public was found drunk again just hours after his release.  more...

So what is Tony Blair’s legacy going to be?

On the eve of the 1997 election, Tony Blair famously told voters they had 24 hours to save the NHS.  more...

So what is Tony Blair’s legacy going to be?

On the eve of the 1997 election, Tony Blair famously told voters they had 24 hours to save the NHS.  more...

So what is Tony Blair’s legacy going to be?

On the eve of the 1997 election, Tony Blair famously told voters they had 24 hours to save the NHS.  more...

So what is Tony Blair’s legacy going to be?

HEALTH On the eve of the 1997 election, Tony Blair famously told voters they had 24 hours to save the NHS.  more...

So what is Tony Blair’s legacy going to be?

Today is the start of a new era in Britain as Tony Blair steps down as Prime Minister after more than 10 years in power. Worcester News local government reporter Tom Edwards reports on the highs and lows of his premiership and what it has meant for Worcestershire HEALTH On the eve of the 1997 election, Tony Blair famously told voters they had 24 hours to save the NHS.  more...

Reunion for school that is about to be closed

A SPECIAL school in Worcester, which will close this summer, is inviting former students, parents and staff to a celebratory party next month.  more...

The day I interviewed Blair after he was elected Prime Minister.

The editor of your Worcester News was one of the first regional newspaper journalists to interview Tony Blair after he became Prime Minister in 1997. As Mr Blair stands down, Kevin Ward recalls the interview and the pledge the new prime minister made to the nation "WE DELIVERED. We did what we said we would do. Your schools are better, your health service is better, your country is more prosperous, and your society is fairer. This is what we said we would do and we did it."  more...

The day I interviewed Blair after he was elected Prime Minister.

The editor of your Worcester News was one of the first regional newspaper journalists to interview Tony Blair after he became Prime Minister in 1997. As Mr Blair stands down, Kevin Ward recalls the interview and the pledge the new prime minister made to the nation "WE DELIVERED. We did what we said we would do. Your schools are better, your health service is better, your country is more prosperous, and your society is fairer. This is what we said we would do and we did it."  more...

We need to build schools, roads and hospitals

THE leader of Worcester City Council says the city cannot take many more homes without better schools, hospitals and roads.  more...

We’ll cycle 1,000 miles without leaving the gym

GYM members have been relying on pedal power to raise funds for a leading heart charity.  more...

I’m heading to the Himalayas, says policeman

A POLICE chief inspector is leaving the streets of West Mercia behind and heading to the Himalayas.  more...

Ten steps that could help you stop smoking

A CHARITY has produced a 10-step guide to quitting smoking as thousands of smokers in Worcestershire prepare to give up for July 1, when the ban on smoking in public enclosed places comes into force.  more...

Ten steps that could help you stop smoking

A CHARITY has produced a 10-step guide to quitting smoking as thousands of smokers in Worcestershire prepare to give up for July 1, when the ban on smoking in public enclosed places comes into force.  more...

People in Wychavon live for an extra year

THE overall health of people living in the Wychavon district compares well with the rest of England, according to a new health profile of the district compiled by the Government.  more...

People in Wychavon live for an extra year

THE overall health of people living in the Wychavon district compares well with the rest of England, according to a new health profile of the district compiled by the Government.  more...

People in Wychavon live for an extra year

THE overall health of people living in the Wychavon district compares well with the rest of England, according to a new health profile of the district compiled by the Government.  more...

Police tell teens ‘we’ll pour away your booze’

A CRACKDOWN to stop children as young as 10 from drinking alcohol has been launched.  more...

Dad’s triathlon triumph in memory of daughter

LITTLE Maddie Waddington died five years ago, but no doubt her father Matthew remembered her every yard of the way during his recent fund-raising effort in her memory.  more...

Successful night for city referees

WORCESTER Referees Society enjoyed a successful annual dinner and presentation evening at Worcester's Whitehouse Hotel.  more...

Awards handed to snooker and billiards players

THE Worcester Area Invitat-ional Billiards and Snooker Leagues (WAIBS) held their annual presentation night. The winners were: SNOOKER Cups highest break: G Ford (81).  more...

Siblings inspired by octogenarian coach

SIBLINGS Alexander and Sasha Lloyd are flourishing under the guidance of 81-year-old coach John Harding at Lyppard Grange.  more...

Riders are top of the podium

RIDERS from Worcester St John's Cycling Club have been top of the winner's podium in two time trials promoted by Redditch Cycling Club.  more...

Nomads hold on for a handy draw at leaders

WORCESTER Nomads earned a losing draw at leaders Droitwich in Crusader Worcestershire League Second XI Division One.  more...

Veterans pay for errors in championship defeat

WORCESTERSHIRE paid for below-par bowling and fielding with an Image Company Home Counties Over 60s Championship defeat.  more...

Vine finally discover their winning form

BEFORE the latest round of matches, Vine had failed to win a single game in seven attempts in Crusader Worcestershire League Division Five.  more...

Douglas’ stunning haul gets a soaking

TONY Douglas has every reason to consider himself unfortunate after seeing his career-best wicket haul count for virtually nothing.  more...

Harriers return with no injuries

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers will have a clean bill of health for the start of pre-season training.  more...

Robin bags four wins in a week

ROBIN Brown scooped four victories in Barnt Green Sailing Club's latest rounds of races.  more...

Visitors set to tee off at Rose Hill open day

THERE are still places available for the competition at Rose Hill Golf Club's open day on July 1.  more...

Get a glimpse of town tennis club

BROMSGROVE Tennis Club is holding an open day on Sunday July 8.  more...

Rachel is runner-up but Powell is king of the juniors at Open

RACHEL Lennox and Mark Powell enjoyed successes for Barnt Green Sailing Club at the Midlands Optimist Open Championship.  more...

Alan teaches the young guns a lesson

VETERAN Alan Higgs showed he has no plans to give up competitive match angling, when he scooped two wins and a third place at the Hunnington Fishery last week.  more...

It’s girl power as Emily storms to national track success

EMILY Kay rode to victory in the National Circuit Race Cycling Championships in Lichfield.  more...

Hill retain Boulton Salver title

LAST year's champions Gay Hill Golf Club battled hard to retain their title as Bromsgrove Golf Club hosted the 51st Worcestershire Union of Golf Clubs Foursomes Handicap Championship - The Boulton Salver.  more...

Dominic puts MJS on track

BROMSGROVE'S MJS racing team continued their good form scooping four titles at the rain-hit Regional Track Championships in Wolverhampton.  more...

Black Belts for town trio

A TRIO of Martial Artists from Bromsgrove have achieved Black Belt grades in the British Free Fighting discipline.  more...

Barnes leads the way in team success

BROMSGROVE rider Dave Barnes led Wyre Forest Cycle Racing Club to victory at the Bristol South CC10.  more...

More bad luck ruins Neal’s early progress

DROITWICH'S Matt Neal was left ruing another piece of bad fortune in the latest rounds of the British Touring Car Championship at Oulton Park.  more...

Dollars

POLICE are appealing for information after a handbag containing 10,000 US dollars was stolen from a car.  more...

Town man in festival tragedy

A MAN from the Bromsgrove area who was visiting the Glastonbury Festival in Somerset died last Saturday after being found unconscious.  more...

Motorway maniacs threat

BROMSGROVE police have begun a hunt for missile-hurling youths after a series of incidents - including two last week, where motorists lives have been put at risk.  more...

Closing for last time

A FAMILY-OWNED shop that during a century of trading in Bromsgrove has built up an enviable reputation for quality and fair trading with its customers, some from as far away as London, is to close.  more...

Julie faced the chop!

THE axe is poised and the crowd calls for the hooded executioner to do his duty... but wait, it's the town's MP Julie Kirkbride!  more...

It's a fair day for everyone

by Pete Lammas KING John may get a bad press from time to time, but the thousands of people who flocked to Bromsgrove High Street on Saturday have much to thank him for.  more...

More than 800 years of history

HISTORIC maps of Hanbury, Shakespeare's marriage bond and letters sent from the Titanic are among the rare sights set to be shared with visitors to Worcestershire County Council's record office.  more...

Get your running shoes on

RUNNERS of all ages will be donning their kit and limbering up to take part in Sunday's (July 1) Timberhonger 10k Run and Children's 2k Challenge.  more...

Rovers forced to act quickly as keeper departs

BROMSGROVE Rovers have drafted in former Hereford United and Evesham goalkeeper Karl Lewis after Danny Crane made a shock move to Business Gas Premier Division rivals Corby Town.  more...

Cut free by firefighters

BROMSGROVE firefighters rescued a woman after an accident at the junction of Perryfields Road and Kidderminster Road at 10.24am yesterday (Tuesday, June 26).  more...

Lorry fire

BROMSGROVE and Redditch firefighters were called out to deal with a lorry fire on the M42, between junctions 1 and 2, on Tuesday, June 26, at 9pm.  more...

Car fire

BROMSGROVE firefighters were called to a car fire on the M5, between junction 4a and 5 yesterday (Tuesday) at 5.30am.  more...

Fete is a roaring success

BLACKWELL village fete organisers were "blown away" by the record breaking success of this year's event.  more...

Lucky to escape with their lives

A garage owner and a passing cyclist were lucky to escape with their lives after a thief drove a stolen car through a steel barrier narrowly missing them both.  more...

A449 concern

MID-Worcestershire MP Peter Luff has expressed further concerns over the safety of the A449 between Claines roundabout and Ombersley.  more...

Fire station open day

DROITWICH Spa fire station will open its doors to the public this Sunday.  more...

Dollars

POLICE are appealing for information after a handbag containing 10,000 US dollars was stolen from a car.  more...

More than 800 years of history

HISTORIC maps of Hanbury, Shakespeare's marriage bond and letters sent from the Titanic are among the rare sights set to be shared with visitors to Worcestershire County Council's record office.  more...

Latest homing pigeon returns

Evesham and District Flying Club FOURTEEN members sent 113 birds to Fougeres on June 23, liberated at 9.30am in a south west wind.  more...

Yet more flooding chaos as Malvern is isolated

EMERGENCY services have been rushed off their feet overnight as flood waters continued to rise, effectively cutting off Malvern from the north of the county.  more...

Yet more flooding chaos as Malvern is isolated

EMERGENCY services have been rushed off their feet overnight as flood waters continued to rise, effectively cutting off Malvern from the north of the county.  more...

Warning after bag theft

PEOPLE visiting Redditch beauty spots are warned not to leave valuables unattended in their cars after a woman had her handbag stolen from Morton Stanley Park.  more...

MP heralds smoking ban

REDDITCH MP Jacqui Smith has called on people to respect the new smoking ban when it comes into force this Sunday.  more...

Youngsters set for the stage

MORE then 500 pupils from local schools have been busy composing their own songs for a play at the Palace Theatre.  more...

Roundup

Wyre riders hit a higher gear

Riders from Wyre Forest CC have clinched a host of victories over the last week.  more...

Amazing feats by members

MEMBERS of Amazing Feet turned out in force to support the inaugural Blakedown Bolt 10 kilometre race on Friday evening.  more...

Chairman calls on fans to boost ticket sales

CHAIRMAN Barry Norgrove has urged Kidderminster Harriers' fans to flock to Aggborough in a bid to boost season ticket sales.  more...

Schools News

Nursery’s Ofsted report is ideal birthday present

A DAY nursery in Worcester has been praised by Government inspectors for the quality and standard of its care.  more...

What'S On

Comedy acts to appear at Redditch fundraiser

A HOST of cult comedy favourites are taking to the stage at Redditch Untited Football Club tomorrow night.  more...

Town stars to tread the boards in slapstick comedy

AUDIENCES at the Avoncroft Museum in Stoke Heath will experience Shakespeare's slapstic humour at its finest when the MDCC Theatre Group stages its production of Twelf Night.  more...

Night of non-stop hits

AS part of their Heavy Rollers 2007 Tour, American jazz-rock band Steely Dan will be coming to Birmingham.  more...

Audrey II is star of show

IT'S mean, it's green, it comes from outer space and it's coming to the Norbury Theatre, Droitwich.  more...

  
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