Stories for 10 July 2007

Alcester

Council misses out on debate

MEMBERS of Alcester Town Council were "deeply aggrieved" after not being given notification of a meeting to discuss the town's health plans.  more...

Biker killed in collision

A MOTORCYCLIST was killed when the green Kawasaki motorcycle he was riding was involved in a collision on the A22 at Arrow.  more...

Store’s bra quest

A LINGERIE shop in Alcester is urging women to donate their old bras so they can be given to those who need them.  more...

In Bloom judges to visit

GARDENERS in Alcester are asked to be on high alert as the judges for Alcester in Bloom pay a visit.  more...

Before The 1900'S

July 7 to July 14

100 Years Ago:   more...

Book Competitions

WIN! WIN! WIN! A COPY OF THIS FANTASTIC NEW CHILDREN'S BOOK!

Freddie in a Spin Down Under is a great new children's book written by former England cricket captain, Chris Cowdrey.  more...

WIN! WIN! WIN! A COPY OF THIS FANTASTIC NEW CHILDREN'S BOOK!

Freddie in a Spin Down Under is a great new children's book written by former England cricket captain, Chris Cowdrey.  more...

Business

Local knowledge is crucial, insists ex-ambulance driver

A FORMER ambulance driver has condemned plans to close Worcester's call centre, claiming the local knowledge of call takers is crucial for crews.  more...

House builder will become big player

NEW property developer Lioncourt Homes has chosen Droitwich for its head office as it aims to become one of the largest private house builders in central England.  more...

MEP meets business chiefs in Brussels

LIZ Lynne, Member of the European Parliament for the West Midlands and Vice-President of the Employment and Social Affairs Committee, met West Midlands business leaders last week to discuss European labour law.  more...

Bosses asked to go back to shopfloor

EMPLOYEES are being urged to persuade their bosses to return to the shop floor as part of an offbeat fund-raiser for charity.  more...

Apprentice star Sugar most inspirational

PEOPLE throughout the Midlands have voted The Apprentice star, Sir Alan Sugar, as their most inspirational business person.  more...

Apprentice star Sugar 'most inspirational'

PEOPLE throughout the Midlands have voted The Apprentice star, Sir Alan Sugar, as their most inspirational business person.  more...

Clubs & Societies

Alcester Conservative Wives

THE June meeting was held at the home of Pat Grier.  more...

Friends of Coughton Court

RAY Sturdy spoke to members about Malvern Memories.  more...

Inkberrow WI

THE June meeting was full and varied, with a majority of members voting to support the resolution to urge the Government to pay for all nursing care needed by the elderly in nursing homes.  more...

Inner Wheel Club of Alcester

THE first Sunday in June saw members and friends enjoying afternoon tea at the home of Hilary Turner.  more...

Probus Club of Alcester

ON June 27 the club held its 237th meeting at the Holly Bush Hotel, Alcester.  more...

Redditch & Bromsgrove Breathe Easy Group

THE group has just celebrated its third birthday.  more...

Redditch Photographic Society

WITH the excellent organising by Maureen Stubbings the society held its annual dinner and presentation evening at the Green Dragon in Sambourne. This year's guests were Mr and Mrs Graham Hoskins.  more...

Coach'S Column

Reaching quarters is a very welcome tonic

AS soon as we finished our match at Edgbaston the team were - first and foremost - delighted to have beaten Warwickshire.  more...

Community News

HALLOW WI

THE meeting this month welcomed sculptor John Lett.  more...

LITTLE WITLEY WI

THE April and May meetings were well attended. April's speaker Liz Smith told of her family's dedication for the disadvantaged children that they welcome to their farmstead home for educational and relaxing holidays.  more...

KEMPSEY WI

THERE were seven apologies for the June meeting and Pauline welcomed everyone as usual.  more...

LITTLEWORTH AND DISTRICT WI

THE Littleworth and District meeting for flaming June' was flooded' with visitors from neighbouring WI Worcestershire groups for the open meeting.  more...

MALVERN LINK TOWNSWOMEN'S GUILD

At the June meeting, members were reminded about the outing to Bath on July 19. The coach will depart from Richmond Road at 9.30am.  more...

MARTLEY RAMBLERS

JUNE is the month for two walks when we usually enjoy a local midsummer evening outing, but this year we were thwarted by the weather.  more...

MARTLEY WI

Although it was not a perfect June evening and the business meeting was held indoors, members and visitors were able to wander around and admire the lovely gardens of Joy and Reg Snow, who had invited us to Stonybridge House for our garden meeting.  more...

OAK APPLE WI

The president welcomed everyone to the June meeting, especially mentioning Maureen Matthews of St Peter's WI who was the delegate at the annual meeting and would speak later. The minutes were read, agreed and signed and notices given. We were lucky to get two tickets for the new speakers evening as so many wished to go.  more...

NORTHWICK EVENING TOWNSWOMEN’S GUILD

THE speaker for June gave a talk about bobbin lace making.  more...

ECO-CONGREGATION AWARD

fourteen church pews were part of the contents of three containers of recycled goods sent to the Batticaloa area of Sri Lanka after the tsunami.  more...

ECO-CONGREGATION AWARD

Fourteen church pews were part of the contents of three containers of recycled goods sent to the Batticaloa area of Sri Lanka after the tsunami.  more...

PUMPHOUSE WI

GUEST speaker for June was Worcestershire County Council cabinet member, councillor Derek Prodger MBE.  more...

Education

Need help writing a children’s book? You should ask the experts

WHEN writing a book its always important to always consider your target audience. What do they like? How do they speak? What are they interested in? Many authors do plenty of research but what better way than to have your readers proof-read your copy and tell you exactly what you are getting right - or wrong.  more...

Farmers' Markets

Dates for Farmer's Markets

Farmers' Market Dates Droitwich - Victoria Square, Saturday, July 7, 9am-2pm.  more...

Floods June 19th/20th

Floods June 2007

This picture of Powick Mill during the floods was taken by Dan Coward.  more...

Floods June 2007

Flooded bridle path leading to the Powick Mill. Pic taken by Dan Coward.  more...

Floods June 2007

Flooded bridle path leading to Powick Mill. Pic taken by Dan Coward.  more...

Floods June 2007

Powick Mill in June floods. Pic taken by Dan Coward.  more...

Gardening

How to perk up your patio ready for a party

Warm summer evenings are an ideal time to have a few friends round, light the barbecue and do some socialising, especially if your annuals are in full bloom and the garden is a riot of colour. And it has finally stopped raining.  more...

Best of the bunch: Peony

BEST OF THE BUNCH Peony Peonies are the blousiest blooms on the block, producing huge pom-pom flowers which are hard to beat, even though their flowers tend to be shortlived.  more...

Good enough to eat: Fruit tree thinning

If your apple and pear trees fruit some years and then don't for many more, it is often because the tree exhausts itself by overcropping one year and then has to take one or more years off after that. It is known as biennial bearing.  more...

Three ways to...

Reduce maintenance 1. Consider what jobs take the most time and are the least enjoyable. Maintaining a lawn, for instance, is time-consuming. Redesign lawns which have fiddly, small parts to cut to make them easier to mow. Check you are using the easiest and most efficient mower for the job.  more...

Three ways to...

Reduce maintenance  more...

What to do this week - July 7

Plant out vegetables including runner beans, cabbage, cauliflower, celery, kale and sprouting broccoli.  more...

General

IKEA going one-use carrier bag neutral

IKEA UK is to become the country's first leading retailer to abandon traditional plastic bags.  more...

Green theme at museum

FLOWER enthusiasts are set to flock to Bewdley Museum when it hosts its Beautiful Blooms event.  more...

In tune with budding musicians' needs

ARTS Council England has today launched Take it away, a new scheme to make musical instruments and music lessons easily affordable for families and those on low incomes.  more...

In Brief

Racing bike stolen

A RACING bike worth £5,000 has been stolen from a secure, metal container in the front garden of a property in Sambourne.  more...

Church hosts marriage festival

COUPLES planning their weding who are stuck for ideas will be able to get a helping hand.  more...

Church hosts marriage festival

COUPLES planning their weding who are stuck for ideas will be able to get a helping hand.  more...

Church hosts marriage festival

COUPLES planning their weding who are stuck for ideas will be able to get a helping hand.  more...

Church hosts marriage festival

COUPLES planning their weding who are stuck for ideas will be able to get a helping hand.  more...

Kidder News Latest

Making a splash at swim event

YOUNG swimmers in Wyre Forest made a big splash as they took to the water for a unique event at Franche First School.  more...

Making a splash at swim event

YOUNG swimmers in Wyre Forest made a big splash as they took to the water for a unique event at Franche First School.  more...

Gardens on show

NINE gardens in Cleobury Mortimer can be viewed on Sunday from 2pm to 6pm as part of the village's open gardens event.  more...

Alicia’s model ambition

AN ex-pupil of Bewdley High School pupil is in the running to become the face of a cosmetics range.  more...

Hard-working trainee receives VIP honour

A FORMER Bewdley High School pupil has won a trainee of the year award for her academic achievements.  more...

Search on for unsung drugs fight heroes

THE search is on for the unsung heroes in Wyre Forest who are winning the fight against drug misuse.  more...

Pedal power to boost charity

MEMBERS of a fitness centre are being asked to jump on their bikes to raise money for charity.  more...

New Bishop named by Downing Street

THE first Bishop of Worcester in centuries who will not live at Hartlebury Castle has been appointed by 10 Downing Street.  more...

New Bishop named by Downing Street

THE first Bishop of Worcester in centuries who will not live at Hartlebury Castle has been appointed by 10 Downing Street.  more...

Salon promotes Free Trade

A KIDDERMINSTER salon is holding a coffee morning to promote Free Trade products.  more...

Salon promotes Free Trade

A KIDDERMINSTER salon is holding a coffee morning to promote Free Trade products.  more...

Kidz Competitions

WIN! WIN! WIN! A COPY OF THIS FANTASTIC NEW CHILDREN'S BOOK!

Freddie in a Spin Down Under is a great new children's book written by former England cricket captain, Chris Cowdrey.  more...

WIN! WIN! WIN! A COPY OF THIS FANTASTIC NEW CHILDREN'S BOOK!

Freddie in a Spin Down Under is a great new children's book written by former England cricket captain, Chris Cowdrey.  more...

WIN! WIN! WIN! A COPY OF THIS FANTASTIC NEW CHILDREN'S BOOK!

Freddie in a Spin Down Under is a great new children's book written by former England cricket captain, Chris Cowdrey.  more...

WIN WIN WIN: Tickets to see The Railway Children at the Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham

We have 20 pairs of tickets to give away for The Railway Children at the Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham on the opening night of Tuesday 24th July.  more...

Latest

Burglary victim appeals for return of camera

A BURGLARY victim has appealed for the return of a digital camera containing precious photographs.  more...

The Big Stink

A HORRIBLE smell swept across Worcester as hundreds of dead fish rotted on the city's racecourse.  more...

The Big Stink

A HORRIBLE smell swept across Worcester as hundreds of dead fish rotted on the city's racecourse.  more...

As water recedes, County counts the cost of the floods

BUSINESSES in Worcester have lost hundreds of thousands of pounds due to torrential storms and freak summer floods.  more...

Download child porn again and I’ll jail you

A MAN who took an indecent photograph of a child and downloaded child porn from the internet has been given a suspended prison sentence.  more...

Thousands pledged to fix historic railway line

THOUSANDS of pounds have been pledged to restore a popular steam railway devastated by the recent bad weather.  more...

Neglected old homes to be given new look

TEN apartments are to be created by revamping a pair of neglected old homes in one of Worcester's most prominent streets.  more...

Houses fail because none are affordable

ANOTHER plan to build new homes in Worcester has been rejected because none of them are affordably priced.  more...

Sixways park-and-ride wins council’s support

WORCESTER City Council has given its cautious backing to plans for a new park-and-ride site at Sixways.  more...

Hall provides spooky setting for Holmes

THE famous fictional detective Sherlock Holmes and his assistant Dr Watson will be put to the test with a baffling case in Worcestershire.  more...

Teenager told to stay away from shops

THIS is the face of an 18-year-old man who has been banned from visiting certain shops in Worcester and drinking alcohol in a public place for the next three years.  more...

My life was getting better – until I got this bill for £1,000

A WORCESTER woman has told of her horror after being slapped with a £1,000 housing bill she never thought she had to pay.  more...

UPTON UPON SEVERN: Festival flies flags for the blues

ONE hundred flags will brighten up the streets of Upton-upon-Severn during the town's annual blues festival thanks to local people who have attended a series of art workshops.  more...

WEST MALVERN: Rates bill will kill off smaller firms, warns hills boss

WEST Malvern could be left permanently without any small community businesses such as a post office or general stores, because they are not eligible for help with their business rates.  more...

Is there a future in farming?

ACCORDING to a recent NFU report the average age of British farmers is over 55. Young people, it says, are put off the industry by its image of early mornings, mud and strenuous workloads.  more...

Outdoor concert is a big hit

THE outdoor concert at West Midland Safari Park was a spectacular success - thanks to great music and gorgeous weather.  more...

KIDDERMINSTER: Thief stole £40 from a pensioner

A thief stole £40 from a pensioner after offering to cut a lawn.  more...

Plenty of cute little piglets to see down at the cider farm

Oliver Hunter has something to celebrate this month.  more...

Linda offers up a taste of the wild life

THE wonderful plants and informal planting style of old-fashioned cottage gardens have inspired Linda Davies' working life.  more...

High street shop for sale at auction

A GRADE II-listed shop on Worcester's High Street is to be sold at auction.  more...

Big thank you to Mary, a dedicated volunteer who is retiring aged 83

A DEDICATED volunteer who has given her time free of charge to a health care scheme in Worcester for more than 40 years has retired.  more...

New bishop of Worcester

THE new Bishop of Worcester has been announced by 10 Downing Street today.  more...

Local knowledge is crucial, insists ex-ambulance driver

A FORMER ambulance driver has condemned plans to close Worcester's call centre, claiming the local knowledge of call takers is crucial for crews.  more...

HEREFORD: MP stable after falling ill on flight to the US

HEREFORD MP Paul Keetch was in a stable condition in hospital yesterday after falling ill on a flight bound for the US.  more...

Park and ride scheme for Sixways approved by county

A PARK-and-ride at Sixways, Worcester, has been given the nod by county councillors but only after reservations about the practicalities of the scheme were raised.  more...

Thousands of fish rescued from Worcester Racecourse

TEN thousand fish were saved from floodwater on Worcester Racecourse in a huge rescue mission.   more...

Thousands of fish rescued from Worcester Racecourse

TEN thousand fish were saved from floodwater on Worcester Racecourse in a huge rescue mission.   more...

Thousands of fish rescued from Worcester Racecourse

TEN thousand fish were saved from floodwater on Worcester Racecourse in a huge rescue mission.   more...

Vandals target three Droitwich schools

VANDALS have caused hundreds of pounds worth of damage at three Droitwich schools.  more...

Traffic lights trial could ease congested city route

TEMPORARY traffic signals will be installed at a Worcester roundabout tomorrow and Thursday to try and ease congestion on a key route in and out of the city.  more...

Brothers plan second triathlon

TWO brothers are planning a second triathlon event to raise funds in memory of their father, who died from cancer.  more...

Call to save ambulance emergency centre

AMBULANCE staff at the Hereford and Worcester emergency control room this week urged local people to lobby their MPs in a bid to halt the centre's proposed closure.  more...

Step up, Indiana Jones

BUDDING archaeologists are invited by Worcestershire County Council to a packed weekend of events to mark National Archaeology Week.  more...

Latets

Racers in the PINK!

THOUSANDS of people flocked to Arrow Valley Country Park on Sunday to take part in Redditch's first Race for Life and to do their bit to help fight cancer.  more...

Letters

Waste permit scheme will increase fly-tipping

SIR - On approaching the municipal tip recently in my company car which is a Nissan Navara - technically, I admit, a commercial vehicle - I was approached by a member of staff and told I couldn't dump my son's old mattress without a permit.  more...

Blair was possibly our worst leader

SIR - I sometimes wonder if George Cowley lives in cloud cuckoo land, especially in believing Tony Blair was a good Prime Minster; in fact, he will probably be the worst in history.  more...

It’s not too late to save our post office

SIR - Now that the consultation period for the transfer of the main Worcester post office into WHSmith is over and the company has gone through the motions, I wonder whether it might now be open and honest as to the real reason for this?  more...

New site could be breaking the law

SIR - Will the move of the main post office to the first floor of WHSmith be allowed under the 1974 Health and Safety Act?  more...

Don’t let flooding stop development

SIR - The Reverend Robin Charles, the vicar of St Michael's Church, sent in a photograph of Laugherne Brook flooding to back his case against the planned business park at Grove Farm (Worcester News, June 22).  more...

I will defend rights of smokers to puff

SIR - As an ex smoker I find the smoke and smell of smoking quite repulsive.  more...

The Beeb’s adverts don’t make money

SIR - In reply to Mr Clayton (Letters, June 29) BBC advertisements are only for its own products, not for commercial goods like ITV.  more...

Letter from Westminster

PLEASE join my campaign to get the permit scheme for access to our household waste site scrapped.  more...

Local Walks

Oldwood Common, Tenbury Wells

Tenbury Wells is situated on the edge of wonderfully peaceful countryside and makes an excellent starting point for many fine walks.  more...

Oldwood Common, Tenbury Wells

Tenbury Wells is situated on the edge of wonderfully peaceful countryside and makes an excellent starting point for many fine walks.  more...

Memory

100 years ago - July 13, 1907

A MEETING of the managers of the Crabbs Cross Council School was held at the school on Tuesday evening.  more...

50 years ago - July 12, 1957

THE new prospective Parliamentary Labour candidate for Stratford and South Warwickshire has been chosen.  more...

25 years ago - July 9, 1982

REDDITCH schoolchildren made a dramatic early morning escape from a blazing inferno at a field study centre.  more...

Music

English songs close to acclaimed writer’s heart

CLASSICAL music lovers are in for a treat when a celebration of English songs is presented in Kidderminster.  more...

News

New Road match abandoned

WORCESTERSHIRE'S LV County Championship match with Kent has been abandoned after the sodden pitch was deemed unusable for the third consecutive day.  more...

New City shirt set for launch

WORCESTER City will unveil their new kit for the 2007/08 season on Thursday night.  more...

Fans give opinions on County troubles

POSTERS on our official Worcestershire County Cricket Club message board have been having their say on the controversial abandoned LV County Championship Division One match with Kent.  more...

Fans give opinions on County troubles

POSTERS on our official Worcestershire County Cricket Club message board have been having their say on the controversial abandoned LV County Championship Division One match with Kent.  more...

Big cash spinner in doubt for New Road

WORCESTERSHIRE'S chances of hosting Friday's financially crucial televised Pro40 game with Hampshire Hawks are rated at 50-50, according to chief executive Mark Newton.  more...

Big cash spinner in doubt for New Road

WORCESTERSHIRE'S chances of hosting Friday's financially crucial televised Pro40 game with Hampshire Hawks are rated at 50-50, according to chief executive Mark Newton.  more...

Squad numbers revealed

Manager Mark Yates has kept faith with the players that took Kidderminster Harriers to Wembley last season with the announcement of the squad numbers.  more...

Opinion

Floods: Why we’re all in same boat

We've heard a lot over the last couple of weeks about the personal cost of the recent floods, and with good reason. Hundreds of people have been forced to flee their homes, many have lost treasured posessions and, in a handful of tragic cases, some people have even lost their lives.  more...

Philip Serrell

My curling stone will end up as a doorstop

Not that long ago I was lucky enough to play golf at Turnberry on the Ayrshire coast. The only Tiger I resembled was Winnie the Pooh's mate, Tigger, who is not noted for his golf.  more...

Some walking sticks have a secret use

Walking sticks have always been collectable and the more unusual the example the more sought-after it is likely to be for a collector.  more...

I remember David Dickinson when he was unknown

*AS I write this I am just about to jump in my car to drive to the south coast to film the 500th programme of Bargain Hunt.  more...

Your chance to pick up a musical doll and a train

THERE will be plenty on offer in all of the sections of the next Cotswold Auction Company sale, including bisque headed dolls by Armand Marseille, Heubach Koppelsdorf and many other well-known names.  more...

Reviews

Midsummer Melodies, Russell Painter and David Morgan, Kidderminster Library, July 6

We are so lucky to have such talented artistes on our doorstep. Everyone left the library smiling, proving yet again that you don't have to visit the big city to enjoy an evening of entertainment.  more...

Summer Symphony, West Midland Safari Park, July 7

The buzzing atmosphere of expectation for an excellent evening's entertainment was certainly justified on a beautiful Saturday night.  more...

Round-Up

Chelsea gets England call-up

TALENTED Worcester footballer Chelsea Weston has been named in the England Women's Under 19s squad for the European Championships.  more...

St John’s land double team success

WORCESTER St John's Cycling Club have continued their winning ways with time triallists taking two team awards and an individual win.  more...

Malvern on travels

MALVERN will play in next season's EDF Energy National Trophy.  more...

Nomads remain in touch at top

AN efficient 80-run win at Eastnor brought Worcester Nomads 24 points to keep them in touch with the leaders in Division One of the Crusader Worcestershire League.  more...

Higgins the star man as Cutnall Green win

DALE Higgins top-scored with 63 as Cutnall Green successfully chased down Kempsey's total of 164-9 in a friendly match.  more...

Seventh heaven for super Strollers

NORTHWICK Strollers staged their own version of The Magnificent Seven in the Worcester Evening League clash with Malvern Artefacts.  more...

City team aiming for right Formula

A WORCESTER racing team has set its sight on Formula Four glory next season after signing a new sponsorship deal.  more...

Classic meeting set for Shelsley

SPEED Hill Climb action is returning to Shelsley Walsh for the second time in three weekends.  more...

Nurse had porn images on laptop

AN occupational nurse who kept a library of child pornography on his work laptop has been struck off.  more...

Nurse had porn images on laptop

AN occupational nurse who kept a library of child pornography on his work laptop has been struck off.  more...

Close call

TWO teams of eight teenagers from Chadsgrove School and Specialist Sports College, in Catshill, have narrowly missed out on a place in the 2007 Kielder Challenge Finals.  more...

Inventor seeks help

A TARDEBIGGE entrepreneur is appealing for help from companies to get a new invention off the ground.  more...

Car thefts

BROMSGROVE police are appealing for information following the theft of two vehicles.  more...

Carer jailed for forging pensioner’s signature

A mean carer fraudulently obtained £9,000 from the 73-year-old woman he was looking after, Worcester Crown Court heard.  more...

Funky Fridays

A SERIES of Funky Fridays will be on offer to young girls over the summer holidays with activities for girls aged between 12 and 16-years-old on the first four Fridays of the summer holiday from July 27 to August 17.  more...

Collect cash

THE top prize of £1,000 in the weekly Primrose Hospice lottery has been won by the holder of ticket 035715.  more...

Judge ‘Diddy’

SPECIAL guest judge "Diddy" David Hamilton will be at a dog show in Belbroughton.  more...

They’ll be growing with their garden

PUPILS at a village school have been going green with their new garden.  more...

Julie performs honours

LOCAL MP Julie Kirkbride was on hand to assist when a new business officially opened in Barnt Green.  more...

Blockage

BROMSGROVE nightclub Aura closed early last Thursday due to a toilet blockage. The decision was taken to close the nightclub, in Worcester Road, an hour early, just after 1pm, following the blockage in the mens' toilets, which led to a water leak in the club's entrance area. Clubbers were given free entrance tickets outside as they left. There was no damage, no danger to the public and the club remains open.  more...

Auditions

OH yes it is - it's that time of year again when The Lickey Players is auditioning for its panto, Robin Hood and the Babes in the Wood. Auditions will be held at 7.30pm next Wednesday at Lickey parish hall, in Old Birmingham Road. As well as actors and singers, people are also needed for musical supervisors, directing and sound and lighting. For more details please call Irene Scott on 0121 445 2600.  more...

Warning after spate of van raids

BROMSGROVE drivers are being warned by police to protect their vehicles after several recent thefts of and from vans.  more...

House of Lords

FORMER Bromsgrove School pupil, Sir Digby Jones, took up his place in the House of Lords yesterday (Tuesday) after accepting a government post.  more...

Julie performs honours

LOCAL MP Julie Kirkbride was on hand to assist when a new business officially opened in Barnt Green.  more...

Iskra strikes a pose

A TEENAGER from a local school is to be featured on the Fashion TV channel.  more...

Their names will live on

TWO founder members of a campaign group, who were instrumental in securing the future of Droitwich Lido, will be honoured with a memorial bench at the site they helped to save.  more...

Bungling burglar dropped a glove

A bungling burglar was caught after he dropped a glove outside the raided premises.  more...

New president

THE Rotary Club of Droitwich Spa welcomed a new president during a meeting, which was held at St Andrew's House Hotel in June. Retiring president Ted Howarth thanked all members for their continued support and another successful year before giving the chain of office to incoming president Sandy Laird. The ceremony was enjoyed by guest visitors from Germany.  more...

Donated

TRADERS at Droitwich Spa Farmers Market donated £10 worth of goods each to help raise cash for the recent SAMM memorial event. The £100 market vouchers were given away to raise cash at the night time event as part of the Stephanie and Martyn Memorial held to remember the four teens killed in a car accident on the A449 near Ombersley last year. Winner Val Rice was given a tour of the market and chose her selections last Saturday.  more...

Rally cash

DROITWICH Spa's Classic and Vintage Car Rally has been hailed as a big success after the event raised more than £500 for the County Air Ambulance. The rally, which was held in April, was enjoyed by lots of visitors on the day. The money will now be donated to the air ambulance charity at its base in Strensham.  more...

Clamps attract further criticism

A FORMER Malvern man who returned to the town to help his parents move house had to pay £100 after his car was clamped at the Mount Pleasant Hotel.  more...

Clamps attract further criticism

A FORMER Malvern man who returned to the town to help his parents move house had to pay £100 after his car was clamped at the Mount Pleasant Hotel.  more...

Fixtures

SATURDAY  more...

Molloy to stand trial in September

MALVERN Town Football Club manager Paul Molloy's trial for racially aggravated assault, damaging property, and making off without payment will not take place until the new football season has begun.  more...

All the fun of the fete

THERE was fun for all at the Alexandra Hospital at the weekend when the League of Friends held its annual summer fete.  more...

Cups raised to new café

WALTER Stranz Square, outside Redditch Town Hall, took on a continental feel when the former Information Centre re-opened as a café.  more...

Scuba gear stolen

TWO bags containing scuba diving equipment worth £3,000 have been stolen from a garage in Winyates.  more...

Wage game show quest

A HUNT End man will be a contestant on new Channel 4 game show Win My Wage.  more...

Steven hopes to help others

NOT being able to walk or talk is not getting in the way of a Redditch man who is hoping to raise money so he can help others in similar situations.  more...

Issues raised over parking

MOTORISTS parking illegally in Webheath or anywhere else in Redditch are being warned that decriminalisation is on the way.  more...

Ashley helps to open new hotel

A SCHOOLBOY has helped open the new Redditch Travelodge with Redditch Mayor David Hunt.  more...

Two arrested during Operation Magnify

TWO men have been arrested following reports of a burglary in Norbury Close, Church Hill.  more...

Flower festival

ST MARY'S Oldberrow church will be in full bloom this weekend as it hosts a Country Garden Flower Festival.  more...

Roundup

Bewdley no match for Astwood

All the local results in the cricket round-up.  more...

Bewdley no match for Astwood

All the results and scores for Bewdley, Chaddesley Corbett, Stourport and Cookley.  more...

Royals to clash with Gladiators

WORCESTERSHIRE have been drawn to play Gloucestershire in the Twenty20 Cup quarter-final.  more...

Royals to clash with Gladiators

WORCESTERSHIRE have been drawn to play Gloucestershire in the Twenty20 Cup quarter-final.  more...

Royals to clash with Gladiators

WORCESTERSHIRE have been drawn to play Gloucestershire in the Twenty20 Cup quarter-final.  more...

Schools

Pupils in theme park trip

YOUNGSTERS from Pitcheroak Special School had the time of their lives when they had a fun day out at Drayton Manor theme park.  more...

Skip scheme

PUPILS from Studley were jumping for joy as they helped Disney launch a new national initiative that has been inspired by its latest DVD movie.  more...

Schools News

Pupils get into wrong trousers for charity

THE wrong trousers were worn by pupils at a Worcester school in an attempt to raise funds for a popular charity.  more...

Pupils are honoured at last school speech day

PUPILS at one of Worcester's oldest independent school's picked up a host of awards at an historic final speech day.  more...

Pupils are honoured at last school speech day

PUPILS at one of Worcester's oldest independent school's picked up a host of awards at an historic final speech day.  more...

Girls enjoy a day at heart of events

BUDDING journalists from a Worcester school watched from the heart of Canary Warf in London as the media tackled one of the year's biggest news stories - Gordon Brown becoming Prime Minister.  more...

Murder, mystery and science in class

PUPILS from six schools were treated to a special murder mystery and science investigation event in Worcester.  more...

Just how healthy is your school’s food?

STAFF, pupils and their families will find out how their health-conscious schools have fared in the Worcestershire School Food Awards next month.  more...

Red Cross inspires artists

STUDENTS at Elgar Technology College have been busily creating artworks for a display which is to be housed in the new British Red Cross premises in Worcester.  more...

The Changing Environment

Rain

Water falling from the sky in any form is called precipitation, whether as fog, sleet, snow, hail or rain. Rain is the name given to water droplets more than 0.5 mm across. Widely separated droplets smaller than this may still be called rain, but tiny droplets that fall close together are called drizzle. Raindrops make a splash when they fall into puddles and other water sources, thundery drops also creates a bubble as it breaks the water surface with force, drizzle do not.  more...

Rain

Water falling from the sky in any form is called precipitation, whether as fog, sleet, snow, hail or rain. Rain is the name given to water droplets more than 0.5 mm across. Widely separated droplets smaller than this may still be called rain, but tiny droplets that fall close together are called drizzle. Raindrops make a splash when they fall into puddles and other water sources, thundery drops also creates a bubble as it breaks the water surface with force, drizzle do not.  more...

Rain

Water falling from the sky in any form is called precipitation, whether as fog, sleet, snow, hail or rain. Rain is the name given to water droplets more than 0.5 mm across. Widely separated droplets smaller than this may still be called rain, but tiny droplets that fall close together are called drizzle. Raindrops make a splash when they fall into puddles and other water sources, thundery drops also creates a bubble as it breaks the water surface with force, drizzle do not.  more...

Rain

Water falling from the sky in any form is called precipitation, whether as fog, sleet, snow, hail or rain. Rain is the name given to water droplets more than 0.5 mm across. Widely separated droplets smaller than this may still be called rain, but tiny droplets that fall close together are called drizzle. Raindrops make a splash when they fall into puddles and other water sources, thundery drops also creates a bubble as it breaks the water surface with force, drizzle do not.  more...

Rain

Water falling from the sky in any form is called precipitation, whether as fog, sleet, snow, hail or rain. Rain is the name given to water droplets more than 0.5 mm across. Widely separated droplets smaller than this may still be called rain, but tiny droplets that fall close together are called drizzle. Raindrops make a splash when they fall into puddles and other water sources, thundery drops also creates a bubble as it breaks the water surface with force, drizzle do not.  more...

The Chase High School

The Chase High School

Ollie Hall, Andy Babb and Josh Powell arrived on mobility scooters. Pic taken by Josh Powell.  more...

Theatre Reviews

Little Shop of Horrors - Norbury Theatre, Droitwich

A PLANT that feeds on human flesh might sound gruesome but it provides the centrepiece of some thoroughly enjoyable entertainment in the Little Shop of Horrors.  more...

This Week In........

July 7 to July 14

This week in 1957:   more...

Travel

Rain, rain go away!

FED up with the weather? Don't let it put you off snapping up some great summer holiday bargains on offer from Haven and British Holidays.  more...

Weddings

Christopher Bills and Laura Frances Jay

The wedding of Christopher George Bills, youngest son of Joseph and Rita Bills of Cradley Heath, and Laura Frances Jay, only daughter of Maria and Tony Jay of Worcester took place at Sacred Heart Church, Droitwich. The reception was held at the Pear Tree, Smite, and the honeymoon spent in Turkey.  more...

Brendan Peter Boocock and Ruth Sarah Cornish

The wedding of Brendan Peter Boocock, son of Mrs Susan Boocock, of Leeds, and Ruth Sarah Cornish, daughter of Roy and Susan Cornish of Droitwich, took place at Stone Manor Hotel. The reception was also held at Stone Manor and the honeymoon spent in Jamaica.  more...

Steven Edden and Jennifer Richards

The wedding of Steven Edden, son of Terry and Rosamund Edden, of Leigh Sinton, and Jennifer Richards, eldest daughter of James and Norma Richards, of Droitwich, took place at The Elms Hotel, Abberley. The reception was also held at The Elms Hotel and the honeymoon spent in Tuscany.  more...

Leslie David Hines and Samantha Beverley Gregory

The wedding of Leslie David Hines, son of Alf and Georgina Hines, and Samantha Beverley Gregory, daughter of Robert and Violet Gregory, took place at St Andrew's Church, Shifnal. The reception was held at The Hundred House and the honeymoon spent in Italy.  more...

Ervan Cokaj and Philippa Agnew

The wedding of Ervan Cokaj, son of Mr and Mrs Fadil Cokaj, of Albania, and Philippa Agnew, youngest daughter of Rev and Mrs S Agnew, of Worcester, took place at the Parish Church of St John Baptist, Claines. The reception was held at Worcester County Cricket Club and the honeymoon was spent in a secret location.  more...

What'S On

Classic family tale at theatre

AN enchanted adventure for all the family is taking place at the Palace Theatre.  more...

  
Restrict search to 10 July 2007