Stories for 16 July 2007

Alcester

Further adjournment in Baby Lilly case

THE sentencing hearing in connection with the death of Baby Lilly, the infant whose body was found beside the River Alne, has been adjourned for further reports.  more...

Bishop Perowne Prom

Bishop Perowne Prom

Katherine Bourne, Alex Peters and Emily Green ready for their prom. Pic sent in by Kate Bourne.  more...

Bishop Perowne Prom

Alex Peters and Katherine Bourne all dressed up ready. Pic sent in by Kate Bourne.  more...

Business

New techniques to help entrepreneurs

WORCESTER entrepreneurs are benefiting from Business Link West Midlands' new monthly on-line newsletter and its events programme featuring seven specialist workshops before the end of July.  more...

Christopher Whitehead Proms

Christopher Whitehead Prom

All dressed up ready for their Prom. Pic sent by Dawn Dawson.  more...

Christopher Whitehead Prom

Pic sent in by Dawn Dawson.  more...

Christopher Whitehead Prom

Pic sent in by Dawn Dawson of her daughter and friends.  more...

Christopher Whitehead Prom

Jodie, Natalie, Ash, Abby and Lou, looking beautiful at their Prom.  more...

Christopher Whitehead Prom

Jenny Hughes and Jodie Heywood just arrived at their Prom.  more...

Christopher Whitehead Prom

Pic sent in by Ruth Busby.   more...

Christopher Whitehead Prom

What a lovely couple. Pic sent in by Ruth Busby.  more...

Christopher Whitehead Prom

Pic sent in by Ruth Busby.  more...

Christopher Whitehead Prom

Pic sent in by Ruth Busby.  more...

Christopher Whitehead Prom

Pic sent in by Ruth Busby  more...

Christopher Whitehead Prom

Pic sent in by Ruth Busby.  more...

Cinema

Film enters mysterious world

PAN'S Labyrinth (15), directed by Guillermo del Toro, is showing for one night only at the Forum, Malvern Theatres, on Wednesday, July 18, at 8.15pm. Set in 1944 fascist Spain, it tells the story of a girl fascinated by fairy-tales, who is sent to love with her new stepfather, a ruthless army officer. But one night she is spirited away to a labyrinth where she is set three terrifying tasks. Pan's Labyrinth, which is subtitled, was given a 22-minute ovation when it was shown at Cannes.  more...

Film enters mysterious world

PAN'S Labyrinth (15), directed by Guillermo del Toro, is showing for one night only at the Forum, Malvern Theatres, on Wednesday, July 18, at 8.15pm.  more...

Clubs & Societies

Bel Canto Singers

THE Mayor and Mayoress of Redditch joined a packed audience in Cookhill Village Hall for Bel Canto's annual concert on June 30.  more...

Cookhill & District Gardening Association

DESPITE days of almost continuous rain , on Sunday, July 1, the association hosted the Cookhill Open Garden Event.  more...

Everywomans Circle

THE annual Mystery Trip took place on June 7 when members travelled through the beautiful Worcestershire countryside, arriving at the Elgar birthplace museum which this year celebrates the 150th anniversary of Sir Edward Elgar's birth on June 2, 1857.  more...

Haselor WI

IT was party time at Haselor WI in July but not in the garden sadly, when members met at Orchard Rise, Walcote.  more...

Inkberrow WI

MEMBERS braved the weather to turn out in force in July.  more...

Redditch Art Circle

OUR president, Colin Hammond, opened the meeting with some announcements regarding the arrangements for our five day exhibition at the Palace Theatre on the week commencing July 16 and gave the results of the voting by members of the public at the recent FLAIR exhibition.  more...

Wythall History Society

THE June meeting involved an evening visit to the works of the world famous J Hudson & Co (Whistles) Ltd., a company which has manufactured whistles for over 120 years and is situated in Birmingham's Hockley district.  more...

Wythall WI

AT our July meeting, Anne Laugharne, president, welcomed 45 members and a visitor followed by a hearty rendition of Jerusalem.  more...

Coach'S Column

Time to look forward after flooding misery

AS we prepare to face Gloucestershire in the Twenty20 quarter-finals tomorrow night, it is important that we look forward and not look back at the problems we have had.  more...

Floods June 19th/20th

Floods 2007

Picture sent in by Mark Turner.  more...

General

European jaunts inspire display

ART lovers are invited to view an exhibition of photographs at a Kidderminster leisure centre.  more...

In Brief

Council guide

REDDITCH Council has produced a downloadable guide to help residents contact their local representatives.  more...

Toddle waddle

YOUNGSTERS from a Studley nursery enjoyed three days of fun in the sun walking around Arrow Valley Lake in aid of Barnardo's Toddle Waddle.  more...

Artwork exhibits

MEMBERS of Christchurch Art Group are exhibiting their work for the very first time at Wythall Library.  more...

Appeal on hit and run

A RED P-reg Mercedes Elegance was involved in a hit and run on Monday, July 9 when it was hit by another vehicle while parked in Millsborough Road, Smallwood.  more...

Kidder News Latest

Child car seats to be checked for free

FIREFIGHTERS will be holding a child safety awareness session to cut the risk of death and serious injuries on roads.  more...

Residents offered free child car seat checks

FIREFIGHTERS are inviting residents to a free child car seat safety check.  more...

Help at hand for flood victims

WYRE Forest residents still picking up the pieces after last month's storms are to be given a helping hand getting their lives back to normal.  more...

Further cemetery thefts

HEARTLESS thieves have struck again at a Wyre Forest cemetery following a series of thefts from children's graves.  more...

Further cemetery thefts

HEARTLESS thieves have struck again at a Wyre Forest cemetery following a series of thefts from children's graves.  more...

Kidz Competitions

WIN! WIN! WIN! A Family Ticket To The Spinnaker Tower And Accommodation At The Tulip Inn, Portsmouth

We would like to offer you a family ticket to the Spinnaker Tower, plus accommodation at the Tulip Inn in Portsmouth - this will be for a family room (2 adults and 2 children up to the age of 12) subject to availability. The competition will run from Monday 16th July to Monday 30th July 2007.  more...

Last Days At School

Fired up for dragon day

Pupils at St George's First School brought dragons back to life in a special event held to mark its closure. The dragon themed day took place on July 4, and was held as a celebration for the youngsters.Activities took place in the afternoon and all pupils participated by making dragons and masks as part of the day. Pictured, from left, Masuma Islam, Harry Lane and Ruhi Khatun, all 8.  more...

Bowing out in style

Clown and circus acts helped brighten the spirits of pupils at Kidderminster's St Oswald's First School, as it celebrated the imminent change to a primary school. The children were taught plate spinning and juggling throughout last Friday afternoon and treated to lunch by the PTA. Pictured with Barry Jenkins are, from left: Jack Turner, 7, Phoebe O'Brien, 5 and Holly Burgess 7.   more...

Preparing to make new friends

Staff and pupils at Lickhill Middle School in Stourport were full of "mixed emotions" as they prepared to walk out the gates for the last time. The school, which has been open for 71 years, closed its doors for good on Friday and the building will be knocked down. There were feelings of excitement for the future ahead and sadness of leaving friends and colleagues behind. The school marked its closure with a final assembly and the youngsters were in high spirits as they prepared for their future and to making new friends. Moving on: back, Bruce Seymour,12, headteacher Sally Mills, Hannah Mobbs, 13. Front, Rebecca Harvey and Charlie Bird , both 11.  more...

Devoted James tops class chart

A Franche Middle School pupil has been awarded for 100 per cent attendance. James Lawley, 13, of Fairfield Lane, Kidderminster, received a shield in a ceremony held at the school on Monday last week. The teenager who had "no idea" he was going to be rewarded, attended school every day since joining in 2003. Other pupils were handed awards during the event but James was the only one recognised for his attendance.   more...

Signing off on winning note

PUPILS achieving success in sporting and academic fields did their school proud for the final time before it closes its doors. Youngsters bagged several awards and honours during Kidderminster's Comberton Middle School's final term ahead of its closure. The Borrington Road buildings will reopen as part of King Charles I Secondary School in September. Among the highest achievers was Max Sheard, 11, crowned the under 11s Wyre Forest district cross country champion. In Wyre Forest Schools district Athletics championships fellow pupil Joshua Tiffany, 13, became under 13s 100 metres champion and record holder with Michael Mitchell, 11, also breaking the under 11s record after winning the 600m. Adam Fey, 13, also set a new under 13s record in the 80m hurdles event. In the academic field, Stephen Thatcher, 13, entered the National Junior Mathematical Olympiad where he was awarded a certificate of distinction after being placed among the top 25 per cent of entrants, nationally. The music department was also supporting the school's many talented musicians and instrumentalists through their exams while Comberton Middle's Dance Troupe also showcased their talents at Malvern's Voices and Visions event. Back, Adam Fey, and, Josh Tiffany, both 13, with, front, Max Sheard, 11.  more...

Surprise gifts for teachers

PARENTS and governors bought gifts for teachers as a thank you for their hard work before the closure of a village school. Stone CE First School's teachers and members of staff all received presents ahead of the building's official closure. The school's governing body and parents collected money to buy various leaving gifts which were handed to the eight staff. Items included garden furniture, money for the commission of a sculpture, a box of crockery, a digital camera and a digital photo printer. Stone's pupils will join nine different schools at the beginning of the new term in September. Back, from left, Stone CE First School's, Jo Cutler, headteacher, Sue Hardwick, and, Penny Jenkins, with front, Daniel Eggo, 8, and Ella Graystone, 7.  more...

Helping pupils look to future

Staff at Kidderminster's Sladen CE Middle School helped pupils look to the future as they approached their final day on Friday last week. During the day, pupils collected goodbye messages and autographs signed by friends and teachers. David Doubtfire, headteacher at the school, said: "It's a very sad day for the school because it's very popular. I feel it is an unnecessary change. We have got to look to the future for the children as this is a really exciting and new opportunity for them. The school has done an excellent job in preparing pupils for the future." Pictured are Deputy heads Suzanne Tucker and Judith Richards, pupils Eve Cousins, 12, and Jake Lindsey,13.  more...

Helping pupils look to future

Staff at Kidderminster's Sladen CE Middle School helped pupils look to the future as they approached their final day on Friday last week. During the day, pupils collected goodbye messages and autographs signed by friends and teachers. David Doubtfire, headteacher at the school, said: "It's a very sad day for the school because it's very popular. I feel it is an unnecessary change. We have got to look to the future for the children as this is a really exciting and new opportunity for them. The school has done an excellent job in preparing pupils for the future." Pictured are deputy heads Suzanne Tucker and Judith Richards, pupils Eve Cousins, 12, and Jake Lindsey,13.  more...

Latest

Jail Break a success despite weather

A WET and rainy day did not dampen the spirits of the 244 people taking part in this year's charity Jail Break event in Worcester.  more...

Help us save our Women's Centre

A WORCESTER centre that helps vulnerable women could close due to a lack of funds.  more...

Help us save our Women's Centre

A WORCESTER centre that helps vulnerable women could close due to a lack of funds.  more...

You tell us what you think of the city’s gay church

A MASSIVE debate has started on the Worcester News website after we revealed the city is to get its first gay church.  more...

Car rally raises air ambulance funds

CLASSIC cars have helped boost a life-saving county service by more than £500.  more...

Iranian bought bogus ID to get job

An illegal immigrant paid £400 for another man's identity to get a job at a food firm.  more...

EVESHAM: Iranian bought bogus ID to get job

An illegal immigrant paid £400 for another man's identity to get a job at a food firm.  more...

Funky Skunk to play the warm-up set for huge Status Quo gig

WITH less than two weeks to go until rock legends Status Quo perform in Worcester, anticipation is rising through the roof.  more...

Funky Skunk to play the warm-up set for huge Status Quo gig

WITH less than two weeks to go until rock legends Status Quo perform in Worcester, anticipation is rising through the roof.  more...

Commuters face misery on the trains from capital

RAIL passengers travelling from London to Worcester may face ongoing misery of overcrowded trains despite promises from First Great Western of extra seats.  more...

Drug addict is released after string of thefts

A HEROIN addict who admitted a string of thefts has been released from custody.  more...

I’m off! civic stalwart’s bombshell stuns council

A LEADING city councillor is leaving Worcester and emigrating to New Zealand - just three months after being re-elected as a councillor.  more...

I’m off! civic stalwart’s bombshell stuns council

A LEADING city councillor is leaving Worcester and emigrating to New Zealand - just three months after being re-elected as a councillor.  more...

DROITWICH: NHS told me I was too fat for knee operation

A WIDOW who was told she is too fat to have a knee operation on the NHS has opted to have the procedure performed privately.  more...

Ex-chapel due for chop after homes refusal

A FORMER baptist chapel could be demolished after developers were refused permission to build on the site.  more...

Charity group’s royal accolade

A GROUP that helps disabled and sick children has been honoured by the Queen.  more...

Now tell the council what you think of spy cameras

DOES CCTV make you feel safe or spied on?  more...

Severn Trent needs to play bigger role in flood prevention

THE DEPUTY leader of the city council has called for Severn Trent to play a bigger role in helping to prevent flooding in Worcester.  more...

MALVERN: Controversy over hostel site scheme

AN Edwardian youth hostel in Malvern could be converted into seven new apartments if plans are approved.  more...

MALVERN: Controversy over hostel site scheme

AN Edwardian youth hostel in Malvern could be converted into seven new apartments if plans are approved.  more...

Jilted John found new love at a village dance

A DEAR John' letter marked the start of a happy marriage for a Worcester couple.  more...

Jilted John found new love at a village dance

A DEAR John' letter marked the start of a happy marriage for a Worcester couple.  more...

£17,000 of machinery stolen

CONTRACTORS are being asked to look out for stolen equipment after thieves took £17,000 of machinery from a business in Pershore.  more...

Man raises cash for son trapped in Dubai

A MAN who cycled over 100 miles to raise money for his son trapped in Dubai has raised £1,000 of his £5,000 target.   more...

Woman in hospital after a road accident

A PEDESTRIAN has been taken to hospital after being involved in an incident in Worcester today.  more...

Man airlifted to hospital

A MAN in his 20s has been airlifted to hospital with leg fractures following a collision near Hereford today.  more...

Witnesses needed after man hit by car

WITNESSES have been urged to come forward after a man was hit by a car.  more...

Education chiefs to target schools heading for trouble

EDUCATION chiefs in Worcestershire aim to identify schools heading for trouble, before Ofsted inspectors step in, they have said.  more...

£17,000 haul for machinery thieves

POLICE have warned contractors to be on the lookout for stolen equipment after machinery worth more than £17,000 was stolen from Dormer Plant Hire in Racecourse Road, Pershore, between 5.30pm last Tuesday and 8.20am the following morning.  more...

Illegal immigrant jailed

AN illegal immigrant paid £400 for another man's identity in order to get a job at a food firm.  more...

Illegal immigrant jailed

AN illegal immigrant paid £400 for another man's identity in order to get a job at a food firm.  more...

Pharmacy promotes recycling

EVESHAM-based Stewart Pharmacy is promoting recycling and helping Evesham Community Hospital at the same time.  more...

Sunrise Day for scouts

EVENTS are being planned across the Vale and Cotswolds to mark the 100th anniversary of Robert Baden-Powell's first scout camp on Brownsea Island.  more...

Samurai sword man jailed

A husband who lunged at his estranged wife with an ornamental Samurai sword pierced her clothing and injured her stomach.  more...

Students know their stuff

PERSHORE College has praised students from Pershore High School who have been studying for the ABC 1 Certificate in Motor Vehicle Studies and who have all passed the course.  more...

Sexual groomer faces jail

A MATCHBOROUGH man who met a 15-year-old girl for a sexual act is at risk of a jail sentence.  more...

Latets

Sexual groomer faces jail

A MATCHBOROUGH man who met a 15-year-old girl for a sexual act is at risk of a jail sentence.  more...

Letters

Drivers need to take more care in country

SIR - I am ashamed to be associated with being a driver because of the antics of a few idiots who drive in our countryside.  more...

I quit by putting my tobacco in freezer

SIR - "How did you come to give up smoking?" I was recently asked. It was 20 or more years ago when I returned from a holiday in Spain with flu and a chest infection.  more...

Have they met an Alzheimer’s patient?

SIR - The decision by National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (Nice) to ban drugs for Alzheimer's patients can, at best, be seen as political dabbling or, at worst, medical ignorance.  more...

Let country people build new homes

SIR - We read in our papers about the decline of the countryside and young people having to leave to find affordable homes to start a family.  more...

No one’s ever asked to see my ID card

SIR - RG Spencer from Malvern seems terribly worried that ID cards would take away his freedom (Letters, June 16).  more...

Memory

100 years ago - July 20, 1907

UNDER the auspices of the Webheath, Headless Cross, Foxlydiate and District Hospital Society, a rose show was held at the Rose and Crown Hotel, Webheath, on Saturday afternoon.  more...

50 years ago - July 19, 1957

MANY people in Redditch who depend on buses will have to walk to work if the threatened strike of employees of the various bus companies in provincial areas takes place as planned at midnight tonight.  more...

25 years ago - July 16, 1982

THE housing programme drawn up by the borough council's Conservative controlling group came under renewed fire from Independent and Labour councillors last night.  more...

Music

Dan's music gets internet attention

AS many people already know, the pop and rock music industry is undergoing many changes, as the Internet undermines traditional methods of distributing and promoting music Taking advantage of these changes is young Malvern musician Dan Scotty who releases his first CD, entitled The Vendetta EP, next week.  more...

Dan's music gets internet attention

AS many people already know, the pop and rock music industry is undergoing many changes, as the Internet undermines traditional methods of distributing and promoting music.  more...

Dan's music gets internet attention

AS many people already know, the pop and rock music industry is undergoing many changes, as the Internet undermines traditional methods of distributing and promoting music.  more...

News

Wolves hand coach role to Canadian ace

WORCESTER Wolves have announced Skouson Harker as the man to hopefully lead them into a new era of British Basketball League success.  more...

Trialists win City chance at Rovers

WORCESTER City manager Andy Preece is set to hand further trials to players in Tuesday night's pre-season friendly at Bromsgrove Rovers (7.45).  more...

Thumbs up for New Road

FLOOD-hit New Road has been cleared to host Worcestershire's LV County Championship clash with Lancashire.  more...

County eye place in the semi-finals

WORCESTERSHIRE Royals director of cricket Steve Rhodes insists his team cannot afford to look beyond Tuesday evening's Twenty20 Cup quarter-final against Gloucestershire Gladiators (5.30).  more...

Nunnery Wood High School Prom

Nunnery Wood High School Prom

Smile for the camera girls.   more...

Nunnery Wood High School Prom

Matt Knight, Carly Finch, Jessica Smith and Matt Smith going to their Prom. Pic sent in by Jessica Smith.  more...

Nunnery Wood High School Prom

Ben Harbourne, Jessica Smith, Matt Smith, Choe Dutfield, Matt Knight, Sarah Tidmarsh and Gaz Diaz ready for their Prom. Pic sent in by Jessica Smith.  more...

Nunnery Wood High School Prom

Ben Harbourne, Jessica Smith, Matt Smith, Choe Dutfield, Matt Knight, Sarah Tidmarsh and Gaz Diaz ready for the trip to their Prom. Pic sent in by Jessica Smith.  more...

Opinion

Goodbye to a devoted city servant

IAN Imray was one of the most high-profile mayors of Worcester in recent years. Now he is back in the headlines after announcing he is emigrating to New Zealand.  more...

Pryce'S People

Meet Albert, who is still thatching aged 88

HAVING struggled to make myself heard above the squawking of the parrot in Albert Reeves' kitchen for a good quarter of an hour, I ventured to ask the bird's name.  more...

Meet Albert, who is still thatching aged 88

HAVING struggled to make myself heard above the squawking of the parrot in Albert Reeves' kitchen for a good quarter of an hour, I ventured to ask the bird's name.  more...

Meet Albert, who is still thatching aged 88

HAVING struggled to make myself heard above the squawking of the parrot in Albert Reeves' kitchen for a good quarter of an hour, I ventured to ask the bird's name.  more...

River Festival

River Festival

Colourful fun at The River Parade.  more...

River Festival

A can 'a' beer anyone?  more...

River Festival

One of the many decorated boats at Evesham's River Festival.  more...

River Festival

One of the many decorated boats at Evesham's River Festival.  more...

River Festival

One of the many decorated boats,during the Parade.  more...

River Festival

One of the many decorated boats at The River Festival in Evesham.  more...

River Festival

A hostage on the Pirate boat, Our Bubble.  more...

River Festival

One of the many decorated boats at The River Festival in Evesham, where some of with crew were in fancy dress too.  more...

River Festival

A can of beer anyone?  more...

River Festival

A can 'a' beer anyone?  more...

River Festival

Many decorated boats at The River Festival at Evesham on Saturday.  more...

River Festival

One of the decorated boats, taking part in The Parade.  more...

River Festival

Aaaaarrrrr!  more...

River Festival

Caribbean Cruising.  more...

River Festival

Beautifully decorated Boats.  more...

River Festival

The Lancaster Bomber avoids the Pirates.  more...

River Festival

A Lancaster Bomber flying over the crowds at The River Festival.  more...

River Festival

Left-Right:-Taylor Williams,11,Michelle Williams,11,Ricky Lee Williams,Darragh Ryan,11,Helen Williams and Mark Williams on the winning boat,Our Bubble.  more...

River Festival

Helen Williams and Mark Williams, who got married on Friday, enjoyed their weekend at The River Festival.  more...

River Festival

One of the boats in The Parade.  more...

Round-Up

Overbury fly county flag in Village Cup

OVERBURY are just three victories from a September 9 date at Lord's after an amazing npower Village Cup win in the pouring rain.  more...

Races hit by weather for fourth time in a row

WORCESTER'S meeting on Wednesday evening has been abandoned after the track failed a morning inspection.  more...

Ashton celebrations dampened by rain

ASHTON's centenary celebrations were dampened by the weather when their game against Ray Julian All Stars was washed out.  more...

Overbury closing on dream final at home of cricket

OVERBURY are just three victories away from a September 9 date at Lord's after an amazing npower Village Cup win in the pouring rain.  more...

Banbury triumph puts KVCC into cup last 16

KIDDERMINSTER Victoria advanced to the last 16 of the Cockspur Cup with a five-wicket win at Banbury.  more...

Gregory’s crew are improving results

ALEX Gregory raced to victory by one hundredth of a second in the Lucerne World Cup B' final - about four inches and the smallest margin possible in rowing.  more...

Illness fails to put off rower

ZAC Purchase took a brave World Cup bronze on a sweltering Lucerne Regatta lake after fighting back from illness 24 hours earlier.  more...

Beechey adds to shining collection

MATT Beechey completed the World Cup regatta medal set with a sterling silver on a hot Lucerne regatta lake.  more...

Woodrush draw for the Wanderers

WORCESTER Wanderers visit Woodrush for their first Midlands round of the EDF Energy Senior Vase.  more...

OEs star to clinch impressive victory

OLD Elizabethans' second team maintained their Birmingham League Division Two promotion push with a comfortable win over strugglers Aston Unity at the Memorial Ground.  more...

Fossils are foiled in last-ball thriller

WORCESTER-based Fossils played Ray Julian's Old Leicestershire team in an exciting tied game at Birlingham.  more...

Let’s celebrate

LICKEY End Playgroup celebrated its new extended opening hours with a fun filled open day.  more...

Top award

A COUNTY group, which is based in Bromsgrove, has been officially recognised as one of 71 UK volunteering groups to receive the prestigious Queen's Award for Voluntary Service. The Worcestershire Pre-school Learning Alliance, in Buntsford Park Road, scooped the award at a ceremony hosted by the Lord Lieutenant for Worcestershire, Michael Brinton, at Worcester County Hall. As a recipient of the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service, the group was presented with a certificate signed by the Queen and a piece of commemorative crystal. The Pre-school Learning Alliance works to support pre-schools across the whole of England. The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service was set up in 2002 to celebrate the Queen's Golden Jubilee and recognises voluntary groups across the UK. You can nominate a volunteering group that is making a difference to your community. Forms for the 2008 award are available from www.queensawardvoluntary.gov.uk or by calling 0845 000 2002. The nomination period runs until September 30.   more...

Shed security

RESIDENTS are being urged to look at the security of their sheds after several thefts.  more...

We’re on the move

ST John's pre-school staff and children will be moving home to St Peter's C of E First School, in Church Lane, Droitwich Spa, from this September.  more...

Car firms boost

AUTOMOTIVE suppliers in Bromsgrove have been given a further boost, with the unveiling of an expert team of advisers to deliver up to £3.7m in business development and capital grants.  more...

Sex case appeal is thrown out

A Bromsgrove youth, who admitted drunkenly engaging in sexual activity with a 13-year-old girl, has failed in a bid to overturn his 12-month sentence at London's Criminal Appeal Court.  more...

Drug worker award

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

Pets’ health check up

PET owners in Bromsgrove are being encouraged to take their guinea pigs and rabbits for a health check with the cash raised going to a good cause.  more...

He’s a code buster

A TALENTED student from Droitwich Spa is one of only 35 UK youngsters to be chosen for a summer-long computer programming course.  more...

Aldi plan gets green light

PLANS to bring discount shopping to Droitwich Spa with the development of an Aldi store have been approved.  more...

School set to join bio-fuel revolution

A MALVERN school is leading the way in a pioneering scheme to protect the environment.  more...

Prison sentence for porn and pirate CDs

AN illegal immigrant caught selling counterfeit and porn DVDs in Malvern has been sent to prison for two months.  more...

Arts fair will electrify town centre

THE centre of Malvern is set to come alive with exciting things next Sunday, July 29, when the town hosts its first arts fair.  more...

New trainer at gym

AFTER four months of closure, residents could not wait to get back into their gym at Terry Spring Court in Smallwood - and they were met with a few suprises.  more...

Warm welcome at church

ST Peter's Church in Ipsley will be open for visitors this summer.  more...

Team take up litter mission

THE Church Hill litter pick team was out in full force in Chedworth Close this week, led by local councillors Bill Hartnett and Robin King.  more...

Roundup

Students make the grade

STUDENTS young and old from Kidderminster and Bewdley section of the Independent Taekwondo Schools Federation were involved at the blackbelt gradings at Nunnery Wood Sports Centre.  more...

Students make the grade

STUDENTS young and old from Kidderminster and Bewdley section of the Independent Taekwondo Schools Federation were involved at the blackbelt gradings at Nunnery Wood Sports Centre.  more...

Richards gives Rushall the run- around

STRIKER Justin Richards opened his account for Kidderminster Harriers in Saturday's 1-0 friendly win over Rushall Olympic.  more...

Richards gives Rushall the run-around

STRIKER Justin Richards opened his account for Kidderminster Harriers in Saturday's 1-0 friendly win over Rushall Olympic.  more...

Bewdley friendly rescheduled

BEWDLEY Town's historic friendly against Kidderminster Harriers has been re-arranged for Tuesday night after Sunday's game at Ribbesford Meadows was forced off by heavy rain (July 17, 7.30pm kick off).  more...

Kidderminster win thriller to book place in last sixteen

Kidderminster Victoria saw off Banbury in a thrilling game to reach the national stages of the Cockspur Cup.  more...

Kidderminster win thriller to book place in last sixteen

Kidderminster Victoria saw off Banbury in a thrilling game to reach the national stages of the Cockspur Cup.  more...

Schools

Children’s centre opens at school

FRIDAY saw the opening of a new Children's Centre at St Luke's First School in Riverside.  more...

Pupils take up play challenge

YEAR 9 pupils from Arrow Vale Community High School in Matchborough recently joined students from all over Worcestershire to compete in a Festival of Languages.  more...

Schools News

School veg plot is growing great

A VEGETABLE plot created by keen young gardeners at a Worcester school has been thriving in the recent wet weather.  more...

Teachers calling it a day after 57 years at Blessed Edward

TWO long-serving teachers at a Worcester school are set to retire from teaching after a combined 57 years as the summer term draws to a close.  more...

Full marks for school that is top of its class

A SCHOOL near Droitwich is celebrating after being given an outstanding' Ofsted inspection.  more...

Full marks for school that is top of its class

A SCHOOL near Droitwich is celebrating after being given an outstanding' Ofsted inspection.  more...

Tom Guest Column

Kabir has all the abilities to be Twenty20 success

VIKRAM Solanki admits he is pleased to have been named in England's provisional 30-man squad for the ICC World Twenty20, but cannot fathom why his New Road team-mate Kabir Ali wasn't also selected.  more...

What'S Happening

7th August to 9th August 2007 - Eastnor's Summer suggestion for couch potato kids 'Do It Outside'

Top Herefordshire attraction, Eastnor Castle, is piloting Do It Outside' this summer - a scheme to encourage under 16s to enjoy the adventurous, Bear Grylls-type outdoor lifestyle as well as learning key survival skills including how to skin a rabbit!  more...

7th August to 9th August 2007 - Eastnor's Summer suggestion for couch potato kids 'Do It Outside'

Top Herefordshire attraction, Eastnor Castle, is piloting Do It Outside' this summer - a scheme to encourage under 16s to enjoy the adventurous, Bear Grylls-type outdoor lifestyle as well as learning key survival skills including how to skin a rabbit!  more...

  
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