Stories for 2 July 2007

Acorns

Sun shines as hundreds go running for Acorns

MORE than 1,500 runners put their best foot forward in a huge charity event in Malvern - which saw life-size chickens and acorns running amok.  more...

Fine cause will benefit from night of glamour

A CITY hairdresser is bringing the glitz and glamour of designer hair styling and high fashion to Worcester in a special night to show off designer hairstyles and raise money for Acorns Children's Hospice.  more...

Alcester

Deadline on bids for site

THE deadline is approaching for developers who want to build on the site of a former Alcester infant school.  more...

Appeal on stolen trailer

A LIVESTOCK trailer has been reported stolen from a shed in a farmyard in Aston Cantlow.  more...

Cross returns to the county

AN ancient cross discovered in Alcester more than a century ago is returning to Warwick-shire.  more...

Lessons in road safety

YOUNGSTERS have been learning in the fast lane while being given an early insight into road safety at an Alcester nursery.  more...

Business

We’ll help Alex to conquer the seas

IT might be a long walk to the sea, but Malvern-based English Braids is partnering top ocean racing sailor Alex Bennett in his new venture on the class 40 racing circuit.  more...

Bingo hall goes online to pull in gamers

WORCESTER bingo operator Majestic is branching out, bringing its expertise and experience to the world of online bingo, with FruitBingo.com In recent months, online bingo has been the fastest growing online consumer gaming activity, as players old and new put their mouse and keyboard to a new use and get dabbing online.  more...

Report examines age laws impact

A NEW report, Age and Recruitment, produced by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development - CIPD - Cranfield School of Management and Beachcroft LLP, examines the impact of age legislation on recruitment.  more...

Elgar Technical College Prom.

Elgar Technology College

The fire engine crew, ready for their prom. Pic by Jasmine Symonds.  more...

Elgar Technology College

The fire engine crew, ready for their prom. Pic by Jasmine Symonds.  more...

Elgar Technology College

These lovely girls in front of a fire engine, which took them to their prom. Pic by Jasmine Symonds.  more...

Elgar Technology College

Pretty in pink: three young ladies in front of a fire engine, which took them to their prom. Pic by Jasmine Symonds.  more...

Elgar Technology College

Pretty in pink: three young ladies in front of a fire engine, which took them to their prom. Pic by Jasmine Symonds.  more...

Football

Rovers and Spartak handed home FA Cup draws

BROMSGROVE Rovers and Barnt Green Spartak have been given a boost with the news that they will both begin their FA Cup campaigns at home.  more...

General

Smokers' blindness threat highlighted

AS the smoking ban has come into force in England a survey published by the Royal National Institute of Blind People - RNIB - reveals just 31 per cent of people in the West Midlands know that smoking can cause blindness.  more...

UK facing hearing loss timebomb

THE UK is facing a hearing loss timebomb, according to RNID research which reveals that 90 per cent of young people experience the signs of hearing damage after a night out, yet do nothing to prevent it.  more...

More organ donors being sought

SUPPORTERS of organ donation are being urged to make their wishes count by joining the NHS Organ Donor Register during National Transplant Week,which runs from Saturday until Saturday, July 14.  more...

More organ donors being sought

SUPPORTERS of organ donation are being urged to make their wishes count by joining the NHS Organ Donor Register during National Transplant Week,which runs from Saturday until the following Saturday, July 14.  more...

More organ donors being sought

SUPPORTERS of organ donation are being urged to make their wishes count by joining the NHS Organ Donor Register during National Transplant Week, which runs from Saturday until the following Saturday, July 14.  more...

More organ donors being sought

SUPPORTERS of organ donation are being urged to make their wishes count by joining the NHS Organ Donor Register during National Transplant Week, which runs from Saturday until the following Saturday, July 14.  more...

More organ donors being sought

SUPPORTERS of organ donation are being urged to make their wishes count by joining the NHS Organ Donor Register during National Transplant Week, which runs from Saturday until the following Saturday, July 14.  more...

In Brief

Caribbean event

ALVECHURCH Baptist Church will be hosting a Caribbean evening from 7pm on Friday at Alvechurch Village Hall.  more...

New priest

A NEW priest has been ordained into the parish of Ipsley.  more...

Fun at library

CHILDREN are in for a host of fun at Redditch Library this summer.  more...

Open evening

THE Redditch and Bromsgrove branch of the Diabetes UK self help group will be holding an open evening.  more...

Meeting held

REDDITCH Nightstop, the charity which provides emergency accommodation for the homeless, is inviting people to its annual meeting.  more...

School’s annual fete

CHEERLEADRES and a dance display are just some of the attractions planned for Moons Moat First School's annual summer fete.  more...

Kidder News Latest

Men assaulted after night out

POLICE are appealing for information after two men were assaulted after a night out in Kidderminster.  more...

Men assaulted after night out

POLICE are appealing for information after two men were assaulted following a night out in Kidderminster.  more...

Wribbenhall flood group formed

A FLOOD action group has been formed for residents in Bewdley's Queensway, Riddings Close and Lodge Close.  more...

Teenager was punched in face

A TEENAGER was punched repeatedly in the face during an assault in the early hours in Stourport.  more...

Teenager was punched in face

A TEENAGER was punched repeatedly in the face during an assault in the early hours in Stourport.  more...

Beware opportunists in floods repairs

WORCESTERSHIRE County Council is urging residents not to rush in when looking for tradesmen to carry out emergency work in the wake of the floods that have hit the area.  more...

Beware opportunists in floods repairs

WORCESTERSHIRE County Council is urging residents not to rush in when looking for tradesmen to carry out emergency work in the wake of the floods that have hit the area.  more...

Floods impact on rights of way

THE impact of the recent flooding on public rights of way across Worcestershire is being assessed by the county council.  more...

Floods impact on rights of way

THE impact of the recent flooding on public rights of way across Worcestershire is being assessed by the county council.  more...

Police urge vigilance over terrorism

WEST Mercia Constabulary is asking its communities, including Wyre Forest, to be vigilant following the incidents in London and Glasgow in recent days.  more...

Police urge vigilance over terrorist threat

WEST Mercia Constabulary is asking its communities, including Wyre Forest, to be vigilant following the incidents in London and Glasgow in recent days.  more...

Police urge vigilance over terrorist threat

WEST Mercia Constabulary is asking its communities, including Wyre Forest, to be vigilant following the incidents in London and Glasgow in recent days.  more...

CSOs on the mark to help in crime fight

WYRE Forest residents are being given the chance to protect their property against thieves for free on Wednesday.  more...

CSOs on the mark to help in crime fight

WYRE Forest residents are being given the chance to protect their property against thieves on Wednesday.  more...

Last Days At School

Party time at Marlpool First

Amelia Greaves, 6, and her classmate Jamie Bingham, 7, are in the mood to have some fun at Marlpool First School on Friday. The special guest will be former pupil Rachel Jones, now the producer on the Chris Moyles Show on Radio One.  more...

Party time at Marlpool First

Amelia Greaves, 6, and her classmate Jamie Bingham, 7, are in the mood to have some fun at Marlpool First School tomorrow. The special guest will be former pupil Rachel Jones, now the producer on the Chris Moyles Show on Radio One.  more...

Going out with a bang

Headteacher, Sally Mills, joins pupils, back, Emily Hand and Liam Roberts, both 11, and front, Oliver Bourne, 11 and Mollie Jones, who are getting ready for Lickhill Middle School's farewell party on Saturday.  more...

Latest

Communities to remain vigilant

POLICE are asking communities to remain vigilant following the incidents in London and Glasgow in recent days.  more...

Counnity vigilance

POLICE are asking communities to remain vigilant following the incidents in London and Glasgow in recent days.  more...

Taxi drivers allowed adverts in cars

TAXI drivers in Worcester will be allowed to slap adverts on the back window of their cars following a rule change by the city council.  more...

Witnesses sought for Malvern collision

POLICE want help in tracing a vehicle that was driven off following a collision in Malvern.   more...

Men assaulted in Kidderminster

TWO men were assaulted after a night out in Kidderminster, police said today.   more...

Man punched in face on way home in Stourport

WITNESSES are being sought after a man was assaulted in Stourport at the weekend.   more...

Carbon-copy burglaries

THREE men in hooded tops are being sought by police for carrying out two late-night robberies on lone men.  more...

Carbon-copy robberies

THREE men in hooded tops are being sought by police for carrying out two late-night robberies on lone men.  more...

Miss Worcester in top seven nationally

MISS Worcester is celebrating after being placed in the final seven at the Miss England 2007 contest.  more...

Miss Worcester in top seven nationally

MISS Worcester is celebrating after being placed in the final seven at the Miss England 2007 contest.  more...

Laptops stolen from Worcester school

NEARLY £5000 of computer equipment has been stolen from a Worcester school.  more...

Elderly woman tricked by caller

A MAN saying he was a builder has tricked an elderly woman out of more than £200.  more...

Afghanistan death - Woofer named

THE WOOFER who died fighting in Afghanistan has been named as Captain Sean Dolan.  more...

Bogus builder cons pensioner out oof £200

A MAN saying he was a builder has tricked an elderly woman out of more than £200.  more...

Bogus builder cons pensioner out of £200

A MAN saying he was a builder has tricked an elderly woman out of more than £200.  more...

Motorists warned to keep keys safe

MOTORISTS are being warned to keep their car keys secure while they are asleep.  more...

Kidderminster town centre closed

A TOWN centre in Worcestershire is expected to remain closed for several days after a serious fire left a number of buildings unsafe.  more...

Two hairdressers raided

POLICE in Evesham were this week hunting a gang who raided two hairdressing salons in the town and escaped with cash and property worth more than £17,000.  more...

Latets

Dramatic collision on highway

THE Bromsgrove Highway was closed following a dramatic collision yesterday.  more...

Letters

Best since Churchill

SIR - Brian Hunt writes of Tony Blair's political epitaph.  more...

Who’ll buy homes?

SIR - Sixty-two thousand new homes are meant to be built in Worcestershire over the next 10 to 15 years. Where are all the jobs coming from for people to pay for these homes? A person on the minimum wage will not be able to afford them Nigel Crisp, Malvern.  more...

Post office deserves better than WHSmith

SIR - The post office is something to be proud of, not to be hidden away in the corner of a stationery shop. It is the centre of the community and deserves to be run properly.  more...

Bishop has bigger things on his plate

SIR - I was surprised and rather saddened to see the Rt Rev Dr Peter Selby involving himself in a march to commemorate the abolition of slavery.  more...

National Service is not an easy answer

SIR - I am sorry J C Butterfield should consider I am "besmirching a type of serviceman" (Letters, June 21).  more...

What a great idea to help charities

SIR - Well done Argos for its funding for charity. When you order any item, on the ticket you can pay 20p to go to charity, and it is amazing how it all mounts up.  more...

Warning: passive moaning can harm

moaning can harm SIR - With landlords having to spent thousands of pounds on outdoor smoking areas, would it be possible to ban non-smokers from these areas?  more...

Warning: passive moaning can harm

SIR - With landlords having to spent thousands of pounds on outdoor smoking areas, would it be possible to ban non-smokers from these areas?  more...

Rules will lead to more fly-tipping

SIR - Recently my black bin was not collected. It was put out for the bin men but the lid was not closed.  more...

Music

Singers sought for performance

MIDLANDS Festival Chorus is looking for young singers to take part in a performance of Dvorak's Stabat Mater in Worcester Cathedral on Saturday, October 13.  more...

News

County hero working with the batsmen of the future

WHILE on a leisurely campervan holiday in New Zealand, reporter Graham Taylor happened upon a legend of Worcestershire cricket.  more...

Jaques waiting on World Cup decision

WORCESTERSHIRE could be without overseas batsman Phil Jaques for the final month of the season.  more...

County bid to clean up by Sunday

WORCESTERSHIRE officials have appealed for club members to turn out in force, roll up their sleeves and help the County's bid for a swift return to playing at New Road.  more...

Opinion

We all need to stand up against evil

WE have no doubt that Worcestershire's Jacqui Smith expected her new role as Britain's first female Home Secretary to be challenging.  more...

Pryce'S People

And here’s one I made earlier – down the shed

THE next time Q's short on gadgets for a James Bond movie, he ought to pop along to George Webb's shed. There, he could pick up on the windmill-powered boat, the fold-away all-terrain scooter or the thing that tests the power of your golf swing, to name but a few of the bright ideas George has had over the years.  more...

And here’s one I made earlier – down the shed

THE next time Q's short on gadgets for a James Bond movie, he ought to pop along to George Webb's shed. There, he could pick up on the windmill-powered boat, the fold-away all-terrain scooter or the thing that tests the power of your golf swing, to name but a few of the bright ideas George has had over the years.  more...

Reader'S Pictures

Watch the Birdie

Reader Catherine Brown sent in this picture - taken by her 11-year-old daughter Ellie-Mae - of a blue tit nesting in their Worcester garden. She says Ellie-Mae has the gift of timing when it comes to photography; perhaps there'll be a job for her in the Press one day!   more...

Round-Up

Plans to cut congestion at roundabout face axe

A £1.3 million scheme to ease traffic gridlock on Powick roundabout, near Worcester, may have to be scaled down because of the high cost.  more...

All smiles at community fun day

MORE than 200 people enjoyed an open-air community fun day in Worcester despite the persistent showers.  more...

Teenager freed after lift in stolen car

A teenager who got a lift in a stolen car has been released on appeal after spending 23 days in custody.  more...

Mayor gets ready for his first big occasion

THE Mayor of Worcester is getting ready to host one of the most important civic events on the city council calendar - the Mayor's Banquet.  more...

Now I can go out and not end up reeking of smoke

THE smoking ban has been met with mixed reaction from Worcester folk who turned out at city pubs on the day the new law came into force.  more...

Mother’s anger as twins are separated at school

A MOTHER of twins has said she is fuming at a Worcester headteacher's decision to seperate her boys in class.  more...

Councils to work together to save money

DISTRICT councils in South Worcestershire are to consider a new report on the future of shared services.  more...

I braved freezing floods to rescue drowning woman

A BRAVE pensioner plunged into freezing flood waters to save a drowning woman.  more...

Why do so few women stand in elections?

WORCESTER City Council is going to investigate why more women do not stand as candidates in local elections.  more...

Ambulances set off on their journey to a troubled region

CIVIC dignitaries packed the Guildhall as five ambulances full of vital life-saving equipment started their long journey to Kashmir.  more...

All quiet as rivers begin to go down

A FLOODING command centre set up in Worcester to co-ordinate the national effort had an unexpectedly quiet weekend after heavy rain failed to impact on the already swollen rivers across Britain.  more...

Place your peelings in the compost not the bin

PEOPLE across Worcestershire have been set a challenge to look at the amount of fruit and vegetable peelings they produce and to consider composting these scraps instead of throwing them into their household bin.  more...

Watch out, there are fleas about

FIGHTING fleas is top of the agenda at one Worcester vets.  more...

Keep fit and live longer

PEOPLE aged over 50 are being given the means to fight physical inactivity.  more...

MALVERN: Council’s priorities are being reviewed

Malvern Hills District Council has adopted a five-point plan of priorities for the coming months.  more...

Fury mounts over 999 closure plans

WORCESTERSHIRE residents are furious over plans to close the ambulance call centre at Bransford.  more...

Fine cause will benefit from night of glamour

A CITY hairdresser is bringing the glitz and glamour of designer hair styling and high fashion to Worcester in a special night to show off designer hairstyles and raise money for Acorns Children's Hospice.  more...

Criminals are to be helped to find work

CONVICTED criminals in Worcestershire are to be given help and training to help them find jobs.  more...

Learn how to avoid the risks of a heart attack

MEN and women in Worcest-ershire can learn how to cut their risk of heart disease - the nation's biggest killer - with a new DVD launched by the British Heart Foundation.  more...

Intrepid 10 take on peaks challenge

TEN intrepid walkers from Worcestershire are set to climb the highest mountains in England, Wales and Scotland in the Three Peaks Challenge.  more...

Radio cash for search and rescue association

A RADIO station has been in-volved in a project to provide cash for a community group as part of a campaign to generate new opportunities for youngsters.  more...

Competition staged in two counties

A NEW primary schools' tennis competition took place during the first week of Wimbledon across the two counties.  more...

Evenings for all at Pershore

PERSHORE tennis centre is offering aspiring players the chance to get involved for one evening a week.  more...

Ledbury ace hits top form in final

TERRY Jenkins heads into this week's Las Vegas Desert Classic in fine form after reaching a final.  more...

Superb results for Sixty pair

SIXTY and Worcestershire members Nigel Hall and Kevin Bowcott achieved stunning results in the PK Memorial Rally in North Wales.  more...

County league side see off neighbours

DROITWICH Spa's Steve Walsh led the Worcestershire League to a 125-run victory over their Warwickshire counterparts at Halesowen.  more...

Our next stop will be Paris

AFTER a dozen punctures and riding in some horrendous weather conditions, a father and daughter team completed a 300-mile sponsored cycle ride to Paris.  more...

A biblical gift

PUPILS at a village school were presented with 250 free bibles thanks to the charity Bibles for Children.  more...

Bargain hunt as store announces closure

BARGAIN hunters formed a queue 100 yards long when a Bromsgrove town centre furniture store staged a half-million pound retirement sale Last Wednesday and Thursday Baylis's held a special two-day sale for its previous customers ahead of opening to the general public. By 10am on the first morning the queue snaked from the front door up High Street and into New Road.  more...

Sheltered service is in the top ten per cent

OLDER residents in Bromsgrove are receiving some of the best services and support in the country, according to an independent watchdog.  more...

Under development

A DISABILITY helpline, serving people in and around Bromsgrove, has a new development officer.  more...

The name of the rose

A DISTRICT nurse has beaten more than 1,700 hopefuls in a bid to name an exclusive new yellow rose.  more...

Narrowly missed out on awards

A GROUND breaking scheme to build seven new schools in the Bromsgrove district has narrowly missed out on two prestigious awards.  more...

Our next stop will be Paris

AFTER a dozen punctures and riding in some horrendous weather conditions, a father and daughter team completed a 300-mile sponsored cycle ride to Paris.  more...

The name of the rose

A DISTRICT nurse has beaten more than 1,700 hopefuls in a bid to name an exclusive new yellow rose.  more...

Police seek crash witnesses

POLICE are appealing for help in tracing a car - possibly a green Ford Fiesta - that was driven off after crashing into a blue Vauxhall Astra in Mayfield Road at about 5.35pm last Friday (June 29).  more...

Cycle to help children

ORGANISERS of a fundraising event at a Malvern Link gym this weekend are hoping that stage and screen star Bonnie Langford will be along to encourage them.  more...

Honours for community-minded individuals

MALVERN Rotary Club has honoured two community-minded residents who embody its service over self' motto.  more...

Awards for community-minded individuals

MALVERN Rotary Club has honoured two community-minded residents who embody its service over self' motto.  more...

Fixtures

SATURDAY  more...

Voice views on libraries

REDDITCH people are being urged to get involved in the consultation on the review of library services.  more...

Council bid for transport cash

THE county council is set to bid for Government cash to fund further studies aimed at creating better transport systems - including one in Redditch.  more...

Teresa tackles walk to raise charity cash

A WYTHALL woman has raised more than £1,000 after completing a gruelling 20-mile charity walk in Derbyshire.  more...

Appeal on slashed tyres

POLICE are seeking information following a spate of criminal damage in the north east of Redditch over the weekend, bringing misery to many motorists.  more...

Mayor faces ‘arrest’

THE chains of office could take on a whole different meaning for Redditch's mayor when he is locked up for charity.  more...

Arrows on the ball for arts

THE Redditch Arrows are helping to promote arts in the town by donating a match ball for auction.  more...

New blitz on yobs

A DISPERSAL order to combat antisocial behaviour in Crabbs Cross has been granted.  more...

Mark on target in contest

A NINE-year-old boy from Matchborough West has won his first archery competition despite taking up the sport less than 12 months ago.  more...

Roundup

Records tumble at Chester Road

KIDDERMINSTER Victoria's name was etched into cricket's history books as the records tumbled in Worcestershire's Twenty20 games at Chester Road over the weekend.  more...

Schools News

Now people get their say on schools merger plan

STAFF, parents, governors and the community of two Worcester schools will get the chance to have their say on a proposed merger at meetings this week.  more...

St Richard'S Hospice

Intrepid 10 take on peaks challenge

TEN intrepid walkers from Worcestershire are set to climb the highest mountains in England, Wales and Scotland in the Three Peaks Challenge.  more...

The Changing Environment

The Beaufort Wind Scale

The Beaufort Wind Scale was devised in 1806 by Admiral Sir Francis Beaufort (1774-1857). Born in Ireland, Beaufort joined the Royal Navy as a young man and served for many years. Because of his knowledge of hydrography (the study of everything to do with the sea) he was made hydrography of the navy. His wind scale for sailors divided wind speeds into 13 forces. In 1838 the Beaufort Scale was adopted for sea, and by 1874 it was adopted internationally for general use. It is still widely used, especially at sea.  more...

The Beaufort Wind Scale

The Beaufort Wind Scale was devised in 1806 by Admiral Sir Francis Beaufort (1774-1857). Born in Ireland, Beaufort joined the Royal Navy as a young man and served for many years. Because of his knowledge of hydrography (the study of everything to do with the sea) he was made hydrography of the navy. His wind scale for sailors divided wind speeds into 13 forces. In 1838 the Beaufort Scale was adopted for sea, and by 1874 it was adopted internationally for general use. It is still widely used, especially at sea.  more...

Travel

Tour de France inspired cycling holidays

THE Tour De France kicks off this weekend and if you fancy yourself as a budding Lance Armstrong why not set the wheels in motion with a Eurocamp cycling holiday.  more...

What'S Happening

Month by Month Diary of Events for 2007

JULY onwards  more...

23 -27 July - Worcester Arts Workshop

'Art Goes Large', creative fun for 5 - 11 year olds. £5 per session or £22 for all five.  more...

23 - 26 July Street Dance Summer School

Street Dance Summer School for 10 - 13 year olds. Street Jazz and Breakdance. £25 for once course for £40 for both.  more...

  
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