Stories for 20 July 2007

2007 Floods.

Leigh Sinton Road.

A car splashes it's way through the flooding on Leigh Sinton Road.  more...

Buckingham Close, Malvern.

Flooding on a footpath between houses on Buckingham Close.  more...

North Site Waterfall.

Water gushes like a waterfall from North Site to Leigh Sinton Road.  more...

Buckingham Close, Malvern.

Nicola Jackson & Ian Duck, residents of Buckingham Close, next to a flooded footpath.  more...

Pendock

Flooding at Pendock Crossroads.  more...

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Flooding at Pendock Crossroads. Photo by Mike Parnell.  more...

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Flooding at Pendock Crossroads. Photo by Mike Parnell.  more...

Top Cross, Ledbury.

A car drives through the surface water at Top Cross. Photo by Andy Ward.  more...

High Street, Ledbury.

Water flows down The High Street outside the Market House. Photo by Andy Ward.  more...

Bye Street, Ledbury.

Philip Hurrell, Landlord at The Bakery Inn, tries to direct floodwater down a drain off Bye Street. Photo by Andy Ward.  more...

Bye Street, Ledbury.

A man uses sandbags to try to direct floodwater down a drain off Bye Street. Photo by Andy Ward.  more...

Alcester

Appeal on club theft

THIEVES caused damage to a door, daubed grafitti on walls and stolen two pictures and a generator from Riverside Shooting Club in Bidford.  more...

Diesel spill

THE main road in Aston Cantlow had to be closed to traffic on Sunday, July 15 following a large diesel spill.  more...

Shop to make screen debut

THE BBC paid a visit to Alcester as filming took place at a flower shop in Moorfield Road for a new fly-on-the-wall TV series.  more...

Sophia’s joy at race win

A YOUNG girl from Studley was going quackers when she heard she had won the first ever Alcester Duck Race.  more...

Sophia’s joy at race win

A YOUNG girl from Studley was going quackers when she heard she had won the first ever Alcester Duck Race.  more...

Musical youth

ALCESTER students have been hitting all the right notes at a specialist schools conference.  more...

Business

City spray-tan firm is a Grazia success

WORCESTER-based spray-tan brand, Sienna X, has been hailed a spraying success by weekly glossy, Grazia Magazine.  more...

Win a year’s supply of free printing and copying

CHARITIES and community organisations are being given the chance to win a year's free printing and copying by coming up with a snappy slogan for a charity event.  more...

Increase in leave

FIRMS are increasingly offering extra maternity leave to their women workers, partly to help retain staff, according to a new report today.  more...

Branch on move

STOURPORT'S Specsavers branch has moved to improved premises, along the road from its previous outlet.  more...

Eleanor’s therapies are tonic for smokers

A WYRE Forest holistic therapy centre has introduced a new tonic for customers - traditional Chinese medicine.  more...

Eliza can do lots with £500 grant

A FLEDGLING Stourport business has been given a financial boost with a Wyre Forest Business Start-up Grant.  more...

Trevor takes up key finance role

A KIDDERMINSTER man has taken up a senior position with an independent mortgage, pensions and investment specialist business.  more...

Cinema

Spanish nightmare

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

Alvechurch WI

YET another evening was enjoyed by our members on Monday, July 9.  more...

Alcester & District Local History Society

A FASCINATING tour of Henley-in-Arden was the itinerary for this year's evening visit.  more...

Bentley Pauncefoot WI

AT July's meeting, the president, Lynn Reading, introduced Jenny Ashman, the area co-ordinator for the Air Ambulance, who was a well-informed speaker.  more...

Drakes Cross WI

SPEAKER at the June meeting was David Chatterley, who told us collecting teddy bears is now one of the world's most popular hobbies.  more...

Hollywood WI

PRESIDENT Sheila Jennings welcomed members and visitors to the July meeting.  more...

Ipsley with Crabbs Cross WI

AT the July meeting, president Judith Scott read birthday cards and messages received on the occasion of the 41st birthday of the WI.  more...

St Mary’s Wives Group, Wythall

AT our June meeting we held our annual Church Service.  more...

Studley Local History Group

AT our July meeting we were re-visited by Graham Sutherland, with another of his fascinating talks entitled Inn Signs & Drinking Customs.  more...

Webheath Digital Photography Club

THE club is holding an open evening on Tuesday, August 7 at Webheath Village Hall starting at 7.30pm.  more...

In Brief

Raise issues at forum

RESIDENTS have the chance to raise any concerns they may have with representatives from Worcestershire County Council at the Redditch Forum tomorrow.  more...

July Floods

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Evesham's Morrison's flooded petrol station  more...

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Evesham's Morrison's petrol station entrance  more...

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A stranded car at Morrison's petrol station, Evesham which has flooded  more...

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Four Pools Road was flooded outside Four Pools Lane in Evesham  more...

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Four Pools Road was flooded outside Four Pools Lane in Evesham  more...

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The River Avon in Evesham has risen rapidly  more...

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The marker on the River Avon at Workman Bridge at 3pm Friday  more...

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The marker on the River Avon at Workman Bridge at 12 Noon Friday.  more...

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The marker on the River Avon at Workman Bridge at 9am Friday morning.   more...

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Cars drive through the flooded Waterside, Evesham.  more...

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Cars drive through the flooded Waterside, Evesham.  more...

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Water pouring out of the manhole covers on Waterside, Evesham.  more...

Park Lane, Chipping Campden

Park Lane, Chipping Campden, the road used to be called Watery Lane. Picture by Geoffrey Jackson  more...

Kidder News Latest

Another milestone for devoted twins

A FORMER Bewdley man and his brother - thought to be Britain's oldest surviving identical twins - have celebrated a landmark birthday.  more...

Snake nursed back to health

A GRASS snake which had wrapped itself in plastic netting is being nursed back to health by vets.  more...

Woman driver rescued after flash flooding

A LONE woman driver had to be rescued from her car by firefighters after heavy rainfall overnight.  more...

Pub atmosphere 'festering' murder trial hears

A "DANGEROUS festering atmosphere" brewing in a Stourport pub until late in the evening was described by a succession of prosecution witnesses giving evidence at a murder trial in Hereford Crown Court yesterday. (Thursday, July 19).  more...

Pub atmosphere 'festering' murder trial hears

A "DANGEROUS festering atmosphere" brewing in a Stourport pub until late in the evening was described by a succession of prosecution witnesses giving evidence at a murder trial in Hereford Crown Court yesterday.  more...

Pub atmosphere 'festering' murder trial hears

A "DANGEROUS festering atmosphere" brewing in a Stourport pub until late in the evening was described by a succession of prosecution witnesses giving evidence at a murder trial in Hereford Crown Court yesterday.  more...

Flood risk residents "back to square one again"

A COUPLE whose home was devastated by last month's flooding are bracing for further possible storms over the next 48 hours.  more...

Teenager's disappearance sparks appeal

A MISSING persons appeal has been launched following the disappearance of a teenage girl.  more...

Teenager's disappearance sparks appeal

A MISSING persons appeal has been launched following the disappearance of a teenage girl.  more...

Seized mini moto crushed

A MINI moto seized from Park Street, Kidderminster has been crushed, along with three others from across North Worcestershire.  more...

Teenager's disappearance sparks appeal

A MISSING persons appeal has been launched following the disappearance of a teenage girl.  more...

Drivers warned to slow down

DRIVERS in Wyre Forest are being urged by police to slow down this afternoon after reports of flooding and standing water on roads.  more...

United front for services in floods action

FLOODING and associated problems across Worcestershire will be dealt with by "fully joined up action" from emergency services, local and regional authorities, health, highways and charity organisations, they said today in a joint statement today.  more...

Bad weather behind traffic problems

SEVERAL bad weather-related incidents are causing traffic problems as Wyre Forest bears up under heavy rain.  more...

United front for services in floods action

FLOODING and associated problems across Worcestershire will be dealt with by "fully joined up action" from emergency services, local and regional authorities, health, highways and charity organisations, they said today in a joint statement today.  more...

Have you been affected by the bad weather?

The Kidderminster Shuttle/Times & News wants to hear your stories about the heavy rain and flash flooding affecting Wyre Forest.  more...

Have you been affected by the bad weather?

THE Kidderminster Shuttle/Times & News wants to hear your stories about the heavy rain and flash flooding affecting Wyre Forest.  more...

Have you been affected by the bad weather?

THE Shuttle/Times & News wants to hear from residents hit by the heavy rain and flash flooding affecting Wyre Forest.  more...

Latest

Criticism over schools merger

A GOVERNING body has criticised a scheme to merge two Worcester schools.  more...

Ice rink coming to the city

TORVILL and Dean fans will be dancing on ice when a rink opens in Worcester on Monday.  more...

Heavy rain lashes Worcestershire

RESIDENTS and businesses across Worcestershire were today bracing themselves for further flooding as heavy rain lashed the county.   more...

Send us your flooding pictures or stories

Have you got pictures of the torrential rain and flooding? Or have you been affected by the weather overnight. Send us your pictures or tell us your stories.   more...

Send us your flooding pictures or stories

Have you got pictures of the torrential rain and flooding? Or have you been affected by the weather overnight. Send us your pictures or tell us your stories.   more...

Reward for 100 per cent attendance pupils

STUDENTS at a failing Worcester school who achieved 100 per cent attendance over the past year have been rewarded.  more...

76-year-old grandad studying for degree

A DROITWICH grandad has brought a whole new meaning to the phrase mature student by studying for a degree - at the age of 76.  more...

Couple rescued from flood water in Worcestershire

MOTORISTS and pedestrians in Worcestershire are being urged not to attempt to drive or walk through flood waters after a couple became stuck near Astley.   more...

Building sites warning to kids

PARENTS in Worcestershire are being warned to remind their children of the danger of building sites, as the school summer holidays begin.  more...

Building sites warning to kids

PARENTS in Worcestershire are being warned to remind their children of the danger of building sites, as the school summer holidays begin.  more...

Building sites warning to kids

PARENTS in Worcestershire are being warned to remind their children of the danger of building sites, as the school summer holidays begin.  more...

Mother and son's paddle for Noah

A MOTHER and son from Malvern are undertaking a sponsored paddle down the River Wye after a chance meeting in the United States with a boy suffering from a rare disease.  more...

Disney despair for little Leanna

THE parents of a Malvern girl who badly cut her finger on a shattered children's perfume bottle have been left disgusted by the delays in Disney's action.  more...

Mother and son's paddle for Noah

A MOTHER and son from Malvern are undertaking a sponsored paddle down the River Wye after a chance meeting in the United States with a boy suffering from a rare disease.  more...

Pupils sent home as heavy rain continues to fall

PUPILS at Worcestershire schools are being sent home because of the torrential rain.  more...

Concern growing for missing 14-year-old

CONCERN is growing for a missing 14-year-old girl.   more...

Floods cause road closures

AS torrential rain pours around the county many roads are being closed.   more...

FLOODS: Train services cancelled

BREAKING NEWS All train services between Worcester and Hereford have been cancelled due to flooding.   more...

Firefighters carry children to safety

BREAKING NEWS.......  more...

Hollyoaks star to help Samaritans

HOLLYOAKS soap star Zoe Lister will be in Worcester next week helping to raise funds for the Samaritans and promoting the organisation's work.  more...

Hollyoaks star to help Samaritans

HOLLYOAKS soap star Zoe Lister will be in Worcester next week helping to raise funds for the Samaritans and promoting the organisation's work.  more...

Breaking news: Barriers go up around county

FLOOD defence barriers are going up around the county as torrential rain continues to fall.  more...

Breaking news: Flood barriers to go up

FLOOD defence barriers are going up around the county as torrential rain continues to fall.  more...

Emergency services give flood reassurancesf

Flooding and associated problems across Worcestershire will be dealt with by "fully joined up action" from emergency services, local and regional authorities, health, highways and charity organisations they said today in a joint statement today.  more...

Emergency services give flood reassurances

Flooding and associated problems across Worcestershire will be dealt with by "fully joined up action" from emergency services, local and regional authorities, health, highways and charity organisations they said today in a joint statement today.  more...

Upton Blues Festival still on

THE Upton Blues Festival is still going ahead despite the horrendous weather.  more...

FLOODS: Blues Festival still on

THE Upton Blues Festival is still going ahead despite the horrendous weather.  more...

BREAKING NEWS: ONLY four routes in and out of Worcester

BREAKING NEWS Friday night road commuters have been told that there are now only four main routes in and out of the Worcester city area due to flooding.  more...

BREAKING NEWS: Sixways evacuated

THE home of Worcester Warriors has been evacuated because of flooding.  more...

Powick bridge work delayed

THE planned closure of Powick Bridge for essential repairs has been postponed following the torrential rain which caused severe flooding across the county today.  more...

FLOODS: Latest travel news

Check out where the floods have hit.  more...

FLOODS: Herefordshire road closures

Latest road news from Herefordshire Council:  more...

FLOODS: Dines Green homes latest to be hit by flash flooding

BREAKING NEWS HOMES in Worcester are the latest to be affected by torrential rain.  more...

FLOODS: Rest centres set up for flood victims

REST centres for people affected by severe flooding have been set up in Pershore and Evesham.  more...

FLOODS: More wet weather predicted

PEOPLE are being warned to brace themselves for more wet weather over the coming days and weeks.  more...

FLOODS: More wet weather predicted

PEOPLE are being warned to brace themselves for more wet weather over the coming days and weeks.  more...

FLOODS: More wet weather predicted

PEOPLE are being warned to brace themselves for more wet weather over the coming days and weeks.  more...

Flooding latest: Fire boat rescues in Bromyard and Sedgeberrow

The fire service has sent boats to rescue flood bound people in Sedgeberrow, near Evesham and Bromyard.  more...

Hundreds of children rescued from Worcester school

FIREFIGHTERS, police officers and paramedics have rescued hundreds of children from a flooded Worcester school.  more...

Breaking News: Elderly evacuated from nursing home

A 99-year-old woman was among elderly residents evacuated by emergency services when their nursing home flooded.  more...

Fire service take more than 400 flood-related calls

FIREFIGHTERS received more than 400 calls to flood related incidents around Worcestershire and Herefordshire.  more...

Children stranded at school

CHILDREN were stranded at school this evening after many Worcestershire roads became impassable.  more...

Power cut affecting 12,000 customers

POWER cuts hit 12,000 homes and businesses across Worcester.  more...

Seventh heaven for Vale family

GRANDAD John Blore was in seventh heaven this week and feeling like the luckiest man in the world.  more...

Flood alert in the Vale

FLOOD warnings for the Vale of Evesham and the Cotswolds were issued by police and the Environment Agency this morning.  more...

Pinvin conman warning

POLICE have issued a warning to elderly and vulnerable Pershore residents - and their families and carers - after an elderly woman was the victim of an attemped distriction burglary in Pinvin on Tuesday afternoon.  more...

Floods update

PARENTS of children at several schools in the Vale were asked to go in and pick up their children early on the last day of term as the rain continued unabated.  more...

Floods Update 2

POLICE announced the following road closures this afternoon: THE main A44 between Evesham and Worcester at BBC Wood Norton, just outside Evesham, and also at Egdon between Pinvin and Worcester.  more...

Rail link closed

POLICE announced the following road closures this afternoon: The main A44 between Evesham and Worcester at BBC Wood Norton, just outside Evesham, and also at Egdon between Pinvin and Worcester.  more...

Flood co-ordination plan

FLOODING and associated problems across Worcestershire will be dealt with by "fully joined up action" from emergency services, local and regional authorities, health, highways and charity organisations they said today in a joint statement today.  more...

Worcester roads warning

Friday night road commuters have been told that there are now only four main routes in and out of the Worcester city area due to flooding.  more...

River continues to rise

THE river water level marker at Workman Bridge was rapidly disappearing as the rains continued this afternoon.  more...

More roads closed

MORE road closures announced by police this afternoon included the B4632 Evesham to Pershore road at Hampton, the B4632 at Broadway, the B4082 Pinvin to Upton Snodsbury road and Brickyard Lane in Drakes Broughton.  more...

Rest centres set up in Evesham and Pershore

Wychavon District Council has set up rest centres in the Evesham Leisure Centre at Pershore Civic Centre for those people affected by the severe flooding. Cups of tea and coffee are available for stranded motorists and or people who need to leave their home.  more...

Latets

Motorshow postponed by heavy rain again

The Redditch Advertiser and Bromsgrove Advertiser Motorshow 2007 has been postponed once again because of appalling weather conditions.  more...

Send us your flooding photos

AS rapidly rising water levels bring entire areas of Worcestershire to a standstill, we are asking Redditch residents to send in their pictures of flooding in and around the town.  more...

Leisure General

Painters invited to Elgar competition

AS part of celebrations to mark the 150th anniversary of the birth of Sir Edward Elgar, the Elgar Birthplace Museum is organizing a national painting competition.  more...

Letters

Ambulance centre must keep local knowledge

SIR - I agree totally that the ambulance call centre performance will be the poorer without the responders having local knowledge.  more...

Cricket club has done its best for us

SIR - I feel that I must defend Worcester County Cricket Club chief executive Mark Newton and the decisions he made regarding the Kent County Championship match.  more...

Trainspotters would gather near shed

SIR - I am writing in response to the picture Full Steam Ahead' (Worcester News, Wednesday, July 4).  more...

We don’t need any regional ministers

SIR - The Labour Party and the Liberal Democrats wish to see counties eliminated and regions introduced despite the referendum that was held in the north-east and public opinion.  more...

Build cheap homes

SIR - Gordon Brown has said councils can borrow money to build affordable housing. So to Worcester councillors, get in quick now.  more...

I saw the Quo too

Sir - In reply to M G Evans' question (Letters, July 11): yes the Quo did play at the Coppertops.  more...

Women are too wise

SIR - Our city council wonders why more women do not stand as candidates in local elections.  more...

Lifestyle

What to wear on the beach this summer

Going coastal? Be beautiful by the pool in aqua and look beach gorgeous in a white bikini, add a few stylish accessories and lashings of sun cream and it's hello summer holiday!  more...

Memory

100 years ago - June 27, 1907

ON Saturday, the children attending the Sunday schools in connection with Inkberrow Parish Council, and those belonging to St Paul's Church, Cookhill, had their annual treat.  more...

50 years ago - June 26, 1957

TWO people who met at Redditch Youth Club were married at Redditch Parish Church on Saturday.  more...

50 years ago - June 26, 1957

TWO people who met at Redditch Youth Club were married at Redditch Parish Church on Saturday.  more...

25 years ago - June 24, 1982

THE row over buses using a steep hill in Crabbs Cross has caused a split between residents living in the area.  more...

Memory Lane

Parking ban caused row

A ROW erupted in the pages of the Gazette 25 years ago when a ban was imposed in a town centre car park.  more...

TV star provides a magic moment

TV personality Johnny Morris of Animal Magic fame, was one of the attractions at St James's Church fete, West Malvern, 25 years ago. The Gazette pictured him with a group of youngsters from the West Malvern CE Primary School.   more...

TV star provides a magic moment

TV personality Johnny Morris of Animal Magic fame, was one of the attractions at St James's Church fete, West Malvern, 25 years ago. The Gazette pictured him with a group of youngsters from the West Malvern CE Primary School.   more...

Day trippers get boat to Weston

THE annual outing of Malvern Priory's choir was described in the Gazette 100 years ago.  more...

Echoes from the past

100 years ago Mr J Harcourt Slade, Sub-agent on the Madresfield Estate, was last week presented with a very handsome Queen Anne tea service, accompanied with an illuminated address, on the occasion of his approaching marriage. The address read as follows: "We, the tenants of Lord Beauchamp's Dymock, Kempley and Redmarley estate, offer you our sincere congratulations on your approaching marriage, and ask your acceptance of the accompanying tea set as a token of our respect and esteem." Mr Slade, who now resides in Dymock, was at one time engaged in the Estate Office at Madresfield.  more...

Echoes from the past

100 years ago Mr J Harcourt Slade, Sub-agent on the Madresfield Estate, was last week presented with a very handsome Queen Anne tea service, accompanied with an illuminated address, on the occasion of his approaching marriage. The address read as follows: "We, the tenants of Lord Beauchamp's Dymock, Kempley and Redmarley estate, offer you our sincere congratulations on your approaching marriage, and ask your acceptance of the accompanying tea set as a token of our respect and esteem." Mr Slade, who now resides in Dymock, was at one time engaged in the Estate Office at Madresfield.  more...

Echoes from the past

100 years ago Mr J Harcourt Slade, Sub-agent on the Madresfield Estate, was last week presented with a very handsome Queen Anne tea service, accompanied with an illuminated address, on the occasion of his approaching marriage. The address read as follows: "We, the tenants of Lord Beauchamp's Dymock, Kempley and Redmarley estate, offer you our sincere congratulations on your approaching marriage, and ask your acceptance of the accompanying tea set as a token of our respect and esteem." Mr Slade, who now resides in Dymock, was at one time engaged in the Estate Office at Madresfield.  more...

Echoes from the past

100 years ago.  more...

Music

Monday, July 30 - Host, Marr's Bar, Worcester

GIVING up your job to be a full time rock star is every musician's dream and now, for one Worcester band, it is a reality.  more...

Thursday August 26, Little Hellfire, Marr's Bar, Worcester

FOR the past 12 months, the Little Hellfire Club has celebrated local music.  more...

Wendesday August 13, The Elvis Collection, Malvern Theatre

THIRTY years ago Elvis, left the building.  more...

Spotlight - July 20

PETE Adams profiles the stars of the Worcestershire music scene.  more...

Top Ten - 20 July

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

Future looking good for Dan

AS many people already know, the pop and rock music industry is undergoing many changes, as the Internet undermined 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...

Nature Notes

Shadow Shenstone

Halesowen history enthusiasts can get on the trail of William Shenstone during a Friends of the Leasowes trip to Dudmaston Hall, near Bridgnorth, on Sunday September 9.  more...

News

More weather woe for Worcestershire

Worcestershire's weather woes continued this morning as the first day of their LV County Championship Division One clash with Lancashire was washed out.  more...

Worcestershire's weather woe continues

Worcestershire's weather woes continued this morning as the first day of their LV County Championship Division One clash with Lancashire was washed out.  more...

Quartet provide welcome dilemma

ANDY Preece admits he is fortunate to have four strikers vying for a place in the starting line-up.  more...

City switch their Walsall clash

WORCESTER City have moved their pre-season friendly with League Two champions Walsall back by 24 hours because of the weather.  more...

Crichton can be star for Warriors

WARRIORS new boy Loki Crichton could make a similar impact for Worcester as his compatriot Ricky Flutey at London Irish, according to former Australia coach Eddie Jones.  more...

Innings closed!

WORCESTERSHIRE chief executive Mark Newton has admitted the County could be forced to move all their summer fixtures away from New Road after a fresh downpour left the outfield under water.  more...

Stevenage fixture moved

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers' chance of avenging their FA Carlsberg Trophy Final defeat will come a day early after the home fixture against Stevenage Borough has been moved a day early.  more...

Opinion

Judge Jacqui on actions – not her past

THE revelation that Worcestershire MP and Home Secretary Jacqui Smith smoked cannabis as a student appears to have pushed some sections of the media into a state of near apoplexy.  more...

Reader'S Pictures

Picture by Andrew Brown

Bella peeking through the long grass  more...

Recipes

Toad in the Hole/Fruit Crumble

SAY goodbye to steak and kidney pie, clotted cream and Eccles cake if the younger generation have their way - traditional British foods are in danger of dying out because teenagers don't eat them, says a new survey.  more...

Toad in the Hole/Fruit Crumble

SAY goodbye to steak and kidney pie, clotted cream and Eccles cake if the younger generation have their way - traditional British foods are in danger of dying out because teenagers don't eat them, says a new survey.  more...

Toad in the Hole/Fruit Crumble

SAY goodbye to steak and kidney pie, clotted cream and Eccles cake if the younger generation have their way - traditional British foods are in danger of dying out because teenagers don't eat them, says a new survey.  more...

Restaurant Reviews

Timberdine Harvester, Bath Road, Worcester

THE Harvester chain sells itself on good-value family fare in unpretentious surroundings, and while it's unlikely to win praise from Gordon Ramsay any time soon, it does just what it says on the menu.  more...

Timberdine Harvester, Bath Road, Worcester

THE Harvester chain sells itself on good-value family fare in unpretentious surroundings, and while it's unlikely to win praise from Gordon Ramsay any time soon, it does just what it says on the menu.  more...

Reviews

CD - Zeitgeist - The Smashing Pumpkins

FOR me, a good Smashing Pumpkins song is like the fantastic moment at the end of a "coming of age" movie.  more...

DVD - Outlaw (18)

VENGEANCE is the name of the game in Outlaw, when some mild-mannered men are driven to the edge by yobs and the increasing plague of gang mentality in Britain.  more...

CD - We’ll Live and Die in These Towns - The Enemy

LIVING and dying in Coventry may not be everyone's cup of tea but it's not all doom and gloom as Coventry's The Enemy produce one of the surprise hits of the year.  more...

CD - Our Love To Admire - Interpol

EDITORS beware, New York's finest gloom-merchants are back.  more...

DVD - Ghost Rider (15)

ONCE intended as a feature for Johnny Depp, the long-awaited Marvel Comics' Ghost Rider has finally ridden into town.  more...

DVD - Ghost Rider (15)

ONCE intended as a feature for Johnny Depp, the long-awaited Marvel Comics' Ghost Rider has finally ridden into town.  more...

Round-Up

Public library paedophile jailed

A "dangerous paedophile" who preyed on children was caught after he was found downloading porn - at a public library.  more...

Ice rink coming to city

TORVILL and Dean fans will be dancing on ice when a rink opens in Worcester on Monday.  more...

Harriers game called off

HEAVY rain has forced the postponed of tomorrow's pre-season friendly between Kidderminster Harriers and FC United.  more...

Harriers game called off

HEAVY rain has forced the postponement of tomorrow's pre-season friendly between Kidderminster Harriers and FC United.  more...

Harriers game called off

HEAVY rain has forced the postponement of tomorrow's pre-season friendly between Kidderminster Harriers and FC United at Aggborough.  more...

Overbury village match is switched

OVERBURY'S npower Village Cup clash with Wrea Green on Sunday will now take place at Blackpool Cricket Club.  more...

Thunderstorm brings friendly to early finish

THE friendly match between Pershore Town and Redditch United, who included former Worcester City man Tom Warmer in their ranks, was abandoned at half-time when a fierce thunderstorm put the players safety at risk.  more...

Thunderstorm brings friendly to early finish

THE friendly match between Pershore Town and Redditch United, who included former Worcester City man Tom Warmer in their ranks, was abandoned at half-time when a fierce thunderstorm put the players safety at risk.  more...

Thorp hits back to qualify for Euro title glory

WORCESTERSHIRE racer James Thorp overcame a flying kart and a mistaken exclusion to qualify for the grand finals of the European Junior Karting Championship.  more...

McIndoe predicts bright future for United

FORMER Hereford United winger Michael McIndoe believes the club is on the way up.  more...

Skipper is hopeful of quick recovery

HARRIERS skipper Stuart Whitehead is hoping he can make a speedy recovery from his hernia operation.  more...

An oarsome challenge

KINDHEARTED staff at a Bromsgrove leisure centre will be racing across the English Channel this Sunday - without leaving the town.  more...

Ooh-la-la

IT will be ooh-la-la this weekend in Bromsgrove thanks to the first French market in the town for eight years.  more...

Affordable housing

PLANS for an affordable housing complex in School Drive, Bromsgrove, took a step closer after the scheme was given the green light on Monday.  more...

We mean business

BUSINESS minded pupils at a Bromsgrove high school took part in a top enterprise day.  more...

Walk on

FAIRFIELD Ramblers are asking townsfolk to join them on two country walks, organised for this summer.  more...

Garage sale

A FUNDRAISING garden/garage sale is taking place in Sidemoor to raise cash for a good cause. The event is this Saturday at 51 New Road, off Willow Road, Bromsgrove, from 11am-4pm. It is being organised by JAYS to raise funds for multiple sclerosis. Coffee, tea and biscuits are available, plus there will be bargains galore from clothes, ornaments and toys to videos and books. Residents can also try their luck on the tombola. Admission is free. For more details call Jackie on 874072.  more...

Officer dismissed

A SENIOR officer at Bromsgrove District Council has been dismissed. He is Robbie Hazlehurst, who for several years was the authority's head of culture and community services at Burcot Lane. His dismissal follows an internal disciplinary procedure which was invoked in mid May and follows his subsequent appeal. In a brief statement yesterday (Tuesday) the council said: "A politically proportionate sub-committee of members has upheld the council's original decision to dismiss a head of service." No reason for his sacking has been given.  more...

Football crazy

BROMSGROVE children will be going football crazy with a host of soccer camps run by Birmingham City Football Club. The summer holiday camps, at Bromsgrove School, in Worcester Road, will give boys and girls the chance to improve footballing skills, while keeping fit and meeting new friends. Run by qualified coaches, children showing promise will be recommended for the club's academy. There are three camps from July 23-27, August 6-10 and a four-day camp from August 28-31 from 10am to 3.45pm. For more details call 0870 066 8210 or email community@bcfc.com  more...

Flagging

A RUBERY beauty spot is still flying the Green Flag. Worcestershire County Council's Waseley Hills Country Park has retained its star status in the prestigious Green Flag Awards. The awards are a national standard for parks and green spaces in England and Wales and are the equivalent of the Blue Flag for beaches.  more...

They’ve got designs on success

TALENTED pupils have been showing off their works of art at a Stoke Heath museum.  more...

Man vows to save his home

A SIXTY-two-year-old Rubery man has vowed to continue his battle to save his home, after leaving it last Friday.  more...

Narrow escape for elderly shoppers

TWO elderly women escaped from their smoke-filled car while it was parked in front of a busy Bromsgrove supermarket.  more...

Motorshow postponed by heavy rain again

The Redditch Advertiser and Bromsgrove Advertiser Motorshow 2007 has been postponed once again because of appalling weather conditions.  more...

A heaven sent career

A MAN, who in a heaven sent career move chose the church over computers, has been ordained as a priest in Worcester Cathedral.  more...

A new-look

A POPULAR library has reopened following refurbishment work.  more...

Care vouchers

BUSINESSES and working carers are being urged by Carers UK to sign up to a new national campaign to give carers the same rights to tax-free vouchers for additional support as working parents have for childcare costs. In the West Midlands more than 243,000 people balance work with caring for an elderly or disabled family member or friend. The voucher system would enable carers in employment to buy in a range of accredited extra services to help them manage their caring responsibilities. It would include services such as additional home care, gardening, chiropody, shopping trips and other daily activities.  more...

21st anniversary celebrations

RESIDENTS of the beautiful picture-postcard hamlet of Uphampton have celebrated the 21st anniversary of their preservation society.  more...

Looking for unsung heroes

A SEARCH has been launched to find unsung heroes in Droitwich who are playing a key role in the fight against drug misuse.  more...

Locals catch eye at Mile spectacular

EVESHAM'S annual indoor event - The Golden Mile - attracted hundreds of Britain's top indoor exponents and several keen competitors from the USA.  more...

Trailquests news

SEVERAL Vale athletes were in action in the Summer Explorer Evening Series of Trailquests on an undulating course at Wolverley.  more...

Walker's at the double

MEMBERS of Harvington Golf Society returned to Hagley for the first summer fixture of the year only to endure steady rain all day.  more...

Teacher Gill to captain England

PE TEACHER at Prince Henry's High School, Gill Richards, has been named as captain of the England Women's A cricket team.  more...

Overbury's village tie has a new venue

OVERBURY'S npower Village Cup clash with Wrea Green on Sunday will now take place at Blackpool Cricket Club.  more...

House plan is refused

A PLAN to build a house on land off Players Avenue, Malvern Link, was refused permission by Malvern Hills District Councils' southern area development control committee this week.  more...

Link flats denied permission

PLANS to build flats on the site of a bungalow in Malvern Link, were refused permission this week by Malvern Hills District Council planners.  more...

Townhouse scheme withdrawn

A PLANNING application demolish a house on a prominent site at the top of Woodshears Road and build eight townhouses was withdrawn by its applicants.  more...

Hostel to become housing

PLANS to develop Malvern's former youth hostel in Malvern Wells for housing were approved by Malvern Hills District Council planners this week.  more...

Twin-track approach to new hospital

PROSPECTS for a new hospital in Malvern came a step closer this week.  more...

Charity ball gets lucky with weather

A FUND-raising ball for health charities held at the home of a Suckely family at the weekend was a great success.  more...

Conservators hear about geology

DR John Payne of the Worcester-based Earth Heritage Trust was the guest speaker at the annual general meeting for council tax payers of Malvern Hills Conservators.  more...

Bird book dedication

A BOOK to be published by Malvern Hills Conservators will be dedicated to the memory of Dr Richard Witcomb, the board member who died last month.  more...

Hills feature on radio

A TEAM from BBC Radio 4's Open Country programme was in the area on Monday, making a programme about the Malvern Hills.  more...

Paper praises Malvern's glories

MALVERN featured in national newspaper The Times this week, when one of its columnists described the joys of a visit to the hills.  more...

Still fighting despite nursery closure

COUNCILLORS yesterday (Thursday) stood by their decision to close Malvern Hills Primary School's nursery class.  more...

Pilot project is trying bio-fuel

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

Dedication is honoured

MEMBERS of the Malvern RNLI were honoured for their dedication during a special party at Malvern College on Sunday (July 15).  more...

Butterfly hitches ride from Africa

A PUPA found in a packet of peas imported from Africa has hatched out into a butterfly not normally found in Britain.  more...

Schools get travel cash

SEVEN primary schools and one secondary school in and around Malvern have been awarded government funding for developing their travel plans.  more...

Bookies' shop closes doors

THE bookmaker's shop near the top of Church Street, Malvern, has closed its doors.  more...

Peace vigil at church

A VIGIL for peace in remembrance of the nuclear-bombing of Hiroshima will take place in the grounds of Malvern Priory on Saturday, August 4.  more...

Wet weather scuppers fete

A FETE and a fun day in aid of a local animal sanctuary has fallen victim to this summer's appalling summer weather.  more...

Rain tests clothesline cover

THE wet summer may be a washout for sun worshippers, but for Malcolm Victory, it's provided ideal conditions for testing his new invention.  more...

Gig is great success

A ROCK gig last Friday (July 13) in aid of a Malvern man who was paralysed in an accident was a great success, say organisers.  more...

Gig is great success

A ROCK gig last Friday (July 13) in aid of a Malvern man who was paralysed in an accident was a great success, say organisers.  more...

Special meeting for councillor's plan

A SPECIAL committee of Malvern Hills District Council will meet to decide a planning application by one of the council's own members.  more...

Police appeal over car incident

Police are looking for witnesses to an incident in which a man was hit by a silver Volkswagen Golf Mk V in Worcester Road, Malvern Link.  more...

Royal reception for Lorraine

GYMNASTICS coach Lorraine Barson enjoyed a royal reception this week in honour of her work with the Malvern Hills Gymnastic Club.  more...

Over 24 miles to get treated

A VETERAN supporter of Malvern hospital is dismayed it is being sidelined in a new campaign to promote minor injuries clinics.  more...

Community Action celebrates birthday

MALVERN'S Community Action celebrated its 35th birthday with a special event last Thursday held at the Victoria Park bowls club in Malvern Link.  more...

Driver tries to snatch girl

A GIRL in her early teens was the victim of an attempted abduction in the heart of Malvern last week.  more...

Arts fair will enliven 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...

Arts fair will enliven 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...

Actions saved a life

A QUICK-thinking police sergeant has been honoured for saving a man's life after a road crash in Callow End.  more...

Help for flood-hit families

RESIDENTS hit hard by the recent floods could be given financial help to get back on their feet, thanks to a £50,000 government grant.  more...

Celebrating a good first year

MORE than 800 people attended Malvern St James School's first ever Commemoration Service and Prizegiving.  more...

Balloons travel far and wide

BALLOONS released over Madresfield for a school fundraiser have been found as far away as Holland.  more...

Facelift for Aunt Alice

COLWALL'S Aunt Alice clock tower is in need of urgent repair work.  more...

Hard study yields awards

A TEENAGER from Malvern was named South Worcestershire Trainee of the Year at an awards ceremony at Malvern Theatres.  more...

Speed is key issue

TACKLING speeding is still high on the agenda for Colwall Parish Council.  more...

Call centre staff determined to fight

A PROTEST is on the cards as staff at the threatened Bransford Ambulance Centre fight against its proposed closure.  more...

Julia leaves a task well done

THE head teacher of Leigh and Bransford Primary School said farewell to the school this week after a busy and successful tour of duty.  more...

Barriers at the ready as Upton prepares for floods

AFTER a morning of torrential rain, flood barriers will be erected in Upton within the next 24 hours.  more...

Sewage floods into business

SEWAGE flooded into a Malvern Link business this morning (Friday) as a result of the torrential rain.  more...

Village school closes early because of rain

PUPILS at a Hanley Swan Primary School are being sent home because of the torrential rain.  more...

Floods causing chaos

TORRENTIAL rain is causing chaos for many homeowners and motorists in and around Malvern.  more...

Flooding closes roads and schools

ALL primary schools across Worcestershire have been closed early today, as floods spread across the county.  more...

Joined-up action promised on floods

EMERGENCY services and local authorities are promising "fully joined up action" to deal with the flood crisis.  more...

Flood warning on commuter routes

FRIDAY night road commuters have been told that there are now only four main routes in and out of the Worcester city area due to flooding.  more...

Rain can't stop the blues

THE Upton Blues Festival is still going ahead despite the horrendous weather.  more...

Bag stolen in car park

AN elderly woman and her daughter, who are both disabled, had a handbag stolen from their car while in Morrisons car park.  more...

Bag stolen in car park

AN elderly woman and her daughter, who are both disabled, had a handbag stolen from their car while in Morrisons car park.  more...

Cash secured for travel plan

THE efforts of 41 schools, including eight in Redditch, which have worked with Worcestershire County Council to develop a School Travel Plan, have been officially recognised and granted Government funding.  more...

Police in holiday warning

RESIDENTS are being advised to take steps to "holiday proof" their homes if they plan to go away this summer.  more...

Flag win for park

ARROW Valley Country Park has scooped a prestigious Green Flag award for the third year running.  more...

Group launches scheme appeal

AGE Concern Redditch is launching an urgent appeal to find more volunteers for its new befriending scheme.  more...

Village scoops regional award

THE picturesque village of Inkberrow has been awarded a regional category prize for Environment in the 2006/7 Calor Village of the Year for England competition.  more...

Police honours

TWO Redditch police officers and a member of the public have received commendations from Chief Constable Paul West and divisional commander Chief Superintendent David Spencer.  more...

Library to host summer events

ALVECHURCH library will be a hive of activity this summer with visits from both old friends and new, providing something for all ages.  more...

Named and shamed

THREE rail passengers from Redditch, Alvechurch and Studley have been named and shamed in Central Trains latest list of fare dodgers.  more...

Display on blue theme

SEAS, skies, fish, butterflies and even a devil all feature in a new exhibition at Forge Mill Museum.  more...

Summer of fun for youngsters

REDDITCH Play Council will shortly be setting up another summer of fun, offering children a range of activities to try over the holidays.  more...

Baby rabbit stolen

A BABY rabbit has been snatched from its cage in Smallwood.  more...

Roundup

Stevenage fixture moved

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers' chance of avenging their Carlsberg FA Trophy Final defeat against Stevenage Borough will come early, after the fixture was moved back one day.  more...

United game called off

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers' much anticipated friendly tomorrow (July 21) against FC United of Manchester at Aggborough has been forced off by the wet weather.  more...

Schools

Students learn basics of banking

STUDENTS at Trinity High School have been learning how to run a bank account and pay their own bills in preparation for the real world.  more...

Musical tale of time machine

CHILDREN from an Alvechurch school have been trying to get back to the future during their school musical.  more...

Society

Blakedown

WI - Included in the main business was news of forthcoming events, including a WI fashion show on September 14, the autumn council meeting in October and in the same month an auction at the group meeting at Cutnall Green WI. Members were asked to contact June Gordon if they wish to attend the flower festival at Worcester Cathedral.  more...

Theatre

July 26 - 2FacedDance - Swan Theatre, Worcester

AN all-male dance group is set to take over Worcester's Swan Theatre armed with gravity-defying moves and relentless raw energy.  more...

Tuesday July 31 to Saturday August 4 - Swan Theatre - Youngsters turn up heat for Hot Mikado

IT'S The Mikado, but not as you know it. When Hot Mikado is staged at the Swan Theatre, Worcester, later this month the audience will be in for jazz, swing and rock-style numbers that would have left Gilbert and Sullivan gasping.  more...

Thursday August 2 - Wizard of Oz - Witley Court

THE classic story of a young girl's journey to the magical land of Oz is to be retold with a difference at Witley Court.  more...

From Wednesday August 1 - Ken Dodd and Roy Chubby Brown will appear at the Malvern Theatres

TWO of this country's most prolific comedians are returning to Malvern.  more...

Monday August 20 - Pygmalion, Malvern Theatres

Pygmalion, the tale of a draggle-tailed guttersnipe who becomes a darling of high society, runs at the Malvern Theatres from Monday, August 20 to Saturday, August 25.  more...

Travel

Magical adventure in land of the boggles

WITH magical tree houses and beguiling characters, the 50-acre wild and imaginative adventure park of BeWILDerwood brings a curious difference to the Norfolk Broads.  more...

Upton

Elgar theme as town goes for gold prize

AFTER months of planting, watering and hard work Upton made its bid for success in the Heart of England in Bloom competition on Wednesday.  more...

What'S On

Theatre Guide - July 21 to September 25

UNTIL JULY 21 In The Club A political farce by Richard Bean, at Malvern Theatres. Tickets available from box office.  more...

Gig Guide - July 20 to July 26

TONIGHT  more...

Concerts Guide - July 20 onwards

JULY 20 Concert for Darfur An eclectic collection of local talent performing in aid of Oxfam's Darfur Appeal. The Angel Centre, The Butts, Worcester, from 7.30-11pm. All welcome.  more...

Exhibitions Guide - July onwards

UNTIL JULY 28 Not Just History Collections from the past to the present. Cheltenham Art Gallery and Museum, Clarence Street, Cheltenham.  more...

Events Guide - July onwards

JULY 20 Abberley Hall Clock Tower Open to the public from 10-3pm. Abberley Hall is on the A443 between Worcester and Tenbury Wells. You can see six different counties from the top on a fine day.  more...

  
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