Stories for 3 July 2007

Alcester

Firm in shelter design

AN Alcester and Bidford-based company is offering firms specialised smoking shelters to coincide with the start of the nationwide smoking ban.  more...

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...

Landlady in island race

AN Alcester landlady swapped serving for sailing when she took part in one the biggest yacht races in the world.  more...

Before The 1900'S

June 30 to July 7

100 Years Ago:   more...

Business

Deadline is extended for the £5m challenge

BUSINESSES in Worcestershire have been given an extra fortnight to submit their entry into the Connect Midlands 5 million Investment Challenge, because it has proved so successful.  more...

Community News

HALLOW PARISH COUNCIL

THE following is extracted from minutes of the annual meeting of the council held in May.  more...

CLASSICAL MUSIC SOCIETY

ON Friday, July 6, at Kidderminster Library, popular Kidderminster artistes Russell Painter (tenor) and David Morgan (piano) will present an evening of midsummer melodies.  more...

COMER WI

VIV Jackman, president, welcomed a depleted group at Comer WI's June meeting. There being several apologies due to holidays, being that time of year, illness and Thelma Appleton returning to Jersey, left a gap on the treasurer's table.  more...

COMER WI

VIV Jackman, president, welcomed a depleted group at Comer WI's June meeting. There being several apologies due to holidays, being that time of year, illness and Thelma Appleton returning to Jersey, left a gap on the treasurer's table.  more...

ROTARY CLUB OF DROITWICH SPA

Would you like to extend your social life? Why not join your local Rotary Club?  more...

Education

Who do our children view as role models?

ROLE models are an important part of growing up - but in today's celebrity obsessed society young people are aspiring to what some say are the wrong kind of people.  more...

Star pupil returns for fun-packed farewell

A NAME familiar to millions through her role on Radio One's Chris Moyles Show is returning to her former Kidderminster school to join teachers and youngsters saying goodbye.  more...

Gardening

You don’t have to travel overseas to feel exotic

There's nowhere better to start than with palms and tree ferns if you want to enliven contemporary schemes and add a sense of lushness to seasonal plantings.  more...

Good enough to eat: Thyme

The beauty about thyme is that if you have a dry, sunny spot in a screen bed or rockery you can just plant some there and it will not only provide you with fragrant leaves for use in salads and in savoury cooked dishes, but it will also provide pretty flowers and delicious scent.  more...

Best of the bunch: Nepeta (Catmint)

Major flower shows have been awash with catmint this year, its mass of purple flowers on low soft spikes ideal for the front of a colourful border, making a welcome change from lavender although it's smell isn't as pleasant.  more...

Three ways to...

Water your containers  more...

What to do this week - June 30

Pick over gooseberries in full fruit, removing young green berries for cooking and leaving enough to mature for dessert.  more...

General

Spectacular blooms take centre stage

THE owners of a stunning cottage garden another public open day to raise money for good causes.  more...

In Brief

Summer fete fun

THE summer fete at St Leonard's Church in Beoley is being opened by the former executive director of the Football Association.  more...

Kidder News Latest

SVR fund hits £36,000 in days

SUPPORTERS have rallied round and have already poured 36,000 into the coffers of a campaign aiming to restore one of Wyre Forest's most popular tourist attractions after it was devastated by storms.  more...

Two charged following alleyway assault

Police investigating an attack on a man and a woman in a Kidderminster alley have charged two people.  more...

Elderly couple escape car crash plunge

AN elderly couple had a lucky escape after their car left the road and went down a 20ft embankment and ended up among trees.  more...

Elderly couple escape car crash plunge

AN elderly couple had a lucky escape after their car left the road and went down a 20ft embankment ending up among trees.  more...

Elderly couple escape car crash plunge

AN elderly couple had a lucky escape after their car left the road and went down a 20ft embankment ending up among trees.  more...

Elderly couple escape car crash plunge

AN elderly couple had a lucky escape after their car left the road and went down a 20ft embankment ending up among trees.  more...

Harriers open campaign against Aldershot

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers start the Blue Square Premier Division by welcoming Aldershot Town to Aggborough on August 11.  more...

'Suspicious' blaze rips through former Kidderminster club

A FIRE that burned a derelict Kidderminster social club to the ground is being treated as suspicious by police.  more...

Summer boredom buster activities for children

YOUNGSTERS in Wyre Forest are being given the chance to beat the summer holiday boredom by taking part in a range of activities.  more...

Firefighters scrubbing up for charity car wash

FIREFIGHTERS will be scrubbing up for a fund-raising car wash in aid of two good causes.  more...

Firefighters scrubbing up for charity car wash

FIREFIGHTERS will be scrubbing up for a fund-raising car wash in aid of two good causes.  more...

Firefighters scrubbing up for charity car wash

FIREFIGHTERS will be scrubbing up for a fund-raising car wash in aid of two good causes.  more...

Firefighters scrubbing up for charity car wash

FIREFIGHTERS will be scrubbing up for a fund-raising car wash in aid of two good causes.  more...

Firefighters scrubbing up for charity car wash

FIREFIGHTERS will be scrubbing up for a fund-raising car wash in aid of two good causes.  more...

Stourport Bridge on the agenda

TOWN councillors are set to hear a progress report on the continuing refurbishment of Stourport Bridge tonight.  more...

Pals make sure Paul's name lives on

THE widow of a popular Kidderminster personal trainer who died in a motorcycle accident says her husband would have been "overwhelmed" by the amount of money raised for charity in his memory.  more...

Stourport Bridge on the agenda

TOWN councillors are set to hear a progress report on the continuing refurbishment of Stourport Bridge tonight.  more...

Small businesses threat

THE manager of a Coventry Street jewellery shop believes Sunday's blaze will be "devastating" for small businesses forced to temporarily shut their doors.  more...

Firefighters thanked

THE president of Kiddeminster Rotary Club has praised firefighters' efforts after his business in nearby Lion Street survived unscathed.  more...

Bags stolen as their owners shopped

TWO women have had their bags stolen while shopping at a Wyre Forest supermarket yesterday.  more...

Bags stolen as their owners shopped

TWO women have had their bags stolen while shopping at a Wyre Forest supermarket yesterday.  more...

Bags stolen as their owners shopped

TWO women have had their bags stolen while shopping at a Wyre Forest supermarket yesterday.  more...

Kidderminster thefts on Crimewatch

CCTV footage of a woman who stole seven purses in Kidderminster town centre was featured on BBC's Crimewatch programme last night.  more...

Last Days At School

Busy year

Back, from left, Simone Maiden, 12, maths teacher, Sarah Hartwell, Hannah Sutton, 11 and Katie Wild, 13, join, front, Samantha Evans, 11 and Scott Robb, 12, to show off what they have been doing at Sladen CE Middle School in Kidderminster in 2006-07. The bell rings for the final time on Friday, July 13, when past pupils and staff have been invited to take one last look around the building, between 4.30pm and 9pm.  more...

History record

From left, artist Adele Hurst, Areley Common First headteacher, Simon Tapp, and Areley Kings Village Hall chairman, Reg Knott, unveil the commemorative artwork at the school, which closes after 125 years, next week. Picture: COLIN HILL.  more...

Latest

Jobs fears as jam factory set to close

ALMOST 200 jobs could be at risk following plans to close a Herefordshire food factory.  more...

Chiefs dub Worcester ambulance centre not fit for purpose

WORCESTER’S ambulance call centre is not fit for purpose, according to health chiefs who want to close it down.  more...

Holding a music festival? Time to give Peter a call

HAD Peter Surman turned up with his straw spreader at Glastonbury last weekend, it would no doubt have gone down as one of the top acts of the festival.  more...

Chance to watch top dogs perform

Excitement is building for this year's Bromyard Gala as 10 rescue dogs and 10 pure breeds - including a miniature schnauzer and a rottweiller - perform together.  more...

Cast your minds back

AFTER CCTV footage failed to identify a group of people who seriously assaulted a man walking home in Evesham, police are asking late-night revellers to cast their minds back.  more...

Cast your minds back

AFTER CCTV footage failed to identify a group of people who seriously assaulted a man walking home in Evesham, police are asking late-night revellers to cast their minds back.  more...

Man gave his, or someone else's name, after assault

A MAN gave his, or someone else's name, to the girlfriend of a man he assaulted after threatening to damage the couples camper van.  more...

Disorientated man found in field

A MAN was taken to hospital after being found disorientated in Worcestershire field.  more...

Disorientated man found in field

A MAN was taken to hospital after being found disorientated in Worcestershire field.  more...

Social club burnt to the ground

A DERELICT social club in Worcestershire has been burnt to the ground in a suspected arson attack.  more...

Community centre closure hits special needs groups

A COMMUNITY centre for disadvantaged groups which has been in the city for 26 years will close because a Roman Catholic order can no longer afford to keep it running.  more...

Death on Worcestershire train lines

A DEATH on a railway line in Worcestershire is causing disruption to services.  more...

Death on Worcestershire train lines

A DEATH on a railway line in Worcestershire is causing disruption to services.  more...

Death on Worcestershire railway line

A DEATH on a railway line in Worcestershire is causing disruption to services.  more...

Moto-cross bikes worth £20,000 stolen

MOTORBIKE enthusiasts have been warned to be wary after six moto-cross bikes - worth £20,000 - were stolen.  more...

Bags stolen from Sainsbury's

SHOPPERS are being reminded to keep an eye on their bags - after two were stolen from a Worcestershire supermarket.  more...

Tributes to flood death judge

Tributes were paid in court yesterday (Monday) to the Worcester judge who tragically died when his car was swept away by floodwater.  more...

Man KO'd in pub toilets

A convicted drug dealer refused to answer questions in court about alleged heroin supply to a man on trial for violence.  more...

More patients wanted for dentists

A NEW National Health Service dentist practice in Pershore is hoping to fill its books with a call for new patients.  more...

Youngsters in mock wedding

PUPILS from St Nicholas First School were suited and booted as they walked up the isle in a mock wedding recently.  more...

Youngsters in mock wedding

PUPILS from St Nicholas First School were suited and booted as they walked up the isle in a mock wedding recently.  more...

Latets

Motorshow gets set to roll

MOTOR fans, traders and the public are gearing up for The Redditch Advertiser and Bromsgrove Advertiser Motorshow 2007 which takes place on July 21 and 22.  more...

Motorshow gets set to roll

MOTOR fans, traders and the public are gearing up for the Redditch Advertiser and Bromsgrove Advertiser Motorshow 2007 which takes place at Arrow Valley Country Park on July 21 and 22.  more...

Motorshow gets set to roll

MOTOR fans, traders and the public are gearing up for the Redditch Advertiser and Bromsgrove Advertiser Motorshow 2007 which takes place at Arrow Valley Country Park on July 21 and 22.  more...

Baptism of fire!

Terror plot marks Jacqui’s first days as new Home Secretary  more...

Residents revolt as rats rampage

A PLAGUE of rats has prompted Lakeside residents to start a petition demanding the vermin problem be vanquished.  more...

Love rival bit off part of ear

A REDDITCH woman had part of an ear bitten off after she caught a love rival in bed with her boyfriend.  more...

Letters

Cuts won’t stop with the Heart of England

SIR - I read with utter disgust and foreboding. that the Heart of England board, based in Worcester, is to be closed by some jobsworths who operate from the third-rate quango Advantage West Midlands, which has withdrawn funding.  more...

But what about our youth centre?

SIR - I am delighted that the planning blight hanging over St John's is finally being lifted, so that businesses can move forward with confidence. However there is a large blot on the community's horizon.  more...

Our council is just great, apparently

SIR - I just had delivered small book telling me how good the services provided by Worcestershire County Council are. It says they are fantastic!  more...

Complain to Labour minister, not firm

SIR - Labour councillors who are posturing over the move of the post office to a venue that will have access by stairs and a single lift - which could be seen as discrimination of the disabled and elderly - should send their strong letters of protest and criticism not to WH Smith and the Post Office, but to Alistair Darling, their own Government minister. He is responsible for decisions on closures and criteria of distances people should have to travel to use a post office. In the cities it is up to 1 mile, the rural areas 3 miles and in more isolated areas 9 miles or more.  more...

We must make it safer to ride a bike

SIR - I applaud Worcester City Council's efforts to encourage cycling: quieter, cleaner, environmentally responsible, and safer.  more...

Blair is not naive, just plain wrong

SIR - Is it not wonderful how Mr Blair has stood up for this nation against the might of the EU and has won us a truly noble and glorious victory in the negotiations?  more...

ON THE BEAT - JULY

A Shuttle/Times and News reader asks what has happened to the Wear Something Bright at Night campaign, making a very valid point that cyclists in particular, as well as pedestrians and motorcyclists, are difficult to see in the dark.  more...

Local Walks

Upper Arley

Woods and water make a good combination for a summer walk and there's plenty of both on this one. Trimpley Reservoir and Lower Pool occupy an attractive location between the River Severn and Eymore Wood, and there is public access to reservoirs, river bank and wood, thanks to Severn Trent and Arley Estates.  more...

Upper Arley

Woods and water make a good combination for a summer walk and there's plenty of both on this one. Trimpley Reservoir and Lower Pool occupy an attractive location between the River Severn and Eymore Wood, and there is public access to reservoirs, river bank and wood, thanks to Severn Trent and Arley Estates.  more...

Upper Arley

Woods and water make a good combination for a summer walk and there's plenty of both on this one. Trimpley Reservoir and Lower Pool occupy an attractive location between the River Severn and Eymore Wood, and there is public access to reservoirs, river bank and wood, thanks to Severn Trent and Arley Estates.  more...

Music

Sweet soul music recalls Casino days

MUSIC lovers are invited to keep the faith as DJs spin classic Northern Soul tunes at a Wyre Forest leisure centre this weekend.  more...

Songs from shows on festival menu

ONE of Wyre Forest's finest female voice choirs is taking part in a county music and drama festival.  more...

News

Worcester City fixtures 2007/08

WORCESTER City will host Hyde United on the opening day of the new Blue Square North season.  more...

Preece expecting tough City opening

WORCESTER City boss Andy Preece believes his team could not have asked for a much tougher start to the season.  more...

Clean-up support appeal

WORCESTERSHIRE fans keen to lend a hand in the big clean-up operation are invited to go to New Road from 10am on Friday and Saturday.  more...

Harriers fixtures 2007-08

Sat Aug 11 Aldershot H   more...

Harriers fixtures 2007-08

Sat Aug 11 Aldershot H   more...

Harriers open campaign against Aldershot

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers start the Blue Square Premier Division by welcoming Aldershot Town to Aggborough on August 11.  more...

Opinion

Brothers are not to blame

For more than two decades, people with special needs have found a haven at Michael Garicoits House in Worcester.  more...

Reports

Sillence is golden for County in run chase

PHIL Jaques hit 59 and Steven Davies 30 to lead Worcestershire to a nail-biting three-wicket Twenty20 Cup win over Somerset at Taunton.  more...

Round-Up

Where else can we go?

A COMMUNITY centre for people with special needs which has been in Worcester for 26 years will close because a Roman Catholic order can no longer afford to keep it running.  more...

Where else can we go?

A COMMUNITY centre for people with special needs which has been in Worcester for 26 years will close because a Roman Catholic order can no longer afford to keep it running.  more...

I’m cycling 100 miles to ask MP to help my son trapped in Dubai

A father whose son is trapped in Dubai has set the date for a big cycle ride to London to raise awareness of his case.  more...

We’ll give our fans a great time at Sixways says Quo rocker Rossi

STATUS Quo fans in Worcestershire are in for a real treat, according to front man Francis Rossi, when the band comes to the city for a gig later this month.  more...

Get ready for the inflatable duck race at Pitchcroft

A ROW of huge inflatable ducks will be bobbing along at Worcester Racecourse tomorrow where thoroughbred racehorses should have been.  more...

You’ve all done a truly amazing job

THE national flood command centre set up in Worcester to co-ordinate relief efforts across Britain has been praised for its work over the weekend.  more...

DROITWICH: Hooded gang robbed men

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

Elderly couple have lucky escape

AN elderly couple had a lucky escape after their car left the road and went down a 20 foot embankment.  more...

Feuding of neighbours led to false accusation

A father-of-four falsely accused a neighbour of smashing his car windscreen with a brick.  more...

Woman is tricked out of money

A MAN who said he was a builder has tricked an elderly woman out of more than 200. He told her work was needed on the roof of her house at Broadwas-on-Teme, near Worcester.  more...

Woman is tricked out of money

A MAN who said he was a builder has tricked an elderly woman out of more than 200. He told her work was needed on the roof of her house at Broadwas-on-Teme, near Worcester.  more...

Tesco snap up eco-bag featured in TV contest

AN eco-friendly shopping aid, designed by a Worcester couple, is going to be sold in Tesco.  more...

Tesco snap up eco-bag featured in TV contest

AN eco-friendly shopping aid, designed by a Worcester couple, is going to be sold in Tesco.  more...

Landlady: reasons why I chose to quit my pub

A PUB landlady has broken her silence on her sudden departure from a Worcester pub.  more...

These new gates will remember a former Bishop of Worcester

A MEMORIAL has been set up to remember the former Bishop of Worcester, the Right Rev Philip Goodrich.  more...

Smokers get the message with offer of free ashtrays

SMOKERS in some parts of Worcestershire are being offered free personal ashtrays to help dispose of cigarettes butts.  more...

Not enough sandbags to protect us from flooding

BUSINESSES and residents in a town devastated by floods have said there were not enough sandbags to protect their properties Malvern Hills District Council, which supplies sandbags to Tenbury Town Council, has come under fire from residents who say they were not properly prepared - even though it was known flooding was on the way.  more...

TENBURY WELLS: Not enough sandbags to protect us from flooding

BUSINESSES and residents in a town devastated by floods have said there were not enough sandbags to protect their properties Malvern Hills District Council, which supplies sandbags to Tenbury Town Council, has come under fire from residents who say they were not properly prepared - even though it was known flooding was on the way.  more...

Judge killed in the floods always had a smile in his eyes

TRIBUTES have been paid in court to the Worcester judge who tragically died when his car was swept away by floodwater.  more...

Just one strikes at the post office

ONLY one member of post office counter staff at Worcester's main branch in Foregate Street took strike action yesterday in a row over pay.  more...

Ambulance call centre is not fit for purpose

WORCESTER'S ambulance call centre is not fit for purpose, say health chiefs who want to close it down.  more...

MALVERN: Bid to trace car which drove off after crash

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

Doris who was nearly on Titanic dies at the age of 100

A WOMAN with more than one claim to fame has died six months after turning 100.  more...

Kidderminster Harriers fixtures 2007/08

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers kcik-off their Blue Square Premier campaign against Aldershot at Aggborough.  more...

Kidderminster Harriers fixtures 2007/08

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers kick-off their Blue Square Premier campaign against Aldershot at Aggborough.  more...

Kidderminster Harriers fixtures 2007/08

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers kick-off their Blue Square Premier campaign against Aldershot at Aggborough.  more...

Kidderminster Harriers fixtures 2007/08

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers kick-off their Blue Square Premier campaign against Aldershot at Aggborough.  more...

Kidderminster Harriers fixtures 2007/08

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers kick-off their Blue Square Premier campaign against Aldershot at Aggborough.  more...

RGS get a bye in the North Mids Cup

CURRENT North Midlands Schools Cup champions RGS Worcester have been given a bye to the second round of next season's competition.  more...

Masters secure Solihull success

SENIOR members of Worcester Athletic Club competed in the Midlands Masters Track and Field Championships at Solihull and produced some very impressive performances.  more...

Thrills and spills in hill climb race

DESPITE some wet and wild weather, Shelsley Walsh played host to the Reg Phillips Trophy with plenty of riders from the two counties in action.  more...

Worcester duo face tough Henley challenge

WORCESTER rowers Pete Crozier and Jeremy Richardson face an oarsome' task in the Silver Goblets pairs at Henley Royal Regatta.  more...

Connell leaves Bulls for Bees

STRIKER Alan Connell has turned down a deal at Hereford United to sign for League Two rivals Brentford.  more...

Floody hell threatens big city race night

RACECOURSE chiefs are battling to save Worcester's lucrative Irish festival night after abandoning tomorrow afternoon's meeting.  more...

Pershore spot on at festival

PERSHORE Town's girls team were victorious in the Women's Festival of Football at Perdiswell Leisure Centre in Worcester.  more...

Westsiders eye Weston date

WORCESTER hopefuls Westsiders have won their group in the 2007 Blackthorn British Skittle Championships.  more...

Swimmers seal top place in league gala meeting

WORCESTER Swimming Club was the winner of the PGL league gala in Gloucester when eight teams, each with 40 swimmers, battled for the top places.  more...

Inter-county joy for tennis stars

TENNIS stars of the future from clubs across Herefordshire and Worcestershire tasted success at the inter-county final of the Super-G Grand Prix.  more...

Harriers focusing on Aldershot test

MARK Yates believes his Kidderminster Harriers side will be fully focused for the visit of Aldershot Town on the opening day of the season.  more...

Car boot

A CAR boot sale is being held in Barnt Green to raise cash for the village scouts and guides rebuild fund. Volunteers are inviting enthusiasts to book a place on the scout and guide field, off Blackwell Road, by contacting Mike or Val on 0121 445 3907. The event, on Saturday, July 14, from 10am to 2pm, is being held three years after the scout HQ at Barnt Green was destroyed by arsonists. From that date fund raising has been intense and volunteers hope to get the new building started later this year, despite a shortfall in funds.  more...

Iguana charge

POLICE investigating a burglary in Bromsgrove, in which an iguana was stolen, have charged a man. The burglary, at a ground floor flat in Charford Road, happened on June 13. The iguana has been recovered and returned to its owner's partner, who is looking after it while he is away.  more...

Barbecue

A BARBECUE and barn dance is being held at the Beacon Church Centre, Whetty Lane, Rubery, on Saturday, July 14. The event starts at 7.30pm.   more...

Busy making a difference

A PIONEERING new service has been launched in Bromsgrove, which is making a substantial difference to vulnerable people living in the district.  more...

Concerns

TARDEBIGGE and Slideslow PACT (Partners and Communities Together) holds its next meeting at St Bartholomew's Church Hall, Church Lane, Tardebigge, this Saturday from 10am.  more...

They’re fair dancers

PREPARATIONS are underway for Lickey End First School's summer fair this Sunday.  more...

Communicate

THE work of Bromsgrove District Council was praised by the minister for local government after the authority won a national communications award at a ceremony in Birmingham. The district council scooped bronze in the internal communications heat and went on to receive the second bronze of the night for its overall implementation of the reputation project. The national project sets out five key areas for councils to help them communicate with their customers more effectively. Minister Phil Woolas MP said: "At a time when general expectations are rising about what public services should offer, it is important that local authorities get their communications right."  more...

PACT meetings

POLICE are reminding residents about two Partners and Communities Together meetings, scheduled for the Bromsgrove area next week.  more...

End of an era

IT was the end of an era at Bromsgrove's Market Hall when a popular market trader closed her family-run clothes stall.  more...

Seaside offer

Bromsgrove Rotary Club is offering holidays for people who want to enjoy the delights of Blackpool and its Golden Mile. There are still a few places left for the annual week-long breaks to Blackpool, which is one of the most popular tourist spots in Europe. The seven day trips run over the weeks beginning August 2 and 9. Prices are 130 per person for a twin room, with a 20 supplement for those preferring to be single. Costs include return coach fare to the resort, as well as accommodation. For more information please contact Liz Pheysey 01527 832917.  more...

It must be feted

PRIMROSE Hospice holds its annual summer fete this Saturday in St Goldwald's Road, Bromsgrove. The fete begins at 1pm and will be opened by Malcolm Boyden, of BBC Hereford & Worcester. There will be a host of activities including stalls, a bouncy castle, barbecue, bar and a chance to learn circus skills. Music will be provided by The Billington Family and there will be dance demonstrations from the Lyntone Dancers and the Castoff Appalachian step dance team.  more...

History on the move

HISTORY came to Catshill Middle School when pupils enjoyed a visit from the Museum on the Move bus. Year five visited the bus during the day and explored the exhibition, which looks at the way we lived in the 1970s. One year in particular, 1977, was discussed looking at the Queen's jubilee, the death of Elvis Presley, the first Star Wars film, platform shoes and space hoppers. The bus, from Hartlebury Museum, also taught children aspects of home life.  more...

Seventy years of success

WEBBS garden centre will celebrate 70 years of growth at Wychbold this weekend with a host of family activities.  more...

Time to party in the park

THERE will be a host of attractions on offer in Lido Park during the Rotary Club's Party In The Park event.  more...

Assault in bar

TWO Spa men have been arrested on suspicion of affray after an assault in a Bromsgrove bar.  more...

Civic leaders launch new year

DROITWICH Spa's civic year officially started with a special church service.  more...

Seventy years of success

WEBBS garden centre will celebrate 70 years of growth at Wychbold this weekend with a host of family activities.  more...

Supermarket set to expand

A MAJOR Malvern supermarket has announced plans to expand.  more...

Supermarket set to expand

A MAJOR Malvern supermarket has announced plans to expand.  more...

Residents asked to stump up cash for cricket in Colwall

RESIDENTS in Colwall are being asked to play ball and help to fund a new village cricket pavillion.  more...

College show off students' skills

THE work of arts and crafts students at Malvern Hills College will be on show at the Albert Road North campus for a week from Saturday, July 7.  more...

Mr Men day was a huge sucess

A DAY of activities at Pendock School based on the famous Mr Men books was a great success.  more...

Mr Men day was a huge success

A DAY of activities at Pendock School based on the famous Mr Men books was a great success.  more...

Mr Men day was a huge success

A DAY of activities at Pendock School based on the famous Mr Men books was a great success.  more...

Psychic raises money

A PSYCHIC evening at the Wyche Institute, Malvern Wells, hosted by Julie Guest, raised 230 for the County Air Ambulance and the National Childbirth Trust. Another event will be held in the same venue on Sunday, July 29.  more...

Weather spares garden party

ORGANISERS of the annual garden party for Malvern Hospital's League of Friends were hoping that the bad weather would ease up last Friday, when the event was scheduled - and their hopes were fulfilled.  more...

Kids' art raises funds for school

PUPILS at Eastnor Parochial Primary School have been having fun whilst raising funds for the school.  more...

Band thanks Malvern audience

A BRASS band which performed in Priory Park, Great Malvern, on Sunday has contacted the Gazette to say thank you to all who attended.  more...

Church refuge for garden party

ORGANISERS of a garden party due to be held in Hanley Swan on Saturday (June 30) took a swift decision when it became clear the weather would be too wet.  more...

Flooding aftermath brings little relief

HOMEOWNERS are still facing up to the aftermath of last week's severe flash flooding.  more...

Appeal after car crash

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...

Singers wanted for cathedral performance

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

Honour for top scientist

A SCIENTIST whose work in Malvern led to modern computer screens and brought in over 100 million through patents has just received one of the top awards in the field.  more...

Honour for top scientist

A SCIENTIST whose work in Malvern led to modern computer screens and brought in over 100 million through patents has just received one of the top awards in the field.  more...

Hope for star's appearance

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...

Special event for quiz fans

MALVERN Pubs Quiz League is holding a special quiz evening on Sunday, July 8, to encourage more people to take part in the game.  more...

Collection is success

THE local branch of the Motor Neurone Disease Association collected 398 at Morrisons supermarket in Malvern Link on Saturday.  more...

Thanks for special delivery

THE parents of a teenager who arrived at the Chase High School ball in a milk float have thanked the dairy that provided the vehicle.  more...

Ambulance centre labelled not fit for purpose

BRANSFORD ambulance call centre is not fit for purpose according to the ambulance trust proposing to close it down.  more...

Outrage over car park clamping fee

A TOWN centre hotel has been attacked for the clamping policy in its car park.  more...

Outrage over car park clamping fee

A TOWN centre hotel has been attacked for the clamping policy in its car park.  more...

Thousands prepare for race

THOUSANDS of women are preparing to take part in Redditch's first Race for Life on at Arrow Valley Country Park on Sunday.  more...

Councillors to see Gore’s green film

CAMPAIGNERS for climate change have invited Redditch councillors to watch a special screening of Al Gore's film An Inconvenient Truth.  more...

Para jump nets cash for appeal

A BRAVE woman has taken to the skies to raise vitally needed cash for a Redditch charity.  more...

Survivor joins the Big Walk

A REDDITCH man who survived meningitis is joining a sponsored walk on Saturday, July 14 to raise money for the Meningitis Research Foundation.  more...

Alex fine threat

ANYONE lighting up a cigarette under the canopies at the entrance of the Alexandra Hospital could face a hefty fine.  more...

Time to air views on school closure

WORCESTERSHIRE County Council will give staff, governors, parents and the community the chance to have their say on the proposed closure of Dingleside Middle School next week.  more...

Brownies lend a hand

BROWNIES from a Studley troop have been getting back to nature to support their village during the In Bloom competition.  more...

Order extended for three months

A DISPERSAL order aimed at combatting antisocial activity in Wythall has been extended for another three months.  more...

Order extended for three months

A DISPERSAL order aimed at combatting antisocial activity in Wythall has been extended for another three months.  more...

Police warn after girls approached

REDDITCH police are appealing for witnesses after a car of males approached two young girls in Abbeydale.  more...

Views sought for housing strategy

THE views of people aged 45 and over are being sought by Redditch Council to help shape the future face of housing and support services for older people.  more...

Roundup

Kidderminster Harriers fixtures 2007-08

Sat Aug 11 Aldershot H   more...

Kidderminster Harriers fixtures 2007-08

Sat Aug 11 Aldershot H   more...

Kidderminster Harriers fixtures 2007-08

Sat Aug 11 Aldershot H   more...

Kidderminster Harriers fixtures 2007-08

Sat Aug 11 Aldershot H   more...

Kidderminster Harriers fixtures 2007-08

Sat Aug 11 Aldershot H   more...

Kidderminster Harriers fixtures 2007-08

Sat Aug 11 Aldershot H   more...

Harriers open campaign against Aldershot

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers start the Blue Square Premier Division by welcoming Aldershot Town to Aggborough on August 11.  more...

Harriers open campaign against Aldershot

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers start the Blue Square Premier Division by welcoming Aldershot Town to Aggborough on August 11.  more...

TT race inquest opens

AN inquest has been opened into the death of a Kidderminster motorbike enthusiast who was killed while he watched the Manx TT races.  more...

TT race inquest opens

AN inquest has been opened into the death of a Kidderminster motorbike enthusiast who was killed while he watched the Manx TT races.  more...

Health guru's partner advice

A TOP agony aunt has been talking to women about relationships, love lives and the importance of looking after their partners' health.  more...

Health guru's partner advice

A TOP agony aunt has been talking to women about relationships, love lives and the importance of looking after their partners' health.  more...

Schools News

Rescuing school to take year

A PROBLEM-plagued Worcester school has been given an 18-month timetable to get back on its feet.  more...

Ahoy there, it's captain Tommy and his band of pirates

SHIVER me timbers its pirates Tommy Fouweather, aged four, with - back, left to right - Charlotte Albutt, six, Cassie Albutt, Cat Gittus, Chanel Gittus, five and Lynne Fouweather getting ready for summer fun at a Worcestershire school.  more...

Linda is in the running for title of top librarian

A SCHOOL librarian in Worcester is in the running to scoop a prestigious title.  more...

Diploma hailed a first-year success

STAFF and students at Worcester College of Technology are celebrating the success of the first year of the new Diploma Pathway offered through the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT).  more...

DROITWICH: Clothes day means cash for canals

PUPILS at a Droitwich school have raised 500 towards the restoration of two historic canals through a special non-uniform day.  more...

Sixth-form students to speak out on poverty

HOW To Make Poverty History is the title of the first ever conference for sixth formers in Worcestershire run by the University of Birmingham's prestigious International Development Department.  more...

Youngsters dig deep as past is brought to life

THE past came to life at a Worcestershire school as part of a week delving into British history.  more...

PERSHORE: Pupils try the holy life

THE lives of monks at Pershore Abbey were explored by children at a local school.  more...

Theatre

Malvern debut for actor's play

WHAT do actors do in between acting jobs, when they are resting''? That's the question asked in a new comedy which makes its debut in Malvern next month.  more...

Malvern debut for actor's play

WHAT do actors do in between acting jobs, when they are resting''? That's the question asked in a new comedy which makes its debut in Malvern next month.  more...

Malvern debut for actor's play

WHAT do actors do in between acting jobs, when they are resting''? That's the question asked in a new comedy which makes its debut in Malvern next month.  more...

Malvern debut for actor's play

WHAT do actors do in between acting jobs, when they are resting''? That's the question asked in a new comedy which makes its debut in Malvern next month.  more...

This Week In........

June 30 to July 7

This week in 1967:   more...

Travel

Smoke-free Haven for families

HOLIDAYMAKERS at Haven and British Holidays' 35 family holiday parks around the UK are now lighting up in the outside smoking zones that have been developed at all their parks.  more...

Your Memories

Class of pupils at Hallow School

Robert Peart of Oakleigh Avenue, Hallow, near Worcester, has contributed this photograph of a class of pupils at Hallow School, which was taken more than 50 years ago. Mr Peart said: "Some of those still in the area may recognise themselves and could perhaps name the teacher.  more...

Class of pupils at Hallow School

Robert Peart of Oakleigh Avenue, Hallow, near Worcester, has contributed this photograph of a class of pupils at Hallow School, which was taken more than 50 years ago. Mr Peart said: "Some of those still in the area may recognise themselves and could perhaps name the teacher.  more...

  
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