Stories for 10 August 2007

Business

Firms told how to turn all that waste into cash

CONSTRUCTION companies from Worcestershire can now take advantage of a new support package from Envirowise to help them take action on waste and allow them to grab their share of potential national savings worth more than £100 million.  more...

Weaver clinches major offices project

WORCESTERSHIRE construction group Weaver has been awarded the contract to build a prestigious £6 million speculative office development for Pettifer Estates at Abbey Park, Stoneleigh, in Warwickshire.  more...

Kidder News Latest

Charity car wash

DRIVERS are being invited to have their vehicles hosed down for a good cause.  more...

Murder trial jurors still deliberating

JURORS enter their third day of deliberations today in a murder trial after a man died following a confrontation in a Stourport pub car park.  more...

Murder trial jurors still deliberating

JURORS enter their third day of deliberations today in a murder trial after a man died following a confrontation in a Stourport pub car park.  more...

Abandoned car 'stolen' - firefighter

Already on web FIREFIGHTERS were called out to separate road traffic collisions today.  more...

Abandoned car 'stolen' - firefighter

FIREFIGHTERS were called out to separate road traffic collisions today.  more...

Abandoned car 'stolen' - firefighter

FIREFIGHTERS were called out to separate road traffic collisions today.  more...

Abandoned car 'stolen' - firefighter

FIREFIGHTERS were called out to separate road traffic collisions today.  more...

Abandoned car 'stolen' - firefighter

FIREFIGHTERS were called out to separate road traffic collisions today.  more...

Abandoned car 'stolen' - firefighter

FIREFIGHTERS were called out to separate road traffic collisions today.  more...

Murder trial verdicts

STUART Brett Heath was today found guilty of the murder of Phillip Richard Green following a pub car park fight at Stourport at Hereford Crown Court and handed a life sentence of a minimum of 13 years.  more...

Reaction to murder trial verdicts

OFFICERS have praised the investigation which led to the conviction of Stuart Brett Heath for the murder of Phillip Green outside the Bird in Hand pub.  more...

Murder victim's family's statement

FOLLOWING the conviction of Stuart Brett Heath for the murder of Phillip Green, a statement from Mr Green's family was read out to the court by Mr Jonas Hankin, a member of the Crown Prosecution team.  more...

Murder victim's family statement

FOLLOWING the conviction of Stuart Brett Heath for the murder of Phillip Green, a statement from Mr Green's family was read out to the court by Mr Jonas Hankin, a member of the Crown Prosecution team.  more...

Latest

Pubs purge on pongs

PUBS and clubs in Worcester are taking action to keep their establishments smelling sweeter rather than sweatier following the introduction of the smoking ban.  more...

Pubs purge on pongs

PUBS and clubs in Worcester are taking action to keep their establishments smelling sweeter rather than sweatier following the introduction of the smoking ban.  more...

Man guilty of pub fight murder

A 28-year-old Stourport man was beginning a life sentence today after being found guilty of murdering a fellow drinker outside a pub during last year's World Cup.  more...

Meteor shower to be visible from county

STARGAZERS are preparing themselves for a beautiful display of shooting stars this weekend.  more...

Wychavon smokers obeying law

THE majority of smokers in Wychavon have been obeying new laws.  more...

Boarders building under spotlight

CONTROVERSIAL plans for a huge new building to accommodate 105 boarders at Malvern College will go under the spotlight next week.  more...

Tribute paid to Woofers

A SENIOR commanding officer has paid tribute to the courage of young soldiers from the Worcestershire & Sherwood Foresters Regiment who have helped clear crucial parts of Afghanistan of the Taliban.  more...

Sir Alex wows Worcester

MANCHESTER United manager Sir Alex Ferguson gave football fans a treat when he flew in to Worcester to officially open a new estate agents.  more...

Protestors concern over power plant

PROTESTORS turned out in a Worcestershire town to voice their concerns over plans to build a £5 million eco friendly power plant.  more...

Real ale group bids to woo the girls

PUB landlords need to think high heels instead of beards and slippers when marketing real ale to get more female drinkers to try it.  more...

Help for Malvern flood victims

FLOOD victims in a Worcestershire town have being offered support to help them rebuild their lives.  more...

Anger over homes plan

A FURIOUS resident says she will be kept a "prisoner" in their own garden if new homes go up.  more...

Man jailed for theft

A DELIVERY driver who stole more than £15,000 from a Bidford food wholesaler in a fit of pique' has been jailed for four months.  more...

Leisure General

Feast of music for West Malvern

GORDON Giltrap, one of the UK's top guitarists, is appearing at this year's West Fest on August Bank Holiday Monday.  more...

Letters

Beautiful city – shame about the messy cafés

SIR - Having been born in Worcester in 1939, I moved to live in Holland in 1959.  more...

We really must be completely stupid

SIR - George Cowley wrote that additional money is required for schools, hospitals, police, pensions, troops in Iraq and Afghanistan as well as improved flood defences (Letters, August 6).  more...

Plans should not get permission

SIR - A planning application to extend a supermarket and chip shop and build flats on the Westlands housing estate in Droitwich should not be allowed to go ahead as we are constantly told that we need to preserve the town shopping centre.  more...

Extending 30mph limit is good thing

SIR - I do not normally have time to get involved with local affairs but in this instance, as a resident of St Peter's for 20 years, I strongly support the request for an extension of the 30 miles an hour speed limit. Many families cross over the road from the public footpath in order to visit the former Ketch for a meal, and this places young children close to the hazards of fast moving traffic.  more...

Thanks for giving in my bus pass

SIR - Can I thank the kind person who found my bus pass and register of disabled persons card and kindly took them to the council offices in Worcester.  more...

Barracks request

I AM writing to enquire if it is possible to find any information about an old Army barracks that used to be situated in or just outside of Malvern. I would also be very interested in any possible information about the discovery of a body when the site was re-developed.  more...

We’re too modest

WE have the figure of Edward Elgar on Belle Vue Island and the Morgan Motor centenary group is to be situated nearby. These are things which do something towards making the identity of Malvern visible. Malvern Hills District Council has done a good job in rescuing a semi derelict bank building and thereby giving real status to the town's Tourist Information Centre. In contrast, the closure of the well designed Open Air School by Worcestershire County Council points in the opposite direction.  more...

Pick up a pen

THE excellent letter from Martin Eager (Your Letters, July 27) moves me to write in turn.  more...

All under control

I must agree with several flood victims in their fury at effectively a flood tax which they (and us) will have to pay. Obviously funding is needed, to repair roads, for instance, but the Treasury has taken large amounts from car tax money intended for roads over the years. Water companies have not used all the money intended for flood defences, but have spent billions on EU rules on water purity - but didn't the Danes find that excessive pasteurisation of milk led to increases in disease because body immunities had not been built up?  more...

Nature at work

MR Victory (Your Letters, July 27) is right when he blames building on flood plains, so reducing their absorptive capacity, and ill-considered upstream flood protection schemes ("one man's flood defence scheme is another man's flood") for the unusually severe problems at Worcester, Upton and Gloucester.  more...

Every man for himself

Before we all slip back into our everyday routine, maybe we should reflect on the weekend of The Floods'.  more...

Memory Lane

100 Years Ago, August 17 1907

THE Messenger congratulated Bromsgrove urban council on its decision to experiment using the new tarmac' road surface material on a stretch of Birmingham Road near the workhouse. It was hoped it would combat the problem of dust made worse by the increase in the number of motor cars on the roads. However, this summer's abysmal weather meant it was not such a menace to roadside residents as in previous years. But, as good as the material was claimed to be, motorists fears were being expressed that horses could find the new surface slippery.  more...

50 Years Ago, August 17, 1957

AL Farrer, manager of Bromsgrove's Plaza Cinema, who had spent 30 years on the stage, was to use his experience to launch a vaudeville-type turn at the popular Saturday morning Chums' Club. If successful he planned to expand it. During his long showbiz career, Al had done revue, rep and variety and for the last three years before joining the Plaza had worked in a circus. Ticket prices were balcony 1/-, 9d stalls.  more...

25 Years Ago, August 6, 1982

BOB Foxall, aged 43, from Alcester Road, Lickey End, had been appointed director of coaching for Special Olympics UK. It was a charity organisation to promote sport and recreation activities for people with learning difficulties. His first task was to organise a team to take part in the International Games in the USA next year.  more...

Maintaining high standards

The letters from Jan Stephens and Tim Rae-Clark (Your Letters, July 13) raised serious concerns about the standards of local cadet forces.  more...

Music

Win two free tickets for a Motown revival

THE music of Motown is on its way to Malvern.  more...

Ten bands in seven hours sounds good

SEVEN hours of solid music isn't bad for a £2 entry fee and tomorrow's all-day gig at Worcester Youth Centre features live sets from 10 bands, including up and coming Worcester group Jimmy Nylon.  more...

Marr’s is serving up some classic prog-rock

THIS Sunday your dose of classic prog-rock will come courtesy of John Young.  more...

SPOTLIGHT on Cobweb Dilemmas

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

Feast of music for West Malvern

GORDON Giltrap, one of the UK's top guitarists, is appearing at this year's West Fest on August Bank Holiday Monday.  more...

News

Rawlinson targets cup triumph

GREG Rawlinson has established himself as one of New Zealand's best locks since leaving his native South Africa in 2002.  more...

Boddy hoping for magic 1,000-plus

WORCESTER City chairman Dave Boddy has appealed to the club's faithful to come out in force and help the side make a flying start to the new campaign.  more...

Preece waiting on City injuries

ANDY Preece will be forced to play the waiting game before discovering how strong a side he can field for tomorrow's Blue Square Premier season-opener with Hyde United at St George's Lane (3pm).  more...

Shaftab released by County

SHAFTAB Khalid has been told he will not be having his Worcestershire contract renewed for the 2008 season.  more...

Midfield dynamo eager bigt kick-off

MIDFIELD dynamo Russ Penn is ready and raring for the season to get under way after a long hard summer of training.  more...

Midfield dynamo eager big kick-off

MIDFIELD dynamo Russ Penn is ready and raring for the season to get under way after a long hard summer of training.  more...

Midfield dynamo eager big kick-off

MIDFIELD dynamo Russ Penn is ready and raring for the season to get under way after a long hard summer of training.  more...

Yates wants home comforts

MANAGER Mark Yates has called on his troops to turn Aggborough into a fortress' in order to improve Kidderminster Harriers' chances of escaping the Blue Square Premier Division in the 2007-08 season.  more...

Optimism high as club eyes promotion

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers head into the Blue Square Premier Division with the belief that they can mount a promotion campaign and return to the promised land of League football once again.  more...

Opinion

Fug clears, but what’s that whiff?

THE smoking ban in enclosed public places, controversial as it has been, now appears to have been quietly accepted by the vast majority of people.  more...

Reader'S Pictures

Robert spots rare high-flier on the Hills

PHOTOGRAPHER and butterfly buff Robert Haffenden captured this picture of the rare high brown fritillary on the Malvern Hills.  more...

Recipes

Cauliflower Biriyani with sweet carrot relish

OLD chaps in flat caps who were the traditional rulers of allotments are being elbowed aside by inner city eco- warriors.  more...

Cauliflower Biriyani with sweet carrot relish

OLD chaps in flat caps who were the traditional rulers of allotments are being elbowed aside by inner city eco- warriors.  more...

Cauliflower Biriyani with sweet carrot relish

OLD chaps in flat caps who were the traditional rulers of allotments are being elbowed aside by inner city eco- warriors.  more...

Reports

Warne mops up to leave Worcs facing the drop

SHANE Warne and pace bowler James Bruce each took four wickets for Hampshire against bottom-placed Worcestershire to secure their fourth County Championship win of the season by 285 runs.  more...

Two towers shut out Crawley

IT was fitting that Harriers' two towers made the difference a fortnight before the club's day of destiny at Wembley, as Kidderminster shut out a determined Crawley side on Saturday.  more...

Two towers shut out Crawley

IT was fitting that Harriers' two towers made the difference a fortnight before the club's day of destiny at Wembley, as Kidderminster shut out a determined Crawley side on Saturday.  more...

Two towers shut out Crawley

IT was fitting that Harriers' two towers made the difference a fortnight before the club's day of destiny at Wembley, as Kidderminster shut out a determined Crawley side on Saturday.  more...

Special game will linger in the memory

Kidderminster Harriers 2 Stevenage Borough 3 FA Carlsberg Trophy Final AFTER all the tears are shed and sorrows drowned Harriers fans can take a great deal of pride andmuch more from Kidderminster Harriers' loss to Stevenage Borough in a dramatic FA Carlsberg Trophy final.  more...

Defending mars impressive display

HARRIERS first team regulars Jonny Harkness and James Constable scored two high quality goals during a lively friendly against Cheltenham Town at Aggborough on Tuesday night.  more...

Striker celebrates signing with a goal

STRIKER Matthew Barnes-Homer celebrated signing a one-year deal with Harriers by getting his name on the score sheet against Telford.  more...

Giggs and co stifle Yates' men

HARRIERS took on a Manchester based team that contained the likes of Giggs and Hargreaves at Aggborough, but that was where the quality ended on Sunday.  more...

Giggs and co stifle Yates' men

HARRIERS took on a Manchester based team that contained the likes of Giggs and Hargreaves at Aggborough, but that was where the quality ended on Sunday.  more...

Saddlers held at Aggborough

HARRIERS showed encouraging signs that they are capable of mounting a promotion campaign in the Blue Square Premier Division by more than matching a strong Walsall side at Aggborough.  more...

Saddlers held at Aggborough

HARRIERS showed encouraging signs that they are capable of mounting a promotion campaign in the Blue Square Premier Division by more than matching a strong Walsall side at Aggborough.  more...

Food for thought for Yates

HARRIERS completed their pre-season programme with a tantasling glimpse of the season to come, if all the different ingredients of the team combine perfectly, with a routine victory over Hinckley on Saturday.  more...

Restaurant Reviews

The Swan Inn, Martin Hussingtree

Thankfully, the aroma of freshly-spread muck on the fields opposite the Swan Inn at Martin Hussingtree, near Droitwich, hadn't emanated into the building on the night we chose to drop in for a bite to eat.  more...

Results

City fly to fine success on road

WORCESTER recorded an impressive 85-run victory at Bretforton in the Fearnley Factory Shop Worcestershire Sunday Club League First XI Division.  more...

Round-Up

Harriers ready for top-five assault

THE bar of expectation has been raised at Kidderminster Harriers following their FA Trophy final apperance.  more...

Much-changed Bulls must charge out of the gate

HEREFORD United harbour aspirations of climbing the Football League ladder.  more...

Tait and Ledbury win titles

THE Vale Golf Club held the annual past captain's day.  more...

Campbell secures series double

NIALL Campbell collected two wins as Arden Sailing Club took advantage of the River Avon returning to its normal level.  more...

Classic show

TOP riders will be competing on classic motorcycles in an annual event at Hanbury, near Droitwich.  more...

Lottery scam warning

RESIDENTS are being reminded not to disclose their bank account details after a Bromsgrove woman received a letter telling her she had won the lottery.  more...

Dirty old town

BROMSGROVE streets have been named some of the dirtiest in the West Midlands, leading the district council to reassure residents that their street cleaning has been turned around.  more...

Vandals trash flower beds

HEARTLESS vandals have destroyed around 1,400 bedding plants outside an older people's housing complex in Sidemoor.  more...

It’s time to SAY YES

SUMMER fun is well and truly underway for Bromsgrove youngsters who enjoy sports and the arts.  more...

Contract success

A BROMSGROVE construction company has been awarded a lucrative contract to build new offices in Warwickshire.  more...

Tricks and treats

DROITWICH'S library will be hosting a magical event for children on Thursday, August 16. Starting at 10am, the Victoria Square building will hold the event for children aged between three and nine-years-old. Full-time magician Andy Kirk will be welcomed to the library to share his tricks, treats and balloon-twisting antics. Visit the inquiry desk for further information and tickets. The cost is £2 per child and the event will run from 10-11.30am.  more...

Naughty, but nice

A CREAM afternoon is being held in Droitwich Spa to raise money for Leukaemia Research. The event will take place at 36 King George Avenue between 2 and 6pm this Sunday (August 12).  more...

Ideal for Arden sailors

ARDEN Club members enjoyed an excellent day's racing at Defford in ideal conditions.  more...

Charity competitions enjoy a record year

LAST season proved a record one for the Pershore Hospital Cup.  more...

Hockey club is keen to recruit

EVESHAM are making plans for the winter campaign and are keen to recruit new players.  more...

No sign of meat shortage

A MALVERN butcher says there has been no panic-buying or signs of a meat shortage over the foot and mouth disease outbreak.  more...

Act responsibly to minimise threat

THE West Midlands is still open for business - that's the message from the Country Land and Business Association, which says that although care has to be taken to prevent the spread of foot and mouth disease, the countryside is still open.  more...

Countryside is open for business

FARMERS and countryside users should act responsibly to miminise the impact of foot and mouth disease, said Peter Morris, chief executive of the Malvern-based National Sheep Association.  more...

Worry as virus follows flooding

FARMERS who crops were devastated by the recent floods are now facing the spectre of foot and mouth disease, bringing back grim memories of the 2001 outbreak.  more...

Bromyard farmers face foot and mouth fear

FARMERS in and around Bromyard are facing up to possibly devastating news after the return of foot and mouth disease.  more...

Decision on workshop plan

A PLANNING application to change an agricultural building at Naunton, near Upton, into a workshop, goes before a planning meeting on Wednesday, August 15.  more...

Village houses plan returns

A CONTROVERSIAL plan to build four houses at Hanley Swan comes before Malvern Hills District Council next week.  more...

Dancing round the obstacles

WITH A-level results day less than a week away, one Malvern student wants to show others that perseverance and determination do pay off.  more...

Neighbours support house extensions

AN application for two two-storey extensions at Huntleys Farm, Little Malvern, is set for refusal by Malvern Hills District Council.  more...

Garage set for refusal

PLANS to create a new house off Peachfield Road, Malvern, look set to fall foul of planning regulations.  more...

Locals object to home proposal

PLANS for a major new care home in Malvern will be up for decision by councillors next week.  more...

Warning call follows flood death

THE death of Eric Dickinson of Leigh, who drowned in June's floods, has prompted calls for more warnings of the danf gers of fords.  more...

Cheap fares after line reopens

TRAIN travellers from the Malvern area will be able to go to Oxford and beyond for half price next week.  more...

Flood fund benefits brass band

MEMBERS of Upton Youth Band were celebrating this week after getting a grant to cover damage and losses caused by the floods.  more...

1,000 names on justice petition

More than 1,000 people have signed a petition calling for a change in the law on criminal appeals.  more...

College plans return to council

A CONTROVERSIAL scheme for a new boarding house at Malvern College goes before planners next week.  more...

Extension could be approved

PLANS for an extension to a house at Corse Lawn will come up before Malvern Hills District Council's southern area development control committee next week.  more...

No to house appeal

A PLANNING application to build a two-bedroom home in Malvern Link has been turned down on appeal The original application to build the house in the garden of 25 Regency Road was refused by Malvern Hills District Council in January 2006.  more...

Speed up pay-outs, says Spicer

INSURANCE compamies should speed up payments to people whose property was damaged in the floods, says MP Sir Michael Spicer.  more...

Veg shortage for show

VEGETABLES could be in short supply this weekend at the annual show of the Wyche and Horticultural Society.  more...

Flood relief for damaged homes

MALVERN Hills residents whose houses got flooded last month can apply to the district council for cash to help them rebuild their lives.  more...

Angry traders want parking crackdown

TRADERS in Great Malvern's town centre are calling for a crackdown on drivers abusing street-side parking.  more...

Hero's eye will be on port's ships

A SCULPTOR from Malvern hopes to travel to Yorkshire next month for the unveiling of one of his works at a lifeboat station - if he's well enough.  more...

MHDC announces flood relief package

A WIDE range of recovery support is available to those affected by the recent flooding across the District. Malvern Hills District Council is keen to make sure that as many people as possible are aware of the help available and know how to get the help they need.  more...

Warning over contract gang

RESIDENTS are been warned about gangs offering to resurface people's driveways with left-over materials.  more...

Vandalism and damage worry

ANTISOCIAL behaviour and criminal damage is making life miserable for some residents in Batchley and Brockhill.  more...

Sign petition to support library

THE petition to safeguard Woodrow Library is gaining strong local support.  more...

Advice on pet care at scheme

GUINEA pig owners of all ages recently had the chance to attend a special workshop to learn how to look after their pets.  more...

Advice on pet care at scheme

GUINEA pig owners of all ages recently had the chance to attend a special workshop to learn how to look after their pets.  more...

Advice on pet care at scheme

GUINEA pig owners of all ages recently had the chance to attend a special workshop to learn how to look after their pets.  more...

Theatre

Will Willy’s script prove to be lucky for us again?

THE Swan Theatre Amateur Company has a good record when it comes to performing the works of Willy Russell.  more...

City council grant brings us new hope

AS I write this column Pitchcroft is being sprayed with disinfectant to try to stop the smell of rotting vegetation drifting over the city.  more...

Limelight shines on talented younsters

MORE than 30 youngsters have spent the past two weeks preparing to be in the limelight.  more...

This Life - Special Reports

Wellingtons are in, barbecues are out

THE WINNERS WELLIES Bob Tannahill, manager of Blooms of Bressingham garden centre in Droitwich Road, Worcester, said sales of wellington boots had gone through the roof with a 200 per cent increase on last year.  more...

Wellingtons are in, barbecues are out

This summer's unpredictable weather and torrential downpours have altered consumer shopping trends, with traditional staples going out of fashion and winter favourites flying off the shelves, as Kate Yates discovered THE WINNERS WELLIES Bob Tannahill, manager of Blooms of Bressingham garden centre in Droitwich Road, Worcester, said sales of wellington boots had gone through the roof with a 200 per cent increase on last year.  more...

Upton

Leaflets take a look at the town

FLOODS in Upton are the subject of a new leaflet now available from the town's heritage centre.  more...

Top band comes to Upton

FRIENDS of the Upton Jazz Festival are putting on a concert by the Bohem Ragtime Jazz Band. The eight-piece band has played many of Europe's major festivals and visited the USA several times, but this is its first visit to the UK.  more...

Water festival is going ahead

THIS year's Upton Water Festival is definitely going ahead, despite rumours of its cancellation, said organisers this week The festival, which regularly attracts more than 20,000 people to the town, is being held on the bank holiday weekend, August 25-27.  more...

Flood fund benefits brass band

MEMBERS of Upton Youth Band were celebrating this week after getting a grant to cover damage and losses caused by the floods.  more...

What'S Happening

English Heritage - Days out

English Heritage properties bring history to life and offer manyfun days out throughout the year for the whole family.  more...

English Heritage - Days out

English Heritage properties bring history to life and offer manyfun days out throughout the year for the whole family.  more...

English Heritage - Days out

English Heritage properties bring history to life and offer manyfun days out throughout the year for the whole family.  more...

What'S On

GIGS - August 10 onwards

TONIGHT The Brazillians, Harlem Dandy and Paul Rose - Marrs Bar, Pierpoint Street, Worcester.  more...

THEATRE - August 10 onwards

NTIL AUGUST 18 One For The Road A fast-moving funny, comedy, at Swan Theatre. Tickets available from box office.  more...

Theatre Guide - August 10 onwards

UNTIL AUGUST 18 One For The Road A fast-moving funny, comedy, at Swan Theatre. Tickets available from box office.  more...

Concert Guide - August 10 onwards

AUGUST 11 Julian Lloyd Webber In concert at Huntingdon Hall, Worcester. Tickets available from box office.  more...

Exhibition Guide - August 10 onwards

AUGUST Malvern and Beyond An exhibition by local artist Ron Hill. Paintings are mostly watercolours and landscapes. Malvern Hills Gallery at Worcester Road is open from 10am to 5pm Monday to Saturday.  more...

Exhibition Guide - August 10 onwards

AUGUST Malvern and Beyond An exhibition by local artist Ron Hill. Paintings are mostly watercolours and landscapes. Malvern Hills Gallery at Worcester Road is open from 10am to 5pm Monday to Saturday.  more...

Events Guide - August 10 onwards

AUGUST 10 Rock n' Roll Dancing to Brian's Supersounds at Barbourne Ex-Services Club, Worcester. All welcome.  more...

Events Guide - August 10 onwards

AUGUST 10 Rock n' Roll Dancing to Brian's Supersounds at Barbourne Ex-Services Club, Worcester. All welcome.  more...

  
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