Stories for 13 August 2007

Acorns

Building Society staff serve up a cuppa for Acorns

A refreshing cuppa and a slice of cake were on the menu at the Worcester branch of the Skipton Building Society to help raise funds for Acorns Children's Hospice. Staff including Lauren Barry and customer advisor Michelle Parker started brewing at 10am and served customers and passers-by in Broad Street, including John Bishop, pictured. Ms Parker said: "We wanted to do something to help a local cause that relies so much on fund-raising." The event is part of Acorns Tea at Three summer fund-raising campaign, giving local organisations, schools and social groups an easy way to raise cash. Picture by Martin Humby. 32122801  more...

Before The 1900'S

August 5 to August 11

100 Years Ago: THE matter of the proposed new Foregate Street railway bridge was discussed by he city council on Tuesday.  more...

Business

New chemical law hits firms

UNCERTAINTY and confusion about new regulations about the use of chemicals is causing major problems for businesses, according to the Chamber of Commerce Herefordshire and Worcestershire.  more...

Benchmark for Chamber

THE Chamber of Commerce Herefordshire and Worcestershire has passed an interim Quality Audit, assuring successful continuation of the industry standard, ISO 9001.  more...

Benchmark for Chamber

THE Chamber of Commerce Herefordshire and Worcestershire has passed an interim Quality Audit, assuring successful continuation of the industry standard, ISO 9001.  more...

Clubs & Societies

Alcester Rotary Club

ON August 6, president David Nutt welcomed the Mayor of Alcester, David Hancox, to the club, inducted him as an honorary member and presented him with the Rotary lapel pin.  more...

Webheath Digital Photography Club

OUR open evening on August 7 was attended by 42 members and visitors and £212 was raised for the Central England Reptile and Raptor Rescue Charity which gave a demonstration on the night.  more...

Wythall WI

THE August meeting was to be one of fun and brain teasing.  more...

Redditch Inner Wheel Club & Redditch Rotary Club

THE president of Redditch Inner Wheel Club, Pat Pritchard, and the president of Redditch Rotary Club, Rotarian Gwynn Hughes, have both been inducted into office.  more...

Equestrian

A record turnout for birthday bash

A RECORD turnout made this year's 101st National Pony Society show even more special.  more...

Evesham Steam Rally

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Roy Bateman on his Royal Enfield 250  more...

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One of the Army vehicles is displayed in the Show ring.  more...

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Clive Poole kneels down by his half size Traction Engine...Made by Burrell in Norwich...Agricultural engine.  more...

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Annabel Poole, 13 stands between the tractors that were on display.  more...

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Phoebe King, ten, and Molly King, six, smile inside one of the Army vehicles that was on display.  more...

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Lucas Denton, four, lies down by the huge R.C Jefferey Haulier, pebworth 2/3.  more...

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Barry James sits proudly in his Triumph TR4A.  more...

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Isabel Cowley, seven, and Will Cowley, 13, sitting on a bow top Gypsy live-in Wagon.  more...

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Barry Miles chills out in the sun against his 1948 Austin 16.  more...

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Chris Beale, 15, with Linkey Plough engine.  more...

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Devon Richards, eight, and Guy Richards, six, sit on an American Case tractor, 239 horse power, now owned by Mr Tustin from South Littleton.  more...

Gardening

It’s the aphid alert as insects target plants

I noticed this week that my beautiful, fragrant sweet peas have been totally infested by greenfly, to such an extent that I can't pick them off by hand.  more...

What to do this week

1. Feed trees and shrubs that are performing badly with a high nitrogen liquid fertiliser.  more...

General

Mosey on down to riverside festival

COWBOYS and Indians will ride into town for a two-day country and western festival filled with live music and dancing for the whole family.  more...

Harriers V Aldershot

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Central defender Mark Creighton acknowledges the crowd after putting Harriers back in the game with his 77th minute goal.   more...

Kidder News Latest

Service for former editor

A MEMORIAL service for former Kidderminster Shuttle editor, Ted Millward and his wife, Hilda, will be held at Far Forest Church on Saturday, September 1 at 2pm.  more...

Carnival groups appeal

STOURPORT carnival organisers are urging community groups to sign up after more lorry drivers came on board for the big bash.  more...

Carnival groups appeal

STOURPORT carnival organisers are urging community groups to sign up after more lorry drivers came on board for the big bash.  more...

Hot stuff for drinkers

BEWDLEY Beer Festival organisers are making things hot for drinkers this year, with a one-off brew flavoured with dried chillies.  more...

Hot stuff for drinkers

BEWDLEY Beer Festival organisers are making things hot for drinkers this year, with a one-off brew flavoured with dried chillies.  more...

Hot stuff for drinkers

BEWDLEY Beer Festival organisers are making things hot for drinkers this year, with a one-off brew flavoured with dried chillies.  more...

Triathlon effort pays off

FITNESS fanatic, David Griifths, overcame his phobia of open water to complete the London Triathlon to raise money for charity.  more...

Scams spree warning

PEOPLE are being urged to be vigilant after three scams were reported in Wyre Forest in the last few days.  more...

Drunk woman drove wrong way

A DRUNKEN mother-of-three who drove the wrong way on the dual track A449 between Ombersley and Hartlebury has been jailed for 10 months at Worcester Crown Court.  more...

Drunk woman drove wrong way

A DRUNKEN mother-of-three who drove the wrong way on the dual track A449 between Ombersley and Hartlebury has been jailed for 10 months at Worcester Crown Court.  more...

Photo votes sought

DESTINATION Worcestershire is inviting people to help it find winners in a photography competition it has been running throughout the summer.  more...

Arson reward offered

A £10,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of an arsonist responsible for starting a fire which badly damaged several Kidderminster firms.  more...

Latest

If you want a good pint, a chat, or a ghost, then it’s all here

FROM the Bull at Ambridge to the Woolpack at Emmerdale, country pubs are at the heart of rural life. OK so those two only exist in the imagination of scriptwriters - although a very decent case could be made out for the Old Bull at Inkberrow being the inspiration for the former - but all over Worcestershire real life local inns provide a focal point for the community.  more...

Warning wet and windy weather on way

RAIN-battered Worcestershire can expect another soaking tomorrow as around an inch of rain looks set to fall across the county.  more...

Anger at 'ugly' war memorial

A £33,000 war memorial proposed for a Worcester park has been labelled ugly and inappropriate by people living nearby.  more...

Worcester estate is lit up

PEOPLE living on a Worcester estate may think they're seeing double - but there is a logical explanation.  more...

Birds of prey swoop in for a flying visit

AUDIENCES were treated to a display of aerobatics when birds of prey swooped in for a flying visit.  more...

Birds of prey swoop in for a flying visit

AUDIENCES were treated to a display of aerobatics when birds of prey swooped in for a flying visit.  more...

Hospice reveals true value of volunteers

A HOSPICE in Worcester saves up to half a million pounds a year thanks to volunteers, a report has revealed.  more...

Hospice reveals true value of volunteers

A HOSPICE in Worcester saves up to half a million pounds a year thanks to volunteers, a report has revealed.  more...

Police anger at pay deal

POLICE officers across Worcestershire and Herefordshire are being short changed by the Government, according to a Police Federation representative.  more...

Police anger at pay deal

POLICE officers across Worcestershire and Herefordshire are being short changed by the Government, according to a Police Federation representative.  more...

Police anger at pay deal

POLICE officers across Worcestershire and Herefordshire are being short changed by the Government, according to a Police Federation representative.  more...

Police anger at pay deal

POLICE officers across Worcestershire and Herefordshire are being short changed by the Government, according to a Police Federation representative.  more...

If you want a good pint, a chat, or a ghost, then it’s all here

FROM the Bull at Ambridge to the Woolpack at Emmerdale, country pubs are at the heart of rural life. OK so those two only exist in the imagination of scriptwriters - although a very decent case could be made out for the Old Bull at Inkberrow being the inspiration for the former - but all over Worcestershire real life local inns provide a focal point for the community.  more...

Trust’s farm is shortlisted for an award

LOWER Smite Farm, the home of Worcestershire Wildlife Trust, has been shortlisted in a national competition designed to reward farms that have shown a commitment to promoting farming education in their local community.  more...

Family lost near quarry edge on the Malvern Hills

A FAMILY had to be rescued by firefighters from the edge of a quarry in the Malvern Hills after they became lost in the dark last night.  more...

Family lost near quarry edge on the Malvern Hills

A FAMILY had to be rescued by firefighters from the edge of a quarry in the Malvern Hills after they became lost in the dark last night.  more...

Worcester estate is lit up

PEOPLE living on a Worcester estate may think they're seeing double - but there is a logical explanation.  more...

Work due to start on Powick Bridge

ENGINEERS are due to begin limited refurbishment work on Powick Bridge tomorrow to make a head start on the full project, which was postponed until next year because of the recent floods.  more...

Warning wet and windy weather on way

RAIN-battered Worcestershire can expect another soaking today as around an inch of rain looks set to fall across the county.  more...

Rail disruption for weekend travellers

TRAVELLERS between Worcester and Birmingham hoping to let the train take the strain had to resort to the bus at the weekend because there were not enough Central Trains staff to run the services.  more...

Worcestershire MEP latest to fall victim to phone scam

AN MEP is warning people in Worcestershire to beware of a new text message scam after she became a victim herself.  more...

Beware of scammers warn police

A WARNING about popular cons has been issued after three scams were reported in quick succession in Wyre Forest.  more...

Eight arrested on drugs charges

EIGHT people in Worcester have been arrested on suspicion of being involved in the supply of heroin and crack cocaine.   more...

Folk rock show postponed

FOLK rock fans will have to wait until the end of the year to see their heroes live on stage.  more...

Woman rescued from burning home

A WOMAN was carried from her burning home by firefighters and collapsed outside her front door as she choked on thick black smoke.  more...

Woman jailed for driving wrong way down A449

A drunken mother-of-three who drove the wrong way on the dual track A449 between Ombersley and Hartlebury has been jailed for 10 months at Worcester Crown Court.  more...

Inquiry into death of man rescued from flood water

AN inquest is to be opened into the death of a 66-year-old potter who is thought to have been killed by swallowing contaminated floodwater when he was being rescued from his home near Evesham last month.  more...

Inquiry into death of man rescued from flood water

AN inquest is to be opened into the death of a 66-year-old potter who is thought to have been killed by swallowing contaminated floodwater when he was being rescued from his home near Evesham last month.  more...

Man trapped in Dubai is home

THE family of a Worcester man trapped in Dubai are celebrating after his 14-month ordeal ended with his return to British soil.  more...

Latets

Body found in grounds of Alvechurch house

POLICE investigating the disappearance of a man who went missing from his home in 2005 have found human remains in the grounds of a house in Alvechurch.  more...

Letters

Restricting smoking was correct decision

SIR - May I point out to Tony Eaves, (Letters, July 10), that inhalation of tobacco smoke probably accounts for 50 per cent of all UK deaths.  more...

My cycle helmet will protect me

SIR - I would like the opportunity to reply to Phillip Oliver's letter regarding the use of cycling helmets (Worcester News, August 7). If anyone asked me to explain why I have been totally committed to the use of a cycling helmet for the last fifteen years, I would reply as follows; I consider that my head is the most vulnerable part of my body.  more...

We all enjoyed National Service

SIR - I would like to join in the debate on National Service.  more...

Top council wage takes the mickey

SIR - I don't pretend to know anything about local politics.  more...

We should be equal

SIR - It doesn't seem right or fair that the sailors held hostage by Iran were criticised for selling their stories when Alistair Campbell and MPs can make much greater profits from their autobiographies.  more...

Why praise real ale?

SIR - With binge-drinkers running riot every evening in our city, does a respected, responsible, family newspaper like the Worcester News really need to praise real ale? (This Life, July 19).  more...

Local Walks

Travel back in time millions of years at Abberley Hill

ABBERLEY Hill is not very high (283m at the summit) but it's a prominent landscape feature and a great viewpoint too.  more...

Travel back in time millions of years at Abberley Hill

ABBERLEY Hill is not very high (283m at the summit) but it's a prominent landscape feature and a great viewpoint too.  more...

Travel back in time millions of years at Abberley Hill

ABBERLEY Hill is not very high (283m at the summit) but it's a prominent landscape feature and a great viewpoint too.  more...

Nature Notes

Soggy start to summer boosts brutal horseflies

LAST week, I wrote a rather horrifying story about how the wet weather had benefited our mosquito populations and how we were now left with a real boom of these rather annoying blood-sucking creatures.  more...

News

Arrangements for LVCC game at Kidderminster

WORCESTERSHIRE have announced the arrangements that will be in place when the County take on Yorkshire at Kidderminster's Chester Road ground tomorrow (11am).  more...

Trio feature in PCA rankings

WORCESTERSHIRE'S surge to the summit of the Pro40 Division One table has been recognised in the latest Professional Cricketers' Association (PCA) rankings.  more...

Overseas player limits will cause big changes

AS of next season, English domestic sides will be restricted to just one overseas professional and the ruling looks set to have a wide-ranging impact on the counties.  more...

Overseas player limits will cause big changes

AS of next season, English domestic sides will be restricted to just one overseas professional and the ruling looks set to have a wide-ranging impact on the counties.  more...

Fresh shoulder blow for Mason

INJURY-jinxed Matt Mason has been hit by a fresh setback in his recovery from a shoulder muscle problem and has been ruled out of tomorrow's LV County Championship Division One clash with Yorkshire at Kidderminster (11am).  more...

Opinion

It’s festival time so let’s party, folks

THERE are many facets that go to make up a community. There is the physical environment, the sense of purpose manifested by the spirit of the inhabitants... and then there's the myriad other small parts that ultimately make up the whole.  more...

Phillpot Files

If you thought Daleks were scary, try out this cyber-loo

YOUR time is limited, you will be told when to leave the chilling tones of the disembodied voice reverberated from wall to wall, sending shockwaves of unease through the lone occupant of the gleaming, steel capsule.  more...

Are our new smoke-free pubs more peaceful?

I WENT for a meal in a big chain pub this week and must admit to appreciating the absence of tobacco smoke.  more...

White slavery in the guest houses of Britain

POLISH people are flocking to Britain in their thousands and are ripe for exploitation.  more...

Well, it's one of the memory

THIRTY years ago next week, the king of rock n' roll died. It is one of life's great mysteries that although his memory has spawned untold numbers of impersonators, none of them is representative of Elvis Presley's best period - the Sun Studios era, when the hillbilly cat from Tupelo created his best music. For some strange reason, impersonators choose only the bloated, drug-addled, declining years.  more...

An adventure under canvas for daughters and yours truly

I'M going on this great adventure soon - a camping expedition with my daughters.  more...

Let’s pray the weather is kind to our festival

JUNE was a monsoon, July made us cry and we can still hope there's a chance of a proper summer.  more...

Pryce'S People

Find out why Glenda has a passion for pigs

YOU can imagine the sharp intake of breath and the slightly worried looks when it was suggested a new organisation to promote British pork be called LIPS - standing for Ladies in Pigs - with the accompanying legend "Pucker up for pigs".  more...

Find out why Glenda has a passion for pigs

YOU can imagine the sharp intake of breath and the slightly worried looks when it was suggested a new organisation to promote British pork be called LIPS - standing for Ladies in Pigs - with the accompanying legend "Pucker up for pigs".  more...

Find out why Glenda has a passion for pigs

YOU can imagine the sharp intake of breath and the slightly worried looks when it was suggested a new organisation to promote British pork be called LIPS - standing for Ladies in Pigs - with the accompanying legend "Pucker up for pigs".  more...

Find out why Glenda has a passion for pigs

YOU can imagine the sharp intake of breath and the slightly worried looks when it was suggested a new organisation to promote British pork be called LIPS - standing for Ladies in Pigs - with the accompanying legend "Pucker up for pigs".  more...

Reader'S Pictures

Soft landing

Today's picture of a moth was taken by Margaret Allies in her back garden in Worcester.  more...

Round-Up

Students facing 400 per cent rise in travel charges

HUNDREDS of students could see the cost of their bus passes quadruple after Worcestershire County Council decided to change a funding scheme.  more...

Beware scammers warn police

A WARNING about popular cons has been issued after three scams were reported in quick succession in Wyre Forest.   more...

Westfields’ opening-day shock

WESTFIELDS opened the new Midland Alliance season with a superb 2-0 win at highly-fancied Boldmere St Michaels.  more...

Pegasus downed by league new boys

PROMOTED side Badshot Lea pulled off a 2-1 win at Pegasus Juniors in the Hellenic League Premier Division.  more...

Pershore are on win trail

PERSHORE Town look to build on their fine start at home to Pilkington XXX tomorrow night (7.45).  more...

Harriers boss keeps the faith

MARK Yates will keep faith in his Kidderminster Harriers players after a losing start to the campaign.  more...

Ainsworth desire to take his chance

HEREFORD United summer signing Lionel Ainsworth is looking forward to experiencing the atmosphere of a crunch clash tomorrow night.  more...

County bowlers at the double

WORCESTERSHIRE'S England internationals Grant Burgess and Andy Wills heaped the shots high as they powered their teams into the last 32 of the Friends of the EBA National Fours Championship in Worthing.  more...

Turning Japanese

FANS of Japanese comic books enjoyed a manga recon' evening last Wednesday night.  more...

Katie’s job

A NEW clerk has been appointed to Belbroughton Parish Council. Katie Limm clinched the post from 43 applications for the job. The post was available due to the pending retirement of the current parish clerk Richard Copley. Katie, who takes over in early September, is already clerk to the neighbouring parish of Dodford with Grafton. She helped pilot it to quality parish status and helped it to success with its parish plan.  more...

On the move

A RUBERY firm has moved to the former MG Rover site in Longbridge. Netstore plc, an IT firm, has set up a regional office in the Innovation Centre which is now part of the new-look 40-acre, former car works site. Gareth Blinkhorn, Netstore's client services manager, said: "We needed more prestigious offices to bring our clients to and for training and that was one of the key things which attracted us to the new Innovation Centre."  more...

By royal appointment

A BROMSGROVE scout was given the royal seal of approval at the World Scout Jamboree.  more...

Keep your pets cool

BROMSGROVE pet owners are being warned that warm weather can bring misery for their animals.  more...

There’s loads of fun in the sun for everyone

FINE weather and a packed programme of fun free events combined to make the second of Bromsgrove's August Street Theatre days one of the best attended in the 12 years the event has been running.  more...

Ain’t no mountain high enough

STAFF from an Aston Fields-based business have raised more than £1,000 for charity after taking part in the Three Peaks Challenge.  more...

Crunch talks on flooding

AN urgent public meeting has been called in Stoke Prior after village homes were deluged with flood water.  more...

Secure your homes

BROMSGROVE police are asking residents to ensure their homes are always secure after two burglaries on the same afternoon, while the victims were outside gardening.  more...

Potentially harmful

POLICE have issued a warning after a handbag containing potentially harmful medication was reported missing in Bromsgrove. A bottle of diazepam was inside a black suede bag, also containing keys and a mobile phone, which the owner believes she lost somewhere between the Birmingham Road and the Marlbrook area of Bromsgrove last Wednesday.  more...

Long term illness

ADULTS living with a long term illness are being invited to attend a free course. The Expert Patient Programme aims to help people manage their condition, build on their own individual coping skills and improve the quality of their lives. It is aimed at people with a long-term illness such as heart disease, diabetes, asthma, MS, arthritis, ME or Parkinson's and chronic lung disease. Worcestershire Primary Care Trust is putting on the free courses, consisting of two and a half hours, one day each week, for six weeks. The courses are run by volunteers who themselves have a long term condition. Courses are planned at Bromsgrove. For more details contact Annette Jaep, expert patients programme project support manager, on 01527 507055.  more...

Just the ticket

TWO new value-for-money bus passes have been launched by the county council aimed at people under 19-years-old in full time education. The passes allow travel on any bus service included on the scheme in either Worcester or Worcestershire.Known as the Worcestershire County Severn Card and Worcester City Severn Card, the passes allow unlimited travel, Monday to Friday, from 7am to 7pm during term time. The Worcestershire County Severn card costs between £70 and £175, depending on individual circumstances, and the Worcester City Severn Card is £65. Both will be valid for one term.  more...

Bargains galore

BARGAIN hunters will be making tracks for Finstall village hall, in Alcester Road, this Saturday where a table top sale is being held. Proceeds from the event, which runs from 10am to noon, will go towards the hall's funds. Tables cost £5. For more details call 07788178813 or 01527 875816.  more...

Medical showcase success

MEDICAL delegates from across the world converged in Bromsgrove when they attended the international launch of new range of clinical technology.  more...

A world first for town firm

STAFF at a town firm are celebrating after signing a multi million pound deal, with a world bank, to manufacture a new environmentally friendly product.  more...

Pain killers

VERY strong pain killers have been stolen from a house in Catshill. The OxyContin tablets are believed to have been taken from the Woodrow Lane house between August 2 and 9. These are very strong pain killers and could pose an extreme risk if taken in quantity, particularly by anyone they have not been prescribed for. A spokesman for Bromsgrove police said: "It's always concerning when medication goes missing and we are appealing for anyone with information relating to the theft of these tablets to pass this on to us as soon as they can. We are also advising anyone who swallows these tablets to seek immediate medical attention." Anyone with information should call Bromsgrove police on 08457 444 888 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.  more...

The dream team

BROMSGROVE'S Peugeot dealers, Regal Garage in Worcester Road, proved they were on the ball when they took part in a special football tournament and helped score an impressive £3,800 for charity.  more...

Police step up patrols

POLICE are stepping up patrols after a man was kicked in the face when he confronted would-be thieves and a further spate of damage to cars in Hagley.  more...

Honoured

A VILLAGE near Bromsgrove has been honoured as an outstanding runner-up in a top contest.  more...

End of an era as Ashes hero ‘Gilo’ calls it a day

DROITWICH Spa's England cricketer Ashley Giles is retiring from the game following a persistent hip injury.  more...

End of an era as Ashes hero ‘Gilo’ calls it a day

DROITWICH Spa's England cricketer Ashley Giles is retiring from the game following a persistent hip injury.  more...

Butcher vows to bounce back

A POPULAR Spa butcher has vowed to get his High Street shop up and running again despite suffering a heart attack after the town was hit by floods.  more...

Firefighters rescue family lost on hills

A FAMILY had to be rescued by firefighters from the edge of a quarry in the Malvern Hills after they became lost in the dark last night (Sunday).  more...

Children find body in bushes

CHILDREN playing at Duke's Meadow, off Pickersleigh Road, Malvern, found the dead body of a man in undergrowth on Saturday evening.  more...

Footie project set to expand

MORE youngsters are getting the chance to join the popular Youth PACT football scheme in Matchborough after organisers decided to expand sessions and include younger children.  more...

Match nets charity cash

PEUGEOT dealers Startin of Redditch were on the ball when they took part in a football tournament which helped net £3,800 for charity.  more...

Theatre Reviews

A taste of Venice in heart of the county

RIGHT from the start of this production the audience are sucked into the world of Shylock the Jewish moneylender.  more...

This Week In........

August 4 to August 11

This week in 1957: This week in 1957: THE proposed extensive road network for Worcester incorporating just one new river bridge has "definite and measurable advantages" over the alternative idea of a system requiring two new Severn spans. This is the firm verdict of Transportation Planning Associates of Birmingham.  more...

August 4 to August 11

This week in 1957: THE proposed extensive road network for Worcester incorporating just one new river bridge has "definite and measurable advantages" over the alternative idea of a system requiring two new Severn spans. This is the firm verdict of Transportation Planning Associates of Birmingham.  more...

August 5 to August 11

100 Years Ago: THE matter of the proposed new Foregate Street railway bridge was discussed by he city council on Tuesday.  more...

  
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