Stories for 15 August 2007

Body And Soul

Why I’m covering up when the sun is out

There must be something funny about a deck chair, some beach balls and an inflatable palm tree in the middle of Droitwich town centre judging by the broad grins from shoppers.  more...

Why I’m covering up when the sun is out

There must be something funny about a deck chair, some beach balls and an inflatable palm tree in the middle of Droitwich town centre judging by the broad grins from shoppers.  more...

Business

Up turnover and go green, firms are told

PRODUCT designers and manufacturers in Worcestershire could increase their turnover and ensure they comply with new energy-saving legislation by re-visiting design.  more...

Two accolades for Learn direct

WORCESTER'S learndirect centre has been recognised as an innovative centre with outstanding staff.  more...

Safety brief for Paul

EVENTS and communication specialist, DRP Group, of Hartlebury, has created a new position within the company in order to address the ever changing needs of the industry.  more...

Safety brief for Paul

EVENTS and communication specialist, DRP Group, of Hartlebury, has created a new position within the company in order to address the ever changing needs of the industry.  more...

Cricket

Duo send batsmen packing

AN EXCELLENT all-round display secured an emphatic seven wicket victory for Bromsgrove thirds at home to Old Edwardians.  more...

Spa title chase is back on track

DROITWICH Spa got themselves back in the Worcestershire County League Division One title hunt as they cruised to an easy victory over Chaddesley Corbett.  more...

Spa title chase is back on track

DROITWICH Spa got themselves back in the Worcestershire County League Division One title hunt as they cruised to an easy victory over Chaddesley Corbett.  more...

Green lose top spot but Boars grab win

BARNT Green's stay at the top of the Premier Division was short lived as they held on for a winning draw at strugglers Coventry and North Warwickshire.  more...

It’s in our hands, says captain

MARK Evenson has told his Bromsgrove players their destiny is in their own hands as they took a huge step towards Birmingham League Division One safety with a win at Aston Manor on Saturday.  more...

Teams

BARNARDS GREEN CC  more...

Clubs can hire a scarifier

CRICKET clubs in the area will be able to hire a top quality scarifier to help improve their playing surfaces.  more...

Doughty turns game with 6-16

ROSS ON WYE v BARNARDS GREEN III  more...

West Malvern march on towards promotion

WEST MALVERN v HALLOW  more...

Festival Diary

Thursday, August 16

Wycheway Country Walks: Pirton and Croome Park - meet outside Huntingdon Hall at 9.25am.  more...

Wednesday, August 15

Martyn Addis - CrownGate Live Stage at 10am.  more...

Festival Gallery

Worcester Festival

Violinist Caroline Lucas entertains in CrownGate.  more...

Worcester Festival

Local Gothic inspired artist Glen James (right) and Pitt Studio Gallery owner Nathan Pitt with one of Glen's pictures.  more...

Worcester Festival

The cast of a Winter's Tale at GreyFriars.  more...

Festival Reports

Let the voices of the past whisper in your ear

AS part of the Worcester Festival residents are being given the opportunity to journey through the city like never before.  more...

Tuck into the taste of the Mediterranean

DELICIOUS Italian and Spanish produce is to be sold in the heart of Worcester.  more...

Latin Quarter comes to Worcester

DELICIOUS Italian and Spanish produce is to be sold in the heart of Worcester.  more...

Shakespeare reigns supreme

SHAKESPEARE is putting in an appearance at the Worcester Festival.  more...

Festival Reviews

Perfect setting for Shakespeare's finest

The Winter's Tale/Melting Pot Theatre STEVE Quick is a man consumed, burning with a jealousy that borders on the self-loathing that only a cuckold can fully understand.  more...

Perfect setting for Shakespeare's finest

The Winter's Tale/Melting Pot Theatre STEVE Quick is a man consumed, burning with a jealousy that borders on the self-loathing that only a cuckold can fully understand.  more...

The Winter's Tale by Melting Pot Theatre

STEVE Quick is a man consumed, burning with a jealousy that borders on the self-loathing that only a cuckold can fully understand.  more...

Fixtures

Cricket fixture list

SATURDAY CRUSADER WORCESTERSHIRE CRICKET LEAGUE FIRST XI Division One: Brockhampton v Droitwich Spa; Chaddesley Corbett v Bromyard; Eastnor v Bewdley; Pershore v Astwood Bank; Redditch v Worcester; Stourbridge v Worcester Nomads.  more...

Football

Sunday league and junior football results

BRT Redditch and South Warwickshire Combination Sunday League (August 12): Premier Division: Black Horse 4 (G Eades, A Johnston, S West, C Rowlands) Bromsgrove Gen 0, Webheath FC 2 (G Ellicott, M Champion) Shirley Town Sun 0, Bromsgrove Ath 0 Church Hill FC 3 (J Daley, A Saverey 2), Westbury Celtic 4 (M Smith, D Wallett 3) Sth Redditch 2 ( N Rumbold, N Poole).  more...

Hanbury kick-off with a trophy win

FOOTBALL: Hanbury clinched their first trophy of the season, winning the Bromsgrove General Invitation Shield.  more...

New players wanted

ALVECHURCH and Rowney under-12s are looking to recruit a new goalkeeper and up to two outfield players for the 2007/8 season.  more...

Spa are held

A LATE penalty robbed Droitwich Spa of three points as they were held 1-1 by West Midlands Police.  more...

Villa on target

THREE goals in the first eight minutes set Fairfield Villa on the way to a 5-2 win over Newhall United in the Midland Combination Division One.  more...

Five star Spartak

DEPLETED Barnt Green Spartak got their Midland Combination Premier Division campaign off to a dream start with a 5-0 thrashing of Bereton Social.  more...

General

Thirties feel to designs

A BUDDING artist has brought the 1930s back to life through her knitted sculpture designs which are being displayed at a London gallery.  more...

Kidder News Latest

Step back in time to aid history project

ORGANISERS of a voluntary history project are asking for Shuttle/Times & News readers' help with research into Kidderminster's old canalways.  more...

Increase Sunday run as challenge looms

THE Shuttle/Mercer 10k Race and 4k Fun Run will be held on Sunday, September 23 and the Shuttle/ Times & News is publishing a six-week training programme to help readers build up to the day.  more...

Riverside trip thrills youngsters

COMMUNITY-minded Rotarians have taken youngsters coping with burns injuries on a riverboat trip.  more...

Majority believe foot & mouth not handled well

Shuttle online readers feel the Government have not done a particularly good job with the recent foot and mouth outbreak.  more...

No charges over TT death

NO criminal charges will be brought over a fatal incident during the Manx TT in which a well-loved Kidderminster man died.  more...

Storm damage causes trip to be cancelled

RECENT torrential downpours have forced organisers of the Bewdley Festival to cancel a trip to the Severn Valley Railway.  more...

Storm damage stops trip

RECENT torrential downpours have forced organisers of the Bewdley Festival to cancel a trip to the Severn Valley Railway.  more...

Donations roll in for SVR appeal

SEVERN Valley Railway's Flood Damage Appeal Fund has received more than £315,000, with donations continuing to roll in.  more...

Man breached community order

A COACH driver from Kidderminster failed to report for unpaid work on six occasions under a community order, Worcester Crown Court was told.  more...

Crime survey deadline looms

WEST Mercia Constabulary is reminding people who live across the force area to have their say on how local policing is carried out in their communities.  more...

Car abandoned after pursuit

A CAR was dumped after it was chased through Kidderminster's streets by a police patrol.  more...

Car abandoned after pursuit

A CAR was dumped after it was chased through Kidderminster's streets by a police patrol.  more...

Crime survey deadline looms

WEST Mercia Constabulary is reminding people who live across the force area to have their say on how local policing is carried out in their communities.  more...

Crime survey deadline looms

WEST Mercia Constabulary is reminding people who live across the force area to have their say on how local policing is carried out in their communities.  more...

Crime survey deadline looms

WEST Mercia Constabulary is reminding people who live across the force area to have their say on how local policing is carried out in their communities.  more...

Judge orders horse valuation

A JUDGE has ordered the expert valuation of a horse which two Kidderminster women have admitted handling knowing it was stolen.  more...

Latest

Lock up your bikes or we will take them say police

CYCLISTS who fail to lock up their bicycles in Worcester could find them taken - but by police officers not thieves.  more...

Fire chief's thanks to his flood heroes

A FIRE chief has thanked his staff for helping to rescue more than 1,180 people during floods.  more...

Teenager banned from village

A 15-year-old girl has been banned from entering parts of Kempsey after villagers complained of unruly and anti-social behaviour.  more...

Pensioners anger at trip to get money

PENSIONERS feel they are being "punished" after being forced to travel miles to collect their pensions in the wake of postal strikes.  more...

A-level helpline set up

A SPECIAL helpline has been set up by the University of Worcester to help students receiving their A-level results this week.  more...

Australia chance for City fans

A WORCESTER City Football Club supporter, who now lives in Australia, has stumped up two tickets to go down under' to help raise funds for the club.  more...

Worcester to Leominster road is deadly say Americans

The section of the A44 between Leominster and Worcester has been named among the most dangerous in the world for Americans travelling abroad.  more...

Man found dead in Malvern

A MAN has been found dead at playing fields in Malvern.  more...

Mum of three arrested in raid

A MOTHER-OF-THREE suspected of conning elderly men out of their money and possessions was arrested by police in a morning raid on her Malvern home.  more...

Hair styling equipment stolen

HAIR styling equipment has been stolen from a salon in Droitwich.  more...

Wedding bells for bar couple

LICENSEES at a pub near Worcester are being toasted by their staff as they prepare to tie the knot next month.  more...

Eco friendly bag set for shops

THE Be-Eco carrier bag dispenser will be on sale in the shops next month.  more...

Students TV licence reminder

STUDENTS in Worcester heading off to university this summer are being reminded to get a TV license.  more...

Mayor's thanks to boxing coach

A DEDICATED coach who has run a Droitwich boxing club for 30 years has received a surprise thank you visit from the town's Mayor.  more...

Brides chance for big day inspiration

BRIDES looking for inspiration to make their big day special will find plenty of new and unusual ideas at the spectacular Worcester News Wedding Fair.  more...

Skill time

SOCCER skills have been put to the test at football camps across the region.  more...

Mitch stars in away day win

VETERAN Ian Mitchell may have a few more grey hairs than most midfielders in the Midland Alliance but his experience has been a massive boost for Studley manager Lee Adams.  more...

Chilton at the double

TWO goals from Lee Chilton helped steer Alvechurch to an opening day 2-1 victory over visitors Loughborough Dynamo.  more...

Arrows guarantee their place in play-offs

REDDITCH Arrows guaranteed themselves post-season action on Sunday as they eased past a depleted Staffordshire Surge side 26-0.  more...

Club looks for keeper

BIDFORD Ladies are looking for a new goalkeeper after last season's stopper moved away from the area.  more...

County joy

REDDITCH archers put in a fine performance at the weekend's County Championsips.  more...

Tom stars

TOM Warbrick, of Redditch Golf Club, has won the Worcs County Boys Championship.  more...

Mighty test for race ace

ALVECHURCH driver Rob Hill has joined forces with Sedgeberrow racing team 2 to 4 Engineering and Birmingham-based Dowding & Mills Electronics for an assault on the 2007 Xtreme Mighty Mini Championship.  more...

Sabotaged!

ANDY Burbidge survived a sabotage attempt to make his return to the track at Donington Park at the weekend.  more...

Solid silver

JAMIE Aspindale lifted the silverware on Saturday when Astwood Bank's Dark Lane AC fished their Adrian Bayliss Trophy on the Arrow.  more...

Exhall secure last gasp win

EXHALL & Wixford were made to battle for their points before finally seeing off neighbours Alcester & Ragley with just two balls to spare.  more...

Maynard on target in defeat

A DEBUT goal from Sean Maynard could not stop Feckenham from losing 2-1 at home to Massey Ferguson in their opening Midland Combination Premier Division match.  more...

Maynard on target in defeat

A DEBUT goal from Sean Maynard could not stop Feckenham from losing 2-1 at home to Massey Ferguson in their opening Midland Combination Premier Division match.  more...

Tourists gear up for Redditch test

INTERNATIONAL cricket comes to town next week when Redditch and Feckenham play host to the India tourists.  more...

Letters

If things go wrong just blame European Union

SIR - Whenever something occurs which causes us displeasure it is always a great comfort and relief to have a scapegoat which we feel we can attack for being responsible.  more...

Look to Holland for flooding advice

SIR - I must preface this letter with a note of appreciation to the many public services who have been working to give support and help to overcome the terrible consequences of the floods.  more...

Britain is a soft touch these days

SIR - I refer to the Comment headed Why did our friends not rush to help? (Worcester News, July 30).  more...

How can council afford top salary?

SIR - So, we are to have a new council chief at the staggering salary of £170,000 a year.  more...

I’d rather read a book than watch TV

SIR - Regarding Comment, August 7, I do not have a single remote control in my flat, let alone 12.  more...

Congratulations on the Green Award

SIR - Our council is to be congratulated for gaining a Green Award for Gheluvelt Park, but did they have to cut down two healthy trees to erect a flag pole in celebration of the event?  more...

Binmen in the dock

I CANNOT understand why binmen are so petty minded, never putting your bin back where they got it from.  more...

Vexed recycler

I READ the plight of the "Pub Landlady's bottle bother". I've had some trouble here too.  more...

Settling down here?

SHOULD I turn my back on the UK? I am a 38-year-old expat from Kidderminster.  more...

999 vehicles taking short cut

SUTTON Road in Kidderminster is a residential street with single file traffic in both ways.  more...

Out of touch on refuse collections

FOLLOWING comments from friends and acquaintances I decided to do a little survey.  more...

Police response not good enough

AM I the only one to think that the police response, as reported in July 12 front page story in the Shuttle/Times & News, concerning the mother and young child who were almost killed by someone driving along a pavement, was totally inadequate?  more...

Helmets don't make cyclists safer

IN your report on two accidents involving cyclists ( Shuttle, August 2) PC Stuart Baugh is quoted as saying "we want cyclists to stay safe and cannot stress enough the importance of wearing a helmet".  more...

Vandals spoiling our beautiful park

IN the beautiful Brinton Park in Kidderminster we are struck continuously by vandals.  more...

Town risks obliteration by traffic

I WENT to have my say on the redevelopment of the Worth site at Stourport and just wonder how much more punishment our 18th century road system can take.  more...

False economy on potholes

I RECENTLY reported three potholes in roads in Stourport via the Worcestershire Hub website. I was pleased to see that within 24 hours the holes had been marked for repair and that they were filled in seven days.  more...

False economy on potholes

I RECENTLY reported three potholes in roads in Stourport via the Worcestershire Hub website. I was pleased to see that within 24 hours the holes had been marked for repair and that they were filled in seven days.  more...

BEWDLEY BRIDGE: Pavements hold solution

I RECENTLY raised the idea that the current Bewdley bridge could better serve safety interests if a footbridge was attached to one side, or more particularly if the arrangements of the pavements could be changed to meet the same objective.  more...

BEWDLEY BRIDGE: Pavements hold solution

I RECENTLY raised the idea that the current Bewdley bridge could better serve safety interests if a footbridge was attached to one side, or more particularly if the arrangements of the pavements could be changed to meet the same objective.  more...

BEWDLEY BRIDGE: Stop drivers taking short cut

BUILDING a new Bewdley footbridge may not be necessary.  more...

Why can't tip staff help?

MY experience at the Stourport household waste site for a long time now, is that the operatives, bar one, will not help you but prefer to lean against the railings, smoke and just watch you struggle.  more...

Stick yer market, I'm off to Tesco

I WENT to Kidderminster market on Saturday morning, beautiful looking veg, and asked for a few bags to collect mushrooms, tomatoes, carrots etc.  more...

Danger of scooter gangs

I WOULD like to have a say about the craze with scooters and enlarged exhausts on cars which has been getting worse over the year.  more...

Could lake changes be flood risk?

HOW I agree with the reader's letter criticising Wyre Forest District Council and local councillors, who allow selfish commercial interests to rule the day and guide their decision making.  more...

Manager'S View

We’re back on track after Hyde setback

ALL things considered, I think three points from our first two games is a good return.  more...

Music

Organist returns to Priory

ANDREW Wilson, until last year organist and choirmaster at Great Malvern Priory, is returning on Bank Holiday Monday (August 27) for a recital.  more...

New chill-out sounds at town bar

WHILE chill-out tunes have already been warming up Priors Croft bar in Malvern's Grange Road for the last two Sunday evenings, the event to be known as Croft Lounge is being launched this Sunday (August 19) Every week, music and media promoters The Umbrella Factory are providing DJs to play chill-out music from 6pm to 1am.  more...

News

Get off our backs says City manager

ANDY Preece has pleaded with Worcester City fans to give his side a break after their mixed start to the season.  more...

Get off our backs says City manager

ANDY Preece has pleaded with Worcester City fans to give his side a break after their mixed start to the season.  more...

Wolves make first new season signing

WORCESTER Wolves have announced their first signing for the new season.  more...

Worcester Wolves make first new season signing

WORCESTER Wolves have announced their first signing for the new season.  more...

Sixways trio concentrate on boosting the Warriors

IT'S a case of one door closes another opens' for Warriors bound All Blacks trio Rico Gear, Greg Rawlinson, and Sam Tuitupou, whose prospects of appearing for New Zealand at the forthcoming World Cup appear to be over.  more...

Sixways trio concentrate on boosting the Warriors

IT'S a case of one door closes another opens' for Warriors bound All Blacks trio Rico Gear, Greg Rawlinson, and Sam Tuitupou, whose prospects of appearing for New Zealand at the forthcoming World Cup appear to be over.  more...

Improve your Rovers matchday experience

BROMSGROVE Rovers are offering the supporters the chance to enjoy a luxury matchday experience with hospitality packages at Saturday home games this season.  more...

Jermaine is buoyed by support

JERMAINE Clarke said the lure of the Rovers supporters helped him make his decision to rejoin the club.  more...

Thumbs up to Brown’s blueprint

MIDFIELDER David Bridgwater says Rovers' development as a better footballing side has wet his appetite for the new season.  more...

Hay sets goal target

GARY Hay is hoping his friendly dressing room rivalry with strike partner Nathan Lamey will help Rovers get among the goals this season.  more...

Let’s take our chances, says Snapper

EXPERIENCED player-coach John Snape has called on his teammates to take their chances as they aim to dazzle the British Gas Business Premier Division with exciting football.  more...

Russell will stay at Rovers

Greens poised to complete striker signing after impressive trial spell finishes.  more...

Robins aiming higher as new season beckons

ANOTHER season to match his first full one in charge will delight Paul West although greed may take over and Evesham United's manager will be hoping to take his side two steps further when the Southern League Division One Midlands campaign starts on Saturday, writes Mervyn Collins.  more...

Quality feat hits visitors

Vauxhall Motors 2 Redditch United 0  more...

Reds need cutting edge

A LACK of a cutting edge cost Redditch United three points in their Blue Square Conference North opener at Vauxhall Motors.  more...

Redditch United 3 Tamworth 1

Pictures by Richard Hinckley JUST three days after capitulating to a mediocre Vauxhall Motors side, Reds hit back in style with a resounding victory at the Valley Stadium.  more...

Opinion

They called Eiffel Tower ugly as well

When the Eiffel Tower was built in 1889, it was viewed by many Parisians as an ugly monstrosity that was an embarrassment to their city.  more...

Reader'S Pictures

Worcester Festival

Picture sent in by Andrew Kelsall   more...

Worcester Festival

Picture sent in by Andrew Kelsall  more...

Reports

Kabir puts the skids under Tykes on rain-ravaged day

YORKSHIRE were struck by Worcestershire paceman Kabir Ali's three-wicket blast in the rain-hit LV County Championship Division One match at Kidderminster.  more...

Greens finish pre-season with comfortable victory

GOALS from Sam Alsop, Neil Davis, Kevin Banner and Jermaine Clarke helped Bromsgrove Rovers canter an impressive win against their British Gas Business South and West Division opponents.  more...

Round-Up

Derby clash ends in stalemate

BROMYARD Town and Ledbury Town figured in a competitive West Midlands Premier League local derby but there were no goals to show for their efforts.  more...

Second win for Westfields

WESTFIELDS won their opening home Midland Alliance match with an exciting 2-0 home win over visiting Causeway United to give them six points from their opening two games.  more...

Second win for Westfields

WESTFIELDS won their opening home Midland Alliance match with an exciting 2-0 home win over visiting Causeway United to give them six points from their opening two games.  more...

Ombersley launch girls golf scheme

GEMMA Glenister, a 14-year-old Chantry High School student in Martley, has encouraged her dad to launch a free Girls into Golf' project.  more...

Pershore seen off by trophy holders

STOURBRIDGE retained the Ryan Birt Memorial Trophy with a comfortable eight-wicket win over Pershore.  more...

Nomads teenager puts on big show

WORCESTER Nomads' James Smith starred as Worcestershire Under 16s recorded a fine 47-run win over Warwickshire.  more...

Hanley Castle toast first victory

HANLEY Castle and Upton gave themselves every chance of clambering clear of the Crusader Worcestershire League Division Four South basement with their first win of the season.  more...

Teenager spins a path to accolade

TEENAGER John Powell was the star of the show as Rushwick Under 13s thrashed Pershore by 10 wickets.  more...

OEs are held to draw at the top

OLD Elizabethans Seconds were just unable to force a win against their closest rivals in the promotion race.  more...

OVs register fine friendly win

YOUTHFUL Old Vigornians claimed an impressive 100-run victory over Cutnall Green in a friendly.  more...

County veterans lose out to leaders

WORCESTERSHIRE lost by eight wickets to table-toppers Kent in the Image Company Home Counties Over 60s Championship.  more...

Pinner is given the nod by England

WORCESTERSHIRE Academy teenager Neil Pinner has been picked in the England Under 16s team.  more...

Stanley’s men hit back for triumph

ROB Stanley's Worcester side clawed their way back after an amazing 13-shot shock to motor into the Sporting Destinations English National Triples Bowls last 32.  more...

Teenagers injured when their car overturned

A SERIOUS road traffic collision has left a 17-year-old in a critical condition after a vehicle collided with a number of parked cars, and overturned in the early hours of Monday morning.  more...

Not rubbish - town's recycle rate has gone up

BROMSGROVE residents are being praised this week for increasing the amount of rubbish they recycle - making it more than ever before.  more...

Top role for district councillor

THE prestigious organisation the Association of Civic Heads has chosen a Bromsgrove man as its president of the West Midlands region.  more...

Ciggie advice after blaze escape

FIRE experts are advising residents to ensure cigarettes are completely stubbed out before disposing of them after a fire at an elderly woman's home.  more...

Comic call

A COMEDIAN is needed by a Bromsgrove-based business to help at a charity event.  more...

Winning numbers

THE top prize of £1,000 in the weekly Primrose Hospice lottery has been won by the holder of ticket 000024.  more...

Blood call

BROMSGROVE residents are needed to roll up their sleeves and give blood at a session later this month.  more...

Terror on ice cruise

AN intrepid Bromsgrove traveller has told of the moment she thought she was going to die when she was struck by razor-sharp shards of ice raining down on her when a huge chunk broke from a gigantic glacier while she was enjoying an expedition cruise in the Arctic Circle.  more...

Terror on ice cruise

AN intrepid Bromsgrove traveller has told of the moment she thought she was going to die when she was struck by razor-sharp shards of ice raining down on her when a huge chunk broke from a gigantic glacier while she was enjoying an expedition cruise in the Arctic Circle.  more...

Appeal for help at Masters event

VOLUNTEERS are being sought after for the Quinn Direct British Masters at the Belfry from September 20 to 23.  more...

Plato will crack says champion

DROITWICH'S reigning Dunlop British Touring Car Champion Matt Neal says Jason Plato is "too mentally fragile" to win this year's crown and instead the title will go to Italian Fabrizio Giovanardi.  more...

Thompson takes home prestigious trophy

HANBURY'S Richard Thompson and playing partner Ivor Brand lifted the prestigious National Croquet Doubles Championship in Surrey.  more...

Jess returns after silver success

CYCLING sensation Jessica Varnish returned from the Junior World Championships in Mexico with a silver medal.  more...

Historic motorcycles heading for Hanbury

THE final round of the British Classic Scrambles Championship series comes to Hanbury next month.  more...

Alec happy with Croft display

BLACKWELL speedster Alec Wright believes he produced his best ride since joining the Replicast UK team, in the latest round of the British 125GP Championship at Croft.  more...

Barnes on top form at trials

DAVE Barnes crossed the finish line in fifth place at the Echelon Time Trials at Salford Priors on Saturday.  more...

Walsh reigns in Turkish capital

BARNT Green's Claire Walsh defeated a fleet of 54 sailors to be crowned International 420 Class Ladies European Champion in Istanbul.  more...

Strutt’s big date

OMBERSLEY boxer Alex Strutt has had his first professional bout confirmed for next month.  more...

Five portions a day

HOME-grown fruit, flowers and vegetables from a Rubery allotment will be exhibited at the Leys allotment annual horticultural show this Saturday.  more...

Longbridge work goes on

PLANS for the next stage of the Longbridge redevelopment were given the green light on Monday.  more...

Indecent assault

A 43-year-old man, convicted of sexually abusing a five-year-old girl ten years ago, has been jailed for ten years at Worcester Crown Court. Dean Wood, of Humphrey Avenue, Charford, was found guilty of indecent assault and rape. Rhona Campbell, defending, said there had been three isolated incidents, which had not been planned, but were opportunistic. There was no attempt at bribery and no physical force or threats had been used. Although the girl had watched a pornographic video with Wood, there was no evidence of grooming. Judge Alistair McCreath spoke of the harm the abuse had done to the child. "I know from her statement the profound effect it has had upon her," he said.  more...

Lucky escape

A MAN escaped unhurt after his car left the A448 Bromsgrove to Redditch road at 1.55pm yesterday (Tuesday). The man, in his 30s, was driving towards Redditch in his Mercedes near the Slideslow Island. No other vehicle was involved.  more...

Car hit by fire

BROMSGROVE firefighters were called to a car blaze last Thursday in Money Lane, Chadwich. Firefighters attended the scene at 9.40pm, but the car was burnt to a shell.  more...

Murder and kidnap

A 55-year-old Rednal man appeared before Birmingham magistrates court on Monday morning over the disappearance of a former male model two years ago. Michael Welbon has been charged with the murder and kidnap of Andre Nunes, 48, and has been remanded in custody to appear at Birmingham Crown Court on August 20.  more...

Drugs award

TIME is running out to nominate the drug worker and team of the year. The Home Office tackling drugs changing lives awards are looking for public and voluntary sector workers who have taken direct positive action to tackle drug issues in their local community. From drug treatment providers, prison officers, social workers and youth workers, all nominations are welcome. Anyone looking to make a nomination can do so at www.drugs.gov.uk/awards2007 any time before this Friday.  more...

Attempted distraction burglary

POLICE are appealing for witnesses to an attempted distraction burglary which was reported in Romsley.  more...

Attempted distraction burglary

POLICE are appealing for witnesses to an attempted distraction burglary which was reported in Romsley.  more...

Attempted distraction burglary

POLICE are appealing for witnesses to an attempted distraction burglary which was reported in Romsley.  more...

Making a splash for summer holiday fun

YOUNG and old have taken advantage of the recent good weather to ensure a packed first summer season at Droitwich Spa's new-look lido. The facility has given many youngsters a summer holiday to remember, with many visiting the outdoor pool for the first time.  more...

Making a splash for summer holiday fun

YOUNG and old have taken advantage of the recent good weather to ensure a packed first summer season at Droitwich Spa's new-look lido. The facility has given many youngsters a summer holiday to remember, with many visiting the outdoor pool for the first time.  more...

Debt crisis hits churches

RISING costs have resulted in Droitwich Spa's four Anglican churches facing massive debts of more than £200,000.  more...

Broadway youngsters to the fore

ONE of Broadway Golf Club's talented teenage golfers Aris Alexiou helped Gloucestershire Under-16 s to victory over Gwent at Monmouth last week.  more...

Combination pair off to a flying start

IT'S been the best possible start to the new season for Midland Combination sides Pershore Town and Littleton, writes Mervyn Collins.  more...

United aiming higher as new season beckons

ANOTHER season to match his first full one in charge will delight Paul West although greed may take over and Evesham United's manager will be hoping to take his side two steps further when the Southern League Division One Midlands campaign starts on Saturday, writes Mervyn Collins.  more...

Cash boost for festival

UPTON Water Festival got an extra boost on Monday when it got a grant from Advantage West Midlands.  more...

Cameras stolen in deception theft

CAMERA equipment worth £700 was stolen from a house in Barnards Green after a girl distracted the householder.  more...

New yoga class for village

A NEW yoga class in Alfrick Village Hall is seeking new members. The classes start on Monday, September 10 and the deadline for applications is Monday, September 3. The class is aimed at a mixture of ages and yoga experience. For more information call Bridget 01886 832659.  more...

Musicians flock to help town

MUSICIANS are flocking to help Upton recover from recent flooding, with not one but two events on the diary for September.  more...

New date for art meeting

THE annual meeting of Welland Art and Crafts Group, which had to be cancelled in July because of flooding, has now been rescheduled for Friday, September 14, at 7.30 p.m. in Welland Parish Hall.  more...

Walk raises diabetes awareness

TWO Malvern men took part in a ten-mile walk around London to raise awareness about the hazards of diabetes.  more...

Old students return to Malvern

FORMER students of the School of Electronics will be gathering in Malvern to celebrate the 60th anniversary of its foundation.  more...

Care home holds fete

THE Hastings Care Home in Barnards Green is holding its summer fete tomorrow (Saturday, August 18) from 2pm to 4pm. Organisers promise there will be lots going on with everything on offer from mini-hook-a-duck to bric-a-brac, and a tombola to strawberries and cream.  more...

Help select photo comp winners

LOCAL people are being asked to help select the winners in a photo competition run by tourism organisation Destination Worcestershire.  more...

Family rescued from hills at night

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.  more...

Show was a great success

THE annual Wyche and Colwall Horticultural Society show proved to be a resounding success, say organisers, with entries up by 25 and around 300 visitors.  more...

Amery sets new record

ONCE again Worcester St John's rider Dave Walker had the better of club member Mike Amery in Velo Club Sevale's 15-mile time-trial.  more...

Joggers finally hit the roads

MALVERN Joggers' runners finally got some competitive miles in following a spate of race cancellations due to flooded courses.  more...

Colwall road bridge closed

THE bridge over the railway at Colwall was closed today (Wednesday) because of safety concerns.  more...

Police seek good samaritan

A DOG walker who went to the aid of a man being assaulted is being asked by police to come forward.  more...

Roundup

Thousands enjoy regatta

PRESIDENT Paul Danby hailed Stourport Boat Club's regatta a success after thousands shook off the gloom induced by the summer's torrential rain to watch the action on the River Severn over the weekend.  more...

Rugby

Sign up for new season of rugby

DROITWICH Rugby Club's mini and junior sections are inviting young players to their signing on day which marks the start of their season on September 2.  more...

Rugby festival for flooded counties

WORCESTER Warriors and Gloucester Rugby have revealed plans for Rugby Relief' to raise thousands of pounds for victims of flooding across the region.  more...

Spa go to Twickers

DROITWICH Spa will play at Twickenham on Saturday, in the Premiership Touch Rugby League national finals.  more...

Society

Bewdley

ALL SAINTS AND WRIBBENHALL TOGETHER - Ian from D.I.A.L. and Lynette from the Wyre Forest home energy team were the visitors on August 6. Both people, experts in their fields, provided help and advice over a cup of tea/coffee for those joining them.  more...

Travel

Experience Birmingham in style without breaking the bank

KNOWN as Britain's second city, Birmingham is becoming a popular weekend destination.  more...

Upton

Cash boost for festival

UPTON Water Festival got an extra boost on Monday when it got a grant from Advantage West Midlands.  more...

Musicians flock to help town

MUSICIANS are flocking to help Upton recover from recent flooding, with not one but two events on the diary for September.  more...

What'S On

Dolittle classic at Malvern

THE George Bernard Shaw classic Pygmalion, about the education of Eliza Dolittle by Professor Henry Higgins, is coming to the Malvern Theatres at the end of August.  more...

Beatles tribute teams up with orchestra

ONE of the world's most successful tribute acts is coming to Worcestershire in the form of the Bootleg Beatles.  more...

Raoul takes on Hamlet

AN extreme act of bravery or a foolish endeavour? Raoul Bhaneja, a Canadian actor who is obviously without fear, is entering into one or the other.  more...

Raoul takes on Hamlet

AN extreme act of bravery or a foolish endeavour? Raoul Bhaneja, a Canadian actor who is obviously without fear, is entering into one or the other.  more...

Society stages show songs

STUDLEY Operatic Society will stage a concert at the Palace Theatre on September 1 featuring the best musical numbers from Broadway and the West End.  more...

  
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