Stories for 20 August 2007

A Level Students

A level students

Laura Rayner - Worcester Sixth Form College A level results. Pic Ref No 33127306  more...

A level students

Matt Tyler - Worcester Sixth Form College A level results . Pic Ref No 33127309  more...

A level students

Nick Cooper - Worcester Sixth Form College A level results. Pic Ref No 33127308  more...

A level students

Sam Deacon - Worcester Sixth Form College A level results. Pic Ref No 33127307  more...

A level students

Kerry Yarnold - Worcester Sixth Form College A level results. Pic Ref No 33127305  more...

A level students

Good results - Worcester Sixth Form College A level results. Pic Ref No 33127304  more...

A level students

Worcester Sixth Form College A level results. Pic Ref No 33127303  more...

A level students

Lisa Brookes, Katie Davis, Claire Sowney and Lydia Munslow - Worcester Sixth Form College A level results. Pic Ref No  more...

A level students

Luke Jones, Zoe Gilliard, Alice Leeman and Karl Gardner - Worcester Sixth Form College A level results. Pic Ref No 33127301  more...

A level students

L-R Sam Pearce, Matt Davis, Tom Fairlie and Beckie Morgan - Worcester RGS A level results. Pic Ref No 33127201  more...

A level students

L-R Rob Kaner, Victoira Wright, Sean Thomas and Kieran Williams - Worcester RGS A level results. Pic Ref No 33127202  more...

A level students

L-R Abigail Johnson, Beth Broadway and Vidhuna Abimanue - Worcester RGS A level results. Pic Ref No 33127203  more...

A level students

Friends celebrate results - Worcester RGS A level results. Pic Ref No   more...

A level students

Group of friends celebrating A-level results - Worcester RGS A level results. Pic Ref No 33127205  more...

A level students

L-R Michael Delicate, Martin Gwilt, Antony Phillips, Tom Brookes and Ryan Crother - Worcester RGS A level results. Pic Ref No   more...

A level students

Peter Ford - - Worcester RGS A level results. Pic Ref No 33127208  more...

A level students

David Williams - Worcester RGS A level results. Pic Ref No   more...

A level students

David Williams - Worcester RGS A level results. Pic Ref No 33127209  more...

A level students

Kirsty Adams - Worcester RGS A level results. Pic Ref No 33127210  more...

A level students

Sarah Sharman - Worcester RGS A level results. Pic Ref No 33127211  more...

A level students

Faye Danks - Worcester RGS A level results. Pic Ref No 33127212  more...

Alcester

Judges’ visit

DESPITE the great deluge, judges visited Alcester to survey the scene for the Britain in Bloom competition.  more...

Holiday club fun

CHILDREN from Alcester and the surrounding area are set for a week of fun and games with the Alcester Churches Holiday Club this week.  more...

Appeal to trace saddle owners

POLICE in Alcester are trying to trace the owners of six horse saddles which were found with a selection of horse tack in Bidford.  more...

Plea to keep facility alive

A PLEA has been made to Stratford District Council to help the Greig Hall in Alcester carry on serving the community for the next 50 years.  more...

Am Dram

Holiday death of amateur dramatic's star

A STAR of Worcestershire's theatre scene has died suddenly while on holiday.  more...

Holiday death of amateur dramatic's star

A STAR of Worcestershire's theatre scene has died suddenly while on holiday.  more...

Before The 1900'S

August 18 until 25

100 Years Ago:  more...

Business

Pago reaps fruits of swing to juices

BROMSGROVE-based Pago Fruit Juices UK has reported an excellent first half year, as the move towards healthy eating and drinking sees its premium fruit juices being snapped up by increasing numbers of bars, hotels and restaurants.  more...

New roles will help to support Arrow’s growth

ARROW Distributors has ann-ounced the appointment of one new team member and an internal promotion to support the continuing growth of the Worcester based company.  more...

Clubs & Societies

Alcester U3A

DUE to the recent floods the August meeting was held at the Greig Hall in Alcester. The previous month's meeting, celebrating 25 years of the U3A movement, was hailed a success, as was the recent tour of The Chateau Impney which was followed by a cream tea.  more...

Alcester Gardening Club

IN July the club took a coach party to the RHS Hampton Court Show.  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 who gave a demonstration on the night. Our thanks to all those who came to take pictures and contributed to a fine total.  more...

Redditch Art Circle

OUR chairman, Barbara Winfield, reported on the recent exhibition at the Palace Theatre and thanked those who contributed to its success.  more...

Ipsley with Crabbs Cross WI

DUE to the usual Woodfield Middle School meeting venue being closed in the school holidays, 26 members visited the Palace Theatre.  more...

Hollywood WI

MEMBERS enjoyed a fun bingo evening at our meeting in August, arranged and called by Pauline Robertson.  more...

Friends of Coughton Court

TOM Pagett spoke about monasteries - their architecture and how the monks lived their day-to-day life. The earliest monasteries in England date from the sixth century when the Pope sent St Augustine to Canterbury.  more...

Alcester WI

HAVING welcomed a speaker last month wearing top hat and frock coat, we were delighted in July to see our speaker sporting a very dashing monocle!  more...

Alcester & District Local History Society

TOWN & Gown - The Story of Oxford, was the title of an enjoyable illustrated talk presented by Bernard Pumfrey.  more...

Coach'S Column

Mark leads from front in our troubled season

I WANT to put a message across in support of our chief executive, Mark Newton, who really has been at the business end of a tough season.  more...

Equestrian

Pony club winners are jumping for joy

AFTER a wet start to the competition season, Croome Pony Club members have notched up successes at showjumping, dressage and one-day eventing at venues across the country this month.  more...

Pony club winners are jumping for joy

AFTER a wet start to the competition season, Croome Pony Club members have notched up successes at showjumping, dressage and one-day eventing at venues across the country this month.  more...

Pony club winners are jumping for joy

AFTER a wet start to the competition season, Croome Pony Club members have notched up successes at showjumping, dressage and one-day eventing at venues across the country this month.  more...

Farmers' Markets

Farmers welcome rise in milk payments

AFTER a summer of floods and rising corn prices, some of Worcestershire's dairy farmers can see a chink in the darkness with the news that dairy co-operative First Milk is to pay them more for their milk.  more...

Festival Diary

Tuesday, August 19

TOMORROW Swan Theatre Young People's Acting Workshops - Swan Theatre Studio at 9.30am and 10.30am.  more...

Monday, August 18

TODAY Swan Theatre Young People's Acting Workshops - Swan Theatre Studio at 9.30am and 10.30am.  more...

You can shop or bop asstreetscomealive

SHOPPING in Worcester during the annual summer festival is an experience to remember.  more...

Monday, August 18

TODAY  more...

Festival Gallery

Worcester Festival

Antonio Serra - The Ltin Quaerter comes to Worcester. Pic Ref No 33128902  more...

Worcester Festival

Richard Cuomo with a selection of meats - The Latin Quarter. A group of Italian and Spanish traders. Pic Ref No 33128901  more...

Festival Reports

Children travel in timeonparkvisit

CHILDREN who want to be Doctor Who for a day are in luck - thanks to children's theatre group C&T.  more...

Children travel in time on park visit

CHILDREN who want to be Doctor Who for a day are in luck - thanks to children's theatre group C&T.  more...

Festival Reviews

Comedy act with just a hint of Python

THE double act of Humphrey and Renshaw are exactly what they say on the tin - a comedy sketch show.  more...

Comedy act with just a hint of Python

THE double act of Humphrey and Renshaw are exactly what they say on the tin - a comedy sketch show.  more...

Half-hour audio tour brings the past alive

THE face of Worcester is changing.  more...

Gardening

It’s time for preparing to force those festive bulbs

I know it's far too early to be thinking about Christmas in the middle of summer, but if you want fragrant hyacinths in your house this festive season, start looking for prepared bulbs which should go on sale any time now.  more...

Beetroot

Good enough to eat BEETROOT Gardeners should now be harvesting crops of beetroot to add to tasty salads grated or sliced, cooked or raw, with a dash of orange juice to add flavour.  more...

Beetroot

Good enough to eat  more...

Beetroot

Good enough to eat  more...

In Brief

Store to stock only Fairtrade bananas

FROM now on, the Redditch branch of Sainsbury's will sell only Fairtrade bananas to help some of the least fortunate people in the world.  more...

Kidder News Latest

Service for hospice

KEMP Hospice will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a special service at St Mary's and All Saint's Church on Saturday, September 29, at 7.30pm.  more...

Service for hospice

KEMP Hospice in Kidderminster will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a special service at the town's St Mary's and All Saint's Church on Saturday, September 29, at 7.30pm.  more...

Youngsters turn out to party

FINE weather ensured record attendances at both this year's Party in the Park events at Bewdley and Stourport.  more...

Youngsters turn out to party

FINE weather ensured record attendances at both this year's Party in the Park events at Bewdley and Stourport.  more...

Fire warning for shopkeepers

SHOP owners have been urged to keep their rubbish secure after firefighters were called to put out a fire at a Kidderminster store.  more...

Fire alert for shopkeepers

SHOP owners have been urged to keep their rubbish secure after firefighters were called to put out a fire at a Kidderminster store.  more...

Fire alert for shopkeepers

SHOP owners have been urged to keep their rubbish secure after firefighters were called to put out a fire at a Kidderminster store.  more...

Man charged following stabbing

A MAN was due to appear before Kidderminster magistrates today charged in connection with a stabbing in the town over the weekend.  more...

Man charged following stabbing

A MAN was due to appear before Kidderminster magistrates today charged in connection with a stabbing in the town over the weekend.  more...

Owners told 'control dogs'

DOG owners are being warned by police they face penalties if they fail to keep their pets under control.  more...

Owners told to 'control dogs'

DOG owners are being warned by police they face penalties if they fail to keep their pets under control.  more...

Owners told to control dogs

DOG owners are being warned by police they face penalties if they fail to keep their pets under control.  more...

Horses worth £12,000 taken

THIEVES have stolen a pair of horses worth £12,000 from a field where they were grazing.  more...

Horses worth £12,000 taken

THIEVES have stolen a pair of horses worth £12,000 from a field where they were grazing.  more...

Horses worth £12,000 taken

THIEVES have stolen a pair of horses worth £12,000 from a field where they were grazing.  more...

Teen had vet drug

A TEENAGER from Kidderminster pleaded guilty to having a veterinary drug which was due to be peddled when he appeared at Worcester Crown Court.  more...

Wounding charge man remanded

A MAN today appeared before Kidderminster magistrates charged in connection with an incident in which another man was stabbed.  more...

Latest

The best book on our buildings since the summer of love 1967

FORTY years ago, in the Summer of Love of 1967, architectural historian Sir Nikolaus Pevsner published his Architectural Guide to Worcestershire.  more...

Doctors cash in on phone rip off

DOCTORS have been accused of cashing in on their patients after switching to high rate telephone lines.  more...

How city men became millionaires

TWO businessmen from Worcester who set up an internet company 10 years ago are celebrating after becoming millionaires.  more...

How city men became millionaires

TWO businessmen from Worcester who set up an internet company 10 years ago are celebrating after becoming millionaires.  more...

Smiling faces show Perdiswell fun

IT was a day of fun for hundreds of Worcester's youngsters who enjoyed a colourful array of activities.  more...

Lucky escape after car overturns on A449

PASSENGERS have had a lucky escape after the car they were travelling in overturned on a notorious stretch of road near Worcester.  more...

Killer Hughes set for prison release

DISGRACED former Kidderminster Harriers legend Lee Hughes is due to be freed today to continue his professional football career at Oldham Athletic.  more...

Killer Hughes set free from jail

DISGRACED former Kidderminster Harriers legend Lee Hughes was freed from jail today to continue his professional football career at Oldham Athletic.  more...

College supervisors bulllying allegations

A FORMER supervisor at Worcester College of Technology has alleged he was harrassed and bullied at the establishment.  more...

College supervisor's bullying allegations

A FORMER supervisor at Worcester College of Technology has alleged he was harrassed and bullied at the establishment.  more...

Friends club together for Ellie

THE young friends of cerebral palsy sufferer Ellie Taylor as well as their parents and staff at her nursery have staged a series of events to raise money for specialist equipment to help the toddler.  more...

Tenbury tourist shop gets grant

TENBURY Wells Tourist Information Centre has become a one-stop-shop offering an enhanced range of services to visitors, thanks to funding from Advantage West Midlands' Rural Regeneration Zone.  more...

Bishampton protestors mast anger

PROTESTORS fighting to a stop a mobile phone mast returned home after their protest at the headquarters of T-Mobile to find the mast was already being put up.  more...

Tributes as am dram champion dies on holiday

A STAR of Worcestershire's theatre scene has died suddenly whilst on holiday.  more...

Summer sizzler out of the question

CITY residents will not have to reach for their umbrellas over the coming week but they will not need the factor 35 sun block either.  more...

Horse chestnut trees taken down

TWO trees in Worcester city centre have been cut down after a large branch narrowly missed motorists when it fell onto the road.  more...

Horses stolen from field

TWO horses have been stolen from a field in Stourport.  more...

Help with coping with stress

A RELAXATION course for those wanting to learn ways to de-stress from the rigours of modern living is being organised by the Evesham and Pershore branch of MIND, the mental health charity.  more...

Thieves given clear message

EYE-CATCHING new postcards are being distributed by police aimed at preventing vehicle crime.  more...

Gasworks wharf appeal is rejected

AN appeal against refusal of planning permission for a multi-million pound marina development at the old Gasworks Wharf in Evesham has been dismissed.  more...

Comrades remembered

ECOND World War veterans who fought in the Far East remembered colleagues they left behind at a ceremony in Evesham yesterday.  more...

Club faces a £250,000 bill for flood damage

LOSS-adjusters say Pershore Town Football Club will need £250,000 worth of repairs at its ground.  more...

Street market to boost trade

LOSS-adjusters say Pershore Town Football Club will need £250,000 worth of repairs at its ground.  more...

Platform for farmers

TESCO is giving customers the chance to sample home-grown produce and meet and question local farmers and suppliers.  more...

Great day out for all the family

A FRUITY fun day for all the family is being promised at this year's Pershore Plum Fayre.  more...

Donation of beds brings comfort

AN EVESHAM charity has brought comfort to leukaemia patients at a hospital after it donated a modern electronic bed to a ward.  more...

Volunteers recognised for rescue work

ST John Ambulance volunteers who worked tirelessly and gave emergency support in the flood crisis were recognised at a special ceremony in London.  more...

Row over election leaflets goes on

THE man at the centre of an election leaflet row in Offenham may not have escaped prosecution, it emerged this week.  more...

River is cleared

CLEAN-up work got underway on the River Avon in Evesham this week when the Upper Avon Navigational Trust started removing large debris that was submerged by the floods.  more...

Inquest opened into flood death

AN inquest was opened yesterday into the death of former potter Eddie Hopkins, from Sedgeberrow, who is believed to have died after swallowing floodwater when he was being rescued from his home last month.  more...

Heroin discovered in car

A HEROIN addict from Pershore has been fined after police found class A drugs in his car.  more...

Disgusting treatment of redundant staff, says ex-chairman

THE way 150 workers at Evesham Techology were told they had lost their jobs was "disgusting", their former boss said this week.  more...

Redundant workers may find help is round corner

A firm has opened its doors to former Evesham Technology staff who lost their jobs after it went in to administration.  more...

Livelihood was eaten by seabirds

A FISHERY owner who saw £25,000 worth of his stock eaten by birds says he is determined to start again.  more...

Latets

Driver critical after jack collapsed

ONE man is dead and another is seriously injured after a tragic sequence of events in Alvechurch on Sunday.  more...

Letters

Grandad’s river skills were a real life-saver

SIR - I read with interest the letter from John Hinton (Worcester News, August 14) about my grandfather William Brown and his teaching of swimming and life-saving skills in the river Severn.  more...

Loudspeakers are just a gimmick

SIR - Your lead article (Worcester News, August 9) concerned the use of loudspeakers in hospitals to "join fight to beat MRSA".  more...

Thanks to staff at the Royal hospital

SIR - I felt I must write to thank and acknowledge the efficient and hardworking staff at the Worcestershire Royal Hospital.  more...

Why do we need a new memorial?

SIR - I am puzzled as to why there is thought to be a need for a new' memorial to the brave men of the Worcestershire Regiment in the park which already bears the name of their heroic action at Gheluvelt? If there were any need to add to the site, perhaps a covered area explaining the details of the action would be appropriate, so that schoolchildren (and interested adults) could study those events in all weathers? It would also greatly enhance the facilities for any local family history events.  more...

I’m very grateful for all the effort

SIR - Many thanks for delivering the Worcester News during the terrible floods. Being an elderly senior citizen I appreciate it and I'm sure you worked very hard during the time you were bailing out water.  more...

Asian floods appeal

I am appealing to readers to join me in supporting Help the Aged in their emergency appeal for the victims of the South Asia Floods.  more...

Asian floods appeal

I am appealing to readers to join me in supporting Help the Aged in their emergency appeal for the victims of the South Asia Floods.  more...

Don't throw out the greens

I was interested to read about the study suggesting vegetables that are a rich red, blue or purple colour have natural pigments that could act as powerful anti-cancer agents.  more...

Local Walks

Enjoy castles and churches in the shadow of Black Mountains

Ewyas Harold lies in the shadow of the Black Mountains, close to the southern end of the Golden Valley. Dulas Brook runs through the village and Ewyas Harold Common, criss-crossed by footpaths, rises above it to the north.  more...

Enjoy castles and churches in the shadow of Black Mountains

Ewyas Harold lies in the shadow of the Black Mountains, close to the southern end of the Golden Valley. Dulas Brook runs through the village and Ewyas Harold Common, criss-crossed by footpaths, rises above it to the north.  more...

Memory

100 years ago - August 24, 1907

THE efforts of the Redditch Hospital Saturday Comm-ittee to try and encourage local firms to assist the movement by appointing representatives upon the committee and to arrange for regular weekly collections, as is done at all other manufacturing towns with a hospital of their own, do not appear to be meeting with conspicuous success, and certainly not with the success they deserve.  more...

50 years ago - August 23, 1957

ALVECHURCH turned out in force on Wednesday evening to give their local football team a good send off for the coming season and to see the club's first real home.  more...

25 years ago - August 20, 1982

HELICOPTER pilot Lieut Cdr Christopher R Wrighton, who lived in Alvechurch, has returned home from battle in the Falkland Islands.  more...

Nature Notes

Plants evolve strategies to cope with changes

PLANTS have certain basic requirements for life. These are water, air, nutrients and sunlight. Sometimes these basic requirements can be in short supply and fortunately for animals plant species have persevered and evolved strategies to cope, allowing all but the most extreme of habitats to be colonised by plants and the animal communities they support.  more...

News

Preece rage at red-card referee

INCENSED Andy Preece has accused the referee who sent off Rapinder Gill against Burscough of lying to him.  more...

County snap up all-rounder Razzaq

WORCESTERSHIRE have announced the signing of former Pakistan international Abdul Razzaq as a replacement overseas player for the remainder of the 2007 season.  more...

Frost on England duty Down Under

PROMISING Warriors scrum-half Oliver Frost turned out for England Under 18s against Australia Schools at Ballymore in Brisbane, but couldn't inspire his side to victory.  more...

Boss is banking on Smith’s fitness bid

ANDY Preece is hoping Chris Smith's second-half outing against Burscough won't jeopardise his fitness for the weekend.  more...

Wolves sign experienced marksman

SHARP-SHOOTER Markus Hallgrimson has become the latest player to join Skouson Harker's new-look Worcester Wolves side.  more...

Redditch United 1 Leigh RMI 1

WITH 30 minutes gone of this game, Reds were a goal down and had influential midfielder Lee Downes back in the changing room after his show of petulance had resulted in a red card.  more...

Opinion

Dennis, the guest who never left

THERE was once a time when a young man, arriving in a strange town or city, would make a beeline for the nearest YMCA. With battered suitcase in hand, he might walk from the railway station and find a place of shelter that could offer comforts of a friendly - if slightly spartan - variety.  more...

Pershore

High Street scheme under scrutiny

PLANS for changes to Pershore High Street should move a step further this evening.  more...

Massive cost of repairs at leisure centre

HUNDREDS of thousands of pounds will be needed to repair Pershore Leisure Centre after it was submerged in 12 feet of flood water, say loss adjusters.  more...

Philip Serrell

The great green carpet resembled a turnip field

I happened to wander down to the county cricket ground at New Road the other day.  more...

The great green carpet resembled a turnip field

I happened to wander down to the county cricket ground at New Road the other day.  more...

Phillpot Files

Our diligent working class have become

THERE has been much talk of late about something called a carbon footprint'. It seems that every human being gets through a certain amount of this, an estimated total of that, we eat several tons of food and therefore produce the corresponding tonnage of waste.  more...

Pryce'S People

Ole! Spain comes to life in Caroline’s book

THE market town of Bromyard can never have struck anyone as a hot- bed of clicking castanets, whirling flamenco skirts and tight trousered men shouting "Ole" every so often.  more...

Ole! Spain comes to life in Caroline’s book

THE market town of Bromyard can never have struck anyone as a hot- bed of clicking castanets, whirling flamenco skirts and tight trousered men shouting "Ole" every so often.  more...

Reader'S Pictures

Stepping out on the Cross

William Brown in the city centre who featured in the letters page  more...

Results

Coruna are off to flier

D & P La Coruna kicked off their Bromsgrove League Division One campaign with a 3-0 win over Crown Athletic.  more...

Round-Up

Town look to find their feet

BROMYARD will look to put their poor start to the new campaign behind them tomorrow night when they travel to Gornal Athletic (7.45).  more...

Hibbard fires Fields through

MARK Hibbard was the hero for 10-man Westfields as they secured a place in the preliminary round of the FA Cup with a 3-2 victory over Friar Lane and Epworth at allpay.park.  more...

City side return to training

WORCESTER Hockey Club are back in training following their most successful season.  more...

Big crash drops Neal down the championship rankings

DROITWICH'S Matt Neal needed medical treatment for whiplash injuries after this crash in the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship at Brands Hatch.  more...

Humphries a doubt for Swifts

GOALKEEPER Craig Humphries is rated as 50/50 for Stourport Swifts' match at Leamington tomorrow night (7.45).  more...

Brown is confident of squad strength

ROD Brown believes it will take a good side to deny Bromsgrove Rovers this season.  more...

Robins boss won’t get carried away

EVESHAM United manager Paul West insists there is room for improvement despite his side's winning start to the season.  more...

Robinson leads way at the Vale

SEVENTY-TWO Vale Golf and County Club members and their guests from clubs all over the country played with determination through heavy showers.  more...

Williams falls to magic of Trent

PHIL Williams' Hereford side crashed under a hail of shots to Peter Goulding's Trent Vale, Notts, team in the English National Triples Bowls quarter-finals.  more...

Harriers manager wants improvement

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers manager Mark Yates is adamant his team will not produce a repeat of the Grays debacle.  more...

Harriers manager wants improvement

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers manager Mark Yates is adamant his team will not produce a repeat of the Grays debacle.  more...

Big Bertha set to fire up again

PEOPLE with an interest in trains and the famous Lickey Incline can once again see a collection of photographs of Big Bertha on display at Bromsgrove's Museum from now until the end of September.  more...

Offering support

A VALUABLE support service for potentially vulnerable people has been recognised for meeting national standards.  more...

Waste scheme

A PROPOSAL for the installation of an incinerator at Wythall Sawmills, in Alcester Road, was considered at a meeting of the district planning committee.  more...

Awards for police

BROMSGROVE police officers and staff received commendations for their professionalism at a special awards evening.  more...

Keep on toddling

BROMSGROVE youngsters are needed to toddle their way to raising cash for charity. Throughout October the Meningitis Trust is staging its eighth Toddle Waddle and it is appealing for toddlers to take part. The event is a fun sponsored waddle for the under fives and will raise funds to provide ongoing support to families all over the UK who have been affected by meningitis. To register go to www.meningitis-trust.org/toddlewaddle or call 0845 644 0184.  more...

Give blood

BROMSGROVE residents are being urged to roll up their sleeves and give blood at a session next week. The National Blood Service will be at the Labour Club, in Worcester Road, Bromsgrove, next Wednesday from 1.30-3.15pm and again from 4.30-7.15pm. Call 0845 7 711 711 to book an appointment for this session.  more...

Keeping the streets clean

DOG owners are being reminded to clean up after their pets when taking them for walks to the Waseley Hills and other local beauty spots.  more...

Pearly whites

PET owners in Bromsgrove are being invited to take their animals in for a free dental check at a town vets.  more...

Motoring history

SOME of the most famous names from motoring history will be on parade at this Sunday's 12th annual motor show at Webbs of Wychbold.  more...

Flood cash

BROMSGROVE District Council has received a share of new government funding for flood affected victims. Announced by Communities Secretary Hazel Blears last Friday, Bromsgrove has been allocated £20,000 of the £6.2m government flood package. Overall 36 local authorities have received a share of the government money, with Wychavon District Council, which covers Droitwich, receiving £600,000. The money is to be used to support the recovery work of local authorities in flood-hit areas and is designed to help vulnerable individuals and families. A spokesman for Bromsgrove District Council said: "We were not affected as badly as some areas so the funding will be discussed at a meeting, where it will be decided how best to spend the money and help the people affected by the floods."  more...

Nursery deal

AN Aston Fields nursery has been taken over by a national nursery provider, it was announced last week. Leapfrog Day Nursery, in Stoke Road, Bromsgrove, has become part of the biggest nursery company in the UK, Busy Bees Childcare Ltd. The deal is part of the acquisition of 88 nurseries and is worth an estimated £31.2 million. The two storey Bromsgrove nursery offers rooms designed specifically for babies, toddlers and preschoolers.  more...

Chris still packs quite a punch

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...

Motoring history

SOME of the most famous names from motoring history will be on parade at this Sunday's 12th annual motor show at Webbs of Wychbold.  more...

Church will warm up

ST Peter's Church in Rous Lench has secured a grant to replace its old heating system.  more...

Veterans set for inaugural angling competition

THE inaugural Match Fishing/ Shakespeare Veterans Championship for anglers over 60 on Wednesday is heading for a sellout.  more...

Fixtures

SATURDAY  more...

Artist nets stamp deal

A STUDLEY artist has had her designs commissioned for a range of rubber handicraft stamps.  more...

Appeal on lorry theft

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after an 18-tonne lorry was stolen from a secure yard on Crossgate Road in Redditch.  more...

Rare off-road buggy stolen

POLICE are appealing for information about the theft of a rare off-road buggy worth £2,500 from Alvechurch.  more...

Rare off-road buggy stolen

POLICE are appealing for information about the theft of a rare off-road buggy worth £2,500 from Alvechurch.  more...

Grant joy for youth groups

THOUSANDS of Redditch youngsters have once again benefited from Worcester-shire County Council's grant-giving scheme, Funding Lots Of Stuff (FLOSS).  more...

Thief hid TVs and cosmetics under skirt

COSMETICS and televisions from the Co-Op in Studley have been stolen after they were hiden under a thief's skirt.  more...

Motocross track planning breach

A FIELD in Hopwood is at the centre of planning controversy after its owners conducted engineering works to transform it into a permanent motocross track.  more...

Fun day out at carnival

ENTERTAINING motorcycle displays dominated Wythall Carnival last weekend.  more...

Trust status for probation area

THE success of West Mercia Probation Area has been recognised by the Government.  more...

Success of store collection

A RECENT collection at Sainsbury's supermarket raised more then £830 for the Redditch Branch of the RNLI.  more...

Benefit cheat convicted

A BATCHLEY woman has been sentenced after pleading guilty to benefit fraud.  more...

Health centre plans

A HEALTHCARE company has applied for permission to build a 6,000 square metre health centre on the junction of Church Road and Adelaide Street.  more...

Voice views in online survey

RESIDENTS are being asked to voice their opinions on how policing is carried out in their neighbourhood in an online survey.  more...

Rival footie fans in charity match

TWO rival football fans have found a new way to put aside their differences and raise money for a good cause.  more...

Society

Finstall WI

the entertainment for the afternoon at the village hall was a talk from Roger Tolman on the activities of the Woodland Trust which was illustrated by slides showing the trust's work.  more...

Brockencote WI

WE were very lucky when we had our Kenco coffee tasting morning and bring and buy at Janet Miller's as the weather was beautiful, warm and sunny.  more...

Hagley Gardeners’ Club

ON a dry and sunny evening members visited Sandyridge, the lovely garden of Brian and Helen Hancox.  more...

Blackwell & Burcot WI

Members of Blackwell & Burcot WI enjoyed a great afternoon out at the annual Burcot Fete and Flower Show.  more...

Rubery WI

The August meeting was our garden party, with lots of fun and laughing out loud.  more...

Areley Kings

WIVES - The group enjoyed a summer evening in the garden and grounds of a fellow member in Dunley, Stourport, with cream tea and refreshments. All proceeds from this ticket only event will benefit Acorns Children's Hospice.  more...

Stourport

FLORAL ART CLUB - Area demonstrator and club member Joan Southerton entertained the audience on July 30 with some flower arrangements that all represented "Jewels of the Forest". The forest being Wyre Forest her first arrangement had flowers of blue and yellow in a tub made from banana spades around a tree made on the spot. Filling a mesh frame balanced on a carpet spool rescued from the redundant carpet factory with colourful roses, freesias and cala lilies to represent a carpet design, the canals were remembered with an arrangement flowing from a typical canal barge scuttle.  more...

Wyre Forest

HISTORICAL RESEARCH GROUP - By popular demand the group has extended its planned series of family history surgeries.  more...

Sound Advice

QUESTION one: I have been in my current job for six years. I work full time but have recently taken time off to look after my mother who is now disabled and now requires a lot more care. I am struggling to fit this around my work, but really do not want to give up my job.  more...

This Week In........

August 18 until 25

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Tom Guest Column

Fond memories evoked by Turner article

OUR recent interview with Glenn Turner by sports reporter Graham Taylor certainly stirred memories of halcyon days at New Road for several of our readers.  more...

Flooding devastation won’t hit recruitment

IT goes without saying that the 2007 summer floods have been totally devastating for Worcestershire County Cricket Club.  more...

  
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