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Stories for 24 August 2007
Alcester
Fun at fete
VILLAGERS will be able to have some fun at Broom Village Fete, which takes place on Saturday, September 8 from 2-5pm. more...
Flood drop-in venue change
THE venue for the Bidford flood drop-in session on Monday, September 10 has been changed due to unforeseen circumstances. more...
Top of the class!
PUPILS in Alcester have proved to be top of the class once again with a bumper crop of excellent GCSE results. more...
Business
WORCESTER: Double gold award for the conference centre
MANAGERS of Worcester racecourse, which was under water during the recent floods, joined the Cotswold Conference Centre in a celebration of excellence to show that Worcestershire's business conference facilities are some of the best in the region. more...
Cinema
Transformers
Duelling Alien races, the Autobots and the Decepticons, bring their battle to Earth in Transformers, showing at Malvern Cinema from next Friday, August 31, to Thursday, September 6. Evening performances will be held 7.15pm, while Friday, Saturday and Sunday matinees will be shown at 3.30pm. more...
Clubs & Societies
Alvechurch Dramatic Society
A NEW Members Evening will be held at Alvechurch Village Hall on Tuesday, September 4, starting at 8pm. more...
Inner Wheel Club of Redditch
THE club held its first social function of the year on August 20 in the form of the new president Pat Pritchard's afternoon strawberry tea. more...
Redditch Choral Society
FOLLOWING the summer break the society resumes meetings on Wednesday, September 5 at the Headless Cross Methodist Church Hall, Evesham Road, Headless Cross, Redditch (Please note new venue). more...
Rotary Club of Redditch Kingfisher
ALAN Atkinson, local accountant, has become the new president of Redditch Kingfisher Rotary Club. The club, which is in it's 20th year, meets at the Moat House Inn, Kings Coughton on a weekly basis for activities, social evenings or guest speakers. more...
Royal British Legion Woman’s Section, Wythall
THE meeting held on August 15 was business first, which was due to the need for more committee members and a new chairman. more...
Election Results Special
Business as usual for takeaway
KIDDERMINSTER'S Zafran tandoori takeaway is trading as normal. more...
Festival Diary
Saturday, August 25
toMORROW Funky Faces face painting - Crowngate Live Stage at 10am. more...
Saturday, August 25
TOMORROW more...
Friday, August 24
TODAY more...
Festival Gallery
Worcester Festival
Sam and his Saxaphone Pic Ref No 34133801 more...
Festival Reports
Theatre in the streets
FESTIVAL-GOERS can expect another weekend of wacky street theatre in Worcester. more...
ENTERTAINMENT: Opera and fireworks will provide a wonderful finale
THE Great Big Gilbert & Sullivan Show is set to end the Worcester Festival in style. more...
Gcse Students
GCSE Students
Christopher Whitehead students - Steph Leach, Ellie Hobday, Karen Woodyatt, Julie Lawrence, Jasmine Marsch, Mark Ratcliffe, Ross Selby and And Smith are delighted with their GCSE results. Pic Ref No 34133901 more...
GCSE Students
Christopher Whitehead students Ellie Hobday and Julie Lawrence have both attained nine A stars and two A's in the GCSE results. Ellie has come in the top five in the country in English Literature. Pic Ref No 34133902 more...
GCSE Students
Christopher Whitehead students Ellie Hobday and Julie Lawrence have both attained nine A stars and two A's in the GCSE results. Ellie has come in the top five in the country in English Literature. Pic Ref No 34133902 more...
GCSE Students
Blessed Edward Oldcorne Cathorlic College pictured Frank Bourne and Elliot Lloyd Pic Ref No 34134121 more...
GCSE Students
Blessed Edward Oldcorne Cathorlic College - Luise Behanna and Jennifer Collier. Pic Ref No 34134119 more...
GCSE Students
Blessed Edward Oldcorne Cathorlic College - Sam Kelly, Abigail Lane and Matthew Thorneycroft. Pic Ref No 34134117 more...
GCSE Students
Blessed Edward Oldcorne Cathorlic College - Holly, Rose, Ella, Theresa, Sophie and Jenny. Pic Ref No 34134116 more...
GCSE Students
Blessed Edward Oldcorne Cathorlic College - Jennifer Collier Pic Ref No 34134115 more...
GCSE Students
Blessed Edward Oldcorne Cathorlic College - Stephen Stewart. Pic Ref No 34134114 more...
GCSE Students
Blessed Edward Oldcorne Cathorlic College - Nicola License, Kayleigh Evans and Stephen Stewart. Pic Ref No 34134113 more...
GCSE Students
Blessed Edward Oldcorne Cathorlic College - Laura Sheppard, Katie Webb and Holly Wittwer. Pic Ref No 34134112 more...
GCSE Students
Blessed Edward Oldcorne Cathorlic College - Abbie Cooper and Fracesca Burney. Pic Ref No 34134111 more...
GCSE Students
Blessed Edward Oldcorne Cathorlic College - Frank Bourne. Pic Ref No 34134110 more...
GCSE Students
Blessed Edward Oldcorne Cathorlic College - Frank Bourne and Elliot Lloyd celebrate. Pic Ref No 34134109 more...
GCSE Students
Blessed Edward Oldcorne Cathorlic College - Luke Pentreath and Luke Brocks celebrate. Pic Ref No 34134108 more...
GCSE Students
Blessed Edward Oldcorne Cathorlic College Rob Collier. Pic Ref No 34134107 more...
GCSE Students
Blessed Edward Oldcorne Cathorlic College - Hannah Rothery. Pic Ref No. 34134106 more...
GCSE Students
Blessed Edward Oldcorne Cathorlic College- L-R Jonathan Dowson, Paul Dones, Will Neal and Matthew Dowson. Pic Ref No 34134105 more...
GCSE Students
Blessed Edward Oldcorne Cathorlic College - L-R Jonathan Dowson, Paul Dowens, Will Neal, Matthew Dowson, Rob Collier and Hannah Rothery. Pic Ref No 34134104 more...
GCSE Students
Blessed Edward Oldcorne Cathorlic College - Nicola License and Lottie Gillson. Pic Ref No 34134103 more...
GCSE Students
Blessed Edward Oldcorne Cathorlic College - Nicola License. Pic Ref No 34134102 more...
GCSE Students
Blessed Edward Oldcorne Cathorlic College - Lottie Gillson. Pic Ref No 34134101 more...
GCSE Students
Blessed Edward Oldcorne Cathorlic College - Rob Collier and Hannah Rothery. Pic Ref No 34134122 more...
Kidder News Latest
Suspicion over mobile thefts
MOBILE phone thefts might not be what they seem, as the supposed victims might have lost their phones or just want a new one, according to police. more...
Animal export ban eased
FARMERS are being told by Worcestershire County Council that exportation restrictions imposed after the recent foot and mouth outbreak in Surrey are being further relaxed. more...
Animal export ban eased
FARMERS are being told by Worcestershire County Council that exportation restrictions imposed after the recent foot and mouth outbreak in Surrey are being further relaxed. more...
Exams joy for transplant girl
A BRAVE Stourport High School pupil has beaten the odds and gained top GCSE grades despite having two liver transplants. more...
Exams joy for transplant girl
A BRAVE Stourport High School pupil has beaten the odds and gained top GCSE grades despite having two liver transplants. more...
Exams joy for transplant girl
A BRAVE Stourport High School pupil has beaten the odds and gained top GCSE grades despite having two liver transplants. more...
Results leave Hettie 'gobsmacked'
A TOP pupil is one step closer to her dream after getting outstanding exam grades. more...
Dan's hard work pays off
A BUDDING mathematician proved he he had a head for figures after getting excellent marks in his favourite subjects. more...
Dan's hard work pays off
A BUDDING mathematician proved he had a head for figures after getting excellent marks in his favourite subjects. more...
Business as usual for takeaway
KIDDERMINSTER'S Zafran tandoori takeaway is trading as normal, despite nearby homes being evacuated. more...
Outstanding results for pupils
HUNDREDS of Wyre Forest school pupils breathed a sigh of relief when they opened the envelopes which revealed their outstanding GCSE results. more...
Bright students among best
IT was celebrations all round for two bright Baxter College pupils after they bagged some of the best results in the school. more...
Bright students among best
IT was celebrations all round for two bright Baxter College pupils after they bagged some of the best results in the school. more...
Bright students among best
IT was celebrations all round for two bright Baxter College pupils after they bagged some of the best results in the school. more...
Bright students among best
IT was celebrations all round for two bright Baxter College pupils after they bagged some of the best results in the school. more...
Bright students among best
IT was celebrations all round for two bright Baxter College pupils after they bagged some of the best results in the school. more...
Dramatic flourish for Zac
A DRAMA enthusiast has put his good grades in the subject down to the teacher who inspired him to work hard. more...
Dramatic flourish for Zac
A DRAMA enthusiast has put his good GCSE grades in the subject down to the teacher who inspired him to work hard. more...
Man made stabbing threat
A MAN refused entry to a Kidderminster nightclub brandished a knife at doormen and threatened to stab one in the face. more...
Stabbing threat at nightclub
A MAN refused entry to a Kidderminster nightclub brandished a knife at doormen and threatened to stab one in the face. more...
Wall situation 'very difficult'
THE engineer overseeing works to stabilise a wall believed to be in danger of collapse said the situation was "very delicate". more...
Contact boost for parents
A NEW contact centre has opened allowing parents coping with a relationship breakdown to see their children. more...
Duo released on bail
A MAN and a youth arrested after a 24-year-old man was found with serious injuries have been released on bail. more...
Latest
Time Team coming to county
WORCESTERSHIRE'S Croome Park is set to appear in a special episode of Channel 4's Time Team. more...
Joy as Bank Holiday sunshine expected
THE final bank holiday before Christmas promises to bring a ray of sunshine to people's lives as this year's summer ends with a welcome warm, dry and bright flourish. more...
Joy as Bank Holiday sunshine expected
THE final bank holiday before Christmas promises to bring a ray of sunshine to people's lives as this year's summer ends with a welcome warm, dry and bright flourish. more...
Foot and mouth ban relaxed further
Worcestershire County Council is informing local farmers that exportation restrictions imposed after the recent Foot and Mouth outbreak in Surrey are being further relaxed. more...
Foot and mouth ban relaxed further
Worcestershire County Council is informing local farmers that exportation restrictions imposed after the recent Foot and Mouth outbreak in Surrey are being further relaxed. more...
Mystery man poses no threat
PASSENGERS who feared a homeless person was camping near a Worcester railway need not worry - the mystery person is a contractor monitoring the site following flood damage. more...
Mystery man poses no threat
PASSENGERS who feared a homeless person was camping near a Worcester railway need not worry - the mystery person is a contractor monitoring the site following flood damage. more...
Worcester student amongst country's best GCSE results
WHEN it comes to exam sucess, Worcestershire students have proved they are among the best in the country. more...
Worcester students amongst country's best GCSE results
WHEN it comes to exam sucess, Worcestershire students have proved they are among the best in the country. more...
Worcester students amongst country's best GCSE results
WHEN it comes to exam sucess, Worcestershire students have proved they are among the best in the country. more...
M5 shooting causes getaway chaos
Shots have been fired at a police car in the early hours of this morning causing the M5 to be shut near Gloucester. more...
Artist in running for top prize
AN artist from Malvern has been shortlisted to win a national watercolour competition. more...
Artist in running for top prize
AN artist from Malvern has been shortlisted to win a national watercolour competition. more...
Young dad attacks police men
A FATHER-of-one assaulted two police officers after being ejected from a nightclub. more...
Now we're exporting our beer to Holland and Belgium
A WORCESTERSHIRE brewery is battling back against the import of continental lager by exporting its beer to Holland and Denmark. more...
Now we're exporting our beer to Holland and Belgium
A WORCESTERSHIRE brewery is battling back against the import of continental lager by exporting its beer to Holland and Denmark. more...
Garry does a grand pint of the black stuff
A PUBLICAN who prides himself on pouring his Guinness "the Irish way" has earned a place in the top 50 pubs in the country for a pint of the black stuff. more...
Candle bags ready for cancer relay
SPECIAL candle bags are now on sale at a Worcester charity shop to prepare for the city's first Relay for Life. more...
Candle bags ready for cancer relay
SPECIAL candle bags are now on sale at a Worcester charity shop to prepare for the city's first Relay for Life. more...
M5 motorists delayed following accident
A LANE of the M5 northbound had to be closed following a motorbike accident. more...
M5 motorists delayed following accident
A LANE of the M5 northbound had to be closed following a motorbike accident. more...
Stay away from water Bank Holiday warning
PEOPLE enjoying the warm weather this bank holiday are being urged to think before taking the plunge. more...
Stay away from water warning
PEOPLE enjoying the warm weather this bank holiday are being urged to think before taking the plunge. more...
Stay away from water warning
PEOPLE enjoying the warm weather this bank holiday are being urged to think before taking the plunge. more...
Pair held on suspicion of attempted murder released
TWO people arrested on suspicion of the attempted murder of a Kidderminster man have been released on police bail, pending further inquiries. more...
Motorway closed after shots fired at police
THE M5 motorway in Gloucestershire was closed to traffic between Junctions 12 and 13 during rush hour today after shots were fired at a police car. more...
Charity ball planned
A CHARITY ball is being held at The Vale Golf Club in Bishampton next Saturday (8) in aid of St Richards Hospice. more...
Latets
Guard attacked during shop raid
A SECURITY guard has been attacked with a machete during an armed raid on a newsagents in Wythall. more...
Leisure General
Book signing
Derek Lawrence, a Malvern author, will be signing copies of his new book, Skaters Trekkies and Cool Dudes, at Arcade Books, Pershore on Monday, August 27, from 11am. more...
Hills form backdrop to story of supernatural
MALVERN Library will be the perfect setting for the release of Phil Rickman's new paperback novel - The Remains of an Altar - with much of the story being set on the Hills. more...
Letters
Our rubbish needs to be collected weekly
SIR - Here we go again, with councillors saying how good the figures are for recycling. more...
We need your help with cricket match
SIR - Old Georgians' Cricket Club is 60 years old this year. We will be having the customary dinner and dance at the end of the season to celebrate both that landmark and this particular rain-hit season. more...
Our son is active against smoking
SIR - Further to your articles about our son Brandon Weston which you ran recently in your newspaper, I would like to address the comment later posted by a reader, namely George Cowley, of Worcester. more...
Plan for shopping centre is insane
SIR - Valiant efforts by Droitwich councillors and their officers to help local traders recover from the floods are being threatened by Wychavon's latest scheme. more...
Plan for shopping centre is insane
SIR - Valiant efforts by Droitwich councillors and their officers to help local traders recover from the floods are being threatened by Wychavon's latest scheme. more...
Mess by the ton
SIR - Writing of dog-mess, Joan Shovelton (August 3) has a very apt surname. more...
Safety query
The bridge in Colwall over the railway has been closed to all including pedestrians. If it is so unsafe, then why are trains still running under it? more...
Very positive
A big thank you to everyone involved in the birth of our daughter Hazel on July 6; the Malvern community midwife team and at Worcester Royal Hospital everyone on delivery suite, obstetric theatres and the post natal ward. more...
Happy days
RARELY a week goes by without letters complaining of travel problems. Such letters have set me thinking of many days gone by. In fact wartime days, as teenagers and the race to catch the last train back to Colwall. more...
Colour blind
I have written before on this subject, to no avail - so here it comes again. more...
Left off the map
WE as a family have also enjoyed the peace and quiet, birdsong and wild flowers at St Wulstan's Nature Reserve, when we finally found it! more...
My nomination
I HAVE just read the letter headed Dirt tracks' (Your Letters, August 17). Yes, I agree, Abbey Road does have a bad surface but my nomination for worst stretch of road has to be Hanley Road. The stretch from the junction with Green Lane up to the junction with Wells Road must take some beating. You spend most of your time trying to avoid the lumps of ironwork stuck up in places, and the awful uneven surface. My poor little older car is getting shaken to bits, as I use this stretch of road often. Then we get onto the Wyche Road, once again ironwork stuck up in places and holes. more...
Warning sign?
I READ with interest the letter by Mr D McCarry headed Dirt tracks' (Your Letters, August 17). I and other residents of West Malvern Road have reported on numerous occasions over a period of time, the breaking up of the road surface, producing pot holes, and stones being thrown about by passing traffic into the path of pedestrians and young children walking on the adjoining pavement. However, the last few days has seen white marker paint put down only, I must say, on certain areas of the breaking surface. Is this to warn us away or we wait in anticipation as to what, or not, might happen? more...
Correcting an injustice
Regarding Mr Geffen's letter headlined Not Justice but Revenge' (Your Letters, August 17), I feel he would make a good politician - they also seem to know exactly what the population are thinking without consulting us! more...
Colwall bridge has stood since 1892
I say, do you speak English Parlez-vous Francais Sprechen Sie Swahili or Dutch or Mandalay? more...
Lifestyle
What do you have nightmares about?
DEATH AND DROWNING more...
What do you have nightmares about?
DEATH AND DROWNING more...
Live Match Coverage
Harriers v Stevenage Borough
Team line-ups. more...
Harriers v Stevenage Borough
Team line-ups. more...
Harriers 0 Stevenage 0
First ten minutes. more...
Harriers 0 Stevenage 0
First ten minutes. more...
GOAL! Harriers 0 Stevenage 1
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GOAL! Harriers 0 Stevenage 2
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HALF TIME: Harriers 0 Stevenage 2
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Harriers Stevenage 2
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Harriers 0 Stevenage 2
55 to 65mins. more...
Harriers 0 Stevenage 2
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FULL TIME: Harriers 0 Stevenage 2
Final minutes. more...
Memory
100 years ago - August 31, 1907
THE annual festival of the united temperance societies of Astwood Bank and district took place on Saturday afternoon, in charming weather. more...
50 years ago - August 30, 1957
THIRTY-two pupils from Redditch County High School went potholing and rock-climbing during a 10-day holiday at a youth camp near Auxerre, in central France, described afterwards by one of the masters who accompanied them as "a 100 per cent success". more...
25 years ago - August 27, 1982
HUNDREDS of legs were aching after the Redditch Marathon on Sunday - but not half as many as organisers had hoped for. more...
Memory Lane
100 Years Ago, August 31, 1907
THE ruling Board of Guardians at Bromsgrove Workhouse were opposed to the idea that the education of pauper children, despite its spiralling cost, should be financed from the national exchequer. They said if they no longer paid for the service from the locally collected Poor Rate, they would lose all control. They concluded such a move would create a huge bureau and be unworkable.' SUMMER had finally arrived after weeks of indifferent weather. The Messenger noted that the sun had come too late for any real hot weather, but it was being welcomed by farmers and growers in the Bromsgrove and Droitwich areas. The summer storms and gales had flattened acres of cereal crops making it impossible to harvest them by mechanical means. Farmers would have to resort to using the old fashioned sickle. And at last the remnants of the earlier sodden hay crop could be now be gathered from the fields. more...
50 Years Ago, August 31, 1957
TWO local cases of the potentially deadly illness polio were reported this week. One was a young woman from Catshill, the other a man from Bromsgrove. Both were taken to Hayley Green Hospital. more...
25 Years Ago, August 27, 1982
THE Bromsgrove branch of Alcoholics Anonymous was to set up a second meeting place to cope with increasing demand for its services. In future members would meet at Breme House in addition to regular midweek meetings at Barnsley Hall Hospital. more...
Can you put names to faces?
THIS week's pictorial look back over the years comes all the way from the USA, together with a plea to our readers for information. more...
Echoes from the past
100 years ago MR E Trigg, Unicorn Hotel, had the misfortune to lose a very valuable mare on Monday last, as a result of an accident. His char-a-banc, drawn by four animals, was proceeding on the weekly journey to Eastnor and Ledbury and was going down the hill past British Camp. When near the top gate leading to Eastnor Park, the animal in question stumbled and fell. A motor-car was coming on behind at the time and ran into the mare, killing her almost instantly. The car and its occupants were knocked into the hedge at the side of the road, but fortunately no-one was hurt. Malvern Gazette, August 23, 1907 THE monthly meeting of the managers of the Ledbury Council Schools was held on Wednesday. Mr Perry, one of the visiting committee, gave the returns of the attendances of the scholars at the various schools. The average percentage during the past month in the Boys' school was 89, Girls' school 85 and infants 76. It was stated that the drop in percentage was caused to some extent by an outbreak of measles. Mr Mills, the school attendance officer, said there was a great deal of truancy at the present time, and mentioned several cases where boys stayed away from school and got into mischief. The Board expressed determination to deal firmly with the problem and seven summonses were ordered in cases where repeated warnings had been ignored. Ledbury Free Press, August 27, 1907. more...
Chauffeur's quick thinking averts disaster
"A MOTOR breakdown occured yesterday afternoon in Church Street, occasioning some little excitement," reported the Gazette 100 years ago. more...
Man is jailed for living 'simple life'
THE misfortunes of a well-known ne'er-do-well called Arthur Gwynne provided the occasion for some comment in the Gazette 100 years ago. more...
Music
More than folk at festival in the park
WOULD you like to hear some music that would sound good floating in and out of your kitchen window? Then head to the folk festival in Worcester's Gheluvelt Park. more...
WIN tickets to see the Kaiser Chiefs
YOUR Worcester News is giving away tickets to see the Kaiser Chiefs in Birmingham. more...
Gig Guide
tonight Cobweb Dilemmas, Velvet and The Irony - Marr's Bar, Pierpoint Street, Worcester. more...
Gig Guide
TONIGHT more...
Music at The Lamb Inn
THE Funky Junky Monkeys return to the Lamb Inn, West Malvern, tomorrow (Saturday), at 9pm. more...
Top artists at special show
MALVERN Concert Club is looking forward with great enthusiasm to its 105th season of presenting the finest chamber music to audiences of the area. more...
Crop of classical music
WORK by Brahms, Bach and Mozart will be performed during a Harvest of Song at Malvern Baptist Church at 7.30pm on Saturday, September 1. more...
Seminar offers advice
MUSICIANS will be given the chance to find out more about promoting and marketing their talent in a special event to be held at the Malvern Theatres. more...
Ireland's top man for The Roses
IRISH entertainer Tommy Fleming is arriving in Tewkesbury as part of his first solo UK tour. more...
Choir seeks new tenors
MALVERN Male Voice Choir is looking to increase its top tenor line for the forthcoming season, which starts on September 3. more...
Rocking for fine cause
A 1960s night will raise money for Worcester Animal Rescue Shelter, Deblins Green. more...
News
Pakistani lines up for clash with Kent
NEW overseas signing Abdul Razzaq goes straight into the Worcestershire squad for to-day's LV County Championship Division One clash with Kent at Canterbury (11am). more...
Preece may take Tomkins gamble
ANDY Preece is contemplating picking a player from four leagues below Worcester City's level to solve his injury problems. more...
Youngsters facing new challenges
THE next generation of talent at Worcester City is raring to go for the new season after a promising warm-up campaign. more...
Sam is ready to be a true leader
DYNAMIC midfielder Sam Tuitupou is offering to bring his leadership qualities to the Warriors starting XV in October as well as the ball-pilfering abilities which have made him one of New Zealand rugby's most outstanding centres. more...
Teenage duo sign for City
WORCESTER City have moved to ease their injury problems by bringing in two players on temporary deals. more...
Skipper could make Boro return
CAPTAIN Stuart Whitehead could make his first start of the season tonight when Harriers take on Stevenage Borough in the Blue Square Premier Division at Aggborough (7.45pm kick off). more...
Opinion
Well done to all this year’s GCSE pupils
The mood of elation will scarcely have diminished in households across the county today as thousands of pupils and parents continue to celebrate their success after GCSE results day yesterday. more...
Opinion
"TRAINS regularly travel through at high speeds, they are very quiet, and they cannot brake quickly or swerve out of the way". more...
Reader'S Pictures
Malvern Priory
Malvern Priory sent in by Andrew Brown more...
Recipes
Tortilla Roll-ups
LET'S face it there's nothing wrong with lunchboxes - it's the children who are the problem. more...
Reports
County have to settle for draw
CENTURIES from Rob Key and Martin van Jaarsveld were not enough for Kent to win their shortened LV County Championship match with Worcestershire at Canterbury. more...
Restaurant Reviews
Railway Inn, Upton Road, defford, Pershore
IT was Defford's Railway Inn, but could just as well have been the Bull at Ambridge. The handful of Saturday night customers were local and the talk was of rural affairs. more...
Railway Inn, Upton Road, defford, Pershore
IT was Defford's Railway Inn, but could just as well have been the Bull at Ambridge. The handful of Saturday night customers were local and the talk was of rural affairs. more...
Results
Rain ruins Sunday club schedule
THE bad weather wrecked the Fearnley Factory Shop Worcestershire Club League programme. more...
Holders defend Sunday cup title
DEFENDING champions Prince Rebels have regained their title in the Worcester Sunday League knock-out. more...
Reviews
Pygmalion - Review: Malvern Theatres
GEORGE Bernard Shaw's tale of snobbery, aspiration and arrogance comes to Malvern Theatres with Pygmalion. more...
DVD - The Hills Have Eyes 2 (18)
TWO years after we first met the hillbilly, bloodthirsty freaks who inhabit the hills in the New Mexico desert, another group of unsuspecting folk fall foul of their cannibalistic ways. more...
DVD - The Bourne Identity/The Bourne Supremacy (12)
THIS double bill of the amnesiac CIA agent has been released just in time to whet your appetite for the latest movie in the trilogy and, for anyone who missed either of the first two, it's a chance to catch up on the story so far. more...
DVD - Shooter (15)
BOB Lee Swagger (Mark Wahlberg), a hugely respected marine, decides to retire and become almost a recluse when he sees his best friend blown up on active service. more...
CD - Made of Bricks - Kate Nash
UNDERNEATH the chocolate box front cover of this album, there's something almost banal about Kate Nash's lyrics. more...
CD - This is The Life - Amy Macdonald
LISTENING to this accomplished debut record, it's hard to believe that Amy Macdonald is only 19-years-old. more...
Round-Up
Stolen car driven dangerously in Worcester
A DRIVER behind the wheel of a stolen sports car was seen weaving perilously through traffic in the middle of Worcester. more...
Burgess, Griffiths progress to last 32
KIDDERMINSTER'S Grant Burgess and Ledbury's Martin Griffiths swept into the Anglo Irish Bank English National Singles Bowls last 32. more...
Junior winner Allies heads to nationals
PERDISWELL Park's Neil Allies won the club's annual junior open competition. more...
Top-10 success for two county riders
LOCAL duo Hannah McLeish and Karen Richardson both made the top 10 at the British Eventing and Baileys Grass Roots Festival, which attracted a huge entry to Aston-le-Walls, near Daventry. more...
Injury is ruining Russell’s summer
SIMON Russell's miserable summer is set to continue as he battles with a thigh injury picked up in pre-season. more...
Turner keeping his options well and truly open
GRAHAM Turner is still looking to strengthen his Hereford United squad before the end of the month. more...
Security guard injured in robbery
A SECURITY guard has been left injured following an armed robbery at a north Worcestershire newsagent's shop. more...
Mobile phone thefts is cause for concern
THE number of mobile phones reported as stolen in north Worcestershire is causing concern to local police. more...
Streets ahead
THE fates, which were unkind and caused the third Bromsgrove Street Theatre to be rained off the previous Wednesday, made amends last week when the sun shone and a large crowd gathered on Recreation Ground to enjoy the fun. more...
Sent for trial
A 36-year-old woman, accused of causing injury, has been sent for trial by jury. Deborah Rowley, of Woodman's Green, Droitwich Spa, denied assaulting Kerry Richards on March 11 and causing her actual bodily harm. Judge John Cavell granted Rowley bail at Worcester Crown Court and said her two-day trial would be fixed after September 17. more...
Safe to play
WYCHAVON District Council is reassuring sporty residents that playing fields recently flooded are perfectly safe to use. Following speculation that some rugby and football pitches might require testing and possible decontamination before being used again, the council has sought clarification on the matter from the Health Protection Agency. Geoff Carpenter, environmental protection manager at Wychavon, said: "The dilution effect during the floods and the effect of sunlight and normal soil activity since, mean that there is no more risk to players than there was prior to the floods." He added: "Players should observe normal hygiene precautions appropriate to the risk - cover any cuts with waterproof plasters before playing, and thoroughly clean any cuts that happen on the pitch as soon as possible." The Health Protection Agency also confirmed that there were no concerns about chemical contamination of land as there was massive dilution of any pollutants. Anyone with further queries should contact the environmental services department on 01386 565015. more...
How hard is it to
DROITWICH Spa's MP is asking constituents to tell him about their difficulties in getting to and from Worcester, Redditch and Kidderminster Acute Hospitals for appointments, to visit friends and relations, or when returning from treatment. more...
How hard is it to get to hospital
DROITWICH Spa's MP is asking constituents to tell him about their difficulties in getting to and from Worcester, Redditch and Kidderminster Acute Hospitals for appointments, to visit friends and relations, or when returning from treatment. more...
Garden party
RESIDENTS and visitors to a Droitwich Spa care home enjoyed a summer fair and garden party. more...
Full of beans
MEMBERS of Droitwich Spa's Area Forum for Older People will again welcome regulars to their popular coffee mornings following the town's flood chaos. The group will host the next event at the Spa's Community Contact Centre next Monday between 10am and 12noon. The regular coffee mornings have had to be put on hold after the High Street venue was hit by the record-breaking flooding last month. Anyone attending the next event is asked to use the Worcester Road side entrance. more...
Snooker AGM
Evesham and District League THE league's annual general meeting will take place on Thursday, September 6 at Badsey Legion starting at 8pm. more...
Bidford seeking new juniors
BIDFORD Juniors FC Under-12s are seeking to recruit good quality pla-yers for the forthcoming season. more...
Short form of golf set to prosper
POWERPLAY Golf, which aims to do for golf what Twenty20 did for cricket, is coming to Tewkesbury Park Golf Club. more...
A holidya at home for pensioners
PENSIONERS from Malvern have been enjoying a Holiday at Home this week. more...
A holiday at home for pensioners
PENSIONERS from Malvern have been enjoying a Holiday at Home this week. more...
Council tax shortfall
MALVERN Hills District Council did not collect £446,000 of council tax over the last financial year. more...
Riding high
A NEW gallery of cycling memorabilia in Malvern has already converted one cyclist to the joys of riding a penny farthing. more...
Big hand for Anthony
A RISING poker star from Malvern is set to appear on televsion challenging some of the world's best players. more...
Tributes to clergyman
TRIBUTES have been paid to retired clergyman The Rev. Donald Aird, of Malvern, who died suddenly on Saturday. more...
Builder hits big time
A MALVERN company has hit the big time, having become one of the fastest growing housebuilders in the Midlands. more...
Exhibition focuses on slavery
MALVERN Priory is commemmorating the 1807 Abolition of the Slave Trade Act by hosting an anti-slavery exhibition. more...
Follow riders online
Worcestershire County Council has produced an interactive map showing the route riders will take when the Tour of Britain cycle race comes to Malvern next month. more...
Day was awesome
TWO singers have performed at the Royal Albert Hall as part of the BBC Proms season. more...
Crisis forces RSPCA to close its doors to cats
THE mid-Worcestershire branch of the RSPCA is facing the devastating dilemma of closing its doors to cats until some of those currently in its care are found new homes. more...
Bringing a smile to hundreds
DESPITE dreary weather and muddy ground, the Mathon Horse and Dog show kept the public smiling and raised a healthy amount for Acorns Children's Hospice. more...
Constant rain fails to stop the fun at Cradley
SIX hours of continuous rain did not dampen the spirits of visitors to a Cradley Fun Day. more...
A day filled with fun
A FUN day hosted by a gallery in Malvern town centre on Saturday was a great success, say organisers. more...
Proposal would save call centre
A NEW proposal for the future of emergency operation centres in the Midlands, which would save the Bransford centre from closure, has been put forward. more...
Climbing high for hospice
A SIX-year-old Malvern school boy has achieved his ambition to climb Snowdon by the time he reaches the age of seven. more...
New dance club plan
WHETHER you have a soft spot for salsa or a passion for polka, a Malvern dance instructor wants to hear from you. more...
Hop aboard the Hopper
THOSE wishing to visit the annual West Fest gathering in West Malvern on Monday (August 27) are reminded that the Hills Hopper bus service will be operating that day. more...
Victory in house bid
A FAMILY whose daughters can't afford to set up home on their own have won planning permission to extend their house. more...
Fish bar aims to be the best
A MALVERN chippie is hoping to batter the competition after being nominated for the National Fish & Chip Shop of the Year Competition 2007 Barnards Green Fish Bar has been run by the same family for 24 years, but this is the first time they have entered such a contest. more...
Visit a church
MALVERN'S Victorian Churches are opening their doors for a special Heritage Open Weekend running from September 7-8. more...
Spire protest backs centres
BANNERS bearing messages in defence of outdoor education centres appeared on a prominent local landmark at the weekend. more...
Absent goats
THE Worcestershire Goat Society held an annual show with a difference on Sunday - there was not a goat to be seen. more...
Fair is hit by a lack of interest
A ONCE-popular charity event is struggling to re-establish itself after a two-year break. more...
Jack's down your way
NEW reporter Jack Davidson has joined the Malvern Gazette & Ledbury Reporter team this week. more...
Scientist is honoured as a great ambassador
DR Neil Lewis, chief technology officer for materials characterisation at Malvern Instruments, has been honoured by the University of Glamorgan in Wales with the award of an Honourary Doctorate of Science. more...
Bus services changed
BUS users will have to check their timetables as services are changed on September 2. more...
Bands set up website
A NEW website has been launched to promote two local jazz groups, the Malvern Big Band and the Malvern Jazz Sextet. more...
Bands set up website
A NEW website has been launched to promote two local jazz groups, the Malvern Big Band and the Malvern Jazz Sextet. more...
Service getting better
MALVERN Hills District Council performed strongly in the first three months of 2007, says chief executive Chris Bocock. more...
Couple are under siege from vandals
A RETIRED couple in Malvern Link are under siege from a spate of vandal attacks. more...
Hills helpers are required
FRESH air, beautiful countryside and healthy exercise are available to anyone who would like to help conserve the Malvern Hills. more...
Scheme benefits
A LIFE-saving community scheme in Castlemorton has been given a massive boost with the donation of £1,000. more...
Coffee date for charity
MALVERN residents are being asked to put their kettles on and take part in the World's Biggest Coffee Morning. more...
Pub site plan
THE owner of a Malvern pub wants planning permission to develop land next to his premises. more...
Marriage tips
THE Lyttelton Well's popular Marriage Course is returning in September. more...
Charity joggers will stop at a pub every two miles
A GROUP of Malvern runners are to go for a jaunt around some of the area's pubs. more...
Traditional festivities replacing funfair
THIS year's Christmas funfair has been cancelled in favour of more traditional festivities to complement the feel of Great Malvern. more...
Move to simplify job titles
PROPOSALS to introduce clearer job titles for Malvern Hills District Council's senior officers will come up for discussion next week. more...
Couple can now go green
A NEW building in Colwall could become the country's most eco-friendly home. more...
Architect requests approval to build carbon-neutral flats
A CARBON-neutral development of flats could be created in Malvern Link if architect Simon Kirton's plans are approved. more...
Holiday sun should be on the way
RESIDENTS and visitors to Malvern should be able to enjoy a sunny and warm Bank Holiday weekend, in contrast to the terrible weather so far this summer. more...
Firm wins Swiss airforce job
A DEFENCE consultancy firm based in Malvern has won its largest contract so far to provide services to the Swiss air force. more...
Time Team at Croome
CROOME Park is to feature on Channel Four's Time Team this Bank Holiday Monday. more...
Child porn case denial
THE former Malvern Hills district councillor accused of possessing indecent images of children has pleaded not guilty to all charges at Crown Court. more...
Glass views for winners
STAINED glass expert Jackie Harris has been commissioned to design the prizes for winners of the Worcestershire Beacon Race. more...
Diary of heroin death man reveals his desperate struggle to quit
A MALVERN man who died after using heroin was making "enormous efforts" to get himself clean, an inquest has heard. more...
Football coach is off to Africa
AN aspiring young football coach from Malvern has been selected to represent the Football Association in African nation Malawi. more...
We can't allow this to happen
THE prospect of children crossing the railway track to get to school in Colwall following the closure of the village bridge has been slammed as an "accident waiting to happen". more...
Gridlock at golf course protest
GRIDLOCK greeted morning commuters when lorry drivers blocked a Bransford road following an organised protest. more...
Big push in charity race
THIS year's charity wheelbarrow race at The Bell Inn in Studley was bigger and better than ever with 33 barrows involved. more...
Pregnant woman in assault
A WOMAN was winded after being kicked in the stomach by a heavily pregnant woman outside a Redditch pub. more...
Drumming up youth support
YOUNGSTERS were making a right racket at Kingsley Youth Centre last Wednesday morning - but no-one was about to complain as they were only following orders. more...
Performers sought with star quality
ANYONE who feels they have star quality has the chance to audition for this year's Palace Theatre pantomime, Beauty and The Beast. more...
Centre holds reunion to celebrate birthday
HOLLYWOOD Christian Life Centre is celebrating 50 years since it first gained its independence from neighbouring churches with a Friend's Reunion - and is are putting a call out for old friends to get in touch. more...
Super stitchers pick up prizes
THE Charles Henry Foyle Trust and Redditch Council have announced the winners of this year's Stitched Textile Award. more...
Library public forum staged
A PUBLIC forum has been arranged so residents can find out more about the review of Woodrow library. more...
Charity call to cyclists
CYCLISTS in Redditch are being given the chance to get on their bikes for a good cause. more...
Bus timetable shake-up
BUS users in Redditch are being reminded to check their timetable as some services will change from September 2. more...
Wealth of help for over 55s
THERE are a whole range of services on offer at Age Concern this summer - from household help to help getting out and about. more...
Coffee Club is launched
NEW College is offering residents coffee, a chat and a community course, all absolutely free of charge. more...
Chippy on contest shortlist
A REDDITCH chippy has been shortlisted in the National Fish and Chip Shop of the Year Competi-tion 2007. more...
Issues raised at PACT meeting
WYTHALL residents have voiced concerns about antisocial behaviour at a Partners and Communities Together (PACT) meeting. more...
Put the kettle on for cancer charity
MACMILLAN Cancer Support organisers are asking Redditch people to put the kettle on for the world's biggest coffee morning. more...
Roundup
Skipper could make Boro return
CAPTAIN Stuart Whitehead could make his first start of the season tonight when Harriers take on Stevenage Borough in the Blue Square Premier Division at Aggborough (7.45pm kick off). more...
Society
Chaddesley Corbett Gardeners’ Club
Hilary Twigg was the speaker at our well attended and enjoyable August meeting. more...
Bromsgrove Railway Club
The club starts its autumn/winter season with a slide presentation by top railway photographer Malcolm Ranieri. more...
Wychbold Women’s Fellowship
The July meeting was our end-of-term garden party in Angela's garden and, despite the weather, rain did not stop play and we sat outside, but under cover. more...
Wychbold Flower Club
Following the summer outing to Margaret Packer's home and garden at Ombersley, there was a large audience at the July meeting in the village hall for Margaret's demonstration. This was another delightful time as she assembled her arrangements with such ease and naturalness. The prizes in the ensuing raffle were these arrangements. Pat Kay gave a vote of thanks. more...
Wychbold WI
Our garden meeting in July was held in Angela's garden and as usual, we were forced inside because of the capricious weather conditions. more...
Lickey WI
Members and visitors were welcomed to the August meeting of Lickey WI, held at the parish hall. more...
Wychbold Women’s Fellowship
The July meeting was our end-of-term garden party in Angela's garden and, despite the weather, rain did not stop play and we sat outside, but under cover. more...
Wychbold Flower Club
Following the summer outing to Margaret Packer's home and garden at Ombersley, there was a large audience at the July meeting in the village hall for Margaret's demonstration. This was another delightful time as she assembled her arrangements with such ease and naturalness. The prizes in the ensuing raffle were these arrangements. Pat Kay gave a vote of thanks. more...
Wychbold WI
Our garden meeting in July was held in Angela's garden and as usual, we were forced inside because of the capricious weather conditions. more...
Kidderminster
CYCLING CLUB - There are two rides this Sunday. The A ride starts at 9am and is an informal ride, the destination to be decided on the day. The B ride starts at 9.30am and visits Elgar's birthplace at Lower Broadheath. Both rides leave from The Green, Blakebrook, opposite the hospital. All cyclists will be welcome and should bring a packed lunch. more...
Theatre
Did the Bard really pen all those plays?
DID William Shakespeare really write all the plays published in his name? more...
Take steps to sign up for classes
DANCEFEST classes have proved so popular, the autumn term is starting early. more...
Come and join in the final days of festival fun
THE Worcester Festival is in full flow and there are some really exciting things happening around Worcester. It has been a difficult time so far, though. more...
Come and join in the final days of festival fun
THE Worcester Festival is in full flow and there are some really exciting things happening around Worcester. It has been a difficult time so far, though. more...
Come and join in the final days of festival fun
THE Worcester Festival is in full flow and there are some really exciting things happening around Worcester. It has been a difficult time so far, though. more...
Come and join in the final days of festival fun
THE Worcester Festival is in full flow and there are some really exciting things happening around Worcester. It has been a difficult time so far, though. more...
Win best seats in the house
TO celebrate its autumn programme, The Courtyard is offering one Gazette or Reporter reader two of the best seats in the house to the award-winning The Hired Man, plus two tickets to their pick of shows from the programme. Three runners-up will win tickets to The Hired Man. more...
Variety will be spice of life at the Courtyard
THE Courtyard in Hereford has a jam-packed season coming up. more...
Youngsters work hard with play
YOUNG actors have been working hard all week to present a play tomorrow at the Coach House Theatre, Grange Road, Malvern. more...
Classic tale of mists and mystery
THE misty bogs of Dartmoor will be brought to life in a Malvern adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's murder-mystery The Hound of the Baskervilles. more...
Upton
Police advice over caravans
POLICE were at Strensham services on the M5 near Upton yesterday (Thursday) to educate drivers about how to tow caravans safely. more...
Couple ready for Christmas
A FESTIVE couple are gearing up to make the very first batches of this year's Christmas puddings. more...
Display of art
TODAY (Friday) is the last chance to catch an exhibition of illustrations and art inspired by local archaeology at Upton Library. more...
Coffee morning
UPTON Parish Church is holding a coffee morning tomorrow (Saturday) to raise money for a Christian Missionary worker.Funds raised will help John Padwick continue his work for the Christian Mission Society in Kenya. The event is at 2 Church Street from 10.30am-noon. more...
Fireworks
1st Galaxy, the company charged with putting on the fireworks spectacular at this weekend's Upton Water Festival, is celebrating a second place finish at the British Fireworks Championships, held last week in Plymouth. more...
Earls Croome
ENJOY a spot of afternoon tea followed by a rousing sing-along at Earl's Croome on Sunday, August 26. Tea will be served in the village hall from 5pm, with a Songs of Praise service following in the parish church at 6pm. All are welcome. more...
Help needed
VOLUNTEERS are needed to help print Upton's parish magazine The Bridge. more...
Anxious wait
THE preparations and months of hard work may be over for another year for Upton in Bloom members and volunteers, but they now face an agonising wait to discover how the town has fared in two prestigious competitions. more...
Entries open for club's show
UPTON upon Severn Garden Club is inviting amateur growers to show off their skills at its annual show. more...
Hoping for a dry weekend
THIS year's Upton Water Festival kicks off tomorrow, with water the last thing organisers are hoping for. more...
Final chance for kite flying
TODAY (Friday) is the last chance to have a go at making and flying colourful kites at Croome Park. more...
Villages
West Malvern
LOOKING beyond next Monday's WestFest, West Malvern's next event will be the Garden and Nature Club's Annual Show on Saturday September 1. more...
Wellington Heath
A BIG thank you to Dr Scholefield and his team of Scouts for clearing the bridal path up to the Frith Wood. Sorry to hear that you broke a few strimmers on the way. more...
Storridge
VILLAGE HALL: The papercraft course held on Tuesday morning was, as usual, very interesting, with participants making greeting cards with beautiful raised pictures, sculpted from paper. more...
Powick and Callow End
EIGHT members of Powick Ramblers explored the Herefordshire side of the Malverns last Thursday. more...
Longdon
THIS week the Sunday Service in Longdon will be Family Service at 11.15am and at Queenhill it will be Evening Prayer at 6.30pm. more...
Hollybush
THE last of the benefice fetes fast approaches. Urgently needed are donations for the many stalls and suitable items for the auction. more...
Colwall
THE rearranged table-top sale in aid of the Joshua Loader fundraising group for Acorns Children's Hospice will now be held tomorrow (Saturday), from 11am-2pm. more...
Birtsmorton
THE delightful gardens of Birtsmorton Court are open on Sunday, September 2, from 2.30pm. more...
Berrow
A HUGELY successful jumble sale resulting in £470 being raised for the flood appeal. Many thanks for the wonderful support from everyone to make this so special. more...
What'S On
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Theatre
AUGUST 20-25 Pygmalion Presented by Theatre Royal Bath productions at Malvern Theatres. Tickets available from box office. more...
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Cinemas Malvern Cinema - The Bourne Ultimatum (PG) 7.45pm daily, 4.30 Sat, Sun & Thurs. more...
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