Stories for 27 August 2007

Before The 1900'S

August 25 until Sept 1

250 Years Ago:  more...

August 25 until Sept 1

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August 25 until Sept 1

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August 25 until Sept 1

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Equestrian

Night out will help care for rescue ponies

HORSE-mad singer Johanna Daniels is organising a Timewarp show to raise money for sanctuaries which care for ill-treated horses.  more...

Eufc - Live Match Updates

Five out as West rings changes

THERE are now fewer than five new faces in Evesham's starting 11 for this afternoon's home clash with Rothwell Town.  more...

Lawley shines as Owen nets opener

Evesham Utd 1, Rothwell Town 0 Wayne Lawley's selection proved a shrewd move as the Robins took an early lead.  more...

No more goals but Robins continue to press

Lawley and Owen continued to cause Town problems but United were unable to add to their lead.  more...

Sheehan strikes to double lead

Evesham Utd 2, Rothwell Tn 0 Evesham doubled their lead after 32 minutes with another neat piece of attacking play.  more...

Robins take two-goal cushion into second half

Evesham Utd 2, Rothwell Tn o The Robins produced an excellent opening 45 minutes in which all 11 players impressed.  more...

Robins take two-goal cushion into second half

Evesham Utd 2, Rothwell Tn 0 The Robins produced an excellent opening 45 minutes in which all 11 players impressed.  more...

Majority of changes forced on boss West

The majority of changes were forced on manager Paul West.  more...

Owen denied a second goal by goalline clearance

Evesham's two scorers combined to set up a chance for a third goal after 62 minutes.  more...

Changes made as match turns scrappy

Both teams made changes after 71 minutes with Allando Davis replacing Liam Givans in the home side's ranks.  more...

Vaughan stars as Robins make it nine from nine at home

Evesham Utd 2, Rothwell Tn 0 A much improved first half display provided the platform for Evesham's third successive league win at St George's Lane.  more...

Festival Diary

Monday, August 27

today Family Fun With Armchair Theatre - Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum from 10.30am to 12.30pm; 1.30pm to 4.30pm.  more...

Monday, August 27

TODAY  more...

Festival Reports

ENTERTAINMENT: Volunteers are a boost to success

THIS year's Worcester Festival has officially been the biggest yet, which is the why organisers need all the help they can get.  more...

FESTIVAL 2007: Grand finale Fireworks, food and music at fountains

A SPECTACULAR fireworks display will mark the grand finale of this year's Worcester Festival.  more...

Festival Reviews

All male cast was a part of the magic

SEVEN men, one set and a few brightly coloured coats were all it took to bring one of William Shakespeare's best loved comedies to life.  more...

A likeable way to spend a lunch hour

AT first glance, Kit Windows-Yule has a diffident stage presence but in the first few minutes of the opener, Schubert's An die Musik, his pleasure in singing was felt.  more...

Gardening

Increase your stock with a few semi-ripe cuttings

IF you want to increase your stock for next year, you can start off by taking semi-ripe cuttings from all sorts of shrubs and herbs, soft fruit and lavender, now through to the first half of September.  more...

Increase your stock with a few semi-ripe cuttings

IF you want to increase your stock for next year, you can start off by taking semi-ripe cuttings from all sorts of shrubs and herbs, soft fruit and lavender, now through to the first half of September.  more...

Increase your stock with a few semi-ripe cuttings

IF you want to increase your stock for next year, you can start off by taking semi-ripe cuttings from all sorts of shrubs and herbs, soft fruit and lavender, now through to the first half of September.  more...

Increase your stock with a few semi-ripe cuttings

IF you want to increase your stock for next year, you can start off by taking semi-ripe cuttings from all sorts of shrubs and herbs, soft fruit and lavender, now through to the first half of September.  more...

Helen Mead

HELEN MEAD ON MONDAY

There's a question that's been bugging me Why, in the days when natural' is the buzzword, when everyone worth their salt is pushing organic' and free-from', are school uniforms made out of Teflon - or something that's very similar?  more...

HELEN MEAD ON MONDAY

There's a question that's been bugging me Why, in the days when natural' is the buzzword, when everyone worth their salt is pushing organic' and free-from', are school uniforms made out of Teflon - or something that's very similar?  more...

Kidder News Latest

Traders pass booze sales test

SHOPKEEPERS in Kidderminster and Bewdley have been congratulated for refusing to sell alcohol to children.  more...

Changes to bus services

BUS users are being urged to check their timetables as some services will change or be withdrawn on Sunday.  more...

Changes to bus services

BUS users are being urged to check their timetables as some Wyre Forest services will change or be withdrawn on Sunday.  more...

Changes to bus services

BUS users are being urged to check their timetables as some Wyre Forest services will change or be withdrawn on Sunday.  more...

Drawing on public support

BEWDLEY Museum is holding a design competition as it gets set to take part in the national 2007 Big Draw.  more...

Latest

Your chance to help save the gromwell

CURRENTLY you may not be too familiar with ranunculus arvensis, scandix pecten-veneris or lithospernum arvense, but I have a feeling you soon will be.  more...

Foster to lobby Government over GP premium rate numbers

WORCESTER MP Mike Foster is lobbying Government health chiefs to put a stop to premium rate calls to doctors.  more...

Letters

Premium rate phone charges are immoral

SIR - Your news story headlined Doctors cash in on phone rip-off (Satuday, August 18) regarding the premium rate telephone numbers used by local medical centres is only the tip of the iceberg.  more...

Subsidise children, not the pensioners

SIR - If the county council is to stop subsidising bus passes for all 16-19-year-olds (Worcester News, August 13) unless their parents receive certain benefits perhaps logically and fairly it should reconsider subsidising bus passes/travel for all people who are of pensionable age?  more...

Don’t spend cash on asylum seekers

SIR - With regard to D E Margrett's letter (Saturday, August 8) and the cutting of midday meals for the elderly in various homes due to Worcestershire County Council withdrawing its subsidy of £50,000.  more...

Pop art star lived here during war

SIR - I have just read that pop art exponent Sir Peter Blake once lived in Worcester for a while with his grandmother and aunt.  more...

Blame Labour, not the European Union

SIR - Tony Eaves (Worcester News, August 21) says that, of course, the EU is responsible for the closure of our post offices. This is simply not true, and the Royal Mail will confirm this.  more...

It’s all about money

SIR - All the emphasis on this year's Worcester Festival seems to be to get us to part with our pennies - with having a communal celebration coming a poor second. It is indeed a money-mad world today.  more...

Live Match Coverage

Rusden v Harriers

Team news.  more...

Rusden v Harriers

Team news.  more...

Rusden v Harriers

Team news.  more...

Rushden 0 Harriers 0

First ten minutes.  more...

Rushden 0 Harriers 0

10 to 20 mins  more...

Rushden 0 Harriers 0

20 to 30 mins.  more...

Rushden 0 Harriers 0

30 to 45mins.  more...

Rushden 0 Harriers 0

46 to 55mins.  more...

Rushden 0 Harriers 0

46 to 55mins.  more...

GOAL! Rushden 0 Harriers 1

Penn 59mins.  more...

Rushden 0 Harriers 1

60 to 65 mins.  more...

Rushden 0 Harriers 1

66 to 75 mins.  more...

FINAL SCORE: Rushden 0 Harriers 1

Final minutes  more...

FINAL SCORE: Rushden 0 Harriers 1

Final minutes  more...

Local Walks

Ribbersford Woods

This walk turned out rather differently than was intended, due to an unexpected path closure following flood damage.  more...

Ribbersford Woods

This walk turned out rather differently than was intended, due to an unexpected path closure following flood damage.  more...

Ribbersford Woods

This walk turned out rather differently than was intended, due to an unexpected path closure following flood damage.  more...

Ribbersford Woods

This walk turned out rather differently than was intended, due to an unexpected path closure following flood damage.  more...

Ribbersford Woods

This walk turned out rather differently than was intended, due to an unexpected path closure following flood damage.  more...

Nature Notes

Little gem of a plant is back in my affections

EXPLORING the natural world has been a passion of mine for many years now but it still completely holds my fascination.  more...

News

FA hold-up puts Preece on the spot

WORCESTER City are furious with the Football Association after they stalled on granting international clearance for a player.  more...

Opinion

Water in the right place at long last

WATER, water everywhere, nor any drop to drink... Samuel Taylor Coleridge's epic Rime of the Ancient Mariner could have been written with the summer of 2007 in mind.  more...

Phillpot Files

Did they all fight to live in a world of Big Brother?

AROUND this time 90 years ago, Harry Patch had just gone over the top somewhere near Ypres. As all hell broke loose during the opening stages of the Battle of Passchendaele, never in his wildest dreams could he have imagined living to the age of 109.  more...

Pryce'S People

Move over Gordon Ramsay – I’m the king of this kitchen

"THERE'S only room for one prima donna in the kitchen and that's me," announced world master chef David Thatcher. Which, you might have thought, would put him on a collision course with Gordon Ramsay, who is not exactly the shrinking violet of cooking.  more...

Move over Gordon Ramsay – I’m the king of this kitchen

"THERE'S only room for one prima donna in the kitchen and that's me," announced world master chef David Thatcher. Which, you might have thought, would put him on a collision course with Gordon Ramsay, who is not exactly the shrinking violet of cooking.  more...

Move over Gordon Ramsay – I’m the king of this kitchen

"THERE'S only room for one prima donna in the kitchen and that's me," announced world master chef David Thatcher. Which, you might have thought, would put him on a collision course with Gordon Ramsay, who is not exactly the shrinking violet of cooking.  more...

Move over Gordon Ramsay - I'm the king of this kitchen

"THERE'S only room for one prima donna in the kitchen and that's me," announced world master chef David Thatcher. Which, you might have thought, would put him on a collision course with Gordon Ramsay, who is not exactly the shrinking violet of cooking.  more...

Reader'S Pictures

Carnival Time in the 60s

Float taking part in the Droitwich Carnival in 1961. Picture sent in by Paul Haughty  more...

Reports

AFC Telford 1 City 1

ADAM Webster fired home a 93rd-minute equaliser to hand Worcester City a deserved 1-1 draw at Telford.  more...

Penn punishes flawed Diamonds

Rushden and Diamonds 0 Kidderminster Harriers 1  more...

Penn punishes flawed Diamonds

Rushden and Diamonds 0 Kidderminster Harriers 1  more...

Results

County league first XI scores and stats

DIVISION ONE Astwood Bank v Redditch Redditch winning draw.  more...

Round-Up

Evesham target revival

EVESHAM United will be looking to bounce back from their first defeat of the season when they host Rothwell Town at St George's Lane today (3pm).  more...

Davies drives Nomads into stronger position

WORCESTER Nomads extended their lead to 15 points at the top of Crusader Worcestershire League First XI Division One.  more...

Davies drives Nomads into stronger position

WORCESTER Nomads extended their lead to 15 points at the top of Crusader Worcestershire League First XI Division One.  more...

Kidderminster on the march

KIDDERMINSTER Victoria kept their Birmingham League Premier Division title hopes alive with a three-wicket victory over West Bromwich Dartmouth.  more...

OEs’ promotion chances suffer Tamworth setback

OLD Elizabethans' Birmingham League Division Two promotion hopes received a setback when they went down by four wickets to Tamworth at the Memorial Ground.  more...

Hodges inspires Ledbury class act

KEEPER Ade Hodges helped Ledbury Town to a 3-0 West Midlands League Premier Division win over Brierley Hill and Withymoor.  more...

Evesham 2 Rothwell 0

A MUCH-improved first-half display provided the platform for Evesham's third successive Southern League Division One Midlands win at St George's Lane.  more...

Bulls eye another cup dream

HAVING gone on the rampage against the League One play-off finalists Yeovil Town in the previous round, Graham Turner takes his side to Pre-miership new boys Birming-ham City tonight in the second round of the Carling Cup (7.45pm).  more...

Bulls eye another cup dream

HAVING gone on the rampage against the League One play-off finalists Yeovil Town in the previous round, Graham Turner takes his side to Pre-miership new boys Birming-ham City tonight in the second round of the Carling Cup (7.45pm).  more...

Griffiths makes his exit against title-ace Walton

LEDBURY'S Martin Griffiths fought a brave battle against title-holder Mark Walton, from Nafferton, Yorkshire, as he chased a place in the semi-finals of the English National bowls singles at Worthing.  more...

Football result round-up

BROMSGROVE Rovers lost 2-0 at Merthyr Tydfil in the Southern League Premier Division.  more...

Rushden 0 Harriers 1

MIDFIELDER Russ Penn's header gave Kidderminster Harriers a deserved first Blue Square Premier win in three games.  more...

How green is your bin?

GREEN gardeners in Bromsgrove have the chance to scoop £200 by answering a questionnaire about compost.  more...

Street robbery

POLICE are appealing for witnesses to a street robbery in Marlbrook.  more...

Job losses at Weavers

THE boss at a town construction company has responded to claims of redundancies following the firms take over last month.  more...

Ain’t no mountain high enough

TWO Barnt Green adventurers have raised cash for charity after climbing the world's highest free standing mountain.  more...

Sabre stars on guard in Stratford

SABRE fencers from all over the country will be arriving at the Stratford Leisure and Visitor Centre on Saturday to compete in the first major open tournament of the year.  more...

Nathan stars as United make it three in three at the Lane

Evesham Utd 2, Rothwell Tn 0 A much improved first half display provided the platform for Evesham's third successive league win at St George's Lane.  more...

Roundup

Harriers looking for a Diamond result

HARRIERS will be trying to get back on track after a poor start to the season this afternoon against Rushden and Diamonds at Nene Park.  more...

Society

Far Forest

WI - The president welcomed members to the meeting at Callow Hill Methodist Hall, the usual venue being unavailable. After the minutes were read and signed, recent activities were reviewed.  more...

This Week In........

August 25 until Sept 1

THIS WEEK IN 1957:  more...

Tom Guest Column

County wise to act now and sign available talent

MARK Newton says Abdul Razzaq has settled in well with his new team-mates, but he says that the County have yet to speak to the former Pakistan international about next season.  more...

Elton repeat could solve cash crisis

IN a time when Worcestershire are feeling blue and their coffers are in need of a rocket, talks are beginning to see how they can get New Road rocking.  more...

Travel

Tourism boost as Miss Potter hits Japan

THE eagerly-awaited release of the Beatrix Potter film across Japan next month is expected to send visitors flocking to Cumbria - the Lake District.  more...

Upton Water Festival 2007

Upton Water Festival 2007

Peter Webb - Chairman of Upton Water Festival. Pic Ref No 34137211  more...

Upton Water Festival 2007

Crowds enjoy the fine weather  more...

Upton Water Festival 2007

Jenni Baldwin (Event Committee Member) flying the flags for Upton. Pic Ref No 34137209  more...

Upton Water Festival 2007

Gill McDonough (from Upton) on her stall selling Handcrafted sun hats. Pic Ref No 34137208  more...

Upton Water Festival 2007

The Electric Dance Academy entertain the crowds. Pic Ref No 34137207  more...

Upton Water Festival 2007

Kenny the Clown with Lauren Webster (11)and Megan Watkin (10). Pic Ref No 34137206  more...

Upton Water Festival 2007

Fun on the water after the inter-pub boat race. Pic Ref No 34137203  more...

Upton Water Festival 2007

The Kings Head Team, winners of the Pub Teams boat race. Pic Ref No 34137202  more...

Upton Water Festival 2007

Molly Beard (2) comes face to face with a Barn Owl. Pic Ref No 34137205  more...

Upton Water Festival 2007

The Pepperpot. Pic Ref No 34137204  more...

Upton Water Festival 2007

View of the boats. Pic Ref No 34137201  more...

  
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