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Worcestershire | Archive | 2007 | August

Stories for 28 August 2007

Alcester

Grant boost for flooded homes

HOUSEHOLDERS in Alcester and Bidford affected by the recent floods are to receive £250 each from Stratford District Council. more...

Club set for radio show at long last

AFTER 13 years, Alcester Gardening Club is at last getting their questions ready to challenge the experts from the BBC in a recording of the popular Radio 4 programme Gardeners' Question Time. more...

Visitors dressed to impress

WOMEN were given the chance to dress to impress at Longbarn Village in Alcester as a display of corsets was available for visitors to try on. more...

Business

WORCESTER: Firms helped by university technology club

WORLD-CLASS academics at the University of Worcester are channeling their expertise into the region's business community thanks to the launch of a ground-breaking ICT innovation club. more...

Coach'S Column

Negativity may return to haunt Kent's hopes

IT was a shame that Kent did not seem interested in making a game of it last week. more...

Community News

OAK APPLE WI

THE president welcomed members to the July meeting and the secretary read the minutes and gave out the notices. more...

KEMPSEY WI

There was no meeting in August but we did have our annual outing. This year we went to Gloucester Docks with a two-hour ride on the King Arthur and a very good lunch on the boat. more...

NORTHWICK EVENING TOWNSWOMEN’S GUILD

A very entertaining evening was held at the July meeting. more...

HOLT WI

The summer, if one can call it that, has flown by. Two of our members sadly had their homes flooded. It will be months before they are back to normality again. more...

ROYAL BRITISH LEGION POWICK AND CALLOW END BRANCH

WE are able to confirm that our meal at the Warriors' rugby ground will go ahead as planned on Sunday, September 9, despite our numbers being down this year. more...

WYCHBOLD

WOMEN'S INSTITUTE The garden meeting in July was held in Angela's garden and, as usual, we were forced inside because of the capricious weather conditions. more...

WYCHBOLD

WOMEN'S INSTITUTE more...

Strawberry tea party was tops

OLDER people living in St John's, Worcester, recently enjoyed a strawberry tea party. more...

Down The Lane

Webster is back in the old routine

FOOTBALL fans are fickle. more...

City lay down law on abuse

WORCESTER City chairman Dave Boddy says anyone directing abuse at players at St George's Lane will be banned from the ground. more...

Festival Gallery

Worcester Festival

Swank Street Theatre. Be Prepared Girl Guiding. Pic Ref No 34136801 more...

Worcester Festival

Swank Street Theatre. Be Prepared Girl Guilding. Pic Ref No 34136803 more...

Worcester Festival

Dan Morgan of the C&T Theatre company, playing the part of Time Champion professor Why, uses a smoke machine for an effect during a performance in Cripplegate park. Pic Ref No 34135701 more...

Worcester Festival

Fireworks. Pic Ref No 35138001 more...

Festival Reports

WORCESTER: What a wonderful way to finish a fantastic festival

THE fifth Worcester Festival has been hailed a huge success - and the perfect antidote to the recent wet weather. more...

Fixtures

Football fixture list

TONIGHT Carling Cup second round: Birmingham City v Hereford United (7.45pm). more...

General

Talented Kim on course for success

A TALENTED film producer from Kidderminster who has had her work recognised by TV giants hopes her achievement will inspire other rising film-makers. more...

Kidder News Latest

Flood victims get vote tips

OWNERS of flood-hit properties in Wyre Forest are being advised to make sure they can submit their voter registration forms if they have had to move out temporarily. more...

Town centre officers commended

POLICE officers have received commendations for helping to make Kidderminster town centre "a safe and pleasant place." more...

Town centre officers commended

POLICE officers have received commendations for helping to make Kidderminster town centre "a safe and pleasant place." more...

Engineers to discuss problem wall

THE engineer overseeing works to stabilise a wall believed to be in danger of collapse said the situation was "very delicate". more...

Carnival set for thrilling two days

STOURPORT'S Mayor has urged people to "get out there and have a good time" during the annual town carnival. more...

Tributes for drummer who gave 'inspiration'

TRIBUTES have poured in from musicians, friends and family following the death of a well-loved and much-respected drummer. more...

Drummer was an 'inspiration' say friends

TRIBUTES have poured in from musicians, friends and family following the death of a well-loved and much-respected drummer. more...

Drummer was an 'inspiration'

TRIBUTES have poured in from musicians, friends and family following the death of a well-loved and much-respected drummer. more...

Cartoon characters in the dock - online vote

Cartoon characters should not be used to promote unhealthy foods to children, say those taking part in a Shuttle Online poll. more...

Ops 'botched' inquiry hears

A "CLUMSY" surgeon only carried out half a vasectomy on a patient during a series of botched operations, an inquiry heard today. more...

Car worth £45,000 stolen

POLICE are appealing for information about the theft of a £45,000 car from Kidderminster. more...

Latest

Man in critical condition after crash

A MAN has been seriously injured after his car collided with a building in Malvern last night. more...

Man in critical condition after crash

A MAN is fighting for his life in hospital after his car crashed into a building in Malvern. more...

Hurricane Honeymoon

A WORCESTER couple endured honeymoon hell when Hurricane Dean battered their Mexican resort. more...

Festival hailed a huge success

THE fifth Worcester Festival has been hailed a huge success - and the perfect antidote to the recent wet weather. more...

Visitors go plum crazy at the fayre

NO one was glum in Pershore yesterday thanks to a mountain of plums and the roar of classic cars. more...

Our wedding made us front page in US

A WORCESTER couple hit the headlines in America after travelling thousands of miles to tie the knot in a church built by the bride�s forefathers. more...

Lee Hughes to speak publicly

THIS afternoon disgraced footballer Lee Hughes is to speak publicly for the first time since his release from prison. more...

Hurricane Honeymoon

A couple had a honeymoon in hell when Hurricane Dean battered the Mexican resort where they were staying. more...

Police station opens doors to celebrate 40th birthday

VISITORS to Worcester�s Castle Street police station can be finger-printed in the custody block, meet police dogs and see detectives at work - as part of an open day planned by the force. more...

Last salute for Woofers' mascot Darby

TROOPS will give a final salute to their old regiment and their mascot should be joining them - on condition there is no new outbreak of foot and mouth. more...

Woman sexually assaulted in Worcester

A WOMAN was subjected to a serious sexual assault as she walked back from a Worcester nightclub. more...

Woman sexually assaulted in Worcester

A WOMAN was subjected to a serious sexual assault as she walked back from a Worcester nightclub. more...

Woman sexually assaulted in Worcester

A WOMAN was subjected to a serious sexual assault as she walked back from a Worcester nightclub. more...

Woman left shaken after being confronted by man carrying 'plastic replica handgun'

A LONE woman cashier was confronted by a man carrying what may be a plastic replica handgun at a Droitwich petrol station. more...

Meat prices to rise

SHOPPERS in Worcestershire are being urged to keep buying British meat - despite warnings prices will rise. more...

Army set for record-breaking recruitment day

MORE than 30 young men and women from Worcestershire are set to join the army in a record breaking enlistment day. more...

Patient's anger at high cost GP phone line

A PATIENT who had her leg amputated following a battle with cancer has criticised her local surgery for charging her extra for calling her doctor. more...

Exam joy for transplant girl

AN inspirational 16-year-old who revised while recovering from a liver transplant is celebrating after passing her GCSEs. more...

Four people injured on M5

FOUR people have been taken to hospital following a collison on the M5 yesterday. more...

Historic find behind kitchen showroom wall

A 13th Century window, hidden behind a wall for hundreds of years, has been discovered in a shop in Ombersley. more...

Four people injured on M5

FOUR people have been taken to hospital following a collison on the M5 this afternoon. more...

Questions asked about hospital treatment of crash victim

QUESTIONS have been raised about the hospital treatment given to a Hereford teenager who died after a crash near Worcester. more...

Thief targets elderly man twice in 24 hours

AN elderly man in Worcester has been targeted by a thief at his home twice in less than 24 hours. more...

Footballer Lee Hughes sorry over death crash

Former Kidderminster Harriers footballer Lee Hughes has issued a public apology after confirming he has met a relative of the man he killed in a horrific car crash. more...

Police chief backs security compaign

THE Vale's top policeman is backing the message from National Home Security Week which began at the weekend as insurers warn homeowners that poor home security can invalidate their claims. more...

Top award for Fowl Trust

THE Domestic Fowl Trust in Honeybourne is celebrating after being awarded the prestigious Quality Assurance Visitor Attraction Award from Visit Britain. more...

Top award for Fowl Trust

THE Domestic Fowl Trust in Honeybourne is celebrating after being awarded the prestigious Quality Assurance Visitor Attraction Award from Visit Britain. more...

Flood session in Bidford

THE ENVIRONMENT Agency is holding a flood drop-in session in Birdford on Monday, September 10 from 3pm - 8pm. more...

Plum Fayre success

THE Pershore Plum Fayre lived up to its name as one of the most popular summer events in the county as thousands enjoyed the fruity festvities. more...

Plum Fayre success

THE Pershore Plum Fayre lived up to its name as one of the most popular summer events in the county as thousands enjoyed the fruity festvities. more...

Latets

‘Naomi saw the good in anyone'

"NAOMI cared too much and it killed her," said Naomi Phipps' family after teenager Matthew Doman was found guilty of the prison officer's murder. more...

Letters

Parkingpoliciesareso unfaironshiftworkers

SIR - I am a Worcester city shift worker. My working day is 9am to 10pm. I live outside the city so I have no choice but to use my car to get to work - which I don't think I should have to justify anyway. more...

Parking policies are so unfair on shift workers

It’s too easy for doctors to cash in

SIR - What is going on in the National Health Service? Do any of us still believe that being a doctor is a vocation? more...

Our Englishness is being suppressed

SIR - Gerald Morgan is right - there should be an English national anthem for rugby (and football). Scotland and Wales have their own, why not the English? more...

Unjust tax that keeps on rising

SIR - With reference to your comment on Friday, August 17. In your comments on tax dodgers you fail to mention that this tax has virtually doubled since it was introduced and goes up every year way above inflation, which makes it very hard for people on a fixed income. more...

Thanks for helping me when I fell over

SIR - On Sunday, August 12, I had the misfortune to fall quite badly in Barbourne Road, fracturing my right wrist. more...

Too much money goes to fat cats

SIR - I am concerned that throughout the country too much local government and health service money is going to a few fat cats at the expense of services for people - particularly the old, young and vulnerable. more...

News

Ruddock pleased with opening test

DIRECTOR of rugby Mike Ruddock admitted he was delighted with what he saw during Worcester Warriors' first 15-a-side outing under his stewardship. more...

Preece boosted by injury news

ANDY Preece is confident his squad is returning to something resembling normality after a spate of injuries. more...

Paez signing lifts Wolves ambitions

WORCESTER Wolves have signed their third import for the coming British Basketball League season. more...

Paez signing lifts Wolves ambitions

WORCESTER Wolves have signed their third import for the coming British Basketball League season. more...

Re-joyce! Wes bags Swifts winner

Wes Joyce bagged a late winner as Stourport Swifts defeated Chesham United 3-2 on Bank Holiday Monday. more...

Re-Joyce! Wes bags Swifts winner

Wes Joyce bagged a late winner as Stourport Swifts defeated Chesham United 3-2 on Bank Holiday Monday. more...

Opinion

This truly was the best city festival ever

And so another Worcester festival draws to a close, and what a fantastic fortnight it has been. For two exciting weeks the city has been filled with street theatre, music, plays and art of every stripe, culminating in last night's spectacular fireworks display above the Severn. more...

Dragon winners celebrating. Pictures sent in by Richard Danby. more...

Results

County league first XI scores and stats

DIVISION ONE Astwood Bank v Eastnor Eastnor won by one wicket. more...

Round-Up

Local riders hoping for Burghley success

A PAIR of local riders will be hoping to challenge for honours at this week's autumn classic - the Land Rover Burghley CCI three-day event, held at Stamford, Lincolnshire. more...

Purchase powers into the quarters

ZAC Purchase cruised into tomorrow's quarter-finals at the world rowing championships in Munich - and then said he wished it had been tougher. more...

Bromyard hold on to take points

BROMYARD had to work hard to record their first West Midlands League Premier Division win of the season - 2-1 at home to Pelsall Villa. more...

Westfields hit by late strike

WESTFIELDS extended their unbeaten Midlands Alliance run to four games when they drew 1-1 with visiting Studley at Allpay Park. more...

Archdales grab their first win of season

WORCESTER'S Archdales 73 won their first Midland Combination Division One game of the season with a 3-0 victory away to Leamington Hibs. more...

A dog’s life for whippets at Perdiswell

DINES Green owners Tina and Tony Bowen brought a little bit of local success to the British Whippet Racing Association championships over the bank holiday weekend. more...

Victoria’s hopes are left in tatters

FROM a good win at West Bromwich on Saturday to a dismal batting performance at Walsall on Monday for Kidderminster Victoria. more...

Taylor rolls backs the years for Over 60s

WORCESTERSHIRE Over 60s picked up a 40-run victory over their counterparts from Surrey at Old Elizabethans. more...

Ollie gets promotion dreams going again

Old Elizabethans' Birmingham League promotion campaign got back on track with an emphatic seven-wicket victory at Berkswell on Bank Holiday Monday. more...

Kays CC deliver 60th anniversary victory

KAYS Cricket Club celebrated their 60th anniversary with victory over West Malvern at the Cinderella Ground. more...

Ex-PO manager just avoids jail

A former post office manager was warned he had just avoided jail when he was sentenced for benefit fraud. more...

Fun for all

A FUNDRAISING summer fete, craft fair and fun dog show is being held in Catshill to boost funds for an animal adoption centre. more...

Combination pacesetters slip up

AFTER both winning their opening three Midland Combination matches, Pershore Town and Littleton failed to muster a win between them over the Bank Holiday weekend. more...

Appeal doesn't help Elliott

CADWELL Park was the venue for the latest round of the National Superstock Cup. more...

Bretforton finish with a win

BRETFORTON ended their Gloucester League action with an excellent 1-0 win Lansdown. more...

Good response to Riverside promotion

PROMOTING the club in the Riverside Shopping centre last Saturday proved a fruitful exercise for Evesham Hockey Club. more...

Badsey suffer a big blow

BADSEY suffered a disappointing County League reverse at Ballards Park last Saturday. more...

Pershore at the double in relegation relief

PERSHORE'S batsmen embarked on a Bank Holiday run bonanza as they recorded two vital wins in their bid to escape the drop from Crusader County League Division One. more...

Monday magic after Saturday sorrow

AFTER crashing to defeat against bottom of the table Fordhouses on Saturday, Evesham hit back to boost their hopes of avoiding the drop with a Bank Holiday Monday victory over Aston Unity. more...

Five-rink flourish in 'home' success on travels

EVESHAM'S players travelled to Broadway for their final two Concorde League home' matches where the men faced the host club and visitors from Overbury. more...

Thousands enjoy Water Festival weekend

MORE than 30,000 visitors packed into Upton as the sun shone brightly on the town's annual Water Festival. more...

Thousands enjoy Water Festival weekend

MORE than 30,000 visitors packed into Upton as the sun shone brightly on the town's annual Water Festival. more...

Fixtures

SATURDAY more...

Police warn dog owners

A RISE in dog attacks in the town has prompted Redditch police to warn dog owners of the large penalties they could face if they fail to keep pets under control. more...

Exam joy for teens

TALENTED teenagers in Redditch and Studley are again celebrating after more GCSE results success. more...

Family foots booster bill

A FAMILY in Webheath has been footing the bill for Redditch Council for the past year - by powering an aerial booster on the side of their house. more...

Billy does the rounds at hospital

YOUNGSTERS at the Alexandra Hospital got a big surprise last week when a giant blood drop called in to say hello. more...

Mum’s shock at theft from grave

By Helen Clarke A MOTHER has spoken of her shock after thieves stole items from the grave of her dead child. more...

Mum’s shock at theft from grave

A MOTHER has spoken of her shock after thieves stole items from the grave of her dead child. more...

Enjoy the outdoors

A REDDITCH group is calling on people to get out, get fit, and enjoy some of the best countryside this area and surrounding counties have to offer. more...

Warning over house callers

RESIDENTS are being warned to stay vigilant after a series of distraction burglaries were carried out in the area. more...

Roundup

Re-Joyce! Wes bags Swifts winner

Wes Joyce bagged a late winner as Stourport Swifts defeated Chesham United 3-2 on Bank Holiday Monday. more...

Theatre Reviews

Plenty of laughs as cast uses every trick

IN Oddsocks' brilliant production of the Comedy of Errors, the six actors use every comic trick in the book. And not one of Shakespeare's meanings goes misunderstood or unheard. more...

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