Stories for 3 August 2007

Alcester

Handbag snatched

AN elderly woman's handbag was stolen when a man distracted her by asking to check her radiator at her Salford Priors home.  more...

Purse theft

A PURSE containing about £300 cash was stolen during a walk-in theft at the home of an elderly woman in Alcester.  more...

Business

We’re back in business after all that water

CONFERENCE venues across Worcestershire are sending out the message that it is business as usual following the floods that have swept across the county.  more...

Cheers to far better M5 services

WORCESTERSHIRE construction group Weaver plc has completed the latest in a series of refurbishment and re-build projects totalling £2 million for Moto, the UK's largest motorway services. company.  more...

Business News

New pub and grill to open

STUDLEY is set for a brand new pub and grill once building work is complete on The Dog Harvester this month.  more...

Sign specialists on the move

LEADING UK sign manufacturer Sign Specialists Limited is to relocate to Redditch in a move which will create a further 50 skilled jobs for the area.  more...

Site manager scoops award

INKBERROW-based Mick Wale has been awarded a "Quality" award in the National House Building Council's 2007 Pride in the Job competition.  more...

Clubs & Societies

Bromsgrove & District Flower Arrangement Society

AT our July meeting we were pleased to welcome 46 members and 10 visitors for our demonstration by Margaret Rumens (national demonstrator) from Solihull.  more...

Bromsgrove & District Flower Arrangement Society

AT our July meeting we were pleased to welcome 46 members and 10 visitors for our demonstration by Margaret Rumens (national demonstrator) from Solihull.  more...

Everywomans Circle

LADIES in blue attended the 45th AGM on the July 5, chairman Jenny Johnson presiding.  more...

Kingfisher Probus Club of Redditch

THE 20th Anniversary of Friendship and Fraternity: 2007 marks the 20th anniversary of inauguration of the club in 1987 which arose from the increased popularity of the existing Probus Club of Redditch.  more...

Primrose Choir

AT the AGM in April the choir looked back at another busy and successful year.  more...

Probus Club of Alcester

THE club's AGM was held at the Holly Bush Hotel on Wednesday July 25.  more...

Royal British Legion Women’s Section

THE committee was highly delighted with the response to our Show held at the Easemore Road Club on July 21.  more...

Wythall Writers

WYTHALL Writers will be hosting an open evening on Thursday, August 23, when we shall be visited by a group of writers who have been attending a creative writers' course at Birmingham University.  more...

Kidder News Latest

Alcohol free zones under fire

ALCOHOL restriction zones have been described as a "weak piece of legislation" by a police chief following drink-fuelled problems in Bewdley.  more...

Accused put 'the boot in'

A CO-defendant in the Phillip Green murder trial was accused of "putting the boot in" while the seriously injured man was lying close to death on the car park of the Bird In The Hand pub in Stourport.  more...

Accused put 'boot in', court told

A CO-defendant in the Phillip Green murder trial was accused of "putting the boot in" while the seriously injured man was lying close to death on the car park of the Bird In The Hand pub in Stourport.  more...

Accused put 'boot in', court told

A CO-defendant in the Phillip Green murder trial was accused of putting "the boot in" while the seriously injured man was lying close to death on the car park of the Bird In The Hand pub in Stourport.  more...

Accused put 'boot in', court told

A CO-defendant in the Phillip Green murder trial was accused of putting "the boot in" while the seriously injured man was lying close to death on the car park of the Bird In The Hand pub in Stourport.  more...

Group needs helpers for event

KIDDERMINSTER and District Prostate Cancer Support Group wil be having a stand at the Showcase of Services for the Older People on Thursday at Kidderminster Town Hall from 9.30am to 1.30pm.  more...

Open road for bride-to-be

A BRIDE-to-be looks set to make it to the church on time after engineers agreed to temporarily reopen Stourport Bridge for her big day.  more...

Open road for bride

A BRIDE-to-be looks set to make it to the church on time after engineers agreed to temporarily reopen Stourport Bridge for her big day.  more...

Free goods for flood victims

WORCESTERSHIRE County Council is encouraging residents who lost household possessions in the recent floods to log on to an internet reuse organisation.  more...

Take the Shuttle challenge

ARE you looking to get back into shape after an endless round of partying this summer?  more...

Murder trial latest

THE final defence witness at the Phillip Green murder trial has told the jury at Hereford Crown Court that blood on a co-defendant's trainer did not necessarily get there because he kicked the dying man.  more...

Latest

Floods bill tops £100m

THE cost of cleaning up after the floods in Worcestershire has already reached more than £100 million.  more...

Thousands of fish rescued

IT was a case of little fish in a big pond when the Enviornment Agency removed 10,000 fish from Worcester racecourse.  more...

Mystery over wedding dress found in floods

AN Evesham man is hoping to find the owner of a wedding dress he found floating in last week's flood water.  more...

Tory leader meets Woofers

CONSERVATIVE leader David Cameron has met troops from the Worcestershire & Sherwood Foresters Regiment during a visit to Afghanistan.  more...

Worker sacked for not working Saturdays

A 71-year-old woman has lost her job at a Worcester supermarket after 25 years because she refused to work Saturdays.  more...

Ex-army men sadness over Woofers

TWO former army troops who now sit on Worcester City Council spoke of their sadness at the amalgamation of the Woofers.  more...

Pensioner sticks up for A board ban

A PENSIONER has hit back at critics of a crackdown on A-frame advertising on the streets of Worcester.  more...

Pensioner sticks up for A frame ban

A PENSIONER has hit back at critics of a crackdown on A-frame advertising on the streets of Worcester.  more...

Worcester to Hereford line set to re-open

THE rail line between Worcester and Hereford is expected to be fully reopened later this afternoon.  more...

City has huge affordable housing shortfall

FOUR HUNDRED new affordable homes are needed each year in Worcester to satisfy demand according to latest figures - but just 100 are being built.  more...

Members wanted for cultural body

A CULTURAL body representing sport, heritage, tourism, and the arts in the West Midlands is on the lookout for ambassadors in Worcestershire to ensure the county benefits from the London 2012 Olympic Games.  more...

More homes affected by phones chaos

THE number of people whose phone lines have been affected by flooding has got bigger.  more...

Rugby festival details announced

THE chairman of Worcester Warriors is urging supporters, sponsors and businesses to come together and help raise funds for the victims of flooding.  more...

Worcester to Paddington line back in action

RAIL services from Paddington to Worcester resumed today after the line closed two weeks ago due to damage caused by flooding.  more...

Community service for card thefts

A CASHIER who stole more than £500 from a Somerfields store because he was trying to fund his son's education has been sentenced to 200 hours unpaid work.  more...

Child sex charge man in court

AN Evesham businessman has been committed to stand trial at Melbourne County Court in Australia on child sex abuse charges.  more...

Train services restored

NORMAL train services between Worcester and Oxford, which include those running through Evesham, Honeybourne and Moreton, were restored late this afternoon.  more...

Leisure General

Work goes on show

TWO artists with connections with the area have work at the Greenstage Gallery at the Hop Pocket Craft Centre in Bishop's Frome this month. Hereford-born Chris Watts, whose geometric and abstract art works have been widely exhibited, features alongside Claire Griffiths, a print maker who studied at the Royal Forest of Dean College. For more information, visit www.greenstagegallery.co.uk.  more...

Third time lucky for organisers

MALVERN Lynx Marching Band has rearranged its annual competition for Sunday, September 9, at the Morgan field off Spring Lane.  more...

Artist demonstrates skill

WATERCOLOUR artist Trevor Smith demonstrates his painting technique at the Bevere Gallery in Worcester. Inspired by watching nature, the ever-changing weather and landscape, Trevor, from Malvern, sketches directly from life. He leads a demonstration workshop on painting wild birds from 10am to 4pm. Admission is £50 per person. For more details, call the gallery, on 01905 754484.   more...

Champions hold classes

TWO line dance world champions are leading classes in Ledbury every Thursday at the Community Centre, Lawnside Road, from 7.30pm to 9.30pm.  more...

Tales from the riverbank gathered with a sturgeon

A giant animated fish and a floating music machine will be coming to Upton.  more...

Tales from the riverbank gathered with a sturgeon

A giant animated fish and a floating music machine will be coming to Upton.  more...

Buildings are truly inspiring

AN exhibition of paintings and drawings by Ron Hill, of Colwall, opens on Monday at the Malvern Hills Gallery, Belle Vue Terrace.  more...

Letters

Your words won’t wash with me, Lyn

SIR - The article by Sally Jones (Worcester News, August 1) says "it is not worth dredging the rivers".  more...

Flood agencies need to take responsibility

SIR - The comments made by spokespersons at the Environment Agency and Worcestershire County Council (Worcester News, August 1) defy belief.  more...

Flood agencies need to take responsibility

SIR - The comments made by spokespersons at the Environment Agency and Worcestershire County Council (Worcester News, August 1) defy belief.  more...

A-board decision is the correct one

SIR - The traders who are having their boards taken away for blocking the public highway (Worcester News, August 1) are forgetting the reason the law is there - to protect them from being sued when someone falls over them.  more...

Shambo was much more than a bull

SIR - In the light of the recent sad event of Shambo the sacred Hindu bull requiring to be slaughtered, to the ignorant, like me, he was just another bovine creature.  more...

No-smoking law will be death of me

SIR - As a non-smoker, the smoky atmosphere in the pub makes me cough and I like a good cough to get all the nasty phlegm off my chest.  more...

It’s not dogs’ fault

SIR - Regarding Tom Edwards article (Dirty Dogs, July 24) I would suggest that action be taken against dogs' dirty owners.  more...

Elton’s not for me

SIR - Like John Phillpott (Worcester News, July 28) I cannot understand Elton John's appeal either. Give me Shirley Bassey any time.  more...

Warm hearts make us happy

WE are so happy we've been here and had a chance to meet so many lovely people who were so kind to us.  more...

No logic in council's green waste policy

I support Coun. John Raine (Your Letters, July 20) regarding the county council's recycling policy and the classification of domestic and commercial waste. I would like to ask where is the logic of selling green waste bags at £1 each, or 50p to the elderly, to dispose of garden waste which is then picked up by Malvern Hills District Council and put into landfill?  more...

A chance to make some changes to bus service

WITHIN a month a new bus service will start between Great Malvern and Ledbury.  more...

Can't even pronounce it's name!

Thank you for not losing interest nor sacrificing coverage now the immediate threat to the Malvern outdoor centre appears to have receded at the expense of the centre in Snowdonia.  more...

Waste of taxpayers' money

IN 1963 I came to live and work in Malvern and discovered that I had just left the worst education authority, the West Riding of Yorkshire, to take up a teaching post in the then next to worst, according to The Times Education Supplement's Education Authority black list, namely Worcestershire!  more...

Please visit

The Old Plough, Longdon, is in between the worst flood affected areas, although thankfully we were not flooded ourselves. Our business has been seriously affected though because of the lack of access from the M5 and also due to guests who have cancelled for various reasons. We understand why guests would not want to visit the area at this time as there is a severe water shortage and many attractions are closed due to flooding, however everyone is working tremendously hard to get things back to normal and there is no doubt the area will bounce back from this crisis.  more...

Tireless work

LAST Friday, on my way home from Redditch, I found myself caught and stranded in Malvern due to the flooding.  more...

Too many cooks

The staff of the agencies and services involved in the July floods crisis certainly deserve our thanks for their tireless efforts.  more...

Provided shelter

LEDBURY Community Hall was an emergency overnight shelter for 160 stranded victims of the recent flood.  more...

Dispel myths

Again, Worcestershire has been hit by flooding due to unseasonal rains.  more...

My heroes of the hour

I left work in Stroud at 6pm on Friday, July 20, and managed, with difficulty in a small car, to negotiate Gloucester, Maisemore, Corse etc, the M5 being blocked solid, when I arrived at the southern end of Longdon at 8.30pm. After trying to find a route northwards back to Malvern via the Ledbury or Tewkesbury areas, I was forced to give up and call at the Hunters Inn, Buckbury, to get out of the rain.  more...

Community rise to challenge

I would like to express the gratitude of Herefordshire Police to the many members of the public who tirelessly assisted the emergency services and local authority as we dealt with the recent flooding.  more...

Lifestyle

Hit the charity shops – and dress like Kate

Kate Moss steps out in it, Reese Witherspoon often flaunts it at awards ceremonies and Kylie Minogue used it to help re-launch her career in a pair of gold hotpants.  more...

Hit the charity shops – and dress like Kate

Kate Moss steps out in it, Reese Witherspoon often flaunts it at awards ceremonies and Kylie Minogue used it to help re-launch her career in a pair of gold hotpants.  more...

Memory

100 years ago - August 10, 1907

ON Saturday evening as some boys were playing near a pool of water in Fish Hill one of them, named Howard Lewis, ten years of age, fell into the water, and had a very narrow escape from drowning.  more...

50 years ago - August 9, 1957

FOR more than 12 hours, householders in several outlying districts of Redditch were without electricity as a result of Monday evening's thunderstorm, the most violent in the district for many years.  more...

25 years ago - August 6, 1982

POST Office workers were keeping their cool after being supplied with cold drinks by management.  more...

Memory Lane

Echoes from the past

100 years ago Mr Arthur C Nott has recently opened a cafe at his grocery and provision establishment in Church Street. The cafe, which is situated on the ground floor, is not of very large dimensions, but it has been equipped in such a manner as to ensure the greatest possible comfort. The apartment is fitted with electric light and is delightfully cool. The furnishing has been carried out in oak, in antique style. So arranged is the cafe that is can be shut off entirely from the grocery department. Afternoon teas and ices are provided at popular prices and Mr Nott may expect extensive patronage. Malvern Gazette, August 2, 1907.  more...

True pioneer

THE death of Miss Catharine Severn Burrow, responsible for establishing West Malvern Open Air School, now the outdoor centre, was reported in the Gazette 50 years ago this week.  more...

Joker finds shop window

A BIT of foolery appeared in a town centre shop window, according to the Malvern Gazette 25 years ago.  more...

Cow was at fault, claims defendant

A MILK seller from Malvern was summoned to appear in front of magistrates for selling "milk deficient in fats", said the Gazette 100 years ago.  more...

Music

Head to Malvern for a night with the Beatles

A HOST of summer events have fallen victim to the terrible weather - but there is one still standing.   more...

Boxer Todd’s new CD packs a punch

ON the one hand, Todd Reeves is an Australian-born, semi-professional boxer who counts Muhammad Ali as a hero.  more...

Working with the professionals

MALVERN Chase Brass Band has been given the chance to work alongside a professional composer in an innovative community project.  more...

Enjoy top class classical music

ONE of the most creative musicians of his generation, Julian Webber performs at the Huntingdon Hall in Worcester on Sat-urday, August 11, at 8pm.  more...

Voices needed for choral event

SINGERS are wanted for a very special choral and orchestral event at the Forum in Malvern.  more...

One outdoor event which will go ahead

MUSIC lovers planning to attend one or more outdoor concerts that have been cancelled because of the floods are being urged to soak up the atmosphere in Malvern instead.  more...

Off on a musical journey

AUDIENCES will be taken on a musical journey with singer Debbie Miles at Evesham Arts Centre on Saturday, August 11, at 7.30pm. She will reveal tales from her 20 year singing career, interspersed with popular songs. Tickets are £6 (concs £5) on 01386 45567 or 01386 442348.  more...

Folk singer is booked

WELL-known Gloucestershire folk singer Johnny Coppin has been booked to perform by Dymock Church on Friday, September 28, from 7pm.  more...

Tribute to the West End

MUSICAL favourites from the West End are set to get audiences singing along at the Roses Theatre in Tewkesbury.  more...

News

Preece sweating on defensive duo

WORCESTER City boss Andy Preece is hopeful Chris Smith and Shabir Khan will be fit for the start of the season.  more...

No more cricket at New Road this season

WORCESTERSHIRE have ruled out playing any more cricket at New Road this season after the recent severe flooding.  more...

Thompson leading Timber triumph

JUSTIN Thompson is on course to win big honours in his first season with the Portland Timbers.  more...

Rawlinson relishes his Warriors move

WARRIORS new boy Greg Rawlinson insists his impending move to the Guinness Premiership has more than made up for the disappointment of missing out on a place in New Zealand's Rugby World Cup squad.  more...

Cup switch for Gear

RICO Gear has made a controversial decision to play out the remainder of his New Zealand rugby career for Canterbury.  more...

Cup switch for Gear

RICO Gear has made a controversial decision to play out the remainder of his New Zealand rugby career for Canterbury.  more...

Opinion

Battle royal at election time in city

TO CALL a snap election or not to call a snap election? That is the question facing Gordon Brown in his early weeks as Prime Minister. The so-called Brown Bounce - the improvement in the Labour Party's opinion poll performances since Mr Brown took over from Tony Blair - has many in government believing that a snap autumn election is the way forward.  more...

Opinion

AS the flood waters receded this week, the sheer scale of the damage left behind is becoming clear, and few people will have been hit worse than farmers.  more...

Reader'S Pictures

The Swan's Theatre

The swans felt right at home in the recent floods. This picture was sent in by Michael Staiger from Malvern.   more...

Recipes

Moroccan spatchcock with tzatziki

Dinner parties once characterised by starched linen, candelabra and complicated, elaborate dishes have undergone a transformation.  more...

Moroccan spatchcock with tzatziki

Dinner parties once characterised by starched linen, candelabra and complicated, elaborate dishes have undergone a transformation.  more...

Reports

Rovers draw ill-tempered friendly

Redditch United 1 Bromsgrove Rovers 1.  more...

Rovers draw in ill-tempered friendly

Redditch United 1 Bromsgrove Rovers 1.  more...

Restaurant Reviews

Pizza Express, Cathedral Plaza, Worcester

Well what can I say? At last there's a Pizza Express in Worcester. I headed off on the opening night with some eager, hungry youngsters in tow to see if we could get a good quality, good value pizza.  more...

Reviews

Resting - Review: Coach House Theatre

Malvern actor Nick Wilkes can now also call himself a successful playwright after his first work received rapturous applause at the Coach House Theatre this week.  more...

Resting - Review: Coach House Theatre

Malvern actor Nick Wilkes can now also call himself a successful playwright after his first work received rapturous applause at the Coach House Theatre this week.  more...

Round-Up

Pre-season form is not a worry for West

EVESHAM United boss Paul West is being careful not to read too much into his side's pre-season form.  more...

Harriers facing final warm-up test

MARK Yates will get a final chance tomorrow to cast his eye over his Kidderminster Harriers players before the new season starts.  more...

Turner buoyed by early displays

HEREFORD United will be looking to take the positives from their performances after hosting both of the Black Country big boys.  more...

Yates delight at squad strength

MARK Yates has given his Kidderminster Harriers squad a boost for the new season by declaring any one of them could start next Saturday.  more...

Striker poised to join United

HEREFORD United are hopeful of tying up a deal for Watford striker Theo Robinson early next week.  more...

Rovers trio are facing a spell out

BROMSGROVE Rovers face starting the new season without James Smith, Marlon Walters and Chris Taylor after an ill-tempered friendly 1-1 draw at bitter rivals Redditch United.  more...

Bromyard gearing up for first FA Cup quest

BROMYARD Town have entered the FA Cup for the first time in their history as they look forward to an exciting campaign.  more...

Changes ahead

SHELSLEY Walsh's cancelled August meeting is set to be rescheduled for October 6 and 7.  more...

Rusty over 60s in Norfolk away loss

WORCESTERSHIRE Over 60s played for the first time in five weeks but lost by 40 runs at Norfolk.  more...

Homes burgled while residents garden

SNEAKY burglars have been active in north Worcestershire and caused Bromsgrove Police to remind people to secure their homes after two burglaries on the same afternoon while the victims were outside gardening.  more...

Cars damaged in Hagley

MOTORISTS are being advised by police to park their cars in garages overnight where possible after a spate of vehicle crime in Hagley.  more...

Courses set to boost referee numbers

REFEREES perform a vital role in the game and, with the growth in the popularity of football, particularly for women and children, the demand for match officials is increasing.  more...

Courses set to boost referee numbers

REFEREES perform a vital role in the game and, with the growth in the popularity of football, particularly for women and children, the demand for match officials is increasing.  more...

Scouts make a centenary promise

PAST and present Scouts from across the area gathered on Belle Vue Island on Wednesday to mark 100 years since the organisation was founded.  more...

Poisonous weed peril

A YELLOW peril is causing concern for residents in Bromyard.  more...

Man beat car with table leg

A FURIOUS man beat a car with a table leg as he hunted a man he believed had sexually assaulted a woman.  more...

Come and join us call at Abbeyfield

AN old people's home in Malvern may have to close its doors unless it can find more residents.  more...

More user-friendly website planned

A NEW website is to be set up for Malvern Town Council because few people have been able to find and log on to the current one.  more...

Look into litter bins

A SURVEY is to be conducted into the state of Malvern's litter bins.  more...

Tips from a top chef

THERE will be a chance to gather tips from a top chef on putting together the perfect picnic at a summer foods event taking place at the Co-op in Malvern Link tomorrow (Saturday) from 11am to 4pm.  more...

Groups can sign up

GOOD causes are being urged to take advantage of a special fete in their honour next month.  more...

Bike race aims for 1,000 riders

KEEN cyclists can now find out how it feels to take part in the Tour of Britain cycle race by riding the same route for charity.  more...

Police seek victims of paedophile

A CALL-BACK system has been set up to help historical victims of a convicted paedophile to come forward.  more...

Motorist was well over limit

A MAN was so drunk he was stumbling in a shop and standing in the way of traffic before getting into his car.  more...

Repair work postponed

REPAIR work to Powick Bridge, which would have seen it closed for six weeks, has been postponed until next summer.  more...

City dry after massive flood

ORGANISERS of Worcester Beer, Cider and Perry Festival have been forced to cancel the event due to flooding.  more...

Cyclist moves like 'Greece lightning'

BAKING temperatures, poisonous snakes and eye-watering inclines did not stand in the way of a pensioner who cycled 1,400 miles for charity.  more...

Course makes patients expert

PEOPLE living with a long-term illness are invited to take part in a free course called the Expert Patient Programme.  more...

Imprisoned in own home

A DRIVER who was disqualified for five years after crashing a 750cc motorcycle on the M5 is appealing against the ban.  more...

Hard-working chairman retires

LONG-serving Age Concern member Ken Borley retired from the post of chairman this week.  more...

Fair move

MALVERN'S first arts fair will now go ahead in September, it has been revealed, although no exact date has been set for the event. The fair is the first test for a new group looking to rejuvenate the town centre but was postponed because of the floods. High Street UK - Great Malvern, is a project set up by residents, traders and supporters of the town, backed by the Civic Trust. Organiser Carol Wild said: "I would like to apologise to the 20-30 people who turned up last Sunday expecting the fair to be there, despite our best efforts to let everyone know of the change."  more...

Cat homes

ANOTHER call has gone out to cat lovers to re-home unwanted moggies. The cats are at the RSPCA's Top Cats cattery, Green Street, Kempsey, open from 11am-4pm.  more...

Churches open doors

Malvern Civic Trust is to hold a heritage open weekend in September.  more...

Malvern was set upon and bitten

A MAN was bitten on the arm in a fast-food restaurant.  more...

Wolrd leader plans to visit

THE new world president of a Christian organisation is to visit Colwall to mark a milestone in the group's past.  more...

Nicole dances to victory

A YOUNG dancer from Welland has won three gold medals at the country's top dance competition.  more...

Event shows help is there

A COMMUNITY event to answer questions about drugs is being held at Pickersleigh Community Centre on Wednesday (August 8).  more...

Summer chock full of sport

Children have been trying out new sports at summer sports camps at Dyson Perrins CE High School.  more...

Enjoying a wild time at library

MALVERN library has organised a number of events as part of its Big Wild Read, a project to get children reading during the holidays.  more...

Bus is miles better

BUSES are just the ticket, according to Malvern Hills District Council, which has made August Use The Bus Month'.  more...

Museum extends hours for festival

THE Elgar Birthplace Museum, at Lower Broadheath, near Malvern, is once again extending its opening hours during this year's Gloucester Three Choirs Festival, which starts tomorrow (Saturday).  more...

Let on boarrd with blades

A HOLIDAYMAKER has hit out at airport security after he inadvertently took on board a plane a multi-tool kit containing, among other things, two blades, a set of pliers and a small saw.  more...

Hills rescue

THREE teenagers were rescued after becoming trapped in a Malvern quarry on Tuesday evening.  more...

Drivers win exemption

Private hire taxi drivers will not have to sit a knowledge test, following a decision from Malvern Hills District Council.  more...

Historian plans to turn 'worm' round

A landmark which is thought to be the only one of its kind in Britain needs protecting fast, according to a Malvern historian.  more...

Link homes plan is rejected

A PLANNING application submitted by a member of Malvern Hills District Council was refused during a specially convened planning meeting on Monday.  more...

Addict who skipped bail is sent to prison

A HEROIN addict was jailed for 56 days after stealing almost £100 worth of lipstick and air fresheners, before skipping bail three times.  more...

Nose broken in brutal attack

A mother suffered a broken nose after masked intruders forced their way into her home.  more...

Told to go after joint operation

A FAMILY "from hell" has been evicted after 600 complaints by neighbours.  more...

Hearts touched by kindness and help

THE kindness of friends, family and even strangers came to the fore during the flooding crisis.  more...

Boss praises his staff as they work around the clock

DISTRICT council workmen who have been labouring hard to clear away the damage and debris caused by last week's flooding are "absolute stars" says their boss.  more...

August will be warmer

THE weather in August is likely to be warmer than in July, but that does not mean an ideal summer month, says Malvern weather watcher Frank Hill.  more...

Rubbish is cleared out of brook

TELEVISIONS and washing machines were among debris cleared from a brook running through Elgar Avenue housing estate.  more...

Volunteers rally round in clear-up

VOLUNTEERS from Malvern and Ledbury Rotary Clubs, joined by Malvern Hills Lions, have been teaming together to help with the clear-up process in Upton-upon-Severn this week.  more...

Council's bid for flood cash

FOLLOWING some of the worst flooding in living memory, Malvern Hills District Council will be working with Wychavon and Worcester City in seeking urgent funds from the Government to help those who have suffered loss in both residential and business premises.  more...

Bridge at nature reserve swept away by raging torrent

RAGING flood waters dest-royed one bridge, and badly damaged another at a popular nature reserve near Alfrick.  more...

Flood victims on road to recovery

RESIDENTS and businesses in Powick are surveying the damage to their properties and belongings in the aftermath of the worst flooding the region has ever seen.  more...

Firms dust themselves down

BUSINESSES devastated by the floods are now finding their feet again as the clean-up operation gets underway.  more...

Firms dust themselves down

BUSINESSES devastated by the floods are now finding their feet again as the clean-up operation gets underway.  more...

Firms dust themselves down

BUSINESSES devastated by the floods are now finding their feet again as the clean-up operation gets underway.  more...

Minister on a mission

ENVIRONMENT Secretary Hilary Benn visited the Upton area on Wednesday to see the aftermath of the floods.  more...

Flood alters picture for British produce

CUSTOMERS can expect a sharp hike in the price of English produce after the devastating floods, says a Mathon farmer.  more...

Farmers face ruin in flood disaster

FARMERS across the region are facing a disaster worse than BSE and the foot-and-mouth crisis put together.  more...

Train services returning to normal

TRAIN services to and from Malvern in both directions look set to get back to normal today (Friday), following the flood damage of two weeks ago.  more...

Exploding car wakes street

A QUIET residential street in Malvern Link was rudely awakened when a car exploded in the early hours of Friday morning (August 3).  more...

Exploding car wakes street

A QUIET residential street in Malvern Link was rudely awakened when a car exploded in the early hours of Friday morning (August 3).  more...

Looking forward to a dream home

A DISABLED father and son are looking forward to a better quality of life when they move into their new, customised dream home.  more...

Church celebrates with music

THE first anniversary of Gospel on the Green recently took place with people from 11 different churches coming together outside St Stephen's Church in Redditch town centre to celebrate their beliefs.  more...

Society

Chaddesley Corbett

GARDENERS CLUB - Renowned nurseryman Bob Brown was the guest speaker at the July 11 meeting. Bob brought a selection of living plant material from his nursery, including a bucketful of attractive foliage, in which he has a special interest.  more...

Theatre

Dorothy and chums are looking for a new mascot

DOES your dog have the X-Factor? If so, then you need to follow the Yellow Brick Road to Eastnor Castle. To coincide with the venue's outdoor performance of the Wizard of Oz next week, organisers have been hunting for a show mascot.  more...

For a fun night, head to the great outdoors

WE might not be having the summer weather for it - but outdoor theatre is still all the rage.  more...

Head to Malvern for a night with the Beatles

A HOST of summer events have fallen victim to the terrible weather - but there is one still standing. The Malvern Music Experience, taking place at the Three Counties Showground on Friday, August 17, and Saturday, August 18, will be a celebration of Britain's best. Paying homage to Liverpool's most famous exports will be the Bootleg Beatles and performing a programme dedicated to Sir Edward Elgar will be the Malvern-based English Symphony Orchestra. It is not exaggerating to call the Bootleg Beatles one of the world's most successful tribute bands. The concert will culminate with a fireworks display and cannon fire from the 214 (Worcestershire) Battery Royal Artillery. Gates open on Friday at 5.30pm. To buy tickets, which start at £17, call 01684 584924 or visit www.threecounties.co.uk.  more...

Something for all is screened

FILMS to suit all ages will be shown at the Swan Theatre in Worcester on Monday, August 13.  more...

Comedy at Swan

Willy Russell's comedy One for the Road is staged at Worcester's Swan Theatre from Tuesday to Saturday, August 14-18.  more...

Packed bill of entertainment

CLASSIC comedies, famous plays, opera, Shakespeare, there is something for all tastes and interests this Autumn season at Malvern Theatres.  more...

Theatre Reviews

Hot Mikado - Swan Theatre, Worcester

THIS swinging, up-tempo version of the Gilbert and Sullivan classic got off to a colourful and choreographed start.  more...

Upton

Drop in for answers

THE Environment Agency is holding a drop-in session in Upton-upon-Severn on Tuesday, August 14, for anyone affected by the massive flooding.  more...

Pressing for financial support

CONSERVATIVE leader David Cameron made a pledge to press the Government for money when he visited Upton on Thursday.  more...

Villages

West Malvern

ALLOTMENT holders! Start thawing out those chops, sausages and burgers again!  more...

Wellington Heath

A FARMER came to the rescue when eight homes were flooded by three feet of water at Priors Court All day on Friday, July 20, Steve Reeves, who lives in one of the properties, tried hard battling with the flood water coming down Hollow Lane.  more...

Storridge

GARTH Lowe of the Knapp and Papermill nature reserve at Storridge reports that the recent floods have destroyed the Paper Mill Bridge over the Leigh Brook at the top of the nature reserve.  more...

Powick

THE united benefice service at St Peter's Church last Sunday morning took journeying as its theme.  more...

Longdon

THIS week I thought people might like to know how the building works at St Mary's Church are progressing.  more...

Leigh

IN spite of the rain last Saturday evening, 70 people made their way to Leigh Court expecting to shiver under gazebos in the garden.  more...

Colwall

THE gardens at Caves Folly and Longacre in Evendine Lane will be open to the public on Sunday (August 5) from 2-5pm under the National Gardens Scheme. Admission is £3 per person with children free. Organic teas and ice-creams are also available.  more...

Castlemorton

FIELD Fayre was a good event both socially and financially, raising over £650 for the work of St Gregory's Church.  more...

What'S On

GIGS - August 3 onwards

Friday (Tonight) Terry Trillion & The Millionaires, Balls Deep and Isolace - Marr's Bar, Pierpoint Street, Worcester.  more...

THEATRE - August 3 onwards

NTIL AUGUST 4 Hot Mikado A sizzling, swinging musical performed by WODYS at the Swan theatre. Tickets available from Huntingdon Hall box office AUGUST 14-18 One For The Road A fast moving funny comedy, at Swan Theatre. Tickets available from box office.  more...

Theatre Guide - August 3 onwards

UNTIL AUGUST 4 Hot Mikado A sizzling, swinging musical performed by WODYS at the Swan theatre. Tickets available from Huntingdon Hall box office AUGUST 14-18 One For The Road A fast moving funny comedy, at Swan Theatre. Tickets available from box office.  more...

Concert Guide - August 3 onwards

AUGUST 11 Julian Lloyd Webber In concert at Huntingdon Hall, Worcester. Tickets available from box office.  more...

Exhibition Guide - August 3 onwards

AUGUST Malvern and Beyond An exhibition by local artist, Ron Hill. Mostly watercolours and landscapes. Malvern Hills Gallery at Worcester Road is open from 10am to 5pm Monday to Saturday.  more...

Events Guide - August 3 onwards

AUGUST 3 Dance Night Brian and Philomena invite you to an evening of ballroom, Latin and sequence dancing at Powick Village Hall, Powick, Worcester. Bring your own refreshments. 8.30pm start.  more...

What's on

Cinemas Malvern Cinema: Shrek 3 (U) 2pm & 5pm daily.  more...

  
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