Stories for 28 September 2007

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From West End to Broadway

From West End to Broadway with Music Of the Night  more...

From West End to Broadway

From West End to Broadway with Music Of the Night  more...

Kidder News Latest

Drink-drive ban cut

A DRINK-DRIVER who was banned for three years after reversing ten feet won an appeal at Worcester Crown Court.  more...

Harriers matches re-arranged

Kidderminster Harriers have been assigned new dates for two end-of-season matches in the Blue Square Premier Division.  more...

Harriers matches re-arranged

Kidderminster Harriers have been assigned new dates for two end-of-season matches in the Blue Square Premier Division.  more...

Sex assault charge

A 38-year-old man was remanded in custody at Worcester Crown Court to await trial on a charge of sexually assaulting a mother-of-two on September 13.  more...

Latest

Ambulance campaign: 2,092 reasons to keep it local

TODAY your Worcester News publishes the full list of names of everyone who has signed our petition to help save the county’s ambulance control centre.  more...

Fans set to find out if they have Led Zep tickets

More than 22 million hits have been registered on the website to get tickets for the Led Zeppelin reunion concert.  more...

Drink driver got in tractor to save children

A MAN who used a tractor to try and rescue two children stranded during the July flood has been banned from driving - because he was over the legal alcohol limit.  more...

Shopkeeper fined for selling alcohol

A MALVERN shopkeeper has been prosecuted for selling alcohol to a child for a second time in six months.  more...

£170k top council job still up for grabs

THE top job at Worcestershire County Council is to be re-advertised after the authority turned down all the candidates.  more...

Police to set off fireworks

AS part of West Mercia Constabulary's 40th anniversary celebrations a dinner, for all members of staff with 40 years or more service, is being held at Hindlip Hall tomorrow night.  more...

Careers fair is outstanding success

HUNDREDS of Worcester people - from teenagers to pensioners and students to retired professionals - flocked to the 10th Worcester News Jobs and Careers Fair.  more...

Baptist Church plan rejected

PLANS to convert the former Red Hill Baptist Church into homes have been rejected.  more...

Without water in Eardiston

THE village of Eardiston, near Tenbury Wells, was without water this morning after a water main burst overnight.  more...

Workers benefiting from new skills

EMPLOYEES across Worcestershire have been benefiting from more than £120 million from the Learning and Skills Council's regional European Social Fund programme.  more...

Visitors to flock to autumn show

IT'S green fingers to the fore this weekend as around 60,000 visitors make their way to the Three Counties Showground for Malvern Autumn Show.  more...

County parents switched on with TV licences

PARENTS in Worcester have proved they are more switched on than most when it comes to TV licensing for the student sons and daughters.  more...

Road tragedies drop because of cameras

THE number of people seriously injured or killed in road accidents has dropped dramatically over the last four years.  more...

Thousands have a cuppa for cancer care

THOUSANDS of people made their morning cup of coffee count by taking part in the World's Biggest Coffee Morning.  more...

Northwick schools to merge

WORCESTER'S only remaining infant and junior schools will be merged, despite the majority of people who responded to a consultation being against the plan.  more...

Teenage girl who fractured skull is named

A TEENAGE girl who fractured her skull in Pershore has been named as Alina Sanger.   more...

Scooter hire scheme extended

A SCHEME that has proved successful in helping local people get to work or college has been expanded.  more...

Warning to local farmers

FARMERS in Worcestershire are to be allowed farm-to-farm movements as foot and mouth restriction have been eased, but warned there will be a zero tolerance approach to any breaches.  more...

Give our boys a medal

A FORMER serviceman from Evesham has called for servicemen returning from Iraq and Afghanistan to be given campaign medals.  more...

Letters

Let’s design the best new town that we can

SIR - Worcester was never designed in the first place, but now we all expect to live 21st century lives here.  more...

Brussels is not to blame, Mr Eaves

SIR - Tony Eaves' latest assertion (Letters, September 19) that the "EU is to allow us to continue to use imperial measurements" is somehow proof that "Brussels governs this country" is an exact inversion of the reality.  more...

Weather has been too bad for sickies

SIR - I read with interest the article about the council fighting illness in its work force (Wednesday, September 19). While it is good to see they are taking seriously the health of staff, and making many improvements to benefit staff, the report seemed innocently incomplete.  more...

There are far more important issues

SIR - So now we see in St Clement's - a ward that possibly has the highest number of pensioners living in sheltered accommodation, where the Worcester election fever is based upon Mike Foster MP and Jenny Barnes now a city councilor - concerns for bin collections.  more...

It’s a question of cash, not recycling

SIR - Why not let the people of Wychavon decide for themselves about the way their bins are emptied?  more...

‘Blot’ no longer

AT first glance at Graham Scaifes' letter (Your Letters, September 7), I believed I would support his view on dying Malvern.  more...

Well done John!

I would like to take this opportunity to thank and to congratulate the many volunteers who helped the town to once again achieve the Gold Award at the regional finals of the Britain in Bloom competition.  more...

Hurried up by Mr Shaw

AS the grandson of the lady who opened Malvern's new Post Office (about 1930), I do hope it will continue as a Post Office and not be replaced by back-of-the-stationery-shop as has happened in so many towns.  more...

Putting our children at risk

I'm writing to express my support for Coun Tom Wells' campaign for greater safety on school buses (Malvern Gazette, September 21).  more...

Putting our children at risk

I'm writing to express my support for Coun Tom Wells' campaign for greater safety on school buses (Malvern Gazette, September 21).  more...

Putting our children at risk

I'm writing to express my support for Coun Tom Wells' campaign for greater safety on school buses (Malvern Gazette, September 21).  more...

Music

Simon is offering a personal night out

OCEAN Colour Scene frontman Simon Fowler candidly admits the past 18 years have been a bit of a blur.  more...

WIN tickets to see the Sohodolls

THE Sohodolls make the kind of music quite rightly described by critics as "haughty electro-sleaze".  more...

Mitchell’s teaming up with a folk star

FORMER Lindisfarne frontman Billy Mitchell is in Worcester next month.  more...

Line-up reveals strength of the modern folk scene

THE diversity of present-day folk is reflected in the line-up for the Malvern Folk Weekend on Friday-Sunday, October 12-14.  more...

Magical tale showcases children’s voices

HUNDREDS of young voices will be raised above Malvern next week in a charity concert of Romany Wood, a magical musical for children.  more...

News

City ready for cup backlash at Tamworth

WORCESTER City manager Andy Preece insists his players will be ready for a revitalised Tamworth in tomorrow's FA Cup encounter (3pm).  more...

Ruddock makes three changes for derby clash

Last action hero Dominic Feau'nati is rewarded for his try-scoring exploits against London Wasps with a starting spot in the derby clash with Gloucester at Kingsholm tomorrow (6pm).  more...

Ruddock makes three changes for derby clash

Last action hero Dominic Feau'nati is rewarded for his try-scoring exploits against London Wasps with a starting spot in the derby clash with Gloucester at Kingsholm tomorrow (6pm).  more...

Feau’nati thankful for summer help

DOMINIC Feau'nati has paid tribute to the Worcester Warriors backroom staff for helping him turn around his Sixways career.  more...

Ward is ready for emotional return

WITH the spotlight firmly on an-other return to Tamworth for Nick Colley tomorrow, Worcester City team-mate Graham Ward's connection with the fixture has almost gone unnoticed.  more...

Wolves suffer narrow defeat

WORCESTER Wolves were edged out 94-90 by Milton Keynes Lions in their opening British Basketball league game of the season.  more...

Wolves suffer narrow opening defeat

WORCESTER Wolves were edged out 94-90 by Milton Keynes Lions in their opening British Basketball league game of the season.  more...

Darren on stand-by to step in between sticks

Nathan Vaughan faces a fitness test ahead of Evesham United's FA Cup second qualifying round at Quorn tomorrow to determine whether he will start in goal.  more...

Duo a doubt for the Salisbury clash

Harriers v Salisbury match preview.  more...

Opinion

Now it’s time to listen to the people

TODAY, across three pages, we print every name on our Keep It Local petition. There are more than 2,000 of them and every person on that list has the same message for the West Midlands Ambulance Trust - we do not want the Bransford control room to close.  more...

Recipes

Fennel-stuffed sea bass parcels

WHEN you go down to the shops today, you're sure of a big surprise - because in the last few years, food produced in Britain has enjoyed a major renaissance.  more...

Fennel-stuffed sea bass parcels

WHEN you go down to the shops today, you're sure of a big surprise - because in the last few years, food produced in Britain has enjoyed a major renaissance.  more...

Restaurant Reviews

The Crown, Martley

The Crown at Martley has been busy advertising its Kobe beef burger, so it was with that in mind we headed there for an evening meal on a Saturday night.  more...

The Crown, Martley

The Crown at Martley has been busy advertising its Kobe beef burger, so it was with that in mind we headed there for an evening meal on a Saturday night.  more...

Round-Up

Droitwich and Kidderminster in difficult tests

DROITWICH and Kidderminster both face tough away engagements in tomorrow's round of Midlands Three West (South) rugby fixtures.  more...

Improved Leopards changing their spots

JACK Ferman netted twice as improving Nunnery Wood Leopards Under 10s beat Wyre Forest Panthers 3-0 in the Stourport Youth League.  more...

Jeynes leveller ensures Hawks remain unbeaten

WORCESTER Hawks retained their Mercian Festival Junior League Under 10s Division Two unbeaten record.  more...

Great Day for the James’ as Tigers prowl

IT was a case of home James for Oldbury Park Tigers as they beat Droitwich Dons 8-2 in Stourport Youth League Under 13s Division One.  more...

Beer Belly boast

BEER Belly Boys started the Malvern Wednesday League season with a 7-0 win.  more...

Skittles scores

THE latest Worcester Monday League results.  more...

Bromyard team

BROMYARD Town host Dudley Town in the West Midlands League Premier Division tomorrow (3pm).  more...

All-rounder Jack handed sporting honours in Spa

A TALENTED young sporting all-rounder from Droitwich, who one day hopes to represent Great Britain at the Olympics, has been honoured for his long list of achievements.  more...

On-loan stopper fully focused

AFTER joining Kidderminster Harriers last week on a month's loan, veteran goalkeeper Chris MacK-enzie has giv-en up his co-aching duties at Shrewsbury Town to concentrate on helping the Aggborough side.  more...

On-loan stopper fully focused

AFTER joining Kidderminster Harriers last week on a month's loan, veteran goalkeeper Chris MacKenzie has given up his coaching duties at Shrewsbury Town to concentrate on helping the Aggborough side.  more...

Turner’s dismay at lack of new fans

GRAHAM Turner has expressed concern over Hereford United's failure to attract fresh faces to Edgar Street this season.  more...

Go live for efficiency

AN exciting project, that will see Bromsgrove District Council services being delivered to residents more efficiently, is set to go live next year.  more...

Livesaving gear

BROMSGROVE residents dug deep to help purchase vital lifesaving equipment for use by St John Ambulance members in the town.  more...

Underwater invention dives the Pacific Abyss

A BROMSGROVE entrepreneur's latest invention went like a rocket.  more...

Cars stolen in major raid

MORE than £30,000 worth of items, including two cars, were stolen in a major house raid.  more...

Top level visit

BROMSGROVE'S MP Julie Kirkbride visited The Stroke Association's Communication Support Group to find out more about the valuable work it does to help victims living in the district.  more...

Do something amazing

THE National Blood Service is appealing for volunteers to attend a donor sessions in the town. The session is being held on Thursday, October 4, at the Royal British Legion, in Salwarpe Road, Droitwich Spa, from 1-3.30pm and 4.30-7.15pm. Please call 0845 7 711 711 to book an appointment for this session.  more...

Landscapes on display

THE diverse nature of landscapes will be on show in the Spa's library next month. Colour, form and contrast in watercolour, oils and pastel by Roger Watson will be in the gallery at Droitwich Spa Library, in Victoria Square, from October 5-27. The exhibition is open during normal library opening hours and entry is free.  more...

Money survey

SPA residents, who have always wanted a say on how Wychavon District Council spends its money, are being given a chance to do so. By visiting the consultation page at www.wychavon.gov.uk, residents can take part in an exercise that puts them firmly in the driving seat. In the Priorities for Investment survey, participants will be able to show the council which services they would place the most importance on, be they community grants, leisure facilities, park wardens or pest control.  more...

Samantha is a model citizen

A SPA student is among ten young people who have been shortlisted for West Mercia police's Good Citizen of the Year award.  more...

Keeping it in the family!

FATHER and daughter duo Roger and Marianne Day impressed at the BTF National Middle Distance Championships.  more...

Darren on stand-by to step in between sticks

Nathan Vaughan faces a fitness test ahead of Evesham United's FA Cup second qualifying round at Quorn tomorrow to determine whether he will start in goal.  more...

Application made for new venue

DEVELOPER John Roe has put in a planning application to create a new venue at his Priors Croft bar in Grange Road.  more...

Plans for dental site

A MAJOR enlargement to a dental surgery in Malvern Link is envisaged in plans just sent in to Malvern Hills District Council.  more...

Flag day a success

A FLAG-day collection by the League of Friends of Malvern Hospital, held at Morrisons supermarket, Malvern Link, earlier this month, gathered £950.  more...

Shadow minister visits farm

SHADOW agriculture minister Jim Paice visited Longdon, near Upton, on Wednesday as the guest of Tory Parliamentary candidate Harriett Baldwin.  more...

Film festival debut for Chris

A YOUNG movie-maker from Colwall has has a short film he created accepted by a national film festival.  more...

Pupils to work at reserve

PUPILS from Church Hill Middle School are getting their hands dirty with some practical conservation work at the Alders Nature Reserve.  more...

Safety checks on taxis

TAXIS and private hire vehicles have been subjected to safety check.  more...

Get switched on at new store

ELECTICAL enthusiasts will be able to get switched on after a new branch of the electrical retailer Sony Centre opened in Redditch.  more...

Tax help at hand

WORCESTERSHIRE County Council has again urged residents who feel they struggle with their council tax bills to find out if they qualify for financial help following the news that nearly £2 billion in benefits goes unclaimed each year.  more...

Group seeking new members

AN African and Caribbean group is seeking new members to come on board.  more...

Doctors on call for charity cycle race

A TEAM of doctors from Redditch have raised £2,000 for charity by completing a gruelling cycle race.  more...

Schools

Trio in focus group

THREE A-Level students from St Augustine's High School have travelled to London to attend a focus group for the British Council.  more...

Switched on for ICT Mark

FOLLOWING an extensive external assessment, Tardebigge School has proved it is switched on to using information and communications technology (ICT).  more...

Society

Wolverley

WI - Mr Alan Thornton was the speaker at the September meeting. He told of his life as a seaside hotelier, when he moved from Redditch to run a guest house in Weymouth.  more...

Theatre

Ann promises a night of laughter

WE all need laughter, we all need light relief." It seems Ann Moore, who directs the Swan Theatre Amateur Company's latest show, is on the same wavelength as Alan Ayckbourn, the man behind the play they are about to perform.  more...

frankie is here to heal the morons

THE laid-back lilt of Scottish stand-up Frankie Boyle will be heard in Worcester next month. The confident comic, instantly recognisable from his television appearances on shows including BBC2's Mock The Week, is bringing his first UK tour, Morons, I Will Heal You, to the Comedy Zone at the Marr's Bar on Tuesday, October 9. Tickets are £8.50 in advance and £9.50 on the door.  more...

Your chance to see Max Miller

A MAN playing a saw, Punch and Judy and a Max Miller impersonator will be making an appearance in order to raise money for Worcester's Swan Theatre.  more...

Latin dance

A LATIN-American dance cabaret night is being held at Malvern Theatres on Sunday, November 4.  more...

Latin dance

A LATIN-American dance cabaret night is being held at Malvern Theatres on Sunday, November 4.  more...

Latin dance

A LATIN-American dance cabaret night is being held at Malvern Theatres on Sunday, November 4.  more...

Sue the costume maker has dressed a cast of thousands

DRESSMAKER Sue Coleman has spent the last few months surrounded by mountains of colourful fabrics, buttons, braid and bows.  more...

This Life - Special Reports

What we do with our waste is a vote-winner

HAS waste become an election winner? A shock Labour victory in a Worcester City Council by-election was recently attributed to a load of rubbish - or, more specifically, the importance of the wheelie bins issue to St Clement's voters.  more...

What'S On

Gig Guide

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Theatre

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Exhibitions

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Concerts

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Events

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Wyre Forest Weddings

TURNER-STAMP

ST George's Church, Kidderminster, was the location for the wedding of Kayleigh May Turner and James McIntyre Stamp. The bride is the only daughter of Mrs Dawn Cross of Sedgley and the bridegroom is the only son of Margaret and David Stamp of Ashdene Close, Kidderminster. Given away by her brother, Luke Cross, the bride was attended by Caroline Stamp, sister of the bridegroom, and friends and cousins Lizzie Cross, Faye Kitchen, Helen Ingenthron and Sophie Hamer. Best man was Gary Moore, a friend of the bridegroom, and a reception was held at the Gainsborough House Hotel, Kidderminster. The couple honeymooned in Torquay.  more...

TURNER-STAMP

ST George's Church, Kidderminster, was the location for the wedding of Kayleigh May Turner and James McIntyre Stamp. The bride is the only daughter of Mrs Dawn Cross of Sedgley and the bridegroom is the only son of Margaret and David Stamp of Ashdene Close, Kidderminster. Given away by her brother, Luke Cross, the bride was attended by Caroline Stamp, sister of the bridegroom, and friends and cousins Lizzie Cross, Faye Kitchen, Helen Ingenthron and Sophie Hamer. Best man was Gary Moore, a friend of the bridegroom, and a reception was held at the Gainsborough House Hotel, Kidderminster. The couple honeymooned in Torquay.  more...

WILSON_NASH

A HONEYMOON in Italy followed the wedding in Bromsgrove of Catherine Elizabeth Wilson and Neil James Nash. The bride is the eldest daughter of Julia and David Wilson of Bewdley and the bridegroom is the only son of Jean and Neville Nash of Stourport. The bride was given away by her father and a reception was held at Housman Hall in Bromsgrove. Photo: John Barker Photography.  more...

WILSON-NASH

A HONEYMOON in Italy followed the wedding in Bromsgrove of Catherine Elizabeth Wilson and Neil James Nash. The bride is the eldest daughter of Julia and David Wilson of Bewdley and the bridegroom is the only son of Jean and Neville Nash of Stourport. The bride was given away by her father and a reception was held at Housman Hall in Bromsgrove. Photo: John Barker Photography.  more...

DRAPIER-COLEMAN

GAINSBOROUGH House Hotel, Kidderminster, was the venue for the wedding of Kerry Louise Adele Drapier and Paul James Coleman. The bride is the only daughter of Pamela Crompton of Borrington Road, Kidderminster, and the bridegroom is the eldest son of Pam and Terry Crompton of Clee Hill. Given away by her son Daniel Drapier, the bride was attended by her daughter Libby and son Cameron. Best man was Lee Crumpton, the bride's brother. A reception was held at Gainsborough House Hotel and the couple honeymooned in Egypt. The bride is a shop assistant and the bridegroom is a mechanic. Photo: John Barker Photography.  more...

  
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