Stories for 18 January 2008

Alcester

Drama club marks 50 years of shows

ALCESTER Junior Drama Club members are taking a good look behind them this year as they celebrate 50 years of producing pantos.  more...

Back On Track Appeal

Free children's weight management course

CHILDREN in Wyre Forest are being given the chance to get trimmer, fitter and more confident by attending a free weight management course.  more...

Free children's weight management course

CHILDREN in Wyre Forest are being given the chance to get trimmer, fitter and more confident by attending a free weight management course.  more...

Blackboard

Elgar's Star Fund Raisers

Elgar Technology College is delighted to announce that 5 of our students have been chosen to receive the Diana Award for their outstanding contribution to the school/community.  more...

Elgar's Star Fund Raisers

Elgar Technology College is delighted to announce that 5 of our students have been chosen to receive the Diana Award for their outstanding contribution to the school and community.  more...

Business

We’ve smashed charity targets

OPEN International, one of Worc-ester's largest employers, has smashed its 2007 charity target by raising more than £9,300 for Acorns Children's Hospice.  more...

Business News

Edwina scoops business gold

BUSINESSWOMAN Edwina Silver is celebrating after scooping gold in the Midlands Business Awards 2008.  more...

Clubs & Societies

Wythall Gardening Club

THE January meeting was a Gardener's Question Time.  more...

Studley Local History Group

A VERY interesting talk with demonstrations entitled Heroic Age of Antarctic Adventurers was given by John Reid and his assistant at our December meeting.  more...

Merry Wives of Alcester

ON Tuesday, January 8, Roger and Margaret Noyce came to enlighten Merry Wives about Tibet and to illustrate the extent to which the Buddhist religion is integrated into the way of life in this part of the world.  more...

Inner Wheel Club of Redditch

THE club held its January meeting at the Quality Hotel, Redditch.  more...

Hollywood WI

THE January meeting was well attended and president Sheila Jennings hoped that everyone would have a happy and healthy year in 2008.  more...

Haselor WI

AFTER president Jean Harris had wished everyone a happy New Year she dealt with the business in hand mostly outings and activities being organised by the county Federation which members could sign up to join.  more...

Feckenham Forest History Society

ON Tuesday, January 8, Adam Mindykowski and Emma Hancox from the Worcestershire Historic Environment and Archaeological Service spoke about The Ancient Landscapes of Redditch : Assembling the Pieces of the Jigsaw.  more...

Alvechurch WI

OUR January meeting opened with our president, Denise Cashmore, welcoming all members and thanking Sandra Fantham for her lovely flower display.  more...

Alcester WI

OUR first meeting of 2008 was held in yet another venue in Alcester as we are still homeless due to the floods of last July.  more...

Alcester Gardening Club

THE New Year started with a very well attended meeting who enjoyed an entertainment by club members Anita and John Ruffell.  more...

Fixtures

Kings Norton to visit

WORCESTER Wanderers are set to host Kings Norton in Midlands Four West (South) tomorrow.  more...

In Brief

Give blood

PEOPLE can do something amazing by giving blood at St Luke's Memorial Hall, Evesham Road, Headless Cross, on Friday.  more...

January Floods 2008

As far as the eye can see

Looking from carrington Bridge towards Worcester on January 17.  more...

Water garden

The garden of this house in Holt Heath is under water (January 17).  more...

Preparing for the worst

Sandbags arrive for residents of New Street, Upton, on January 16.  more...

As far as the eye can see

Looking from carrington Bridge across towards the Malvern Hills on January 17.  more...

As far as the eye can see

Looking across fields from Carrington Bridge towards Worcester Cathedral on January 17.  more...

Bursting point

View of the Severn from Holt Heath Bridge on January 17.  more...

Floodwater

Water reaches a home in Causeway Lane, Upton-upon-Severn, on January 17.  more...

Ironic beauty

Reader Eddie Burbidge sent us this wonderful night-shot of the flooded Worcester cricket ground.  more...

Kidder News Latest

Son pays tribute to 'loving father'

THE son of a retired business man, who died following a heart attack on Wednesday, has paid tribute to his "loving and caring father."  more...

Romanians at Marlpool Lane

Romanian rugby players are training in Kiderminster today ahead of their big cup ahtch against Worcester Warriors tomorrow.  more...

Romanians at Marlpool Lane

Romanian rugby players are training in Kidderminster today ahead of their big cup-tie against Worcester Warriors tomorrow.  more...

Romanians at Marlpool Lane

Romanian rugby players are training in Kidderminster today ahead of their big cup-tie against Worcester Warriors tomorrow.  more...

Subway misery must be tackled

READERS LETTER AND PICTURE A FEW millimetres of rain and the subway beneath the Kidderminster ring road, between Birmingham Road and Coventry Street, used by hundreds of people every day, once again flooded durign the recent raid. As it was last year and the year before that and on and on ad nauseum.  more...

Subway misery must be tackled

READER'S LETTER AND PICTURE   more...

Flood defences along Beales Corner

FLOOD defences have been erected along Bewdley's Beales Corner to prepare for the heavy rainfall expected over the weekend.  more...

Flood defences go up along Beales Corner

FLOOD defences have been erected along Bewdley's Beales Corner to prepare for the heavy rainfall expected over the weekend.  more...

Son pays tribute to 'loving father'

THE son of a retired business man, who died following a heart attack on Wednesday, has paid tribute to his "loving and caring father."  more...

Son pays tribute to 'loving father'

THE son of a retired business man, who died following a heart attack on Wednesday, has paid tribute to his "loving and caring father."  more...

Son pays tribute to 'loving father'

THE son of a retired business man, who died following a heart attack on Wednesday, has paid tribute to his "loving and caring father."  more...

Police renew appeal fow witnesses to CSO's death

POLICE have renewed their appeal for witnesses to the road traffic collision in which Community Support Officer, James Price, was killed.  more...

Police renew appeal for witnesses to CSO's death

POLICE have renewed their appeal for witnesses to the road traffic collision in which Community Support Officer, James Price, was killed.  more...

Police renew appeal for witnesses to CSO's death

POLICE have renewed their appeal for witnesses to the road traffic collision in which Community Support Officer, James Price, was killed.  more...

CSO death witness re-appeal

POLICE have renewed their appeal for witnesses to the road traffic collision in which Community Support Officer, James Price, was killed.  more...

Swindling psychic compensation order

A FRAUDSTER who tricked small businesses out of nearly £74,000 by pretending to be a celebrity medium and psychic has been ordered to pay compensation - of only £926.  more...

Fine for scooter rider who 'panicked'

AN 18-year-old has been fined £405 after admitting to charges including riding a scooter without insurance and failing to stop for police.  more...

Fine for scooter rider who 'panicked'

AN 18-year-old has been fined £405 after admitting to charges including riding a scooter without insurance and failing to stop for police.  more...

Fine for scooter rider who 'panicked'

AN 18-year-old has been fined £405 after admitting to charges including riding a scooter without insurance and failing to stop for police.  more...

Fine for scooter rider who 'panicked'

AN 18-year-old has been fined £405 after admitting to charges including riding a scooter without insurance and failing to stop for police.  more...

Fine for scooter rider who 'panicked'

AN 18-year-old has been fined £405 after admitting to charges including riding a scooter without insurance and failing to stop for police.  more...

Fine for scooter rider who 'panicked'

AN 18-year-old has been fined £405 after admitting to charges including riding a scooter without insurance and failing to stop for police.  more...

Fine for scooter rider who 'panicked'

AN 18-year-old has been fined £405 after admitting to charges including riding a scooter without insurance and failing to stop for police.  more...

Motorcycle worth £7,500 stolen

POLICE are appealing for information about the theft of a motorcycle.  more...

Kidderminster College

Kidderminster College supports Fire Fighters Appeal

Kidderminster's Fire Fighters joined staff and students at Kidderminster College this morning to appeal for support of a joint fundraising event to be held on Saturday 26th January.  more...

Kidz Competitions

WIN! WIN! WIN! A copy of 'This is Actually my Party' Charlie and Lola book by Lauren Child

Charlie has this little sister Lola. It's Charlie's birthday and he is having a monster party. Join Lola and Charlie as they have fun with their friends at Charlie's monster party. With this book you can make your very own party masks, food and decorations and then play lots of absolutely fun games, including a special fold out Stick-the-tail-on-Sizzle Game.  more...

Latest

Concern over Earls Court homes appeal

CONCERNS have been raised over a decision not to send anyone to represent councillors at a planning appeal over a controversial new estate on the edge of Worcester.  more...

Latest travel news

Check out the latest travel news before you head off to work.  more...

Latest travel news

Check out the latest travel news before you leave work.  more...

Running a marathon? Why not do it for St Richard's hospice?

A WORCESTER hospice is urging people who take part in running events around the country to raise money for it.  more...

Running a marathon? Why not do raise money for St Richard's hospice?

A WORCESTER hospice is urging people who take part in running events around the country to raise money for it.  more...

Running a marathon? Why not raise money for St Richard's hospice?

A WORCESTER hospice is urging people who take part in running events around the country to raise money for it.  more...

Running a marathon? Why not raise money for St Richard's hospice?

A WORCESTER hospice is urging people who take part in running events around the country to raise money for it.  more...

Ancient oak tree felled

AN ANCIENT oak tree on a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Worcestershire has been felled because it was damaged by vandals.  more...

Kids' stark reminder on road safety

PUPILS at a Worcester school were reminded about road safety during assembly after a schoolboy was hit by a car.  more...

Kitten hurt in air gun attack

A KITTEN has been left with painful injuries after being shot with an air gun while in the garden of her Malvern home.  more...

Kids' stark reminder on road safety

PUPILS at a Worcester school were reminded about road safety during assembly after a schoolboy was hit by a car.  more...

Worcester News weather watch

Keep up to date with the latest flood warnings, weather and travel news with your Worcester News.  more...

Families fear the worst as river levels rise

AS the county braces itself for more rain and floodwater continues to rise across Worcestershire, many families are facing devastation for the second time in just months.  more...

Drain clearing should save further misery

FLOOD-RAVAGED homes in one part of Worcester should escape further misery after badly-clogged drains were finally cleared.  more...

Noah's Ark appeal gathers pace

Our 'Towards a Brighter Future' appeal on behalf of the Noah's Ark Trust continues. To look back at the articles your Worcester News has featured so far, click here.  more...

COMMENT: There's no excuse for drink-driving

THE fact there was no increase in the number of people caught drink-driving over the Christmas period in this area is not necessarily a cause for celebration.  more...

BREAKING NEWS

The pilot of the Boeing 777 which crash landed at Heathrow airport yesterday is from Worcester.  more...

BREAKING NEWS: Hero BA pilot from Worcester

THE pilot of a Boeing 777 which crash-landed at Heathrow airport yesterday with more than 150 people on board, is a Worcester man.  more...

Neighbour describes Worcester pilot as a "charismatic family man"

A NEIGHBOUR of the Worcester pilot who safely crash landed a British Airways jet has said how lucky the passengers were to have him as a pilot.  more...

Neighbour describes Worcester pilot as a "charismatic family man"

A NEIGHBOUR of the Worcester pilot who safely crash landed a British Airways jet has said how lucky the passengers were to have him as a pilot.  more...

Neighbour describes Worcester pilot as a "charismatic family man"

A NEIGHBOUR of the Worcester pilot who safely crash landed a British Airways jet has said how lucky the passengers were to have him as a pilot.  more...

Neighbour pays tribute to hero pilot

A NEIGHBOUR of the Worcester pilot who safely crash-landed a BA jet has said how lucky the passengers were to have him at the controls.  more...

Police warning over lost tablets

Worcester Police have alerted the public to the loss of medication in the city centre some time yesterday.  more...

Police alert after laptop stolen

Evesham Police have alerted the public to potential offers of stolen property after an £800 Dell laptop computer - and cash - was taken during a burglary in Spinney Grove, between 0010 and 0825 hours yesterday.  more...

Driver assaulted after running over dog

A DOG-owner assaulted a driver after he ran over his pet.  more...

Custody for teenager who searched pupils

AN 18-year-old man who searched a group of Worcester schoolchildren as they walked home has been remanded in custody.  more...

PM praises Worcester crash pilot

Prime Minister Gordon Brown has spoken of his admiration for the crew of the Boeing 777 - including its Worcester pilot - which crash-landed at Heathrow yesterday.  more...

Pub regulars have a Wii

A WORCESTER pub believes it is the first in the city to offer a new video game on the big screen.  more...

Free personal trainers to beat obesity

OVERWEIGHT people in Worcestershire are to be offered free personal trainers in a bid to help them fight the flab.  more...

Flooded roads in Herefordshire update

A LIST of roads in Herefordshire closed because of flooding has been released by the council.  more...

Flooded roads in Herefordshire update

A LIST of roads closed in Herefordshire because of flooding has stayed the same.  more...

Police urge vigilance after spate of lead thefts

POLICE are appealing for people to be vigilant after a series of thefts of lead flashing from roofs in the county.  more...

Painter fined £300 for driving offences

A PAINTER and decorator has been fined £300 following a number of driving offences.  more...

Your chance to sing and win a share of £5,000

BUDDING Leona Lewis’s and Will Youngs are encouraged to take part in a competition that could open the door to a successful singing career – and bag a share of £5,000.  more...

Cider mill plans announced

THE new firm building the largest cider mill in western Europe in Ledbury has announced a three-phase development and a recruitment fair.  more...

Cider mill plans announced

THE new firm building the largest cider mill in western Europe in Ledbury has announced a three-phase development and a recruitment fair.  more...

Caravans could be floated to safety in floods

CARAVANS in Upton-upon- Severn could soon be floating their way out of trouble if flood water returns to the area.  more...

Bloom judges will stop off at rubbish dump

AN unexpected diversion will greet judges of the Heart of England in Bloom competition when they visit Malvern's rubbish dump.  more...

Worcester News weather watch

This weekend, keep up to date with the latest flood warnings, weather and travel news with your Worcester News.  more...

Join in with the singing and jokes in a great Kays panto

Goldilocks And The Three Bears is the 54th pantomime to be performed by Kays Theatre Group. Now, that's a lot of booing and hissing.  more...

It’s time action was taken over dangerous road

WORCESTER News readers have been making their voices heard about problems with parking and traffic on a road near a school after a teenager was hit by a car.  more...

Keep new houses away from motorways

NEW housing developments in south Worcestershire should be built well away from motorways to try and stop commuters from   more...

Worcester pilot speaks about crash-landing

Peter Burkill, the Worcester pilot who safely crash-landed a Boeing 777 at Heathrow yesterday has spoken about the incident.  more...

Police search for good samaritan

A GOOD samaritan went to the aid of an assault victim found lying unconcious in a Worcester street, but left without being identified.  more...

Police search for good samaritan

A GOOD samaritan went to the aid of an assault victim found lying unconcious in a Worcester street.  more...

Worcester pilot praises his team - full story

THE Worcester airliner captain in command when a BA jet crash-landed has spoken about the incident and praised his team for the way they handled the event.  more...

More beds mean that patients can get the best care

STAFF at St Richard's Hos-pice are preparing to care for even more patients with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses with the opening of five more palliative care beds.  more...

It doesn't pay to die in Worcester

PLANNED price hikes at Worcester’s cemetery and crematorium have been slammed by opposition councillors for “penalising the most vulnerable people in society”.  more...

Plane's engines failed to respond - report

THE two engines on the British Airways plane crash-landed by a captain from Worcester twice failed to respond to demands for more thrust as the aircraft came into land, according to an initial report.  more...

Rush hour warning

DRIVERS were warned to take extra care on their way to work today as the Met Office issued a warning of torrnetial downpours during the morning rush hour.  more...

Sale of sales

A WORCESTERSHIRE Sale of Sales is being held on the Three Counties Showground in aid of two local rescue services, County Air Ambulance and Mercia Inshore Search and Rescue.  more...

Hunt for nightclub assault man

POLICE in Cheltenham have released a CCTV picture of two men they want to interview in connection with a serious assault on two men from Evesham and Chipping Norton.  more...

Warning on stolen laptop

EVESHAM police today alerted members of the public to potential offers of stolen property after an £800 Dell laptop computer and cash were taken during a burglary at a house in Spinney Grove in the town between midnight and 8.25am yesterday.  more...

Addict to be re-sentenced

A HEROIN addict breached his community order because he could not afford to pay for transport to a probation appointment.  more...

Latets

Man's body found in Woodrow Centre

POLICE are investigating the death of a man whose body was found on Friday, January 18 at the Woodrow Centre, Redditch.  more...

Man's body found in Woodrow Centre

POLICE are investigating the death of a man whose body was found on Friday, January 18 at the Woodrow Centre, Redditch.  more...

Man's body found in Woodrow Centre

POLICE are investigating the death of a man whose body was found on Friday, January 18 at the Woodrow Centre, Redditch.  more...

Leisure General

Belly dancing skills on show

A professional belly dancer from Malvern is taking part in a festival being held at the Puckrup Hilton Hotel near Tewkesbury at the beginning of February.  more...

Letters

Whole issue of school funding is complicated

SIR - Your article headlined MP's attack on schools funding is rubbished (January 16) reports on the widening gap between local schools for their pupil funding.  more...

You can’t reduce carbon on a diet

SIR - Your article covering Harriet Baldwin's carbon diet stated that she "claimed" to have shed several tonnes from her carbon footprint.  more...

I was right with my EU biofuel views

SIR - As I warned last summer , and was criticised by Philip Bushill-Mattthews MEP for so doing, the EU Environment Commissioner has now admitted the EU did not foresee the problems caused by its policy to get 10 per cent of Europe's road fuel needs from biofuel. The rush to biofuel has meant that food prices are rising dramatically and there have been food riots in several Third World countries because the price of basic food stuffs such as wheat, soya, corn, have been priced out of their reach. Simultaneously, the destruction of the rain forest has gained pace to allow the growing of palm oil. The EU Commissioner has now said it would be better to miss the biofuel targets than achieve it by continuing to harm the hungry and poor or damage the environment.  more...

Thanks for helping me out of my car

SIR - Could the Worcester News please pass on my gratitude and thanks to the group of gentleman who so kindly came to my assistance when I skidded off the road just past Holt Health around 8.30am on Saturday, January 12.  more...

Not up to scratch

SIR - Malvern wants volunteers to clear brambles (January 9). I am afraid I am not up to scratch.  more...

Hammonds cycle shop

RE your article on the Hammond cycle shop business in Malvern, I lived in far away Guarlford in those days but heard the following on the grapevine.  more...

A different view on Old Station Yard

I WOULD like to respond to the recent letter that appeared in your paper regarding the proposed development of the Old Station Yard off Peachfield Road.  more...

Local Views

The long road home

A steam engine makes its slow way home after the Welland Steam Fair in this picture by Mrs P Baylis. The camera used was an Olympus Camedia c220.  more...

Memory

100 years ago - January 23, 1908

THE annual parish tea and entertainment in connection with St George's Church, Redditch, took place at St George's Schools on Monday night.  more...

50 years ago - January 24, 1958

OVER 1,200 children had a pantomime outing on Saturday. They were the children of employees of three different Redditch firms and they went by specially chartered coaches to pantomimes in different parts of the Midlands.  more...

25 years ago - January 21, 1983

ROYAL fever will sweep the streets of Redditch again this summer when the Queen pays her first official visit to the town.  more...

Music

Tom brings his tales of love and longing

FOLK legend Tom Paxton is pleased to be returning to Worcester.  more...

Your big chance to get your singing noticed

UNSIGNED singers could get their big break when a national talent competition visits the Midlands.  more...

It’s Sunday worship for all house music fans

SATANIC Sundays return to Worcester this month.  more...

Get down to 1950s sound

SIX-piece rock and roll band Jonah & the 45s are performing in their home town of Stourport-on-Severn this weekend.  more...

All-day music

A HOST of Worcester's best bands are taking part in an all-day gig this Sunday The likes of Meteor Street, Meg, Gamble Gamble, Planetman, Host, and Cobweb Dilemmas, are playing at TJ's in Angel Place, Worcester.  more...

Young conductor in Cheltenham

THE talented young conductor Kirill Karabits will be appearing with the Philharmonia Orchestra at Cheltenham Town Hall on Friday, February 1.  more...

News

City rookie poised to make full league debut

MATT Dinsmore could earn his first start for Worcester City in Blue Square North against Workington tomorrow.  more...

Nuneaton game to be replayed

WORCESTER City manager Richard Dryden says that common sense has prevailed after their abandoned match at Nuneaton Borough was ordered to be replayed.  more...

Miles better off with Warriors

UPWARDLY mobile Miles Benjamin believes he would not have developed as quickly as he has at any club other than Worcester Warriors.  more...

Wolves sign Slovakian centre

WORCESTER Wolves have signed six-feet nine-inch centre Ivan Brosko, a member of the Slovakian national team in 1997, who has recently played three seasons in Austria and one in Switzerland.  more...

Davies agrees to new contract

WORCESTERSHIRE director of cricket Steve Rhodes is backing Steven Davies to become England's premier wicketkeeper.  more...

Noah'S Ark Appeal

Thank you for supporting us

AS the demand for Noah's Ark Trust's services has grown over the past 10 years, so has the need for funding.  more...

Reader'S Pictures

Road under water

Vehicles, some more equipped than others, prepare to negotiate a road in Himbleton Village.  more...

Closed

Shell Ford... no longer just a ford.  more...

Whatever the weather

Postie Phil Lacey lets nothing get in his way in Himbleton.  more...

Water world

Looking across fields towards Powick during the floods, by reader Andy Ball.  more...

Water world

Near Powick during the floods, by reader Andy Ball.  more...

Recipes

Chilli Corn Bread

THERE'S one likely result of a new year resolution to lose weight and diet - it will probably be abandoned by Easter.  more...

Kedgeree

Serves four  more...

Restaurant Reviews

Siam Smile in Worcester

THAI people are supposed to be famous for their beaming smiles - and with food like this, it's easy to see why.This fine Worcester restaurant's unusual name apparently comes from the fact that in Thailand, there are officially more than a dozen different ways to smile.  more...

Round-Up

Youth play at Pershore

WORCESTERSHIRE entertain neighbours Shropshire in the Midlands Counties Youth Championships on Sunday at Pershore Town (2pm).  more...

Harriers need win to revive chances

WITH the fear of ending up in mid-table obscurity, Kidderminster Harriers know they must see off the likes of Farsley Celtic if they are to revive their slim play-off hopes.  more...

County FA to collect views on the future

THE Worcestershire Football Association is staging five consultation workshops in February and March in an effort to take the sport forward across the county.  more...

County FA to collect views on the future

THE Worcestershire Football Association is staging five consultation workshops in February and March in an effort to take the sport forward across the county.  more...

Stourport in public exhibition of synchro swimming

PEOPLE are being invited to see a demonstration of a little-known Olympic sport tomorrow.  more...

Falcons fly over Wizards

MERCIAN Festival Junior League Under 11s Division Two title hopefuls Falcons Youth maintained their bid with a 3-0 win at Worcester Wizards.  more...

Wise guy for Tigers fights off strong Cubs challenge

JORDAN Wise netted the winner for Nunnery Wood Tigers Under 10s as they defeated Kidderminster Lions Cubs 1-0 in the Stourport Youth League.  more...

Jaber crowns league debut with a brace

A BRACE for Nunnery Wood Panthers' league debutant Jaber Ahmed helped them to a fine 4-3 comeback win at Worcester Youth Under 11s in the Stourport League.  more...

Turner keen to add two more players to squad

GRAHAM Turner believes Hereford United must add at least two more players to the squad if they are to maintain their challenge for promotion to League One.  more...

Rookies deliver a knock-out cup blow

NEW team YMCA Rookies beat higher-ranked Hartlebury Wanderers in the Worcester Table Tennis League's Team Handicap Knock-out second round.  more...

Club kids get silver rewards

NATIONAL grasstrack champion Glen Phillips was on hand to pass on trophies to Worcester Grasstrack Club's talented youngsters.  more...

Cash boost for a green school

A BROMSGROVE school has won £5,000 in recognition of its efforts to achieve sustainability.  more...

Whisky tasting

THREE Bromsgrove fundraisers are holding a night of whisky tasting to raise money to fund research into multiple sclerosis. Jackie, Anthony and Yvonne, who are otherwise known as JAYS, are offering the chance to sample a selection of malt whisky at a special evening at the DDS and S club, in Stourbridge Road, Bromsgrove. The event will be held on Friday, January 25. The evening begins at 8pm and tickets cost £20, including five different whiskies, each a double measure, and nibbles. For more information call Tony or Jackie on 01527 874072.  more...

Investing in their staff

THE company which runs Breme residential care home in Bromsgrove is celebrating after being awarded the coveted Investors in People award.  more...

Health chiefs welcome cleanliness document

THE trust, which runs the Alexandra hospital and others offering acute care across Worcestershire, has welcomed the latest document from the government on about cleanliness. It is entitled Clean, Safe Care -reducing infections and saving lives.  more...

Staff give as they earn

KIND-HEARTED staff have made a generous donation from their payday to Bromsgrove's Primrose Hospice.  more...

Life’s a beach for walkers

A CHARITY trek along the 40-mile length of the Normandy beaches by six north Worcestershire police officers has raised more than a thousand pounds for the Royal British Legion.  more...

You’ll be jumping for joy

ADVENTUROUS townsfolk are being invited to jump on the bandwagon in aid of a local charity's anniversary.  more...

Footpaths are a disgrace - claim

NEARLY 400 people are demanding that run-down footpaths in Droitwich Spa are resurfaced.  more...

Courting chance for youngsters

THE start of the new year will be a very busy time for the Worcestershire Schools Association as it is staging all three county championships.  more...

Courting chance for youngsters

THE start of the new year will be a very busy time for the Worcestershire Schools Badminton Association as it is staging all three county championships.  more...

Early start for Overbury in Lord's quest

OVERBURY, who reached the last 16 of the npower Village Cup last summer, haven't been rewarded for their efforts.  more...

Today's events

Friday The Courtyard Comedy Club at The Courtyard, Edgar Street, Hereford. Details www.thecomedycompany.co.uk 8:30pm. £10 (£9). 0870 1122330.  more...

Latest Worcestershire Planning Applications

THE following Planning Applications were made to Malvern Hills District Council on January 17, 2008:- DYSON PERRINS - House extension and replacement detached garage. Bank Cottage, Half Key, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 1UP for Mr and Mrs G Hupfield, 59 Beacon Hill, Barnt Green, Birmingham, B45 9QW per Andrew Plank, 10 Sanderling Court, Kidderminster, Worcs DY10 4TS.  more...

£30,000 raised by pub manager

A dedicated Worcestershire woman has succeeded in raising £30,000 for various charities.  more...

£30,000 raised by pub manager

A dedicated Worcestershire woman has succeeded in raising £30,000 for various charities.  more...

chase pupils do their bit for charity

AN enormous sum has been raised by Chase Technology College in aid of various charities.  more...

Cubs coffee morning in the Link

A CUBS coffee morning is being held at the Redland Road Scout Hut in Malvern Link on Saturday, January 26. The coffee morning from 10.30 until 1pm is to raise funds for 2nd Malvern Cubs.  more...

Digital course to capture the perfect picture

DIGITAL photography lessons will be taking place every Tuesday at the Great Malvern Hotel.  more...

Interview with actor Edward Fox

ACCLAIMED actor Edward Fox will be appearing at Malvern Theatres next month in a comedy double-bill Legal Fictions by writer John Mortimer, the creator of the famous Rumpole.  more...

Using music to benefit others

AN enterprising employee from The NEC has found a way to bring music into the lives of older people in Redditch who suffer from dementia.  more...

Beat boredom with rink and park trips

REDDITCH youngsters who complain they have nothing to do over the school holidays won't have an excuse this half term and Easter break.  more...

Brownies get set for charity show

BROWNIES from 2nd Studley (St Mary's) are gearing up for their annual show which will raise funds for Age Concern and girl guiding.  more...

Schools News

Store says it’s better to be safe not sorry

SUPERMARKET giant Sainsbury's is building a rapport with the people of St John's and helping them stay on the safe side while the new sports centre, youth centre and store are being developed.  more...

Having a welly good time

PUPILS at Cherry Orchard First School, Pershore, are developing a wide range of skills thanks to a initiative that involves being in the great outdoors.  more...

Poppies prove a record-breaker

A WORCESTER branch of the Royal British Legion has raised a record-breaking £12,212.  more...

Society

Stoke Prior WI

THE December meeting was well attended by members and visitors.  more...

The Royal British Legion – Wythall Women's Section

DECEMBER was a particularly enjoyable monthly meeting for members of the Royal British Legion - Wythall Women's Section because it was Christmas.  more...

Blackwell & Burcot WI

FOLLOWING the Christmas break, there was a real buzz of camaraderie, as members gathered in the village hall for the January meeting. Our new president, Barbara Savage, was delighted to see so many members present, including two visitors and extended a warm welcome to them all, and at the same time, thanked Beattie Denning for the lovely flowers. In her report, she told the members about interesting events outlined in the brand new Worcestershire WI News, including the county quiz, the AGM at Liverpool and Walking the Worcestershire Way. It was also noted that Pearl Prior, together with Wendy Beddows, would be launching a craft afternoon regarding the spring rally party theme exhibits. Then Barbara requested members to sign up for courses at Denman, (Awards for All).  more...

Lickey WI

The first meeting of the Lickey WI members in 2008 was held at the parish hall on Tuesday, January 8.  more...

Spadesbourne Ladies Club

CHAIRMAN Betty Long greeted everyone at the January meeting with a happy New Year.  more...

Theatre

Tale of torment and tragedy on the moors

PERSHORE'S arts centre will be transformed into the Yorkshire moors next month - and roaming upon them will be Cathy and Heathfcliff, ill-fated lovers destined to be apart.  more...

This charity panto is the cat’s whiskers

A production of pantomime favourite Puss In Boots will bring "lots of fun" to adults and little ones alike when it arrives at Stourport Civic Centre.  more...

Ten thousand of us visited Courtyard

More than 10,000 Worcestershire people ventured to Hereford's Courtyard last year.  more...

This Life - Special Reports

Celebrations will mark saint’s 1,000th birthday

THE 1,000th anniversary of the birth of the legendary Worcester saint, Wulfstan is being celebrated this year.  more...

Celebrations will mark saint’s 1,000th birthday

THE 1,000th anniversary of the birth of the legendary Worcester saint, Wulfstan is being celebrated this year.  more...

Travel

Minimise your carbon footprint and holiday at home

CARAVAN holidays have been highlighted as one of the most eco-friendly holiday options available.  more...

  
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