Stories for 8 January 2008

Alcester

Taxpayers set to give views

TAXPAYERS in Alcester are being invited to air their views on services provided by Stratford District Council at a public consultation.  more...

Driver death

POLICE have appealed for witnesses after the death of a driver from Alcester who collided with a tree.  more...

Store’s award

A SHOP in Alcester has been commended by the Red Cross for its fundraising efforts for the charity.  more...

It’s goodbye to the beat

AFTER more than 30 years with the force and many protecting Alcester, Pc Steve Timms has retired from Warwickshire Police.  more...

Health chiefs set for forum

ALCESTER Town Council has invited the chairman and chief executive of Warwickshire Primary Care Trust (PCT) Board to discuss the future of healthcare in the town.  more...

Business

Agency gives wedding firm helping hand

PLANNING a wedding doesn't have to be stressful thanks to a new Worcestershire business.  more...

Community News

COMER WI

The committee once again excelled themselves in preparing St David's Institute for Comer's Christmas party.  more...

MARTLEY WI

Our December meeting was happy, not too riotous and no one was breathalysed on the way home. The white, black and gold theme brought out some interesting ideas and costumes.  more...

INKBERROW WI

A VERY festive atmosphere prevailed at the December meeting, with seasonal flowers, mulled wine and mince pies as well as other refreshments.  more...

CORBETT GROUP

THE Corbett Group Autumn Meeting was hosted by Hadzor and Oddingly WI.  more...

LITTLE WITLEY WI

The November 14 meeting, being the AGM, was busy especially as the produce show attracted everyone.  more...

MALVERN LINK TOWNSWOMEN'S GUILD

A FESTIVE scene greeted members when they arrived at the URC Hall on December 6 for the Christmas party.  more...

PEOPLETON WI

THIRTY members and seven visitors came together in Peopleton village hall for the Christmas celebration meeting.  more...

KEMPSEY WI

THE November meeting took the place of the AGM when we had Janet Clemas to take us through the voting.  more...

SWANPOOL WI

President Catherine Paterson welcomed the WI advisor Doreen Jeeves to the annual general meeting held at Bromyard Road Methodist Church.  more...

Down The Lane

Long-serving Adam is a rarity in game

LOYALTY is not always a word that can be applied to the world of football.  more...

Education

From special measures to some terrific results

SPECIAL SCHOOLS AFTER much talk and speculation, Worcester's three special schools were closed in July as part of a controversial re-organisation plan. Thornton House, Rose Hill and Manor Park all closed their doors, and in September pupils started life at the new Fort Royal Community Primary School and Regency High School.  more...

From special measures to some terrific results

SPECIAL SCHOOLS AFTER much talk and speculation, Worcester's three special schools were closed in July as part of a controversial re-organisation plan. Thornton House, Rose Hill and Manor Park all closed their doors, and in September pupils started life at the new Fort Royal Community Primary School and Regency High School.  more...

Football

Rejects give opponents a ‘Slapping’

ALLSTAR Rejects hit Slappers On Tour by an 8-0 scoreline to move to the top of the Droitwich Leisure League.  more...

General

Village history brought to life

A NEWLY published book about the history of Kinlet will take readers on a "journey through time," according to one of the writers.  more...

In Brief

Car theft

A GREY Ford Focus was stolen after thieves broke into a property in Studley and took the keys.  more...

Church thanks

MEMBERS of Crabbs Cross Methodist Church thanked all of the people in the Walkwood and Hunt End area who contributed to their Christmas collection.  more...

Dancers sought for society show

STUDLEY Operatic Society is looking for six starry-eyed dancers for its production of Kiss Me Kate.  more...

Kidder News Latest

Celebration call for childminders

FOUR Wyre Forest childminders have been invited to a special conference to celebrate "outstanding" childcare.  more...

Celebration call for childminders

FOUR Wyre Forest childminders have been invited to a special conference to celebrate "outstanding" childcare.  more...

Official re-opening of Stourport Bridge

THE official re-opening of Stourport Bridge takes place this weekend.  more...

Fuse box burnt out

A FUSE box burnt out at a Stourport nursing home yesterday.  more...

Fuse box burnt out

A FUSE box burnt out at a Stourport nursing home yesterday.  more...

Teen took advantage of drunk girl

A TEENAGER who took advantage of a drunken 14-year-old girl by having sex with her has been sent to detention.  more...

Sex attacks on schoolgirl

A KIDDERMINSTER man pleaded guilty to sex attacks on a schoolgirl on the day he was due to face trial by jury at Worcester Crown Court.  more...

Eye injured in nightclub attack

A MAN suffered a horrific eye injury after being attacked by a Kidderminster man in a Worcester nightclub.  more...

Operations set to resume

NON-EMERGENCY operations could re-start a week after health bosses stopped surgery in a bid to ease pressure on hospitals.  more...

Councillors agree to give funds to Bewdley Museum

BEWDLEY councillors have agreed to contribute £100 to the town's museum.  more...

Donation to Bewdley Rowing Club

MEMBERS of Bewdley Rowing Club are set to receive a donation of almost £100 from the town's councillors.  more...

Non-emergency operations set to resume

NON-EMERGENCY operations could re-start a week after health bosses stopped surgery in a bid to ease pressure on hospitals.  more...

Donation to Bewdley Rowing Club

Block MEMBERS of Bewdley Rowing Club are set to receive a donation of almost £100 from the town's councillors.  more...

Donation to Bewdley Rowing Club

MEMBERS of Bewdley Rowing Club are set to receive a donation of almost £100 from the town's councillors.  more...

Ex-council chief 'polluted' water

A FORMER chairman of Wyre Forest District Council found guilty of polluting water by magistrates faces a bill of more than £20,000.  more...

Potholes to be discussed

POTHOLED roads will be among topics to be discussed during the next meeting of Oldington and Foley Park PACT - Partners and Communities Together - on Thursday, at Birchen Coppice Primary School at 6.30pm.  more...

Potholes to be discussed

POTHOLED roads will be among topics to be discussed during the next meeting of Oldington and Foley Park PACT - Partners and Communities Together - on Thursday, at Birchen Coppice Primary School at 6.30pm.  more...

Hot tubs taken in £40,000 raid

THIEVES got away with a £40,000 haul, including six hot tubs, when they raided a Kidderminster industrial estate.  more...

Hot tubs taken in £40,000 raid

THIEVES got away with a £40,000 haul, including six hot tubs, when they raided a Kidderminster industrial estate.  more...

Budget views sought

TAXPAYERS and businesses can have their say over Wyre Forest's £14.5 million budget plans and proposed council tax increase.  more...

Spate of numberplate thefts

VEHICLE-OWNERS are being urged to stay alert after a spate of number plate thefts across Wyre Forest.  more...

Meeting at closure-threatened school

PARENTS are being urged to attend a public meeting organised by campaigners at a closure-threatened school.  more...

Meeting at closure-threatened school

PARENTS are being urged to attend a public meeting organised by campaigners at a closure-threatened school.  more...

Latest

Latest travel news

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

Latest travel news

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

Hospital's temporary A&E unit looks set to stay

PATIENTS at Worcestershire Royal Hospital's A&E department will continue to be treated in a temporary building under plans strongly criticised by a patients' group.  more...

School delighted at top Ofsted report

A SMALL Worcestershire school is celebrating after picking up a top report from government inspectors.  more...

Closure threat for scheme that helps special needs children

A SCHEME which has been helping children with special needs for 16 years in Worcestershire faces sudden closure after its main source of funding was pulled.  more...

Closure threat for scheme that helps special needs children

A SCHEME which has been helping children with special needs for 16 years in Worcestershire faces sudden closure after its main source of funding was pulled.  more...

Hospitals can't cope in an emergency - MP

WORCESTERSHIRE’S hospitals do not have enough beds to cope in a medical emergency, an MP and health expert claims.  more...

COMMENT: Ex-councillor should feel ashamed

THE guilty verdicts handed down to former Malvern councillor Michael Angell on child porn charges show again how the internet is being used and abused by the perverted.  more...

We're learning to cope thanks to the Ark

WHEN nine-year-old Jess Knight's dad died, Noah's Ark - the focus of our latest fund-raising campaign - helped her and her mum get their lives back on track.  more...

We're learning to cope thanks to the Ark

THIS week your Worcester News is launching its £1 million Towards a Brighter Future appeal to buy the Noah's Ark Trust a new home.  more...

Man seriously injured in collision

A MAN has been seriously injured following a collision between a car and a van near Hereford.  more...

Man seriously injured in collision

A TEENAGER has been seriously injured following a collision between a car and a van near Hereford.  more...

Schoolgirl approached by white van driver

AN 11-year-old girl was approached by the driver of a white van as she walked home from school.  more...

Politicians show paddle power to help our planet

POLITICIANS turned eco-warriors showed their paddle power as they joined forces against the currents of climate change.  more...

Former pupils honoured at awards ceremony

HIGH achievers at Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College in Worcester have been rewarded at a special presentation evening.  more...

City charity shop burgled

A CHARITY shop in Worcester has been ransacked.  more...

Man was swearing in the street

A MAN has admitted using threatening, abusive words or behaviour and assaulting a police officer after being ejected from a pub.  more...

Police attacker sprayed with CS gas

A MAN kicked out of a pub made matters worse by attacking a police officer, a court has heard.  more...

Hold the front page for this tale of two Worcesters

THEY say journalists will go to great lengths for a decent story - but you'd think travelling more than 3,000 miles might just be pushing it.  more...

Bed numbers to be boosted?

MORE hospital beds may be opened in Worcestershire this year to avoid a repeat of last week's bed crisis, the county's hospitals chief has said.  more...

Bed numbers to be boosted?

MORE hospital beds may be opened in Worcestershire this year to avoid a repeat of last week's bed crisis, the county's hospitals chief has said.  more...

Bed numbers to be boosted?

MORE hospital beds may be opened in Worcestershire this year to avoid a repeat of last week's bed crisis, the county's hospitals chief has said.  more...

Bed numbers to be boosted?

MORE hospital beds may be opened in Worcestershire this year to avoid a repeat of last week's bed crisis, the county's hospitals chief has said.  more...

Road works in city centre begin

MAJOR roadworks that could take as long as four months to complete have started on one of the busiet routes through Worcester.  more...

Grandads make it to Newcastle

FIVE Worcestershire grandads have completed a 300-mile gruelling bike ride from Worcester to Newcastle to raise funds for Acorn's Children's Hospice.  more...

Help us shape the future of our parish

A PLAN to map out the future of a Worcester parish has attracted little interest from residents, so councillors have launched a last-ditch attempt to capture their imagination.  more...

'Have your say on plans for county,' says council

A DOCUMENT detailing how many homes councillors think can be built in Worcestershire over the next 20 years has been sent to the Government and is up for public consultation.  more...

How charity helped Lily cope with losing her dad

SUDDENLY finding yourself as a single parent can be difficult for many reasons but when it is after your partner has died it can be even more heartbreaking.  more...

Former county ace won't be deported after all

A FORMER Worcestershire County cricket star threatened with deportation has been given permission to live in the UK for another three years.  more...

VECTA to hold open forum

VECTA, the Vale of Evesham Conmmerce and Tourism Association, is holding an open forum event later this month to discuss new ideas and development strategies with local businesses.  more...

Come dancing in Evesham

RESIDENTS from Evesham will soon be able to join the rest of the country in dance mania with new dance nights at Evesham's Public Hall.  more...

Operations on hold

THERE will be no non-emergency surgery at Worcestershire Royal Hospital until the middle of this week at the earliest.  more...

MP Luff joins paddle crew

CLIMATE campaigner David Train has gained the support of another local MP as he continues his Paddle For Life project.  more...

Now it's the W Factor

YOUNG people across Worcestershire are being given the opportunity to get the year off to an energetic start with The W' Factor project.  more...

Latets

Joyrider smashed compound gates

A JOYRIDER caused more than £10,000 damage by using a firm's car as a battering ram to smash open the gates of a vehicle compound.  more...

Letters

Council tax is the city council’s responsibility

SIR - How pleasing it was to read the reply from Grahame Lucas in response to my letter about the extortionate increase in council tax over the past 10 years.  more...

Thanks for all the support, Pershore

SIR - A huge thank you to all the people who joined us on the protest march through Pershore on Saturday morning (January 5).  more...

The Girl Guides were very helpful

SIR - Worcester Lions Club would like to thank Worcester residents for their continued support of the Christmas Santa Sleigh Appeal.  more...

It’s about time we had a new station

SIR - Isn't it about time that Worcester put serious thought about getting the Parkway station going at Norton?It's getting to be that that once you come to live in Worcester you get stuck here with no way out. I have mentioned this before - the train track across Worcester should be used as a shuttle service from Malvern through to Droitwich, which could help both towns with people going to the theatre in Malvern, and Droitwich would gain with people going to the lido and the brine baths.  more...

Is upping the cost of driving a good idea?

SIR - It is good to see the Government is trying to come up with ways to cut the carnage on our roads by young drivers.  more...

I want to stay alive

SIR - As for new year resolutions (Lifestyle, December 27) my resolution is to try to still be alive on December 31, 2008.  more...

Old Railway Yard plans

I AM writing with reference to the Old Railway Goods Yard, Peachfield Road.  more...

Rotary Tree of Light

NOW that the lights on our tree in Priory Park have ben switched off, we thought that your readers might like to know that we have exceeded our target of £10,000 by about £50. This means that, when the proceeds of our gift aid claim are received, Macmillan Cancer Support and Acorns Children's Hospice should each received a little over £900 to add to the £3,600 which we gave them on December 3, and a total of approximately £1,000 will go into our general charity fund.  more...

Pat's thanks

YES at last our new Community Hospital and I am delights and flattered by the coverage your paper and Hereford and Worcester radio has given, as well as the kind letters during the last month.  more...

Diferent kinds of customer service!

MOST of us have come to expect that we live in an era where levels of service and quality drop relentlessly down, often under the guise of elf n' safety, whilst prices, are constantly driven ever higher.  more...

A different view

I AM not at all delighted by the announcement of a new hospital at Seaford Court, unlike the other politicians reported from both parties.  more...

Ledbury Christmas lights

I FEEL I must write and congratulate the organisers of this year's Christmas lights.  more...

Parking permit problem

ABOUT two weeks before Christmas I parked my car in the little car park beside the theatre and duly displayed my yearly parking permit.  more...

Letter from Westminster

I WAS pleased to learn that restrictions on the carrying out of elective operations at the Alexandra Hospital will be lifted today as planned.  more...

Live Match Coverage

Don't miss action at Altrincham

HARRIERS aim to take all three points from Moss Lane tonight when they take on struggling Altrincham in the Blue Square Premier. For team line-ups and live match updates this is the place to be from just before 7.45pm.  more...

Altrincham v Harriers

Team line-ups.  more...

Altrincham V Harriers

First ten minutes.  more...

Altrincham 0 Harriers 0

Game stopped because of weather. Refereeing waiting to see if conditions calm down.  more...

Altrincham 0 Harriers 0

The apocalyptic weather has receded, with the lightning disappearing and winds weakening slightly, so the teams are to have a five minute warm up and get back to action.  more...

Altrincham 0 Harriers 0

The apocalyptic weather has receded, with the lightning disappearing and winds weakening slightly, so the teams are to have a five minute warm up and get back to action.  more...

Altrincham 0 Harriers 0

Game resumed after 15 minute break.
13 to 20mins.  more...

Altrincham 0 Harriers 0

21 to 30mins.  more...

HALF-TIME: Altrincham 0 Harriers 0

End of first half.  more...

Altrincham 0 Harriers 0

46 to 55mins.  more...

Altrincham 0 Harriers 0

46 to 55mins.  more...

GOAL! Altrincham 0 Harriers 1

Goal - 56mins - Christie  more...

GOAL! Altrincham 1 Harriers 1

Senior feels he is pushed over as he runs towards the box by Kenna, but the referee waves play on.  more...

GOAL! Altrincham 2 Harriers 1

But Alrincham take the lead in the 76th minute. Toulson sent in a cross from the right that fell to the midfielder just inside the box and he was given too much time to rifle ball past Bevan!  more...

FULL-TIME: ALtrincham 2 Harriers 1

End of game.  more...

FULL-TIME: ALtrincham 2 Harriers 1

End of game.  more...

Local Views

Twinkling lights of Malvern

Reader Miles MacDonald captured this beautiful image on Christmas Day evening from the top of Worcestershire Beacon. The image shows the lights of Great Malvern and was taken using a Canon EOS 30D at 8M pixels resolution.   more...

Memory Lane

100 Years Ago, January 11, 1908

LABOURER Charles Harding, of Elmbridge, would long remember his wedding night - spent alone in a police cell. It followed his appearance at Droitwich police court where he was charged with drunkenness, using obscene language and attacking his new wife with an umbrella. Magistrates fined him 10/- with 10/- costs or 14 days' jail.  more...

50 Years Ago, January 11, 1958

THE social club party season was in full swing, nowhere more so than in Catshill in Bromsgrove. There 80 members of the village Darby and Joan club enjoyed tea in the church hall. A concert party from Birmingham later provided a capital entertainment. The club was run by the Womens Voluntary Service.  more...

25 Years Ago, January 7, 1983

A MAJOR campaign to spruce up Bromsgrove and banish grubbiness was launched by Martin Irwin, headmaster of Watt Close Middle School in the town. The Bromsgrove Society and Rotary Club were joining forces in the big clean up.  more...

Calling time on town pub

THE Old Bell Inn, which stood in Bromsgrove's High Street until it was demolished in 1958, is the subject of this week's look back at the past.  more...

News

Five-try blitz for second string

WORCESTER Warriors ran in five tries to thrash Northampton Wanderers 37-5 in the Guinness A-League at Sixways.  more...

Hunt for an overseas star harder than ever

WORCESTERSHIRE chief executive Mark Newton says that it is tougher than ever to sign an overseas players despite the fact that new rules restrict one per county.  more...

Sixways to stage England U18 game

INTERNATIONAL rugby is coming to Sixways with Worcester Warriors announcing they are set to host an under 18s fixture between England and Wales.  more...

Worcester boss close to signing defender

RICHARD Dryden is hoping to have another defender in his squad before Saturday's Blue Square North trip to Nuneaton Borough.  more...

Former Greens boss appointed at Town

FORMER Bromsgrove Rovers manager Rod Brown has made a swift return to football, taking over at the Greens' league rivals Rugby Town.  more...

Full squad for Altrincham clash

MANAGER Mark Yates has the happy problem of a full strength squad to pick from for tonight's Blue Square Premier clash away at Altrincham.  more...

Full squad for Altrincham clash

MANAGER Mark Yates has the happy problem of a full strength squad to pick from for tonight's Blue Square Premier clash away at Altrincham (7.45pm kick-off).  more...

Full squad for Altrincham clash

MANAGER Mark Yates has the happy problem of a full strength squad to pick from for tonight's Blue Square Premier clash away at Altrincham (7.45pm kick-off).  more...

Full squad for Altrincham clash

MANAGER Mark Yates has the happy problem of a full strength squad to pick from for tonight's Blue Square Premier clash away at Altrincham (7.45pm kick-off).  more...

Round-Up

Harriers confident at struggling Alty

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers manager Mark Yates believes his team's seven-game unbeaten run shows they mean business in the Blue Square Premier.  more...

Bromsgrove in impressive win

BROMSGROVE Rugby Club kicked off the new year with an emphatic 27-0 Midlands Two West victory over Cheltenham North at Finstall Park.  more...

Student teaches rivals a lesson

ANNIE Highway was the star of the show as Worcester City women began 2008 with a 4-0 victory over Redditch United at the Valley Stadium.  more...

Saracens keep hopes alive with derby success

DESPITE a confidence-sapping defeat to table-topping Elmdon before Christmas, Worcester-based Saracens bounced back with a 46-30 victory over local rivals Evesham Reds in the West Midlands League.  more...

Killeen eyes up a big 2008

MALVERN cyclist Liam Killeen is setting his sights on making the Team GB squad for this year's Olympics in Beijing.  more...

Super six get the call

SIX North Midlands players have been included in the Midlands Under 16 squad for their Divisional Festival clash with London & SE at Broadstreet RFC on Friday (1.15pm).  more...

Marathon sessions back on

VETERAN Black Pear jogger Stuart Wild has started his annual training sessions for the London Marathon.  more...

League teams in goals galore

THE Birdseye Sports Evesham Sunday Football League fixtures produced a goal feast.  more...

Traffic chaos at new roundabout

MORE than seven accidents and dozens of near misses have occurred since a new traffic island was built along the Stourbridge Road in Bromsgrove last month.  more...

Hooray and up she rises

A BOAT built in Hanbury took to the skies as it was prepared to represent the area at London's boat show.  more...

Car crime warning

MOTORISTS are being warned to be extra vigilant following a spate of vehicle crime in the Bromsgrove district over Christmas and New Year.  more...

Electric idea

A campaign group is calling for four miles of new electrified rail track on the Barnt Green to Bromsgrove line to link up with the new station.  more...

Fencing for beginners

A FENCING course for beginners is being held by Droitwich Spa Fencing Club.  more...

Duo on song at Common

BROMSGROVE pair Phil Blacker and Paul Prince put in fine performances on Kenilworth Common over the festive period.  more...

Duo on song at Common

BROMSGROVE pair Phil Blacker and Paul Prince put in fine performances on Kenilworth Common over the festive period.  more...

Paddle for Life

TOWN MP Peter Luff showed his support for the fight against climate change when he visited Droitwich Spa's canals.  more...

Riverside lead way as goals flood in

Birdseye Sports Evesham and District Sunday League THERE were goals galore last weekend when fourth division Riverside led the way hitting 14 past George and Dragon.  more...

Wheelers face hassles with ice

THERE were 32 members of Evesham Wheelers who met on Sunday morning when Norton near Worcester was the destination.  more...

Former hooker takes up rugby Development role

FORMER Barkers' Butts hooker Mark Richardson has been appointed the Rugby Football Union's new Rugby Development Officer for Warwickshire.  more...

Ralph retains crown in first race of year

A PLEASANT but calm day greeted the best turnout for the Arden club's Icicle Race at Defford.  more...

All the latest angling news

Mosella Manor Farm Leisure AFTER a heavy overnight frost 35 anglers braved Sunday's cold conditions to fish on Island and Middle.  more...

All the latest angling news

Mosella Manor Farm Leisure AFTER a heavy overnight frost 35 anglers braved Sunday's cold conditions to fish on Island and Middle.  more...

Latest shooting news

Evesham & District Airgun League Results: Badsey Rec 258 (A Green 48), Stanton Club 268 (E Howell 48); Campden RBL 275 (W Haines, B Wright, R Pitcher 48), Lygon Arms 283 (R Munn, R Hemming 48); Honeybourne RC 249 (P Skrypczuk, F Penny 45), Nomads 247 (G Steed, J Shrimpton 45); Offenham RBL 279 (A Lewis 49), Bengeworth Club 257 (D Saxton 47); Wickhamford SSC 273 (A Robbins 48), Badsey RBL 268 (I Davies 48).  more...

All the latest ladies darts news

Birdseye Sports Evesham and District Ladies League,p/> Latest results - Division One: Hospital B 7, Chestnut Tree B 3; Badsey RBL 5, Horse & Hound 5; Long Lartin B 3, New Inn 7; Pershore FC B 5, Littleton BC 5. Division Two: Beckford SC 5, Badsey Rec 5; Ivy 4, Long Lartin A 6; Corner Cupboard 4, Winchcombe WMC 6; George & Dragon A 4, Hospital C 6. Division Three: Offenham Gold 9, New Inn 1; Ambassador 7, Pershore FC A 3; Evesham Rovers 4, Wheatsheaf 6; Fladbury SC 5, Queens Head 5. Division Four: Bretforton SC 9, Bell 1; Fairfield 4, Offenham Silver 6; Bretforton RBL A 4, Trumpet 6; Bridge 1, Bretforton RBL B 9. Division Five: Bear 4, Oddfellows A 6; Dumbleton Club 4, Railway 6; Hampton Club 3, Lenches Club 7; Crown & Trumpet 9, Round of Grass 1; Chestnut Tree A 6, George & Dragon B 4.  more...

All the latest ladies darts news

Birdseye Sports Evesham and District Ladies League Latest results - Division One: Hospital B 7, Chestnut Tree B 3; Badsey RBL 5, Horse & Hound 5; Long Lartin B 3, New Inn 7; Pershore FC B 5, Littleton BC 5. Division Two: Beckford SC 5, Badsey Rec 5; Ivy 4, Long Lartin A 6; Corner Cupboard 4, Winchcombe WMC 6; George & Dragon A 4, Hospital C 6. Division Three: Offenham Gold 9, New Inn 1; Ambassador 7, Pershore FC A 3; Evesham Rovers 4, Wheatsheaf 6; Fladbury SC 5, Queens Head 5. Division Four: Bretforton SC 9, Bell 1; Fairfield 4, Offenham Silver 6; Bretforton RBL A 4, Trumpet 6; Bridge 1, Bretforton RBL B 9. Division Five: Bear 4, Oddfellows A 6; Dumbleton Club 4, Railway 6; Hampton Club 3, Lenches Club 7; Crown & Trumpet 9, Round of Grass 1; Chestnut Tree A 6, George & Dragon B 4.  more...

All the latest ladies darts news

Birdseye Sports Evesham and District Ladies League Latest results - Division One: Hospital B 7, Chestnut Tree B 3; Badsey RBL 5, Horse & Hound 5; Long Lartin B 3, New Inn 7; Pershore FC B 5, Littleton BC 5. Division Two: Beckford SC 5, Badsey Rec 5; Ivy 4, Long Lartin A 6; Corner Cupboard 4, Winchcombe WMC 6; George & Dragon A 4, Hospital C 6. Division Three: Offenham Gold 9, New Inn 1; Ambassador 7, Pershore FC A 3; Evesham Rovers 4, Wheatsheaf 6; Fladbury SC 5, Queens Head 5. Division Four: Bretforton SC 9, Bell 1; Fairfield 4, Offenham Silver 6; Bretforton RBL A 4, Trumpet 6; Bridge 1, Bretforton RBL B 9. Division Five: Bear 4, Oddfellows A 6; Dumbleton Club 4, Railway 6; Hampton Club 3, Lenches Club 7; Crown & Trumpet 9, Round of Grass 1; Chestnut Tree A 6, George & Dragon B 4.  more...

All the latest ladies darts news

Birdseye Sports Evesham and District Ladies League Latest results - Division One: Hospital B 7, Chestnut Tree B 3; Badsey RBL 5, Horse & Hound 5; Long Lartin B 3, New Inn 7; Pershore FC B 5, Littleton BC 5. Division Two: Beckford SC 5, Badsey Rec 5; Ivy 4, Long Lartin A 6; Corner Cupboard 4, Winchcombe WMC 6; George & Dragon A 4, Hospital C 6. Division Three: Offenham Gold 9, New Inn 1; Ambassador 7, Pershore FC A 3; Evesham Rovers 4, Wheatsheaf 6; Fladbury SC 5, Queens Head 5. Division Four: Bretforton SC 9, Bell 1; Fairfield 4, Offenham Silver 6; Bretforton RBL A 4, Trumpet 6; Bridge 1, Bretforton RBL B 9. Division Five: Bear 4, Oddfellows A 6; Dumbleton Club 4, Railway 6; Hampton Club 3, Lenches Club 7; Crown & Trumpet 9, Round of Grass 1; Chestnut Tree A 6, George & Dragon B 4.  more...

Calado lands drive with champion team

FOLLOWING three days of competitive tests, 18-year-old James Calado from Cropthorne has earned a drive with champion Formula Renault UK Fortec Motorsport for 2008 after winning the Racing Steps Foundation (RSF) award.  more...

Aimee's efforts earn trophy reward

A SOCCER mad girl from Pershore has helped Worcester's deaf team to victory in the annual five-a-side tournament for Deaf UK people.  more...

Today's events

Tuesday Tai Chi Taster Session. Tai Chi taster class with Alan Smith at Holy Trinity Hall, Link Top, Malvern. 2:00pm. Admission free. 01905 764848.  more...

Today's events

Tuesday Tai Chi Taster Session. Tai Chi taster class with Alan Smith at Holy Trinity Hall, Link Top, Malvern. 2:00pm. Admission free. 01905 764848.  more...

Alert after van driver accosts girl

POLICE want to find the driver of a white van after he approached an 11-year-old girl on her way home from school.  more...

Alert after van driver accosts girl

POLICE want to find the driver of a white van who approached an 11-year-old girl on her way home from school.  more...

New shops plan for town

A DEVELOPER is planning to build two new shop units in a courtyard off Church Street in Great Malvern's town centre.  more...

Trip of a lifetime will help others as well

FIVE rail enthusiasts from Malvern are getting ready to lead the trip of a lifetime to one of the world's most scenic railways.  more...

New salon site is cutting edge

A REDDITCH internet services provider has created a new cutting edge website for a hair and beauty salon.  more...

Sign up for free family fun at centre

REDDITCH families are being urged to sign up this month for free family activities at Arrow Valley Countryside Centre.  more...

Anger at car vandalism

RESIDENTS in a Headless Cross road were horrified to wake up on Christmas morning to see a vandal had left a nasty festive surprise in their street.  more...

Deadline looms on council views

REDDITCH Council customers have just days left to give their views on how they find out about and use council services.  more...

Youngsters set to show their talent

TALENTED youngsters in Inkberrow have the chance to show off their music, dance, drama, comedy and circus skills.  more...

Make a date with dragonflies

CHILDREN are being offered a date with dragonflies at a special event organised at Alcester Library.  more...

Centre sale scam

HALFORDS distribution centre in Redditch has axed a reject' goods sale among employees which raised £80,000 for charity, following an investigation into malpractices.  more...

New advisor forges links with travellers

A NEW advisor has been appointed by West Mercia Constabulary to forge closer links with the gypsy and traveller communities.  more...

Success of drugs tests outside club

FOLLOWING the recent success of random drugs testing outside Fuse nightclub, more are planned at the club and at other venues around Redditch.  more...

Name high fliers

ANY young person who has set a shining example for others can now be nominated for a Tryangle Award.  more...

Partnerships may merge

CRIME and disorder reduction partnerships in Redditch, Bromsgrove and Wyre Forest may merge.  more...

Law changes on licensing

OPERATORS of private hire vehicles and taxis are being urged to contact Redditch Council this month to ensure they comply with recent changes in the law.  more...

Vehicles had their windows smashed

TWO vehicles were broken into on Heathfield Road in Webheath after having their windows smashed.  more...

Women ready to take the plunge

REDDITCH women can now make a splash at special weekly sessions in Batchley which are staffed by female lifeguards and instructors.  more...

Appeal to trace cruise shipmate

AN Edgbaston man who had to wave goodbye to a blossoming friendship after a recent cruise ship holiday is hoping to trace a woman from Astwood Bank.  more...

Parking warning

REDDITCH motorists are being warned not to park in Trafford Retail Park in Smallwood unless they are using the shops there.  more...

Police make PACT to crack down on speeding in village

FIVE speeding tickets were given out to motorists in Alvechurch recently when officers from a road policing team carried out speed enforcement on Redditch Road.  more...

Share a story about the Palace

THOSE who have a story to share about the Palace Theatre were invited to a tea and tales session to discover more about the theatre's history.  more...

Roundup

Full squad for Altrincham clash

MANAGER Mark Yates has the happy problem of a full strength squad to pick from for tonight's Blue Square Premier clash away at Altrincham (7.45pm kick-off).  more...

Full squad for Altrincham clash

MANAGER Mark Yates has the happy problem of a full strength squad to pick from for tonight's Blue Square Premier clash away at Altrincham (7.45pm kick-off).  more...

Schools News

Praise for the school where smiles matter

PARENTS of children at a village school have praised the education they receive.  more...

Praise for the school where smiles matter

PARENTS of children at a village school have praised the education they receive.  more...

Praise for the school where smiles matter

PARENTS of children at a village school have praised the education they receive.  more...

Free seed potatoes for primary schools

PRIMARY schools across Worcestershire are being encouraged to plant potatoes in March as part of the British Potato Council's (BPC) Grow Your Own project.  more...

Adam passes on key tips

A PROFESSIONAL footballer returned to his former school to help coach budding youngsters.  more...

Students Wow in School Show

ELGAR Technology College pupils wowed audiences with their production of BeautyAnd The Beast.  more...

Society

Bentley Pauncefoot WI

NOT unnaturally, December's meeting took the form of the annual Christmas party.  more...

St Catherine’s Blackwell WI

THE December meeting was opened by our new president Diane, who welcomed everyone, including our guests Jill and Jean from Hadzor and Oddingley WI and our guest speakers Tony Chipp and Anne Bucknall.  more...

Brockencote WI

OUR Christmas lunch took place in the festively decorated Oak Room at the Stone Manor Hotel where we had a superb variety of starters, main courses and beautifully displayed desserts served to us by the efficient staff. Finishing with coffee and mini mincepies. Cards were distributed and some members gave readings of a humorous and thought provoking nature. The raffle raised £40. All members received a potted cyclamen to take home. A most enjoyable afternoon.  more...

Bromsgrove Canine Society

MEMBERS of the Bromsgrove and District Canine Society(ringcraft section) finished the year with a Christmas match meeting.  more...

Bromsgrove Canine Society

MEMBERS of the Bromsgrove and District Canine Society(ringcraft section) finished the year with a Christmas match meeting.  more...

Droitwich Spa WI

THE president welcomed members, wishing them a happy New Year. She reminded them that 2008 was the last year she and the secretary would continue in office and urged them to think about finding replacements.  more...

The Changing Environment

Global Wind Systems - Part 2

Years ago when sailing ships were exploring and trading with the rest of the world, winds and currents were very important. The winds near the Equator, blowing from the north-east in the Northern Hemisphere and the south-east in the Southern Hemisphere, are called the "trade winds".   more...

Travel

Have fun with friends at Big Weekends

BUTLINS Big Weekends are all about having fun with your mates making the most of all the live entertainment, great facilities and loads of free activities in a kid free zone. So grab your mates and get ready for a good time.  more...

Have fun with friends at Big Weekends

BUTLINS Big Weekends are all about having fun with your mates making the most of all the live entertainment, great facilities and loads of free activities in a kid free zone. So grab your mates and get ready for a good time.  more...

Villages

Longdon

LAST Saturday, Claire Heckley held an Ethiopian Christmas Party in Longdon Village Hall. This was an excellent opportunity for Claire to tell us about her very exciting visit to Ethiopia last November as a member of a World Vision delegation. She was able to tell us from first hand experience how our donations were being spent and the amazing difference they were making to the lives of these people. Claire interspersed her talk with some fantastic slides to help us appreciate the life of an Ethiopian today. During the interval we were able to sample some delicious foods, some of which had an Ethiopian flavour. There was also a chance to sponsor a child for World Vision. For further information please contact Claire on 01684 833401.  more...

Welland

THE first thing to mention this week is the family New Year's Eve Party held at the village hall which was a very great success.  more...

Wellington Heath

A REMINDER that the games evening for the 8-15 year olds is on Friday, January 11 at 7.30pm at the village hall. All are welcome.  more...

Colwall

MONDAY, January 14 sees the first meeting of 2008 for Colwall Probus Club. This is at 10.15am at the Park Hotel and will be a talk given by Tony Philpott. The subject is The History of the Blues.  more...

Guarlford and Madresfield

THE last Sunday of 2007 was marked by a united benefice service of Holy Communion with favourite carols at St Mary's Church, Guarlford. Reverend Sue Irwin, vicar, led the service and dedicated a new lectern bible (revised standard version) in memory of the late Joan Bradshaw. Barbara Hill read the lesson. The church was beautifully decorated with red and white floral decorations with a magnificent tree provided by the Madresfield Estate. Following the service hot punch and mince pies were served.  more...

Callow End

THIS Sunday Junior Church re-commences after the Christmas break at the 9.30am service at St James' Church which will be led by lay reader Julia Davis.  more...

Powick

TONIGHT, Friday, there is a quiz at Powick Parish Hall at 7pm for a 7.30pm start. Teams of four are invited to play at £6 per person to include light refreshment, plus a bar is available. All proceeds to St Richard's Hospice. To book please ring 01684 563269 or 01684 563429.  more...

Storridge

VILLAGE Hall - Thursday, January 17 Intermediate Bridge Club at 7.30pm. Parish Church - Wednesday, January 16 Evening Prayer at 6.30pm. Sunday, January 20 Holy Communion (BCP) 9.30am.  more...

Bosbury

THE year has started well with a well attended New Year walk and Big Breakfast.  more...

  
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