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Stories for 9 January 2008
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Body And Soul
Got the winter blues? There is an alternative
LONG dark winters seem to bring with them one health complaint after another, from the common cold to horrendous hangovers to the post-Christmas blues. more...
Got the winter blues? There is an alternative
LONG dark winters seem to bring with them one health complaint after another, from the common cold to horrendous hangovers to the post-Christmas blues. more...
Bromsgrove Rovers 3 Hitchin Town 1
Midfield battle
David Bridgwater comes away with the ball after a midfield battle. more...
Nitty gritty
New-boy Justin Jackson makes his presence felt on his Rovers debut. more...
Seeing red
The referee shows David Bridgwater the red card after a second booking for a clumsy challenge. more...
One up
Matt Birley (right) is congratulated by Sam Alsop (left) after putting Rovers 1-0 up. more...
Foiled
Hitchin goalkeeper Ricky Perks reacts quickly to foil Hungarian striker Jozsef Jakab. more...
All smiles
Mark Benbow and Jozsef Jakab give Kevin Banner a pat on the back after he restores the Greens' lead. more...
Dancing feet
Sam Alsop waltzes between two Hitchin defenders. more...
Sam's delight
Sam Alsop celebrates after wrapping up a deserved victory. more...
Business
Tony will help you blog your business
WORCESTERSHIRE'S specialist internet services provider Netsecrets has launched a unique corporate blogging service for the Midlands business community in a bid to help companies increase their presence on the web. more...
Market visit to India
SMALL and medium-sized businesses in Wyre Forest have the chance to take advantage of an opportunity to reach the vast market of India. more...
Business News
Electrical engineers firm relocates to Redditch
A LEADING firm of electrical engineers is set to relocate from Birmingham to Redditch. more...
Alcester business provides TV backdrop
AFTER seeing his work appear on TV over Christmas a local business man is looking forward to a hectic new year. more...
New homebuyers design their dream decor
PEOPLE who want to buy a new home but are worried they won't be able to put their stamp on it can now rest easy. more...
Town travel shop scoops top awards
A REDDITCH travel agent is celebrating a great start to 2008 after scooping five awards. more...
Education
Head speaks of new pride
STUDENTS celebrated another year of academic and individual achievement at a once-failing school. more...
Fixtures
Hockey fixture list
BODYKRAFT MIDLANDS MEN'S LEAGUE Midlands Premier Division: Lichfield v Worcester (2pm). more...
County weekend football fixtures
SATURDAY WORCESTER & DISTRICT LEAGUE FC Tything v Grosvenor Sports (L Croy); Hanley Swan v Hallow WMC (D Starkey); Upton Town v Martley Spurs (M Bullock); Worcester YMCA v Pershore Manor (R Storr). more...
Hearts First Wyre Forest 5k
Get ready for Hearts First race
All the latest news on the second Hearts First Wyre Forest 5k will be posted here in the coming weeks. more...
Get ready for Hearts First race
All the latest news on the second Hearts First Wyre Forest 5k will be posted here in the coming weeks. more...
Kidder News Latest
On trail of ghost train
THE X-Files have come to Bewdley with a team of paranormal researchers investigating what they claim could be "a ghost steam train" on Severn Valley Railway. more...
Proms concert for charity
MUSIC lovers are set to enjoy a night of classical music at Kidderminster Town Hall. more...
House burglary admitted
A FORMER Stourport man pleaded guilty to a house burglary when he appeared at Worcester Crown Court. more...
'Old faithful' bowing out
AN "old faithful" of Severn Valley Railway's steam fleet is to bow out of service this weekend, 39 years to the month since it arrived at the line. more...
Rising from the Ashes
TOMORROW the Shuttle/Times & News launches an exciting new appeal to help two sports clubs get back into action after a devastating fire wrecked their headquarters. more...
Rising from the ashes
TOMORROW the Shuttle/Times & News launches an exciting new appeal to help two sports clubs get back into action after a devastating fire wrecked their headquarters. more...
Rising from the ashes
TOMORROW the Shuttle/Times & News launches an exciting new appeal to help two sports clubs get back into action after a devastating fire wrecked their headquarters. more...
Trust welcomes superbug advice
A GOVERNMENT document advising how hospital infections can be tackled has been welcomed by the hospital trust which provides acute care in Wyre Forest and across Worcestershire. more...
Trust welcomes superbug advice
A GOVERNMENT document advising how hospital infections can be tackled has been welcomed by the hospital trust which provides acute care in Wyre Forest and across Worcestershire. more...
Supermarket build underway
BUILDERS have started work on a new supermarket in the heart of Kidderminster which is set to create 350 jobs. more...
Supermarket build underway
BUILDERS have started work on a new supermarket in the heart of Kidderminster which is set to create 350 jobs. more...
Civic schemes awards launch
SUCCESSFUL renovation projects which add to the appearance and character of Stourport could be in line for recognition. more...
Light at end of tunnel for SVR
RESTORATION work on Severn Valley Railway is on track, with a full service expected to resume on Good Friday. more...
Mayoress' funeral to be held
THE funeral of Kidderminster Mayoress Gloria Shellie who died following a battle with lung cancer is due to take place. more...
Tax rebel blasts 'do nothing' council
A PENSIONER has set herself a challenging New Year's resolution not to pay her council tax in protest at what she claims is the neglect of the village where she has lived 29 years. more...
Historic building becomes home
PLANNING chiefs have given delegated approval to an application to convert a former newsagents, originally part of a Grade II Listed Building, into a home. more...
Rail fare rises not justified
NEW year rises of up to 11 per cent in rail fares have angered Shuttle Online readers. more...
Historic building becomes home
PLANNING chiefs have given delegated approval to an application to convert a former newsagents, originally part of a Grade II Listed Building, into a home. more...
A449 tailbacks 'chaos'
TEMPORARY traffic signals on a busy main road are causing "absolute chaos" for commuters and nearby firms with no end in sight. more...
A449 tailbacks 'chaos'
TEMPORARY traffic signals on a busy main road are causing "absolute chaos" for commuters and nearby firms with no end in sight. more...
A449 tailbacks 'chaos'
TEMPORARY traffic signals on a busy main road are causing "absolute chaos" for commuters and nearby firms with no end in sight. more...
Historic building becomes home
PLANNING chiefs have given delegated approval to an application to convert a former newsagents, originally part of a Grade II Listed Building, into a home. more...
Historic building becomes home
PLANNING chiefs have given delegated approval to an application to convert a former newsagents, originally part of a Grade II Listed Building, into a home. more...
Historic building becomes home
PLANNING chiefs have given delegated approval to an application to convert a former newsagents, originally part of a Grade II Listed Building, into a home. more...
Historic building becomes home
PLANNING chiefs have given delegated approval to an application to convert a former newsagents, originally part of a Grade II Listed Building, into a home. more...
Walking to better health
PEOPLE are being encouraged to walk more in a bid to get fitter and make the most of Worcestershire's countryside. more...
Police appoint Gipsy adviser
IN a bid to forge closer links with the Gypsy and Traveller communities, a new appointment has been made by West Mercia Constabulary. more...
Police appoint Gipsy adviser
IN a bid to forge closer links with the Gypsy and Traveller communities, a new appointment has been made by West Mercia Constabulary. more...
Police appoint Gipsy adviser
IN a bid to forge closer links with the Gipsy and Traveller communities, a new appointment has been made by West Mercia Constabulary. more...
Police appoint Gipsy adviser
IN a bid to forge closer links with the Gipsy and Traveller communities, a new appointment has been made by West Mercia Constabulary. more...
Councillor's Lea Castle talks bid
A WYRE Forest politician is calling for a rethink on the future of a mental health centre facing the axe. more...
Police appoint Gipsies adviser
IN a bid to forge closer links with the Gipsy and Traveller communities, a new appointment has been made by West Mercia Constabulary. more...
Planning chief 'neatly shafted'
A PLANNING chief has complained of being "neatly shafted" over a recent successful application to build a house and garage. more...
Daylight robbery alert
RESIDENTS of Kidderminster's Greenhill area are being warned to be vigilant following a daytime burglary. more...
Daylight robbery alert
RESIDENTS of Kidderminster's Greenhill area are being warned to be vigilant following a daytime burglary. more...
Specialised cycle stolen
A SPECIALISED cycle has been stolen from a garden shed in Stourport. more...
Latest
Young get the singing habit
YOUNG people from Worcester donned monks' habits and hard hats to promote a special singing event later this month. 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 set off home. more...
Fears that youth centre will remain closed for good
A YOUTH centre has been closed for three months, but a councillor fears it could shut permanently after being left to fall into a state of disrepair. more...
Hospital may buy beds to avoid future crisis
MORE hospital beds may be brought in this year in Worcestershire to avoid a repeat of last week’s bed crisis, the county’s hospitals chief has said. more...
Thieves leave charity shop counting the cost
RAIDERS have ransacked a Worcester charity shop which helps support people with life-threatening illnesses. more...
Incorrect letter tells councillor he owes £195
A CITY councillor was shocked when he opened a letter from HM Revenue and Customs which said he had not paid enough National Insurance, despite working full-time for the year. more...
High Street is still cracking up – now councillor demands a solution
EXPERTS have been called in to investigate after yet more gaping cracks and holes appeared in Worcester’s £1.3m High Street revamp. more...
COMMENT: What price can you put on a life?
WHAT price can you put on a life? In the case of Worcester woman Barbara Moss the answer is £21,000. more...
£21k to save my life
A WOMAN given just months to live by doctors survived "terminal" cancer after spending £21,000 on a drug not available on the NHS. more...
How charity helped Lily cope with losing her dad
Worcester-based Noah's Ark Trust, which provides help to bereaved children, is currently trying to raise £1m to buy a house or property so it can expand its services and have a permanent base. more...
How charity helped Lily cope with losing her dad
Worcester-based Noah's Ark Trust, which provides help to bereaved children, is currently trying to raise £1m to buy a house or property so it can expand its services and have a permanent base. more...
Two cars collide near Worcester
TWO cars collided on a busy road near Worcester this morning. more...
Teenage couple robbed by river
A TEENAGE couple were robbed as they sat by the riverside in Worcester. more...
Teenage couple robbed by river
A TEENAGE couple were robbed as they sat by the riverside in Worcester. more...
Teenage couple robbed on riverside
A TEENAGE couple were robbed as they sat by the riverside in Worcester. more...
Deputy leader ready for chamber comeback
THE deputy leader of Worcester City Council says he hopes to return to the council chamber soon, after making a steady recovery from a heart attack. more...
Do county MPs deserve a pay rise of £6,000?
A leaked report suggests members of all parties could be in line for a £6,000 pay boost over the next three years. more...
Fun on school's new netball court
KEEN young netball players have been getting plenty of practice thanks to new facilities at a Worcester school. more...
Body found in pond
A BODY has been found in a pond in a Herefordshire village. more...
Body found in pond identified
THE identity of a body found in a pond in a Herefordshire village this morning has been revealed. more...
Praise follows criticism from the inspectors
A WORCESTER pre-school has been given notice to improve by Government inspectors. more...
Jobs axed at heating firm
JOBS are set to be axed at an established Droitwich firm as production is moved abroad. more...
How do you tell your kids dad died during the night?
JUST over 25 years ago, Carol Weight woke one morning to find her husband Peter had died in his sleep. more...
How charity helped Lily cope with losing her dad
WHEN Nick Bevan died his family would have been lost without the help of Noah's Ark. As part of our ongoing appeal we look at the help the organisation gives. more...
Former county star thanks you for helping him to stay in the UK
A FORMER Worcestershire County cricket star threatened with deportation has thanked the people of Worcester for their support in helping him get permission to stay in the UK for another three years. more...
County’s hospitals stay vigilant as winter vomit bug eases
PRESSURE on hospital beds in Worcestershire has eased but health chiefs remain “vigilant” after a vomiting bug swept across the nation. more...
100 jobs to go at Norton manufacturing plant
ONE HUNDRED workers are to lose their jobs over the course of the year after a firm announced it was scaling down its Norton plant. more...
Was the charity shop raider caught on film?
THIS grainy CCTV image shows a man loitering close to a Worcester charity shop around the time that it was raided. more...
Young get the singing habit
YOUNG people from Worcester donned monks' habits and hard hats to promote a special singing event later this month. more...
Bike stolen from garden shed
A specialised cycle has been stolen from a garden shed in Stourport. more...
Bike stolen from garden shed
A specialised cycle has been stolen from a garden shed in Stourport. more...
Rail disruption fears as ballot closes
RAIL passengers in the Vale of Evesham and the north Cotswolds are bracing themselves for a winter of disruption. more...
Catering van was stolen
A mobile catering trailer worth £12,000 was stolen from a locked yard in Pershore where it was kept overnight. more...
Disabled scheme faces closure
A SCHEME which helps disabled children into education is facing imminent closure, after its main source of funding was cut. more...
Coroner retires
WARWICKSHIRE coroner Michael Coker has stepped down after more than 25 years'service. more...
Police appoint gipsy liaison officer
POLICE have appointed a new advisor to form closer links with the gipsy and traveller communities in West Mercia, it was announced this week. more...
Students attend HE Fair
MORE than 400 Year 10 and 11 students from Evesham High School, Pershore High School and Prince Henry's High School took full advantage of a Higher Education Fair recently hosted by Evesham High School. more...
Redditch D-Day
REDDITCH RFC coach Jimmy Griffin says his side's shock North Midlands Shield defeat to Bredon Star could aid his side in their preparations for Saturday's giant-killing EDF Energy Junior Vase mission at Market Harborough (ko 2pm). more...
Alcester downed at Upton
Alcester 9 Upton on Severn 10 A POINTS difference of 20 is all that is keeping Alcester out of the Midlands West 5 (South) bottom two after another narrow defeat - and second-from-bottom Harbury have a better points-for tally. more...
Alcester downed at Upton
Alcester 9 Upton on Severn 10 A POINTS difference of 20 is all that is keeping Alcester out of the Midlands West 5 (South) bottom two after another narrow defeat - and second-from-bottom Harbury have a better points-for tally. more...
Alcester downed at Upton
Alcester 9 Upton on Severn 10 A POINTS difference of 20 is all that is keeping Alcester out of the Midlands West 5 (South) bottom two after another narrow defeat - and second-from-bottom Harbury have a better points-for tally. more...
Woodrush up to third
Woodrush 20 Southam 0 WOODRUSH climbed to third with a win which saw 21-year-old prop Chris Meads impress in a fixture which saw him hospitalised after an horrific challenge in last season's corresponding fixture. more...
Baxter double for KN
Kings Norton 24 Ledbury 20 KINGS Norton began their new year with a determined victory against high flying Ledbury. more...
Blues on the road again
BIRMINGHAM City Ladies have been handed yet another away draw in the FA Cup as the reward if they manage to progress past Sunderland in Sunday's rearranged tie. more...
Millers stuck in the mire
WITH just one win over the festive period, Feckenham sit just three points clear of the Midland Combination Premier Division's bottom two - and have a worse goal difference than second-from-bottom Bartley Green. more...
Fishing lines
ON Sunday 27 anglers took part in the Needles AC Winter League on the River Alne at Great Alne. more...
Stage set for derby
Alvechurch aiming high as lowly Studley fight for lives more...
Studley win local tussle
TENNIS: Wythall Men's B team suffered a 3-1 defeat to neighbours Studley in their first match after the winter break in Division Four of the Stratford and District Winter League. more...
Latets
Loss of scheme funding
Shock as cash cut for special needs project more...
Crews amazed no-one was hurt
AMBULANCE crews have been left astonished that no-one has been hurt after one car was left sitting on top of another. more...
Leisure General
Plenty of entertainment at Conquest
MUSIC, merriment and murder are all on the cards at the Conquest's Theatre in Bromyard this winter. more...
Play explores e
MALVERN Theatre Players is holding auditions next week for Our Country's Good, which will open the 2008 season at the Coach House Theatre, Malvern. more...
Play explores wide range of themes
MALVERN Theatre Players is holding auditions next week for Our Country's Good, which will open the 2008 season at the Coach House Theatre, Malvern. more...
Letters
Coffee shop idea will bring Guildhall down
IR - There is a lot of controversy being reported as a result of attempts to find alternative uses for the Guildhall. more...
Coffee shop idea will bring Guildhall down
SIR - There is a lot of controversy being reported as a result of attempts to find alternative uses for the Guildhall. more...
Look for free range in the supermarket
SIR - A recent supermarket survey recognised the positive decisions made by supermarkets to improve the welfare of animals. more...
Please look at our public transport
SIR - What a way to run a railway! My wife wanted to visit her sister in Malvern. more...
Full praise to the BBC’s engineers
SIR - I visited the cathedral prior to the BBC shows on television at Christmas to view how the BBC engineers performed with their labour and expertise. What a marvellous achievement with their lighting and cameras everywhere, showing off the cathedral to its best without the slightest item of their wonderful operations in vision on the screen during the shows. more...
Dad’s care was the best until the end
SIR - Care homes for the elderly have come in for lots of criticism over the years so we'd like to redress the balance and give credit where credit is due. more...
There was time...
HOW dare the council say there was no time to inform Bromsgrove residents that the stone monument in the town cemetery was unsafe. more...
‘Snow’ excuse
ANOTHER manifestation of this crazy' mercinary way of reasoning, by our Great and the Good'. more...
Despair at loss
AS with the many people of Bromsgrove - and those who have already written letters - I read with despair about the loss of the memorial to John Adams. more...
Lost heritage
I AM not given to writing to newspapers very often but feel the article regarding the destruction of the historic monument to John Adams has caused me to do so as I feel it was somewhat buried' on page five. more...
Not in the park!
I WAS very interested to read the recent article Royal Appointment'. more...
MS survey
DURING this month, the Multiple Sclerosis Trust and the Royal College of Physicians are working together to conduct the biggest ever survey of MS services across England and Wales. more...
Sneaky thieves
WHEN my gran was out Christmas shopping some ladies', and I use the word very loosely, had other ideas, and relieved her of a large amount of money she had saved all year to enjoy a happy Christmas with her great-grandchildren. more...
Memories of Suez Campaign
I HAVE written a book - Suez: the Hidden Truths - which details those turbulent years of the Suez emergency of the early 1950s, when thousands of troops, many National Servicemen were posted to defend the canal zone, often facing appalling conditions. more...
Town problems
THERE is a lot of unrest in Drolitwich concerning the wheelie bins that Wychavon District Council is determined to force the town's residents to adopt. more...
Three resolutions
THIS time of year people often make resolutions they can't keep, but there are three that Droitwich councillors can achieve. more...
Lea Castle home for talking newspaper?
I READ with sadness that the Wyre Forest Talking Newspaper may have to close due to lack of premises. more...
Skating rink would be great asset
I'VE recently seen advertisements on television for the new series of Dancing on Ice on ITV. more...
Profitable sell-off always in mind?
IT beggars belief that the North Warwickshire PCT are proposing to close the Lea Castle site. more...
For cyclist or motorist?
In reply to the letter Junction is now worse than ever,' it is very interesting that this complaint has come from a cyclist. more...
Longer green light
I did wonder if the original problem at the Bewdley Hill junction could have been solved simply by having the green light for traffic coming down the hill remain on slightly longer than for the outgoing traffic (thus allowing something akin to a filter right). more...
Junction problem has just been moved
I TEND to agree with the comments made by other readers concerning the new road layout at the bottom of Bewdley Hill in Kidderminster. more...
Council offices or crem - no contest
I WOULD like to comment on two items of news published in the Shuttle. more...
Our forces deserve recognition
There has been an enormous amount in the media recently about the nation's responsibilities to its Armed Forces. I welcome this debate. It has struck me since taking up my appointment as Armed Forces minister last year that too much of what our Forces do is misunderstood and goes without the recognition it deserves. I am determined to do something about that. more...
Local Views
Islands in the mist
Low-lying mist turned the Malvern Hills into islands in this lovely picture by reader Heather Williamson, taken in November. more...
Sun through the trees
The sun peeps through trees just as the fog clears in this shot on the Malvern Hills by reader Rob Nash. The picture was taken with a Sony a100. more...
Sun through the trees
The sun peeps through trees just as the fog clears in this shot on the Malvern Hills by reader Rob Nash. The picture was taken with a Sony a100. more...
Tip top view of town centre
Reader Philip Harford took advantage of an open day at Great Malvern Priory tower to get this grandstand view of the heart of the town, from Belle Vue Terrace to Brays.He was trying out his new Nikon D40 and said he wanted to try and catch what a lovely town people have on their doorsteps. more...
Tip top view of town centre
Reader Philip Harford took advantage of an open day at Great Malvern Priory tower to get this grandstand view of the heart of the town, from Belle Vue Terrace to Brays. He was trying out his new Nikon D40 and said he wanted to try and catch what a lovely town people have on their doorsteps. more...
Tip top view of town centre
Reader Philip Harford took advantage of an open day at Great Malvern Priory tower to get this grandstand view of the heart of the town, from Belle Vue Terrace to Brays. He was trying out his new Nikon D40 and said he wanted to try and catch what a lovely town people have on their doorsteps. more...
Music
Buddy show will be a blockbuster
CLUTCHING a Fender Stratocaster, sporting a pair of heavy-rimmed glasses, and sounding exactly like Buddy in his heyday, oh boy Buddy's back. . . and he'll be in the county next month. more...
Festival’s best of Englishness
A FANTASTIC line-up of fresh and seasoned UK folk singers and songwriters performing at the English Originals Weekend Festival over April 25-27 at Birmingham's Town Hall and Symphony Hall. more...
Love on the rocks
A CLASSIC comedy about the tangled love lives of a divorced couple will be performed at the Rose Theatre, Kidderminster. more...
Strauss classics ensure rousing concert
MUSIC lovers celebrated the New Year in style with an evening of classical music favourites at Kidderminster Town Hall. more...
Nature Notes
Hibernation not as easy as going to sleep
AFTER the last ice age, 15,000 years ago, what we now know as our native mammals crossed the land bridge attaching us to the continent. more...
News
Warriors matches switched
THE date for Worcester Warriors' Guinness Premeirship relegation showdown with bottom-of-the-table Leeds Carnegie has been switched so the game can be shown live on Sky Sports. more...
Horstmann in for French cup battle
KAI Horstmann has shaken off an ankle injury and returns to the pack at number eight for Worcester Warriors' European Challenge Cup clash with Montauban tomorrow (5.30pm). more...
No let-up from here
CARETAKER boss Duane Darby has urged his Bromsgrove Rovers players not to step off the gas, as they head into a tricky home clash with Merthyr Tydfil on the back of three league wins from five games. more...
Maximum haul a must for Robins
SIX points from their next two games is a must if Evesham United's promotion credentials aren't to take another knock. more...
Bookies unsure of Hariers at Weymouth
Victory in the previous round at Guiseley prompted Blue Square to cut Kidderminster's FA Trophy odds from 25/1 to 20/1 and that price could fall further if the Harriers emerge triumphant from their Second Round clash at Weymouth. more...
Fans’ sweet victory
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers fans' team were in seven-heaven after beating York City supporter 7-3 on Saturday. more...
Viva United as Redditch get motorin’
Redditch United 2 Vauxhall Motors 0 A STRIKER may be at the top of Gary Whild's wanted' list but with the rest of his side suddenly finding the net at will, there's no need for the Reds boss to panic. more...
Damien’s back
DAMIEN Markman is about to put his latest injury nightmare to rest with a return to action for Redditch United. more...
Noah'S Ark Appeal
How charity helped Lily cope with losing her dad
WHEN Nick Bevan died his family would have been lost without the help of Noah's Ark. As part of our ongoing appeal we look at the help the organisation gives. more...
Reader'S Pictures
Face of worry
Martin Phillips' dog, Clyde, learns some worrying news... more...
Face of worry
Martin Phillips' dog, Clyde, learns some concerning news... more...
Face of worry
Martin Phillips' dog, Clyde, learns some concerning news... more...
Icy waters
by reader Michael Powell more...
Icy waters
by reader Michael Powell more...
Icy waters
by reader Michael Powell more...
Icy waters
by reader Michael Powell more...
Icy waters
by reader Michael Powell more...
Icy waters
by reader Michael Powell more...
Icy waters
by reader Michael Powell more...
Icy waters
by reader Michael Powell more...
Icy waters
by reader Michael Powell more...
Icy waters
by reader Michael Powell more...
Icy waters
by reader Michael Powell more...
Icy waters
by reader Michael Powell more...
Natural beauty
Worcester from the top of the Malverns, by Mr Edmonds from Warndon Villages. more...
City view
Worcester at night, by Mr Edmonds from Warndon Villages. more...
City view
Worcester at night, by Mr Edmonds from Warndon Villages. more...
City view
Worcester at night, by Mr Edmonds from Warndon Villages. more...
Fire in the sky
Sunrise over the County Air Ambulance base at Strensham, by Mike Kent. more...
Autumn Glory
by T Barnett Kempsey more...
Reports
Rovers show spirit to see off Hitchin
Rovers 3
Hitchin 1
more...
Richard Taylor'S Weekly Column
January 10, 2008
CHRISTMAS and New Year seem to have gone quicker than ever this year and now MPs are back in London faced with a barrage of legislation and Mr Brown's measures to attempt to restore his own party's and the country's confidence in his leadership. more...
Round-Up
Narraway may win call-up for England
WORCESTER'S Luke Narraway could benefit from the international retirement of Martin Corry as England rugby coach Brian Ashton names his RBS Six Nations training squad today. more...
Weather too much for rivals
WESTFIELDS' Midland Alliance match at Studley was abandoned in the 53rd minute due to high winds, torrential rain and hail. more...
Team start 2008 where they left off
STOURPORT Women's Firsts continued their unbeaten run into 2008 with a 5-1 win at higher-ranked Burton. more...
Worcester keep up with top-four place
WORCESTER Men's Firsts kept pace with the BodyKraft Midlands Premier Division top four after a 5-3 win in a rearranged match at Nottingham. more...
Ex-Ledbury boss Ford takes over at Pershore
IAN Ford has been appointed the new manager of Pershore Town. more...
Jones is first test for Terry
TERRY Jenkins has been drawn against Brian Jones in the first round of the Blue Square UK Open north-east regional final. more...
Women’s skittles league results
THE latest results from the Worcester and District Women's Skittles League. more...
Cockle displays football muscles
A DEAF football team from Worcester has won a national tournament. more...
Crocodiles’ run goes on
WORCESTER Crocodiles continued their unbeaten Midlands Winter League record with an 11-11 draw at Stafford Apex. more...
Narraway included in Saxons squad
WORCESTER'S Luke Narraway has been called up to the England Saxons squad to face Ireland A' and Italy A' next month. more...
Hospital service back to normal
NON-emergency operations were expected to start again today (Wednesday) after weeks of unrelenting pressure on Worcestershire hospitals over the holiday period. more...
Museum closure sparks legal move
THERE may be court action following a decision to close Bromsgrove's heritage museum in Birmingham Road. more...
New hope for cross
HOPES are high that the Adams memorial cross, which graced the old' cemetery in Bromsgrove for more than 150 years, may be restored to its former glory. more...
Warning for motorists
BROMSGROVE motorists are being warned to be vigilant after thieves caused hundreds of pounds worth of damage and stole several items from vehicles over one night. more...
Walk this way
FAIRFIELD Ramblers are stepping out again, this time from Avoncroft car park on Saturday, January 19. The non-strenuous walks usually take just over two hours to complete and organisers advise anyone who joins them to wear sturdy footwear. The Avoncroft walk starts at 10am. Other walks are being planned in Wolverley on Saturday, February 2, and Alcester on February 16. For further details contact Gill on 01527 579119. more...
Country music night
RUBERY Community and Leisure Centre holds a country music extravaganza on Friday, January 11, from 8pm. Hank Wangford and Reg Meuross will be providing the entertainment. Tickets cost £8.50. For more information about the evening call 0121 453 7716. more...
Be responsible
RESIDENTS in the Bromsgrove area, who have not yet disposed of their Christmas trees, are being urged to be responsible. more...
Royal approval
A BROMSGROVE couple, who made a mint making medals, have now gained a royal warrant to produce them for the queen. more...
Lucky escape on motorway
AMBULANCE crews were 'astonished' no-one was hurt after one car was left sitting on top on another following an accident on the M42 motorway today. more...
Green light for medals site houses
A CONTROVERSIAL plan to build 57 new homes on the site of a former medals office in Droitwich has been given the green light. more...
Jobs blow at town firm
JOBS are set to be axed at an established Droitwich Spa firm as production is moved abroad. more...
They’re drumming up support
AFRICAN instruments proved to be a big hit when they were played by a group of music loving school children. more...
Wildlife talk
THERE will be an illustrated talk at the next meeting of the Worcestershire Wildlife Trust, which will be held at Droitwich Methodist Church on Monday, January 14. The meeting features an illustrated talk on the natural history of Grafton Wood. The talk, which will be given by John Tilt, is from 7.30pm. more...
Bless this plough
RESIDENTS are being asked to support town farmers by attending Droitwich Spa Methodist Church on Sunday, January 13. The Worcester Road church is holding a service to celebrate Plough Sunday and pray for members of the local farming community. The service will be held at 6.30pm. Plough Sunday is an ancient festival, traditionally celebrated on the first Sunday after Epiphany, when the plough was blessed in church, ready for work in the fields to start on the following Monday, after Christmas. more...
Maximum haul a must for Robins
SIX points from their next two games is a must if Evesham United's promotion credentials aren't to take another knock. more...
Stars on show at NEC this weekend
THE Karting Show at Autosport International is revving up to open its doors at the NEC this weekend. more...
Buzzards buzzing on way to clean sweep
BREDON'S Under-15s travelled to Hereford for an eagerly anticipated match against one of the top clubs in the district. more...
Swimmer Joe starts year in fine style
JOE Evans has closed out the old year and opened the new year in fantastic form. more...
Ford is new man at Pershore helm
IAN Ford has been appointed the new manager of Pershore Town. more...
Defeated Rangers miss out on another final date
Siddington Yth 3, Badsey Rgrs U-13 2 RANGERS won't be making a fourth successive League Cup Final appearance after falling at the first hurdle on Sunday. more...
Vale boys lose but clinch cricket crown
FINAL action in the Worcestershire Cricket Centre Indoor League on Tuesday saw Ashton turn in an excellent display to defeat league leaders Vale Academy. more...
Vale boys lose but clinch cricket crown
FINAL action in the Worcestershire Cricket Centre Indoor League on Tuesday saw Ashton turn in an excellent display to defeat league leaders Vale Academy. more...
Hawks fly high in Swedish cup test
A FLOORBALL squad from Chipping Campden represented Great Britain at the prestigious Gothia Innebandy Premier Cup tournament in Sweden. more...
Hawks fly high in Swedish cup test
A FLOORBALL squad from Chipping Campden represented Great Britain at the prestigious Gothia Innebandy Premier Cup tournament in Sweden. more...
Leaflets sort out Conservators and AONB
IF you don't know the difference between the Malvern Hills Conservators and the Malvern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, help is now at hand. more...
Today's events
Wednesday Little Urchins. An afternoon of fun, praise, games, songs and activities for pre-school children and their carers. Theme - Stories of Jesus. Meet at the United Reformed Church Hall, Malvern Link. 1:45pm. 01684 565708. more...
Get involved with well dressing
THE Malvern Spa Association's Well Dressing Festival is being arranged for the first weekend in May and people's views are being sought at a meeting next week. more...
Still time to nominate youth heroes
MALVERN residents have been reminded there is still time for them to nominate unsung heroes from the town for an annual county-wide contest. more...
Flats set to rise behind new health centre
By: Robert Hale A MAJOR development of affordable housing in Malvern could be ready in the summer of 2009 if all goes well. more...
Views are being restored
MALVERN Hills Conservators are working to restore views of - and from - a prominent landmark above the town centre. more...
Survey reveals health attitudes
RESULTS from nearly 4,000 responses to a health survey have been sent to Worcestershire's NHS Primary Care Trust as part of their consultation on a new health strategy. more...
Laptop ban follows ex-councillor porn case
MALVERN Hills District Council has stopped issuing laptops to its councillors following the conviction of disgraced former deputy mayor Michael Angell, who was found guilty of downloading child porn onto a borrowed computer. more...
Award for vital forces' work
A LIEUTENTANT Commander of the Royal Navy who was born in Malvern has been awarded an MBE for playing a vital role in the sustainability of the Apache Helicopter while on operations in Afghanistan. more...
Award for vital forces' work
A LIEUTENTANT Commander of the Royal Navy who was born in Malvern has been awarded an MBE for playing a vital role in the sustainability of the Apache Helicopter while on operations in Afghanistan. more...
Bug puts health service under pressure
A VIOLENT stomach bug is putting local health services under pressure with hospitals and doctor's surgeries being swamped with patients. more...
Teams wanted for pancake race
MALVERN Rotary Club is set to provide a fundraiser with built-in fun. more...
Meeting is for all residents
RESIDENTS of the Pickersleigh Ward of Malvern are invited to the upcoming public meeting of Partners and Communities Together (PACT) PACT meetings are run jointly by the Pickersleigh Local Policing Team, Malvern Hills District Council, local housing associations and other local service providers. PACT is open to anyone residing or spending time in the Pickersleigh area, who wish to raise any views and concerns they may have about their community. more...
Meeting is for all residents
RESIDENTS of the Pickersleigh Ward of Malvern are invited to the upcoming public meeting of Partners and Communities Together (PACT). more...
Rider’s safety warning
A HORSE rider from Studley is on crutches after a car collided with the horse she was riding. more...
Hospital treatment needed after Kingfisher fight
A MAN was treated in hospital after a brawl broke out in Redditch's Kingfisher Shopping Centre. more...
Roundup
McLellan keeps his nerve in KCs thriller
A LAST-gasp penalty from Andy McLellan ensured Kidderminster Carolians RFC battled out a 25-25 draw with Nuneaton Old Edwardians in Midlands Division Three West (South) on Saturday. more...
Duo jump to higher level
A PAIR of high-flying students from Stourport Trampoline Club have qualified for the regional championships. more...
Burton broken by Stourport
Hockey round-up more...
Stourport and District Youth Football League round-up
HAT-TRICKS for Nathan Willetts and John Trado made sure Forest Falcons under-14s got the better of Ferndale 9-0. more...
Kidderminster and District Football League round-up
BIRCH Coppice got the better of Blackheath Liberals 5-0 to rise to the top of the Saturday Division One. more...
Good-rich pickings for sharp Hough
IMPRESSIVE Bewdley got back to winning ways by seeing off Goodrich 2-0 in the West Midlands League Premier Division on Saturday. more...
Blacker rises to occasion
PHIL Blacker continued his excellent form for Wyre Forest with another strong performance in Kenilworth over Christmas. more...
Young Samurais show good promise
NEWCOMERS from Samurai Judo Club showed have far they have progressed in a short time by winning thirteen medals at the Mini-Me Championships. more...
County success for runners
Runners from Amazing Feet and Kidderminster and Stourport Athletic Club did well at the county cross country championships. more...
County success for runners
Runners from Amazing Feet and Kidderminster and Stourport Athletic Club did well at the county cross country championships. more...
Bookies unsure of Harriers at Weymouth
Victory in the previous round at Guiseley prompted Blue Square to cut Kidderminster's FA Trophy odds from 25/1 to 20/1 and that price could fall further if the Harriers emerge triumphant from their Second Round clash at Weymouth. more...
First half strikes hand ladies win
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers Ladies started 2008 with a 2-1 win over Cannock to stretch their unbeaten run to eight games in the West Midlands League Premier Division on Sunday. more...
Fans’ sweet victory
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers fans' team were in seven-heaven after beating York City supporter 7-3 on Saturday. more...
Penn demands ruthless edge
MIDFIELD maestro Russ Penn has urged his Kidderminster Harriers team-mates to find their killer instinct and kick-start their promotion campaign in the Blue Square Premier. more...
Penn demands ruthless edge
MIDFIELD maestro Russ Penn has urged his Kidderminster Harriers team-mates to find their killer instinct and kick-start their promotion campaign in the Blue Square Premier. more...
Rovers 0 Banbury United 2
First to react
Richard Ball beats the Banbury defence to a through pass. more...
Going great
Jozsef Jakab hunts for more goals after a great start to his Greens career. more...
Lift off
Richard Ball leaps for a header. more...
Lift off
Richard Ball leaps for a header. more...
Watchful eye
Caretaker boss Duane Darby runs the rule over his Rovers players. more...
So close
Another chance goes begging for Richard Ball. more...
Wing wizzard
A surging run from Chris Cotterill has the Banbury defenders backpedaling. more...
Bend it
Chris Cotterill aims to carve Banbury open with a right footed cross. more...
Safe hands
A comfortable catch for Banbury goalkeeper Andy Wheeler. more...
Rugby
Last-gasp Coombes rescues draw
Sutton 24
Droitwich 24
Midlands Division Three South (West)
more...
Emphatic win gives Boars survival hope
Bromsgrove 27
Cheltenham North 0
Midlands Division Two (West)
more...
Droitwich aim to keep dream alive
DROITWICH RFC are hoping to keep their Twickenham dream alive by booking a place in the last 16 of the EDF Senior Vase with a win over Vipers this Saturday. more...
Six wins to ensure league survival
BROMSGROVE RFC coach Ross Baxter has set his side a target of six wins to secure Midlands Division Two West survival. more...
Schools News
Congratulations, you’ve done well at our school
HIGH achievers at Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College in Worcester were rewarded at a special presentation evening. more...
Congratulations, you’ve done well at our school
HIGH achievers at Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College in Worcester were rewarded at a special presentation evening. more...
We’re delighted at our school’s Ofsted report!
A SMALL Worcestershire school is celebrating after picking up a top report from government inspectors. more...
We’re delighted at our school’s Ofsted report!
A SMALL Worcestershire school is celebrating after picking up a top report from government inspectors. more...
We’re delighted at our school’s Ofsted report!
A SMALL Worcestershire school is celebrating after picking up a top report from government inspectors. more...
Sutton Coldfield 24 Droitwich 24
On the up
A fierce battle takes place in the line-out. more...
It's my ball
Droitwich's forwards secure possession from the line-out. more...
Defensive wall
The Sutton backs prepare for another Droitwich attack. more...
Forward surge
Droitwich aim to drive towards the home side's try line. more...
Back foot
It's desperate defence from Droitwich as they aim to stop Sutton's driving maul. more...
Collapse
A break in play as a ruck collapses. more...
Hands up who wants it
Another strongly contested line-out. more...
Charge
Two Droitwich players aim to charge down a kick for touch. more...
Regroup
Droitwich have time to regroup after a breakdown in play. more...
Good effort
The Droitwich players congratulate each other after a tough assignment. more...
Theatre
Set sail with local lass
AUDIENCES at the Artrix are preparing to set sail from Bromsgrove to the Tasman Sea along with Captain Charlotte Badger and her awesome pirate crew. more...
Host of dreams are set to come true
JOSEPH and his Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat bursts onto the stage at Malvern later this month to start off their new spring season. more...
Travel
New luxury holiday villages launched
MOBILE home and camping tour operator Eurocamp has added another string to its bow with the introduction of a series of luxury-style Holiday Villages. more...
New luxury holiday villages launched
MOBILE home and camping tour operator Eurocamp has added another string to its bow with the introduction of a series of luxury-style Holiday Villages. more...
World record attempt to promote scenic region
CUMBRIA Tourism is bidding to set a new world record by creating the world's highest luxury bath 2,000ft up a mountain. more...
Upton
Date change for talk
A TALK entitled Shopping Over 200 Years: The History of Kays in Worcester has been changed to another date. more...
Conservation area under scrutiny
UPTON people are being given the chance to discuss proposals to revise the town's conservation area, with a public exhibition and meeting next week. more...
What'S On
Get ready for nostalgia trip
BARRY Cryer returns to the stage at Worcester's Huntingdon Hall on Saturday with his new organically grown show. more...
Evening with the Angels
AN EVENING of clairvoyance with international medium Julie Angel-Guest takes place at Bromsgrove's DDS and S Club next Friday. more...
‘Count’-ing on a ‘Strong’ display of entertainment
FOLLOWING a phenomenally successful sell-out Spring tour and by public demand Count Arthur Strong's life story has been set to music. more...
Where to go (January 9-January 18)
Wednesday January 9 EXHBITION: Changes by Danny Murphy, Artrix Centre, School Drive, Bromsgrove. more...
Great place for golfers
CAMERON Diaz loves it. Catherine Zeta Jones and her husband Michael Douglas can't get enough of it. Justin Timberlake uses it to relax. For many of the hottest superstars, golf is one of the best ways to shape up and stay fit. more...
Getting bigger and it’s so much better
THE UK's biggest outdoor leisure show - The National Boat, Caravan And Outdoor Show 2008 - is now in its 47th year and it keeps on growing. more...
Beach walkers urged to watch out for stranded turtles
THE Marine Conservation Society (MCS) is urging British beach walkers to look out for stranded marine turtles after three of the endangered reptiles washed up on beaches in Wales and Scotland since the end of December. more...
Wrestling in the ‘raw’
SOME of the biggest names in the world of wrestling return to the Midlands this year when WWE rolls into Birmingham in April as RAW and SmackDown present "WrestleMania - Revenge Tour." more...
Wyre Forest Weddings
COX-McCARTNEY
THE Mill Hotel, Alveley, was the setting for the wedding of Kidderminster couple Fiona Cox and Ken McCartney. more...
EATON-HAMBREY
THE island of Mauritius was the setting for the wedding of Jeanette Eaton and Carl Jason Hambrey, who tied the knot at Le Mauricia Hotel. more...
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