Stories for 14 February 2008

Business

Firms vie for bestbusiness in UK honour

FIRMS have until the end of the month to enter the battle for Best UK Business at the Institution of Mechanical Engineers' Manufacturing Excellence Awards (MX) 2008.  more...

Firms vie for best business in UK honour

FIRMS have until the end of the month to enter the battle for Best UK Business at the Institution of Mechanical Engineers' Manufacturing Excellence Awards (MX) 2008.  more...

Chris goes online with his passion

A WORCESTER artist and skateboard enthusiast has launched a website to show off his work.  more...

Coach'S Column

Saracens defeat was so frustrating for us

OUR match at Saracens last weekend was a disappointing performance and eveyone was very frustrated after the game.  more...

Cricket

Indoor nets for juniors

MALVERN Cricket Club are running a series of indoor coaching sessions at Dyson Perrins High School, Yates Hay Road on every Sunday afternoon until March 9.  more...

Football

Upton see off league leaders

UPTON TOWN 1, WORCESTER YMCA 0 UPTON Town hosted Worcester and District Premier Division leaders Worcester YMCA on Saturday.  more...

Cup finals for Seven Allstars, Cross Keys, Beauchamp and Belmont Keys

LAST weekend saw the semi-finals of both the Norman Simmons Cup and the President's Cup being played.  more...

‘Renegade ref’ talking

JEFF Pettitt aka The Renegade Ref' will be joining Malvern Referees Society as they host their meeting at the Civil Service Sports and Social Club on Sunday (February 17) at 7.30pm.  more...

General

'Ban Valentine's Day' - survey

EIGHT out of 10 people want Valentine's Day banned, according to a survey by envelope manufacturer, Chapman Envelopes.  more...

Not saying it with flowers

MEN in the West Midlands are among the worst in Britain at sending flowers to their partner - according to a new survey by Cancer Research UK.  more...

Junior Sports

Fine weekend for Rubery

Rubery FC junior football round-up.  more...

Boars storm past Hereford

Bromsgrove RFC junior rugby round-up.  more...

Droitwich beaten by Buzzards

Droitwich RFC junior rugby report.  more...

Colts suffer Halesowen humbling

Santiago Colts FC junior football round-up.  more...

Fighting spirit from Catshill

Catshill FC under-7s junior football report.  more...

Brave under-7s lose out

Bromsgrove Town FC junior football round-up.  more...

Six of the best

Lickey End FC under-13s junior football report.  more...

Kidder News Latest

Rallying round to remember Aaron

A SCHOOL club has received a special donation in memory of a much-loved 10-year-old boy who died following an acute asthma attack.  more...

Rallying round to remember Aaron

A SCHOOL club has received a special donation in memory of a much-loved 10-year-old boy who died following an acute asthma attack.  more...

Rallying round to remember Aaron

A SCHOOL club has received a special donation in memory of a much-loved 10-year-old boy who died following an acute asthma attack.  more...

Party meeting led to lifetime love

IT was "love at first sight" for a Bewdley couple, who are today toasting their diamond wedding, when their eyes met over a shoe.  more...

Horsefair ‘ideal for council HQ'

WYRE Forest District Council could prove its commitment to regenerating Kidderminster's Horsefair by building its new headquarters in the area, according to the district's Liberal Party leader.  more...

Council gets bumpy ride over state of roads

A FUMING driver whose car failed its MoT after hitting a "massive" pothole has joined a chorus of angry Wyre Forest residents upset about the state of the roads.  more...

Council gets bumpy ride over state of roads

A FUMING driver whose car failed its MoT after hitting a "massive" pothole has joined a chorus of angry Wyre Forest residents upset about the state of the roads.  more...

Council gets bumpy ride over state of roads

A FUMING driver whose car failed its MoT after hitting a "massive" pothole has joined a chorus of angry Wyre Forest residents upset about the state of the roads.  more...

Council gets bumpy ride over state of roads

A FUMING driver whose car failed its MoT after hitting a "massive" pothole has joined a chorus of angry Wyre Forest residents upset about the state of the roads.  more...

Council gets bumpy ride over state of roads

A FUMING driver whose car failed its MoT after hitting a "massive" pothole has joined a chorus of angry Wyre Forest residents upset about the state of the roads.  more...

Traders want hill to be improved first

REGENERATION of Kidderminster town centre must start with the Comberton Hill "gateway", according to traders.  more...

Despair for teen after bike snatched

A TEENAGE boy has been left "devastated" and his 10-year-old sister is struggling to sleep after heartless thieves stole the motorbike he saved for months to buy.  more...

Saying it with roses

A STOURPORT-based company is spreading St Valentine's Day love today by giving out red roses to all the customers it makes deliveries to.  more...

Saying it with roses

A STOURPORT-based company is spreading St Valentine's Day love today by giving out red roses to all the customers it makes deliveries to.  more...

What an indignity

A WOMAN with MS had to be carried across the road when a parking patrol officer prevented her Dial-a-Ride bus picking her up on the doorstep of the charity shop where she is a volunteer.  more...

£300 for leaving car outside his own home

PARKING restrictions along a busy Kidderminster street are "ridiculous" according to a resident who has received fines totalling £300 for parking outside his home.  more...

£300 for leaving car outside own home

PARKING restrictions along a busy Kidderminster street are "ridiculous" according to a resident who has received fines totalling £300 for parking outside his home.  more...

Valentine shock for bail dodgers

BAIL dodgers are being given a romantic reminder to hand themselves in to police this St Valentine's Day.  more...

Residents set to return home

KIDDERMINSTER residents evacuated from their homes in August last year due to a collapsing wall look set to finally return home either tomorrow or Saturday.  more...

Baby injured in road accident

A BABY has suffered serious head injuries in a road accident near Kidderminster.  more...

Lea Castle service gap fears

REPLACEMENT services could take up to a year and a half to set up if Lea Castle Centre were to shut, according to a Worcestershire health chief, despite fears the site is already being wound down.  more...

Lea Castle service gap fears

REPLACEMENT services could take up to a year and a half to set up if Lea Castle Centre were to shut, according to a Worcestershire health chief - despite fears the site is already being wound down.  more...

Lea Castle service gap fears

REPLACEMENT services could take up to a year and a half to set up if Lea Castle Centre were to shut, according to a Worcestershire health chief - despite fears the site is already being wound down.  more...

Lea Castle service gap fears

REPLACEMENT services could take up to a year and a half to set up if Lea Castle Centre were to shut, according to a Worcestershire health chief - despite fears the site is already being wound down.  more...

Woman scammed by phone

PEOPLE are being warned never to give out their bank details after a Kidderminster woman fell victim to a scam.  more...

Youngsters running road risk

CHILDREN running out on to a main road and problem heavy goods vehicles have been raised at a community meeting.  more...

Junior PACTS being launched

WYRE Forest's first junior PACT - Partners and Communities Together - is being set up at Foley Park and Birchen Coppice primary schools to give pupils a platform to air their concerns about issues affecting them.  more...

Junior PACTS being launched

WYRE Forest's first junior PACT - Partners and Communities Together - is being set up at Foley Park and Birchen Coppice primary schools to give pupils a platform to air their concerns about issues affecting them.  more...

Youngsters running road risk

CHILDREN running out on to a main road and problem heavy goods vehicles have been raised at a community meeting.  more...

Lea Castle patients care 'at forefront'

THE scrutiny body dealing with Wyre Forest health matters will put the Lea Castle Centre's patients' needs first, according to one of its members.  more...

Lea Castle patients care 'at forefront'

THE scrutiny body dealing with Wyre Forest health matters will put the Lea Castle Centre's patients' needs first, according to one of its members.  more...

Lea Castle patients care 'at forefront'

THE scrutiny body dealing with Wyre Forest health matters will put the Lea Castle Centre's patients' needs first, according to one of its members.  more...

Lea Castle patients care 'at forefront'

THE scrutiny body dealing with Wyre Forest health matters will put the Lea Castle Centre's patients' needs first, according to one of its members.  more...

Lea Castle patients' care 'at forefront'

THE scrutiny body dealing with Wyre Forest health matters will put the Lea Castle Centre's patients' needs first, according to one of its members.  more...

Tories in radiotherapy bid

WYRE Forest's Conservative parliamentary hopeful has thrown his weight behind a campaign to get a new radiotherapy unit based at Worcestershire Royal Hospital.  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 home.  more...

Stop workers parking cars in our roads

WORKERS who park inconsiderately in a residential part of Worcester have blighted the area according to the people living there.  more...

Police attacker 'fell off the wagon'

A RECOVERING alcoholic who ripped a police officer’s earpiece out has admitted he “fell off the wagon”.  more...

Community concerns to be addressed at meeting

THREE key items are to be discussed at the next Droitwich PACT meeting.  more...

Community concerns to be addressed at meeting

THREE key items are to be discussed at the next Droitwich PACT meeting.  more...

Libraries to help stop postal scams

RESIDENTS are being given the chance to help prevent postal scams by getting rid of their junk mail at libraries across Herefordshire this month.  more...

Thousands march to protect schools

IT was the biggest public rally in Hereford since the poll tax demonstration.  more...

Thousands march to protect schools

IT was the biggest public rally in Hereford since the poll tax demonstration.  more...

"High Street work is just temporary"

THE man responsible for the repairs on Worcester city centre’s High Street has defended the current round of work.  more...

No cigar for Weakest Link man

A Worcestershire man who appeared on quiz show the Weakest Link narrowly missed out on being in the final.  more...

Letters of love for Worcestershire criminals

BAIL-dodgers in Worcestershire will be given a romantic reminder to hand themselves in to police this Valentine’s Day.  more...

Change in law may mean more stray dogs

STRAY dogs could soon be roaming the streets of Worcester because of a change in legislation and funding shortfall.  more...

Jail for dad who tried to strangle teacher

A FATHER who grabbed his daughter's teacher's throat in front of other children in the playground has been sent to prison for four months.  more...

Have a smashing time getting over your ex

SINGLES in the city will be able to have a smashing time in Worcester today - St Valentine's Day - to help put their relationship break-up behind them.  more...

COMMENT: Health cash will probably be wasted

NEW figures just released suggest that if you live in certain areas of Worcester, the chances are you won't live as long as people in other parts of county.  more...

Fire guts barn and damages home

A BARN full of straw and a house next door were damaged as fire tore through farm buildings.  more...

Deadly toll of city lifestyles

THE deadly toll of unhealthy living in parts of Worcester has been revealed.  more...

City to get extra flood cash

WORCESTER is to receive a small portion of a £1.6m Government grant allocated to parts of the country still recovering from last summer’s floods.  more...

Baby suffers head injuries in car smash

AN 18-month-old girl suffered head injuries after being involved in a car crash near Kidderminster.  more...

Worcester News weather watch

YOU may have noticed the weather isn't as glorious as it has been of late. What's it going to do over the next few days? Find out here.  more...

All you’ll need for a perfect wedding

MORE than 100 exhibitors vying to make your wedding day perfect will be at the Worcester News Three Counties Bridal Fair.  more...

New owner for town’s ‘jewel in the crown’

TENBURY Wells' historic Pump Rooms could soon be transferred to the ownership of the town council.  more...

Bus stops hold key to £1.6m high street plan

THE £1.6 million plan to overhaul Evesham High Street hinges on a decision by supermarket giant Tesco.  more...

Camper van fire

FIRE crews were called to a camper van on fire in Worcester earlier today.  more...

Trolley-dash clean-up for Warndon

A SQUAD of youngsters got together on a Worcester estate to help track-down stray shopping trolleys and clean up litter.  more...

House prices continue to fall in county

HOUSE prices in Worcestershire are continuing to fall and even the traditional spring property surge could be tempered by caution this year.  more...

Italian event is a success

DELICIOUS dishes just like mamma used to make were cooked up at a special Italian themed cookery event organised by two Worcester businesses.  more...

Anger at plans to cut transport for disabled children

WORCESTER News readers have reacted with anger at plans to cut transport funding for disabled children in Worcestershire.  more...

Dog owners whose pets mess on village paths will be fined

DOG owners who allow their pet to mess on public footpaths in a Worcestershire village will be hit with a £50 fine.  more...

Fears over damaged tree

A TREE in Worcester, which was partially blown over in high winds a fortnight ago, is a risk to youngsters in the area, according to a mother.  more...

Curfew for friend-attack man

A WORCESTER man has been given a curfew and community order after assaulting his friend on Christmas Day.  more...

Get social networking with us!

IF you're looking for new friends on your Facebook page, you could do worse than add us. That way you could get all your local news delivered straight to your page.  more...

Jail for attacker tracked down on web by victim

A TEENAGER has been sentenced to five months inside a young offenders institute after a victim tracked him down using social networking website Bebo.  more...

Couple hope for Battle success

EVESHAM couple Lisa and Duncan Brotherton will tonight celebrate Valentine's Day with a special dinner - hoping that tomorrow they can complete a special week by scooping the £1,500 first prize in the Evesham Battle of the Bands.  more...

Every little helps town

THE £1.6 million plan to overhaul Evesham High Street could finally be decided by supermarket giant Tesco, it was revealed this week.  more...

Silent protest from eco-town opponents

A SILENT demonstration of people opposed to the eco town development at Long Marston took place earlier this week.  more...

Wychavon council tax increases to be agreed

COUNCIL tax increases are expected to be kept under five per cent by all the major precepting authoritiesin Wychavon for 2008/09.  more...

Death of former Journal photographer

KEN Upton, who for many years recorded life for the Journal through the lens of his camera has died at his home in Elmley Castle aged 67.  more...

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Letters

When was Parliament any more accountable?

SIR - Jim Evans' letter We need control of our own nation' (February 5) expresses dissatisfaction with today's parliamentary democracy in this country.  more...

We are looking at Spetchley parking

SIR - In their letter of January 31, Spetchley Road is a pain for parking', R and M Carpenter suggest the county council and other nearby organisations do more to encourage alternative modes of transport to the car. As the highways authority, the county council is expected to set an example when it comes to educating organisations on leaving the car at home when it comes to commuting.  more...

Write and say you value your surgery

SIR - I am writing to raise my concerns over the threat that the Government poses to our local GP practices.  more...

Whay all the news of the US election?

SIR - Shortly after you kindly published my letter about the increasing absence of democracy in Britain, a friend suggested to me that we have unprecedented coverage of politics in our media.What was I fussing about?  more...

Associating with terrorists is naive

SIR - For anyone, let alone an MP, to associate/ visit befriend a suspected terrorist without inviting any additional observations including wire-tapping is at least naive and at worst divisive.  more...

Threat to patient care by policy change

I FEEL duty bound to bring to your attention a view different to that of the Government regarding forthcoming changes to the General Practitioner Contract and also the implications of the forthcoming development of "Walk-in" Primary Care Centres.  more...

Is it necessary?

Before discussing the pros and cons of the proposed eco-town planned for Long Marsden, perhaps, it would be better to ask why it is necessary at all.  more...

Truly wonderful evening at centre

FURTHER to recent correspondence regarding support for Evesham Arts Centre, I would like to congratulate the Phoenix Theatre Group on their production of Dick Whittington. The level of performance was high throughout; the script was funny and the sets and costumes were outstanding.  more...

Appalled at the sheer selfishness

Gloucestershire County Council is proposing to put a 7.5 tonnes weight limit on High Street and Broadway Road, Willersey, part of the B4632.  more...

EU and Post offices

THE Battle of the Post Offices dated February 7, it was nice to see Mr Peter Luff MP standing up against the post office closures. Why are no MPs telling it as it really is, and no amount of protesting will save the closures. Mr Luff and myself have corresponded on this subject and these closures are due to the EU. Mr Luff is right to inform me that article 88 of the Treaty and closely related articles 86 and 87 have been incorrectly blamed for the problems currently by our post offices.  more...

A great service by our midwives

AFTER listening to the recent slating of our maternity services, I felt compelled to put pen to paper. As a mother of four, I feel qualified to comment on the maternity services in our area.  more...

Lifestyle

Forget the suit, denim will do now

MORE people are being given permission to ditch their suits and wear casual clothes to work.  more...

Forget the suit, denim will do now

MORE people are being given permission to ditch their suits and wear casual clothes to work.  more...

Live Match Coverage

Crawley v Harriers

HARRIERS aim to record their first league victory since January 19 when they take on Crawley Town away in the Blue Square Premier on Sunday (2pm kick-off). For team line-ups and live match updates log on here from just before kick-off.  more...

Local Views

Rainbow's end

Reader Alec Beattie, of Yates Hay Road, took this photo of a rainbow's end in Welland from Castlemorton Common, using a Canon 5D camera and a 70-200 2.8 IS L lens  more...

Music

Rock ‘n’ roll heroes

THE much-loved sounds of rock n' roll legends of the 1950s will be brought to life at a Kidderminster club.  more...

News

Trio go out on loan

WORCESTER Warriors have confirmed that Shane Drahm, Gavin Quinnell and Uche Oduoza have been loaned out to clubs in National Division One.  more...

Percival relishing clash at The Stoop

HARLEQUINS' former Worcester second row James Percival is looking forward to taking on his old club when the two sides meet at The Stoop on Saturday (3pm).  more...

Delport is leaving defenders in his wake

ALTHOUGH Worcester Warriors are struggling at the wrong end of the Guinness Premiership table, one of their players is leading the way with an impressive set of stats.  more...

Adam joy at rediscovering goal touch

ADAM Webster has spoken of his delight at scoring his first Worcester City goal for five months.  more...

Tevita has two more years with Warriors

LLANELLI Scarlets made a determined bid to prize Tevita Taumoepeau away from Sixways but the Tongan prop instead opted to sign a new two-year deal with Worcester Warriors.  more...

Norgrove hits back at critics

ANGRY Kidderminster Harriers chairman Barry Norgrove has hit back at stinging fans' criticism of his running of the club and has vowed to stay on and bring success to Aggborough.  more...

Past

From the Archives - February 13, 2008

100 Years Ago February 15, 1908 From the attendance at the annual dinner in connection with the Evesham Cricket Club on Wednesday evening, it is evident that the efforts to make the great national game again popular in Evesham are meeting with success but, as was pointed out in the course of the speeches, something more than attending the dinner and witnessing a few of the more important home matches is necessary. Thanks mainly to the enthusiasm of Mr EG Righton and a number of friends, an excellent field has been secured; it is indeed doubtful whether any small town in England possesses a better one. The club membership embraces a number of cricketers of all-round excellence and all that is needed to enable it to turn out a really first-class eleven is to have facilities for systematic and regular practice.  more...

Reports

Much-changed Malvern overcome spirited North

CHELTENHAM NORTH 25 PTS, MALVERN 39PTS  more...

Burton’s fine header wins it for Town Reserves

SPORTING KHALSA 0, MALVERN TOWN RESERVES 1  more...

Round-Up

Jenkins takes on crunch battle with ‘The Power’

THE odds are stacking up against Ledbury darts ace Terry Jenkins after a slow start to this year's Whyte and Mackay Premier League.  more...

Page sixth in cyclo-cross league despite puncture

THE final round of the West Midlands Cyclo-Cross League took place at Friary Leisure Centre in Lichfield.  more...

Cup victory gives Fields renewed hope

WESTFIELDS go into Saturday's Midland Alliance fixture at Shifnal Town (3pm) with renewed confidence after defeating Bromsgrove Rovers in the Worcester Infirmary Cup.  more...

Pershore marking the flood fightback

PERSHORE Town are opening their doors to the public to end months of rebuilding work following the summer floods.  more...

Wychavon sports winners

THE winners of Wychavon District Council's Sports Recognition Awards have been celebrated at a special presentation evening held at the Civic Centre in Pershore.  more...

Wychavon sports winners

THE winners of Wychavon District Council's Sports Recognition Awards have been celebrated at a special presentation evening held at the Civic Centre in Pershore.  more...

Cooksey wins through to final

THE English Institute of Sport in Sheffield saw the Amateur Athletics Association's National Indoor Athletic Trials.  more...

Worcester trio back in North Mids squad

NORTH Midlands will welcome back the Worcester trio of Charley Thomas, Sam Lewis and Cameron Pimlow for their final National under 20 Championship Midlands Group B' match against Notts, Lincs and Derbyshire at Newark's Kelham Road ground on Sunday (2.30pm).  more...

Love is in the air for league leaders Robins

EVESHAM United manager Paul West has given his league leaders a well-earned break as they prepare to continue their quest for the British Gas Business Division One Midlands championship.  more...

Barton’s struggle goes to Walshes

STOURPORT Swifts boss Neil Hunt hopes Barton Rovers' dismal run in 2008 will continue when they come to Walshes Meadow tomorrow (3pm).  more...

Hyde to stay at Malvern

JAMIE Hyde has handed Malvern Town a boost by agreeing to stay with the club until the end of the season.  more...

Darby keen to move on to Tiverton

SATURDAY'S trip to Tiverton Town (3pm) cannot come soon enough for Bromsgrove Rovers' caretaker manager Duane Darby.  more...

Goal-shy Harriers face free-scorers

IT has been nearly six hours of football since Kidderminster Harriers last scored a goal and that is something boss Mark Yates will be looking to put right when he takes his side to Crawley Town on Sunday.  more...

Anger over eyesore

CONTRACTORS erecting a building half way down Buntsford Hill have been told to stop work by Bromsgrove District Council.  more...

A stupid prank

A BROMSGROVE woman was the victim of a children's prank which cracked her windscreen last Friday.  more...

Town poet dies

A WELL known Bromsgrove author has died at the age of 99.  more...

Museum gears up for its new season

VISITORS to Bromsgrove's premier tourists attraction can get a rare taste of what life was like in the town during the dark, dangerous days of World War Two.  more...

Spend a little extra for charity

A DROITWICH optician is encouraging customers to spend a little extra this Valentine's weekend, not just on their loved ones, but also on a charity cause.  more...

Donations needed

STAFF at a Spa charity shop are appealing for more donations to help their flood recovery. The town's Salvation Army Care and Share Shop, in the High Street, lost everything when the store was flooded the weekend it was set to open in July last year. Store manager Barbara Roe said: "We are now open again, but we still have empty shelves. We want people to donate anything they can, books, bric-a-brac and clothes would really help." Donations can be dropped off at the shop or a pick up can also be organised by calling 01905 797780.  more...

Give blood

THE National Blood Service is appealing for volunteers to attend a blood donor session in Droitwich Spa. The session will be held at the Royal British Legion, Salwarpe Road, on Thursday, February 21, to help meet the demand for blood at local hospitals. Donors can attend the session from 1-3.30pm and again from 4.30-7.15pm.  more...

MP’s post office fears

MID Worcestershire MP Peter Luff has warned that the county could be set to lose significantly more sub post offices than the national average because it is in the last area to be consulted about the government's closure programme.  more...

Today's events

Thursday Winterschool - mixed media and collage workshop with Angie and Jeanette at Ledbury Artplace, 5a Worcester Road, Ledbury. £210. 01531 633100.  more...

Findings into flooding response

COUNCILS, homeowners and landowners can all do more to alleviate floods, says a report from Malvern Hills District Council.  more...

Thai team works hard in aid programme

A VISIT to Thailand is just a holiday for some, but for a team from Malvern's Parkside Church, it's proving a hard-working, but rewarding, experience.  more...

Concerns over uncertain traffic plans at Science Park

RESIDENTS in Geraldine Road are concerned that traffic problems will become unbearable if the latest phase of the Malvern Hills Science Park is occupied before promised traffic calming measures are delivered.  more...

Concerns over uncertain traffic plans at Science Park

RESIDENTS in Geraldine Road are concerned that traffic problems will become unbearable if the latest phase of the Malvern Hills Science Park is occupied before promised traffic calming measures are delivered.  more...

North Site development to move into second phase?

AS the first phase of the massive Malvern Vale' development at North Site starts to take shape, detailed plans for the next batch of new houses have been submitted to Malvern Hills District Council.  more...

Farmhouse reduced to a shell in blaze

WHEN the lights went out at Bradford's Farm on Castlemorton Common, the Priday family thought it was just a powercut, - but fire was taking hold of their home.  more...

Rubbish despute on agenda for special council meeting

THE future of rubbish collections in Malvern will be on the agenda when the town council holds a special meeting next week.  more...

Rubbish dispute on agenda for special council meeting

THE future of rubbish collections in Malvern will be on the agenda when the town council holds a special meeting next week.  more...

North Site development to move into second phase?

AS the first phase of the massive Malvern Vale' development at North Site starts to take shape, detailed plans for the next batch of new houses have been submitted to Malvern Hills District Council.  more...

Complaints about Prospect View plans

CONCERNS have been raised over plans to build 50 new affordable apartments in four separate three-storey buildings on a site to the west of the new Prospect View health centre, in Pickersleigh Road.  more...

Decision on Treasurer's site sale

DISTRICT councillors are to decide on Tuesday (February 19) if a council property should be sold off for housing development.  more...

Key appointment for famous festival

THE Three Choirs Festival has appointed Dr Paul Hedley to be its first full-time permanent general manager.  more...

Chase pupil elected to Youth Parliament

CHASE pupil Alice Bond has been elected to represent West Worcestershire on the UK Youth Parliament.  more...

Council Tax precepts to be decided

COUNCILS and other authorities are meeting in the coming week to set their precepts for the 2008/9.  more...

Big moment for singing sensation Katy

SINGER Katy Setterfield is hoping to wow audiences with her take on Dusty Springfield in the final of the BBC One tribute show, The One and Only'.  more...

Animal antics at vets open day

CREEPY-crawlies and slithery snakes were just some of the attractions as the Best Friends veterinary surgery hosted a children's open day.  more...

Animal antics at vets open day

CREEPY-crawlies and slithery snakes were just some of the attractions as the Best Friends veterinary surgery hosted a children's open day.  more...

Fixtures

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Fixtures

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Bowls club win a thriller

MALVERN Hills Indoor Bowls Club played Gloucester IBC in the last game of the North Area League.  more...

Vital win for the Pickers

IN Division Two of the Brewin Dolphin Malvern Table Tennis League, Hop Pickers recorded a vital 8-2 win over fellow strugglers Manor Park Maulers.  more...

Raise a glass to Stan and Terry

UNBELIEVABLE springlike weather greeted some 140 members of The Worcestershire Golf Club on Saturday as they played in the Spreckley Foursomes.  more...

Roundup

Edwards shines on sun-drenched island

KELLY Edwards won gold at the Commonwealth Championships in Mauritius.  more...

Kidderminster and District Football League round-up

ARELEY Kings edged out Lye Town in a nine-goal thriller in the Saturday Premier Division.  more...

Great Britain squad is looking for a big push

A FORMER Stourport High School pupil is looking for sponsorship in a bid to keep the Great Britain Telemark Skiing team on the right track to glory at the World Cup.  more...

Norgrove hits back at critics

ANGRY Kidderminster Harriers chairman Barry Norgrove has hit back at stinging fans' criticism of his running of the club and has vowed to stay on and bring success to Aggborough.  more...

Norgrove hits back at critics

ANGRY Kidderminster Harriers chairman Barry Norgrove has hit back at stinging fans' criticism of his running of the club and has vowed to stay on and bring success to Aggborough.  more...

Norgrove hits back at critics

ANGRY Kidderminster Harriers chairman Barry Norgrove has hit back at stinging fans' criticism of his running of the club and has vowed to stay on and bring success to Aggborough.  more...

Norgrove hits back at critics

ANGRY Kidderminster Harriers chairman Barry Norgrove has hit back at stinging fans' criticism of his running of the club and has vowed to stay on and bring success to Aggborough.  more...

Norgrove hits back at critics

ANGRY Kidderminster Harriers chairman Barry Norgrove has hit back at stinging fans' criticism of his running of the club and has vowed to stay on and bring success to Aggborough.  more...

Norgrove hits back at critics

ANGRY Kidderminster Harriers chairman Barry Norgrove has hit back at stinging fans' criticism of his running of the club and has vowed to stay on and bring success to Aggborough.  more...

Rugby

Upton swat Wasps to remain second in the table

UPTON 25PTS, DUDLEY WASPS 12PTS  more...

Schools News

Drumming up support for children in Gambia

PUPILS at Christopher Whitehead Language College raised more than £300 following a special African-themed concert.  more...

Team get through to next round

TWO teams from the Royal Grammar School and The Alice Ottley School (RGSAO) met head-to-head in the local final of the national Schools Challenge competition for 2008. RGSAO proved too strong for the opposition with a mixture of varied and obscure general knowledge and lightning-fast trigger fingers.  more...

Society

Wyre Forest

UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE - The January meeting featured reports from the many groups that are run, from art to tai chi. New members welcome. The next meeting will be on Monday at 2pm at the Corn Exchange, Kidderminster. Meetings will be held there for the next few months. Ed Shore will speak about his time in Arizona. Details from Anne Plant on 01299 861550.  more...

Stourport

BURLISH PARK TG - The January meeting was an open social evening when members were entertained with quizzes and games followed by refreshments. An invitation had been received from Bewdley Guild to its 40th anniversary celebrations.  more...

Kidderminster

BROADWATERS LADIES - Mrs Andrea Stanley will give a talk on the Severn Area Rescue association on Wednesday at 7.30pm. Meetings take place at St Oswald's Church Centre, Broadwaters Drive. Visitors welcome.  more...

Kidderminster

BROADWATERS LADIES - Mrs Andrea Stanley will give a talk on the Severn Area Rescue association on Wednesday at 7.30pm. Meetings take place at St Oswald's Church Centre, Broadwaters Drive. Visitors welcome.  more...

Theatre Reviews

Cloverfield

Although the Leviathan at the centre of this inspired Monster movie is un-named throughout its debut, I very much doubt that we have seen the last of its ferociously unannounced visits.  more...

Travel

COOPER-TALBOT

ST Michael's Church, Rushock, was the setting for the wedding of Jackie Cooper and Bob Talbot.  more...

Upton

Plans to improve Plough Inn

PLANS for a side extension at popular Upton pub The Plough Inn have been submitted.  more...

Speeding traffic one of three police priorities

UPTON'S local policing team are currently targeting three priority areas.  more...

Wyre Forest Weddings

COOPER-TALBOT

ST Michael's Church, Rushock, was the setting for the wedding of Jackie Cooper and Bob Talbot.  more...

COOPER-TALBOT

ST Michael's Church, Rushock, was the setting for the wedding of Jackie Cooper and Bob Talbot. The couple were featured in the Shuttle/Times & News last year when Bob drove a lorry sporting a huge will you marry me?' banner to Jackie's workplace in Birmingham - and the lorry made a special guest appearance at the wedding. Tables at the reception at The Mill Hotel, Alveley, were named after lorry manufacturers and there were two wedding cakes - one of a lorry and the other of a stack of presents.The bride is the youngest daughter of Maureen Cooper of Whitlenge Farm, Hartlebury, and the late David Cooper, otherwise known as Sid. The bridegroom is the only son of Maggie Talbot of Enville, near Stourbridge, and David Talbot of Wilden, Stourport.Given away by her brother, Adrian Cooper, the bride was attended by her sister Debbie Holbeche, her oldest friend Penny King and close friend Alison Langdon. Best man was Gareth Neale. The bride is production manager for a medical publishing company and the bridegroom is a partner in the family business, DE Talbot Transport. The couple honeymooned in Mauritius.  more...

  
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