Stories for 2 February 2008

Alcester

Bryan reveals nature reserve plan for plot

THE landscape of the Alcester area is about to change as a result of an exciting retirement plan for one Midlander.  more...

Eufc - Live Match Updates

Hay and Owen team up in attack

PAUL West sends out an attacking side in serach of three more points as Evesham United attempt to continue their push for the Southern League Division One Midlands title.  more...

Hands goes close at both ends

FREE-KICK specialist Danny Scheppel almost added to his tally of goals from dead-ball situations in the second minute.  more...

Scheppel wastes glorious opening

The Evesham woodwork was struck for a second time after 12 minutes when Steve Palmer's 25-yarder beat Nathan Vaughan only for the bar to come to the visiting side's rescue.  more...

Lennon replaced as West makes change

UNITED'S defence was again caught wanting after 25 minutes but a shot from Mark Briggs was easily dealt with by Nathan Vaughan.  more...

Strike pair team up and Owen nets opener

Willenhall Town 0, Evesham United 1 GARY Hay and Mark Owen again combined well in the 41st minute when the former collected his strike partner's header before firing in a left-footer that Willenhall keeper Daniel Woodhall plunged to the floor to keep out.  more...

Fourth successive clean sheet as Robins win again

Willenhall Town 0, Evesham United 2 JAMES Knott replaced the impressive Gary Hay four minutes from time as Evesham sought to hang on to their two-goal advantage.  more...

Hay goes close to doubling lead

THE Mark Owen and Gary Hay pairing again showed up well after 55 minutes and, with the aid of Danny Scheppel, Hay flashed a shot past the angle of post and crossbar.  more...

Hay nips in to double Evesham's lead

DANNY Hodnett saw his 65th minute shot saved by Daniel Woodhall but two minutes later the Town keeper was left exposed when Hay collected a wayward back pass and coolly slotted the ball into the home goal.  more...

Penalty claims waved aside as Hay floored

STEVE Luckett got in the way of Town substitute Justin Nisbett's 76th minute shot that ended up in the side-netting.  more...

Kidder News Latest

Half-term activities service

WYRE Forest families searching for things to do during the half-term break are being reminded about childcare and leisure services.  more...

Postman delivers mystery mail

IT was nearly a case of return to sender - address unknown - for a Wyre Forest family who had just got back from their holiday abroad.  more...

Views sought on Wyre Forest's future

THOUSANDS of Wyre Forest people have been giving their views on the way the district should look in the future.  more...

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MORE and more people are keeping up-to-date with news from their area via the Worcester News Facebook page. Why not join them right now?  more...

Latest travel news

Check out the latest travel news this Saturday morning.  more...

Hunt for charity burglars continues

MORE than two weeks on and police are still hunting thieves who raided an animal welfare charity HQ in Worcester city centre.  more...

Hunt for charity burglars continues

MORE than two weeks on and police are still hunting thieves who raided an animal welfare charity HQ in Worcester city centre.  more...

Addict stole to buy heroin

A HEROIN addict who admitted stealing chocolates and jumpers to fund her habit has been remanded in custody while she awaits sentencing.  more...

Malvern bag ban steps up

THE move to rid Malvern of plastic bags is gaining momentum as members of the town council prepare to discuss how the plan can be supported.  more...

Worcester News weather watch

CHECK out the latest weather forceasts and travel reports right here.  more...

Puppy farm inquiries continue

INVESTIGATIONS are ongoing into a puppy farm discovered near Evesham earlier this month.  more...

Warriors give school pupils one-to-one help

TWO Worcester Warriors rugby stars are offering their support as mentors at a city school.  more...

Addict stole chocolates and jumpers

A HEROIN addict who admitted stealing chocolates and jumpers to fund her drug habit has been remanded in custody while she awaits sentencing.  more...

Movie trailers with your Worcester News

IF you're thinking about going to the cinema tomorrow, this is the best place to see trailers of all the latest releases.  more...

Movie trailers with your Worcester News

IF you're thinking about going to the cinema tomorrow, this is the best place to see trailers of all the latest releases.  more...

Restaurant reviews with your Worcester News

IF you're considering popping out for a meal tonight or tomorrow but don't know which restaurants come recommended, we have the answer.  more...

Restaurant reviews from your Worcester News

IF you're considering popping out for a meal tonight or tomorrow but don't know which restaurants come recommended, we have the answer.  more...

Dial-a-Ride cash is drawing closer

A CHARITY for the disabled in Malvern is moving ever-closer to a £10,000 grant for the coming financial year.  more...

Man remanded on child assault charges - court

A WORCESTER man has been remanded in custody to await three trials.  more...

Pizza Hut customer fined for bein aggressive - court

A WORCESTER man was arrested after verbally abusive in Pizza Hut.  more...

Surgeries stuck with the 'rip-off' numbers

HIGH-rate telephone numbers at GP surgeries have been branded "a rip-off" but doctors face massive fines if they wriggle out of their contracts.  more...

Did you see who wrecked bicycles?

BIKES were left damaged after a vandal went on a wrecking spree in High Street, Worcester.  more...

Bosses still say call centre should close

AMBULANCE bosses say they still believe it is right to close a Worcestershire call centre - despite campaigners looking to challenge the decision in the High Court.  more...

Gloom as plans for city makeover are scaled down

NEWS that plans to pedestrianise Worcester's Cathedral Square have been scrapped and riverside enhancements scaled down because of funding problems has been greeted with disappointment by a city organisation.  more...

Gloom as plans for city makeover are scaled down

NEWS that plans to pedestrianise Worcester's Cathedral Square have been scrapped and riverside enhancements scaled down because of funding problems has been greeted with disappointment by a city organisation.  more...

Arts provision will go on with less funding

WORCESTER Arts Workshop has lost its £25,000 annual grant from the Arts Council but staff have vowed to carry on delivering arts services to the county and region.  more...

Billy's back!

A POPULAR Worcester News vendor is back at work after being hit by a car.  more...

Family receives incorrect gas bills for six months

A COMPUTER error meant a Worcester couple repeatedly received bills from British Gas for a business they do not own.  more...

Family receives incorrect gas bills for six months

A COMPUTER error meant a Worcester couple repeatedly received bills from British Gas for a business they do not own.  more...

Family receives incorrect gas bills for six months

A COMPUTER error meant a Worcester couple repeatedly received bills from British Gas for a business they do not own.  more...

The butcher’s son who’s now playing rugby for England

ENGLAND fans in Worcester will have an extra special reason to cheer on their home team today when local butcher's son Luke Narraway makes his national debut.  more...

Injured schoolboy airlifted to hospital

A SCHOOLBOY had to be airlifted from a Worcestershire school playing field after breaking his leg while playing football.  more...

Latets

Woman nearly twice the drink drive limit

A WOMAN who was driving at 100mph on the M5 motorway while almost twice the legal drink drive limit had her five children in the car, a Worcester court has heard.  more...

Live Match Coverage

Harriers v Nortwhich Victoria

HARRIERS hope to bounce back in the Blue Square Premier when they take on Northwich Victoria on Saturday. For live match updates and team line-ups return here from 3pm.  more...

Harriers v Northwich

Team line-ups.  more...

Harriers 0 Northwich 0

First ten minutes.  more...

Harriers 0 Northwich 0

11 to 20 minutes.  more...

Harriers 0 Northwich 0

21 to 30mins.  more...

Harriers 0 Northwich 0

21 to 30mins.  more...

HALF-TIME: Harriers 0 Northwich 0

Belle is shown a yellow card after throwing the ball at Knights.  more...

Harriers 0 Northwich 0

46 to 55mins.  more...

Harriers 0 Northwich 0

56 to 65mins.  more...

Harriers 0 Northwich 0

66 to 75mins.  more...

FULL-TIME: Harriers 0 Northwich 0

End of game.  more...

News

Dinsmore after regular City start

MATT Dinsmore has set his sights on becoming a first-team regular at Worcester City.  more...

Willenhall clash given go-ahead

THIS afternoon's Division One Midlands clash between Evesham United and Willenhall has been given the thumbs-up after a pitch inspection.  more...

Willenhall win improves United's position

VICTORY at Willenhall this afternoon has strengthened Evesham United's position in the Southern League Division One Midlands.  more...

Edge keeps youthful Harriers at bay

Harriers 0
Northwich Victoria 0

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Round-Up

Something Small wants big win

THE local point-to-point season gets underway tomorrow when the Harkaway Club hold the opening fixture at the Chaddesley Corbett track with a planned 11.30am start.  more...

Students learn key to indoor success

RGS Worcester managed not to lose a wicket on their way to a 34-run Worcestershire Cricket Board Indoor League Sunday Division victory over Himbleton.  more...

Land girls

WOMEN'S Land Army veterans living in the Bromsgrove and Droitwich Spa areas can now apply to have their World War Two efforts recognised in the form of a badge.  more...

Meeting a very special visitor

A BROMSGROVE school welcomed an exchange visitor as part of their official opening celebrations.  more...

Rogue traders

PEOPLE living in the Bromsgrove area are being warned to be on their guard after a rogue trader targeted and ripped off an elderly resident.  more...

TV licence dodgers

BROMSGROVE'S TV licence dodgers have held their place in the county's league of shame with 173 people caught last year.  more...

Historic links

A BROMSGROVE history society is to host a talk on the Pendrill family and its links with King Charles II.  more...

A busy afternoon

BROMSGROVE firefighters were called out to two incidents on Tuesday, January 29. At 12.11pm, crews attended an electrical fire inside a light fitting in an office at Charford First School, in Charford Road. The school was evacuated and the fire was out on arrival. Shortly afterwards, at 12.49pm, a crew went to NEW College in Blackwood Road. Firefighters isolated a gas leak caused by a digger cutting through a gas main and made the scene safe while the gas main was repaired.  more...

Quiz night

A QUIZ night is being held at a Rubery church. The 2008 quiz league started on January 19 with a record number of entrants raising a total of £115 for church funds. The next quiz will take place on February 23 at the Beacon Church Centre in Whetty Lane. For more details contact Ray on 0121 604 8062 or Phil on 0121 604 8062.  more...

Firefighters' wash and go

BROMSGROVE firefighters held a car wash in aid of injured colleagues.  more...

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Willenhall clash given go-ahead

THIS afternoon's Division One Midlands clash between Evesham United and Willenhall has been given the thumbs-up after a pitch inspection.  more...

Robins win again as strike duo flourish

Willenhall Town 0, Evesham Utd 2 GOALS from Gary Hay and Mark Owen earned United a fourth straight Division One Midlands win during which time they haven't conceded a goal.  more...

Robins win again as strike duo flourish

Willenhall Town 0, Evesham Utd 2 GOALS from Gary Hay and Mark Owen earned United a fourth straight Division One Midlands win during which time they haven't conceded a goal.  more...

Willenhall win improves United's position

VICTORY at Willenhall this afternoon has strengthened Evesham United's position in the Southern League Division One Midlands.  more...

Today's events

Saturday Nuno Felt workshop with Marietta at Ledbury Artplace, 5a Worcester Road, Ledbury. £45. 01531 633100.  more...

Today's events

Saturday Nuno Felt workshop with Marietta at Ledbury Artplace, 5a Worcester Road, Ledbury. £45. 01531 633100.  more...

Roundup

Edge keeps youthful Harriers at bay

Harriers 0
Northwich Victoria 0

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