Stories for 5 February 2008

Back On Track Appeal

Spice boys delight

FAMILY-run Kidderminster takeaway, Indian Spice, cooked up a £168 contribution to the Back on Track appeal.  more...

Staff help out with card trick

GENEROUS staff at Kidderminster tool store, Hire-It, have been doing their bit to help "fix it" for Stourport Hockey Club and Kidderminster and Stourport Athletic Club.  more...

Staff help out with card trick

GENEROUS staff at Kidderminster tool store, Hire-It, have been doing their bit to help "fix it" for Stourport Hockey Club and Kidderminster and Stourport Athletic Club.  more...

Sports coaches nurturing talent

STOURPORT Hockey Club's junior head coach and men's first team captain said he loved the feeling of passing on his hockey-playing skills to youngsters.  more...

Sports coaches nurturing talent

STOURPORT Hockey Club's junior head coach and men's first team captain said he loved the feeling of passing on his hockey-playing skills to youngsters.  more...

Sports coaches nurturing talent

STOURPORT Hockey Club's junior head coach and men's first team captain said he loved the feeling of passing on his hockey-playing skills to youngsters.  more...

Business

Spray your way to success in tanning

A WORCESTER spray tan firm is encouraging people to set up their own business.  more...

Community News

BROADHEATH WITH RUSHWICK WI

President Patricia Ash greeted members at the January meeting with good wishes for a happy new year.  more...

CLASSICAL MUSIC SOCIETY

members took a look back at some of the many people the society has booked over the last 40 years.  more...

COMER WI

The president for January Val Stinton, introduced herself, wishing all a happy and successful new year. She welcomed a good number of members, including a visitor for the evening, Liz Thomas. There were two birthdays to celebrate.  more...

KIDDERMINSTER CHORAL SOCIETY

KIDDERMINSTER Choral Society continued its season of English music with a special recital The recital, entitled This Sceptred Isle took place at the Kidderminster Library gallery and showcased the talents of eight past and present members of Wyre Forest Young Voices, the society's youth choir.  more...

Down The Lane

Shabir planning a return to training

SHABIR Khan is hopeful of returning to the Worcester City training pitch before the end of the month as he continues to recover from his latest injury lay-off.  more...

Education

Making perfect pizzas proves hit with pupils

PRACTICAL cookery lessons are to be compulsory in schools for the first time, the Government has announced.  more...

Making perfect pizzas proves hit with pupils

PRACTICAL cookery lessons are to be compulsory in schools for the first time, the Government has announced.  more...

Eufc - Live Match Updates

Draw will secure top spot for Robins

A DRAW at home to Romulus tonight will lift the Robins into top spot in Southern League Division One Midlands.  more...

Both keepers tested by wet conditions

NATHAN Vaughan was almost caught out by the conditions in only the fourth minute as Romulus started in lively fashion.  more...

Owen's trusty left foot breaks deadlock

Evesham Utd 1, Romulus 0 Nathan Vaughan was brought to his knees by a 31st minute free-kick from Lei Brown after Gary Hay and Danny Scheppel had both failed to take advantage of decent positions in the opposing penalty area.  more...

Hayden screamer doubles lead

Evesham Utd 2, Romulus 0 YOUNG full back Michael Hayden made it 2-0 after 37 minutes when he thumped in a beauty from 25 yards from Danny Scheppel's short corner.  more...

First half double leaves Robins in charge

Evesham United 2, Romulus FIRST half goals from Mark Owen and Michael Hayden has left Evesham on the verge of taking over top spot in the table.  more...

First half double leaves Robins in charge

Evesham United 2, Romulus 0 FIRST half goals from Mark Owen and Michael Hayden has left Evesham on the verge of taking over top spot in the table.  more...

Frame of goal to Evesham's rescue

UNITED had an escape six minutes into the second half when a cross from Seb Hamilton struck the angle of post and crossbar.  more...

Vaughan at fault as Roms get lifeline

Evesham Utd 2, Romulus 1 DANNY Scheppel saw his 62nd minute free-kick saved by Matt Harris in the visitors' goal as the hosts sought a third goal to wrap up a fifth straight win.  more...

United hit the summit after hard-fought success

Evesham Utd 2, Romulus 1 UNITED had loud penalty appeals waved aside after 82 minutes when Danny Scheppel fell to the floor after racing clear on to Gary Hay's through ball.  more...

Hearts First Wyre Forest 5k

Time to prepare for race through forest

THE British Heart Foundation has challenged Shuttle/Times & News readers to make a resolution for Lent and get training for next month's Hearts First Wyre Forest 5k.  more...

Kidder News Latest

Schools getting Fairtrade message

FAIRTRADE campaigners will be spreading their message to Kidderminster children at a series of special school assemblies.  more...

RSPCA seeks collections volunteers

THE RSPCA's Kidderminster and District branch has two store collections organised and desperately needs more people to give an hour or two of their time.  more...

Store boosts asthma charity

STAFF and customers at Kidderminster's Morrisons store have given a cash boost to a medical charity.  more...

Store boosts asthma charity

STAFF and customers at Kidderminster's Morrisons store have given a cash boost to a medical charity.  more...

Stark poster has attacks warning

POSTERS are being put up on the outside of West Midlands Ambulance Service vehicles warning the public of the consequences of attacking staff.  more...

Special education need on agenda

EDUCATION chiefs are set to decide on the shape of Wyre Forest's future special educational needs provision.  more...

Special education need on agenda

EDUCATION chiefs are set to decide on the shape of Wyre Forest's future special educational needs provision.  more...

Films travel through time

NOSTALGIA will be the theme of Kidderminster Railway Museum's next presentation in its series of film shows, this Saturday.  more...

Films backtrack through time

NOSTALGIA will be the theme of Kidderminster Railway Museum's next presentation in its series of film shows, this Saturday.  more...

Bewdley town centre is not closed.

MISLEADING signs which say that Bewdley town is closed will be changed, the town's councillors heard.  more...

Bewdley town centre is not closed.

MISLEADING signs which say that Bewdley town is closed will be changed, the town's councillors heard.  more...

Bewdley town centre is not closed.

MISLEADING signs which say that Bewdley town is closed will be changed, the town's councillors heard.  more...

Bewdley town centre is not closed.

MISLEADING signs which say that Bewdley town is closed will be changed, the town's councillors heard.  more...

Bewdley town centre is not closed

MISLEADING signs which say that Bewdley town is closed will be changed, the town's councillors heard.  more...

Whistle-blower scheme goes live

A BUILDING firm is encouraging customers and passers-by to blow the whistle on suspected bad practices on its own construction sites in what is thought to be a first for the UK industry.  more...

Lead flashing worth £300 stolen

LEAD flashing worth £300 has been stolen from a garage roof in Kidderminster overnight.  more...

Lead flashing worth £300 stolen

LEAD flashing worth £300 has been stolen from a garage roof in Kidderminster overnight.  more...

Lead flashing worth £300 stolen

LEAD flashing worth £300 has been stolen from a garage roof in Kidderminster overnight.  more...

Staff help out with card trick

GENEROUS staff at Kidderminster tool store, Hire-It, have been doing their bit to help "fix it" for Stourport Hockey Club and Kidderminster and Stourport Athletic Club.  more...

Nurse 'risked suffocating' girl, 4

A NURSE who twice risked suffocating a four-year-old girl by disconnecting her breathing tube has begged to be allowed to continue working as a nurse.  more...

Ex-car dealer escapes jail

A FORMER car dealer from Kidderminster who pocketed company cash has narrowly avoided a term behind bars.  more...

Time to prepare for race through forest

THE British Heart Foundation has challenged Shuttle/Times & News readers to make a resolution for Lent and get training for next month's Hearts First Wyre Forest 5k.  more...

Sports coaches nurturing talent

STOURPORT Hockey Club's junior head coach and men's first team captain said he loved the feeling of passing on his hockey-playing skills to youngsters.  more...

Sports coaches nurturing talent

STOURPORT Hockey Club's junior head coach and men's first team captain said he loved the feeling of passing on his hockey-playing skills to youngsters.  more...

Councillor backs special school plans

PLANS to open a new Wyre Forest school for young people with special educational needs have been hailed as a "fantastic opportunity".  more...

Latest

Doctors cleared in 'morning sickness' death

Doctors were cleared today of responsibility for the death of a pregnant woman who died with her unborn son after her chronic bowel condition was misdiagnosed as morning sickness.  more...

Firms with a bright future are looking for business angels

THE University of Worcester is hosting a free Dragons' Den-style event to draw attention to fledgling business investment opportunities in the region.  more...

Get ready for Redcoats, Royalists and Roundheads at the Guildhall

VISITORS to Worcester will be able to step back in time when a re-enactment group brings characters from the last 600 years to life on the city's streets.  more...

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...

Committee to puzzle over monkey tree's future

THE future of a large monkey puzzle tree at Little Witley could be decided by Malvern Hills District councillors this week.  more...

Affordable housing scheme to be discussed

TWENTY new affordable houses may be built on a field on the outskirts of Tenbury Wells.  more...

I want my son laid to rest

THE body of a Worcester man who died in a car accident in October is still lying in a morgue because of a bitter rift between family members.  more...

Criminal damage man knows better now

A MALVERN man who caused damage to a hotel sign has told Worcester magistrates he has since grown up.  more...

Worcester News weather watch

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

Be sure to visit Dr Bike for a cycle check-up

CYCLISTS are being invited to visit Dr Bike at a special surgery in Worcester this week.  more...

£5m bid to help drainage on roads

PLANS to spend £5 million on improving drainage along the county's roads have been put forward by Worcestershire County Council.  more...

Sculpture of diving man is unveiled

A TREE carving in Lido Park, Droitwich, has been revealed as a swimmer diving into water.  more...

Cost of dying to increase

THE cost of dying in Worcester is set to rocket after huge price rises were announced at the city's cemetery and crematorium.  more...

Crash teenager died after four-hour hospital bed search

A FOUR-hour search for a hospital bed could have contributed to the death of a teenager who suffered a serious head injury following a car crash near Worcester, an inquest heard.  more...

COMMENT: Jail sentence would have been better

LAST month, following the conviction of former Malvern Hills district councillor Michael Angell on child porn charges, we said in this column: "we trust the judge will sentence him appropriately".  more...

Crews tackle major blaze

FIRE crews have been battling a major fire at a tyre storage warehouse in Hereford.  more...

Crews tackle major blaze

FIRE crews have been battling a major fire at a tyre storage warehouse in Hereford.  more...

Worcester News weather watch

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

Appeal for organ donors continues

MORE people are needed to join the organ donor register in Worcestershire, despite figures already being relatively high.  more...

£20,000 benefit fraudster locked up - court

A 64-YEAR-OLD Worcester man has been jailed for nine months after falsely claiming more than £20,000 in benefits.  more...

Appeal for men-only slimming classes

A CAMPAIGNER for a pensioner’s action group has called for men-only slimming classes in Worcestershire in the fight against obesity.  more...

Poultry ark fits in the back garden

FOLLOWING Jamie Oliver's recent tirade against factory farming of chickens, a Worcestershire garden and landscape company is hoping to lay a golden egg.  more...

Poultry ark fits in the back garden

FOLLOWING Jamie Oliver's recent tirade against factory farming of chickens, a Worcestershire garden and landscape company is hoping to lay a golden egg.  more...

Care home is an investor in people

HEART of England Housing and Care, which runs Westmead residential care home in Droitwich, is celebrating after being awarded the Investors in People award.  more...

Council’s officers support plans for affordable homes

TWENTY affordable houses may be built on a field on the outskirts of Tenbury Wells.  more...

Plans for affordable homes backed by officers

TWENTY affordable houses may be built on a field on the outskirts of Tenbury Wells.  more...

Drinking session led to domestic violence - court

A WOMAN needed hospital treatment after her boyfriend threw her out of his flat.  more...

Appeal for organ donors continues

MORE people are needed to join the organ donor register in Worcestershire, despite figures already being relatively high.  more...

Poetry master meets his fans

A CHILDREN'S poet has visited a Worcester primary school to give children a special creative workshop.  more...

Web searches raise charity funds

A FUND-raising search engine set up by a former Worcester teacher is fast becoming a phenomenon.  more...

Library redevelopment set to begin

WORK begins this weekend to upgrade Upton-upon-Severn's library to include a customer service centre and police station.  more...

Death of pregnant mum and baby - inquest verdict expected today

A PREGNANT woman who died with her unborn son after doctors misdiagnosed a chronic bowel condition as morning sickness could "theoretically" have been saved, an expert witness told her inquest today.  more...

Call for quicker council minute uploads

GREATER openness about the activities of the Malvern Hills Conservators has been put on the organisation’s agenda for this year.  more...

Police appeal for eyewitness to come forward

POLICE are trying to trace an eagle-eyed member of the public who noted part of the registration number of a car involved in a theft.  more...

Poster campaign aims to stop 999 attacks

POSTERS are being attached to ambulances in Worcestershire, warning the public about the consequences of attacking staff.  more...

Trains are halted as fire hits tyre firm

TRAIN passengers faced severe delays when a major fire forced Network Rail to close the track between Worcester and Hereford.  more...

Flipping fun in pancake dashes

SHROVE Tuesday sprinters flipped - and dropped - pancakes as they took part in a number of dashes across the city.  more...

Bed delays not to blame for death

DELAYS in getting a teenager suffering severe head injuries to a specialist hospital did not contribute to his death, an inquest has ruled.  more...

Death of talented choir leader aged 70

A TALENTED choir leader described by friends as a real gentleman has died of cancer aged 70.  more...

Have your say with us

YOUR Worcester News is more than just a way to find out what's going on in your local area and across the county.  more...

Pupils set for Zambia trip

NINE pupils from a Pershore school will see what life is like for young students in Africa as part of upcoming exchange trip.  more...

Clean-up campaign set to begin

A CLEAN-UP campaign will soon be launched in Evesham to remove the debris left after the latest flooding.  more...

Bron back from El Salvador

A CHARLTON pensioner who founded a refuge centre for deprived children in one the world's most dangerous countries has returned from her 24th visit over there.  more...

More children report bullying

CASES of bullying brought to the attention of the Parent Partnership Service (PPS) in Worcestershire are up by over 30 per cent in the last year.  more...

£50,000 extra flood cash

WYCHAVON has been awarded an additional £50,000 of flood recovery grant from the government, bringing the total amount received following the July floods to £673,500.  more...

Letters

Planners do not have an interest in this city

SIR - I read with sadness your article All change for historic sites' (Monday, January 28).  more...

Lunch clubs will continue for now

SIR - I have some good news for Brian Hunt, Worcestershire Pensioners Action Group (WPAG).  more...

Will rise in tax see better services?

SIR - I read in the Worcester News (January 31) that both our councils are about to decide on a near double inflation rate increase in taxation.  more...

We need control of our own nation

SIR - Most of our debates are based on the belief that British voters can influence what happens in the world around us. I believe that is no longer true. While the media circus diverts us with stories of sleaze, our Parliament is supposedly debating Europe. The truth is that the chamber of the House of Commons is almost empty and our media are telling us very little about it.  more...

Fire was minimised

SIR - My husband and I, would like to express our appreciation to our neighbour who alerted the fire brigade and for their quick response when we had a fire in our utility room on Friday, January 11. Together, they prevented a small fire from becoming a big one!  more...

Wise lesson on cookery

I NOTE with interest that the government has decided to introduce compulsory cooking lessons in secondary schools.  more...

Glut of road works

WHAT is going on with all the road works in Bewdley?  more...

Flood defences

THE Environment Agency is to be congratulated on bringing forward a series of flood defence options that, if funding is forthcoming, will significantly benefit businesses and residents within Upton upon Severn. Some homes have yet to be restored after the July 2007 floods. Businesses continue to recover financially. The fresh flooding scare in January added to collective stress levels.  more...

Rosebank Gardens

IT was interesting to read the Malvern Memories report of the death of Dyson Perrins 50 years ago this week, in the same issue as the article about our efforts to restore one of his great gifts to the town. It will be a fitting tribute to Dyson Perrins memory if the people of Malvern now give their wholehearted support to The High Street Malvern project to restore Rosebank Gardens to its former glory. High Street Malvern also need the full support and backing of the Malvern Hills District Council, who own the Gardens, and Malvern Town Council.  more...

The state of the nation

SURELY it was not my heart only that was moved at the sight of young mothers and the anxious faces of children as they protested at the prospect of their village schools being closed by both Herefordshire and Shropshire Councils.  more...

Congratulations Colin

IN reply to the article by Jack Davidson in the Malvern Gazette of February 1 re Dr Colin Phipps, drilling for oil in the Falklands.  more...

Thanks for support

MAY I through your letters column firstly thank the staff of the Malvern Gazette for the support they have given us during the fight against the telecommunications base station which was intended to be erected by 3G.  more...

Costs of flooding

UPTON has just recovered from a normal winter flood. I was surprised to see the amount of media interest this generated, vans complete with satellite dishes atop plus television coverage on national and local programmes. It crossed my mind that perhaps a sense of proportion and priority should be considered.  more...

More on the cycle ride

WITH reference to the letter headed Unusual Trip in the Malvern Gazette of January 25 by Mr Beard. I may be able to clarify this story and I tell it as I saw it as a young lad in the 1930s.  more...

Live Match Coverage

Harriers v Rushden and Diamonds

HARRIERS take on Rushden and Diamonds in the fifth round of the Setanta Shield at Aggborough tonight. For team line-ups and live match coverage return here just before the 7.45pm kick-off.  more...

News

County considering Bond mission

NEW Zealand pace ace Shane Bond has emerged as a Worcestershire target for the new season.  more...

Gillies pens new Warriors deal

WORCESTER Warriors have received a massive boost on the eve of Sunday's Saracens clash after lock Craig Gillies agreed a three-year deal to keep him at Sixways until 2011.  more...

City goal hero aiming to win contract at the Lane

DAVID Burtoft has set himself the target of earning a contract with Worcester City.  more...

Called up Penn a doubt for Diamonds clash

MIDFIELDER Russ Penn, who has been called up to England C's game against Wales, is a doubt for Harriers' Setanta Shield fifth round clash against Rushden and Diamonds at Aggborough tonight (7.45pm kick-off).  more...

Called up Penn a doubt for Diamonds clash

MIDFIELDER Russ Penn, who has been called up to England C's game against Wales, is a doubt for Harriers' Setanta Shield fifth round clash against Rushden and Diamonds at Aggborough tonight (7.45pm kick-off).  more...

Called up Penn a doubt for Diamonds clash

MIDFIELDER Russ Penn, who has been called up to England C's game against Wales, is a doubt for Harriers' Setanta Shield fifth round clash against Rushden and Diamonds at Aggborough tonight (7.45pm kick-off).  more...

Called up Penn a doubt for Diamonds clash

MIDFIELDER Russ Penn, who has been called up to England C's game against Wales, is a doubt for Harriers' Setanta Shield fifth round clash against Rushden and Diamonds at Aggborough tonight (7.45pm kick-off).  more...

Rain forces Harriers' Shield clash off

TORRENTIAL rain has forced Harriers'Setanta Shield clash against Rushden and Diamonds at Aggborough off tonight.  more...

Rain forces Harriers' Shield clash off

TORRENTIAL rain has forced Harriers' Setanta Shield clash against Rushden and Diamonds at Aggborough off tonight.  more...

Reports

First half strikes lift Robins to summit

Evesham Utd 2, Romulus 1 THE rampant Robins are flying high at the top of Southern League Division One Midlands after a hard-fought win last night.  more...

Round-Up

Top spot is prize for home success

EVESHAM United boss Paul West is urging his players not to become complacent as they look to seize control at the top of British Gas Business Division One Midlands tonight.  more...

Signings give fresh impetus says Penn

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers' skipper Russ Penn is hoping tonight's Setanta Shield fifth round clash with Rushden and Diamonds (7.45) will give the Aggborough new boys another chance to bed in.  more...

Bloom-ing great break as leaders Pershore triumph

THE outstanding feat of the latest SEC Solutions Snooker League fixtures was a 57 break by Pershore B's Rob Bloom.  more...

Sharples starts

ENGLAND A' Women have made a handful of changes for their clash with Spain on Saturday at the Stadium of the University City of Madrid (4pm).  more...

County draws

THE latest Worcestershire FA County Cup draws have been made.  more...

Undefeated run

CRANHAM Primary School were undefeated in the Elgar Technology College Tournament.  more...

Price among leading pack for St John’s

WORCESTER St John's Cycling Club's Steve Price finished in the leading group at the 19th Midlands Cyclo Sport Reliability Trial.  more...

Sports accolade night

WORCESTER Warriors star Chris Horsman will be the guest of honour at the City of Worcester Sports Awards 2008 on Wednesday, February 13.  more...

Ajmal bids to reel in votes for award

UNIVERSITY of Worcester's talented footballer Ajmal Ahmed is among the nominations for the prestigious British Asian Sports Awards (BASA).  more...

Reserves abandoned

WORCESTER City Women reserves saw their County League match at Ross Town Strikers abandoned because of a player shortage.  more...

Newell is too nifty for brave Roberts

BOXING for a Midland schoolboy title, Worcester's Jon Roberts was up against Philip Newell of Wodenborough ABC.  more...

Weston heads for Chile trip

FORMER Droitwich Diamond Chelsea Weston is heading to Chile this half-term as England's squad begin preparations for November's FIFA Women's under 20s World Cup.  more...

Rows over prison name

BROMSGROVE'S Tory MP Julie Kirkbride has joined forces with Redditch MP Jacqui Smith to oppose a plan to rename the area's new combined prisons as HMP Redditch.  more...

Half-term fun

BALLOON magic, free entertainment shows and riverside rambles await youngsters at an award-winning garden centre.  more...

Tributes for Fred

by Pete Lammas A FUNERAL service for the late Fred Cottrill, a name associated with the motor trade in Bromsgrove for decades, takes place this Friday.  more...

Compensation for lorry drivers

A BROMSGROVE lorry driver had been awarded more than £17,000 compensation for unfair dismissal after alleging a lost contract led to the loss of his job.  more...

Book doctor

BROMSGROVE library's Book Doctor is set to meet his patients' at the next farmers' market in the town.  more...

Hearts and minds

PHILIP Pimlot, the Bromsgrove soldier serving in Iraq, said he and his fellow squaddies were doing their best to win over the hearts and minds of the people.  more...

Bin fire

FIREFIGHTERS from Bromsgrove station made the short trip to Bromsgrove High Street for a bin fire. One hose reel was used to put out the flames at 12pm on Tuesday, February 5. No one was injured during the incident.  more...

Interviewed by police

BROMSGROVE police have interviewed two men over a terrifying motorway ordeal. Two 18-year-olds, both from Bromsgrove, were spoken to in connection with an incident on January 9 in which two silver Ford Fiestas were reported to have boxed in a black Vauxhall Corsa on the M42. The driver and passenger of one of the Fiestas leaned out of the windows and swung golf clubs at the Corsa, causing dents and paintwork damage. The men are continuing to assist with police inquiries.  more...

Ring snatch robber gets four years' jail

A WORCESTER man, who snatched a £7,615 tray of rings after head-butting an assistant at a Droitwich Spa jewellers, has been jailed for four years.  more...

It’s time to party

YOUNG and old gathered to mark the 70th birthday of a Spa church.  more...

Priest set to retire

THE Reverend Eric Petrie, the priest in charge of Salwarpe and Hindlip with Martin Hussingtree, and chaplain to West Mercia Police, is to retire early through ill health.  more...

Half-term fun

BALLOON magic, free entertainment shows and riverside rambles await youngsters at an award-winning garden centre.  more...

Broadway ladies on the march

BROADWAY'S lady golfers have made progress in the Mail on Sunday competition.  more...

Ladies darts results

Birdseye Sports Evesham and District League Division One: Hospital B 5, Pershore FC B 5; New Inn 4, Evesham WMC 6; Chestnut Tree B 3, Badsey RBL 7; Littleton BC 3, Horse & Hound 6. Division Two: Beckford SC 5, Ivy 5; Long Lartin A 4, Hospital C 6; Winchcombe WMC 3, Red Horse 7; Badsey Rec 5, George & Dragon A 5. Division Three: Offenham Gold 5, Evesham Rvrs 5; Pershore FC A 6, Oddfellows B 4; Wheatsheaf 5, Queens Head 5; New Inn 5, Fladbury SC 5. Division Four: Bell Inn 3, Fairfield 7; Bretforton SC 7, Bridge 3; Bretforton RBL B 8, Offenham Silver 2. Division Five: George & Dragon B 1, Crown & Trumpet 9; Bear 7, Dumbleton Club 3; Round of Gras 1, Chestnut Tree A 9; Railway 7, Lenches Club 3.  more...

Youth Club members find it tough work

Evesham Youth AC MEMBERS competing in last Saturday's Junior and Intermediate match knew it was going to be tough when when they had to smash the ice around Phil's Pool at the Jubilee Fishery.  more...

Dumbleton dither and miss out on win

DUMBLETON appeared to be cruising to victory over Evesham in the WCB Indoor League at Prince Henry's Cricket Centre but Jon Gregory had other ideas.  more...

Emma's top lady in marathon

VALE runner Emma Gooderham was first lady across the line at the Gloucester Epney Marathon.  more...

Bracing wind makes it tough for Wheelers

TWENTY-TWO members of Evesham Wheelers, including two new recruits, left a bracing High Street last Sunday to push along in a bitter winter wind that cut through even the thickest of winter clothing.  more...

First half goals leave Robins in charge

Evesham United 2, Romulus 0 FIRST half goals from Mark Owen and Michael Hayden has left Evesham on the verge of taking over top spot in the table.  more...

First half strikes lift Robins to summit

Evesham Utd 2, Romulus 1 THE rampant Robins are flying high at the top of Southern League Division One Midlands after a hard-fought win.  more...

It's time to sign up for Race for Life

WOMEN across Malvern are being asked to dust off their running shoes and enter the third annual cancer research Race for Life.  more...

Today's events

Tuesday Tai Chi class at Northleigh School, St. Peters Road, Malvern. 7:30pm. Details www.altairedstates.co.uk or 01684 562528.   more...

Child porn ex-councillor escapes jail

A FORMER Malvern Hills councillor was branded a "dirty old man" by a judge but escaped jail for possessing indecent photographs of children.  more...

Clinics will give business advice

BUSINESS Link West Midlands is holding the first of a series of regular advice clinics in Malvern later this month.  more...

Man detained on railway liner

TRAIN services through Malvern were disrupted briefly on Tuesday afternoon after a man was seen near the railway line by Great Malvern station.  more...

Man detained on railway line

TRAIN services through Malvern were disrupted briefly on Tuesday afternoon after a man was seen near the railway line by Great Malvern station.  more...

Village post office listed for closure

BROMSBERROW post office has been listed for closure.  more...

Pancake race a great success

A SUDDEN rainfall did nothing to dampen spirits for all the competitors who turned out for the pancake race organised by Malvern Rotary Club.  more...

Pancake race a great success

A SUDDEN rainfall did nothing to dampen spirits for all the competitors who turned out for the pancake race organised by Malvern Rotary Club.  more...

Church celebrates 50th year

WORSHIPPERS at St Mary's, Sherrards Green, enjoyed a special service on Sunday to mark the 50th anniversary of the church.  more...

Work on village housing to start in autumn

WORK on 14 new affordable properties in Hanley Swan could start as soon as September.  more...

Roundup

Called up Penn a doubt for Diamonds clash

MIDFIELDER Russ Penn, who has been called up to England C's game against Wales, is a doubt for Harriers' Setanta Shield fifth round clash against Rushden and Diamonds at Aggborough tonight (7.45pm kick-off).  more...

Rain forces Harriers' Shield clash off

TORRENTIAL rain has forced Harriers'Setanta Shield clash against Rushden and Diamonds at Aggborough off tonight.  more...

Rain forces Harriers' Shield clash off

TORRENTIAL rain has forced Harriers' Setanta Shield clash against Rushden and Diamonds at Aggborough off tonight.  more...

Schools News

Cash boost will put a song in the hearts of pupils

AN initiative to encourage schoolchildren across Worcestershire to take up singing has received a £25,000 cash boost.  more...

Rocking time with the youngsters

A SCHOOL in Pershore was transformed into a rock concert venue for a special gig.  more...

Felix is first in colouring competition

A YOUNG Worcester boy has scooped first prize in a national colouring competition.  more...

Students learn to be good citizens

STUDENTS at Christopher Whitehead Language College in Worcester have been learning how to become 21st century citizens.  more...

Shrove Tuesday 2008

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Sue Smith and Gabby Beddows from Noah's Ark with Worcester News reporter Claire Fry and choirboys from Worcester Cathedral (06299301)  more...

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Nicolas Jones running in the cathedral pancake race (06299304)  more...

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Freddie Charters playing football in the pancake race (06299303)  more...

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Verger Robert Beattie in the cathedral pancake race (06299305)  more...

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Christopher Allsop, acting master of the choristers (06299302)  more...

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Howard Bentham in the High Street race (06299208)  more...

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Howard Bentham in the High Street race (06299207)  more...

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Team Griffiths and Charles with Shelly Guest, Charles Robinson, Mayor Stephen Inman, Louise Gardner and Rupert Chambers (06299205)  more...

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Charles Robinson from Team Griffiths and Charles in the High Street race (06299206)  more...

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Jim Hancox from the Ambulance Service in the High Street race (06299202)  more...

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Phil Whiteley from Natwest bank in the High Street race (06299203)  more...

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Karen Holloway from Team Magggs (06299204)  more...

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Karen Holloway from Team Magggs. Scared of a pancake (06299201)  more...

Theatre

Speeches echo experiences

KIDDERMINSTER'S King Charles I School is the venue for a charity performance of The Vagina Monologues later this month.  more...

Villages

Longdon

THIS Sunday, Longdon Bridge Builders are performing their Epiphany play at Castlemorton Church. The service starts at 11.15am and promises to be a very entertaining morning.  more...

Storridge

VILLAGE Hall Tuesday, February 12 10am-noon - Papercraft session of Making Easter Cards. Tuesday, February 12 noon - Newsletter deadline for event notices and new advertisements to Cradley PO and Stores. Thursday, February 14 - Storridge Womens Institute meets from 7.30-9.30pm. This is an open meeting to which all (including men) are invited. The talk for the evening is Slides of Old Worcester and will be given by Ray Sturdy. This takes us on an interesting tour through the old city into places many of us have never seen.  more...

Weddings

Adam Martin and Sophie Louise Bradley

The wedding of Adam Martin, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Andrew Martin of North Wales, and Sophie Louise Bradley, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Terry Bradley of Droitwich, took place at Claines Church, Worcester. The reception was held at The Elms, Abberley, and the honeymoon spent in Mauritius. Photograph by Premiere Pix, Worcester.  more...

Adam Martin and Sophie Louise Bradley

The wedding of Adam Martin, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Andrew Martin of North Wales, and Sophie Louise Bradley, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Terry Bradley of Droitwich, took place at Claines Church, Worcester. The reception was held at The Elms, Abberley, and the honeymoon spent in Mauritius. Photograph by Premiere Pix, Worcester.  more...

Matthew Alan Price and Suzanne Margaret Burston

Matthew Alan Price and Suzanne Margaret Burston were married in a civil ceremony at County Hall Register Office.  more...

Stuart Thomas Rowberry and Jemma Louise Giffen

The wedding of Stuart Thomas Rowberry, son of Martin and Hilary Rowberry of Worcester, and Jemma Louise Giffen, daughter of Ian Giffen and Kim Parish of Crawley, West Sussex, took place at the Ravenswood Hotel, West Sussex.  more...

Timothy Stafford Hardisty and Rebecca Claire Newman

The wedding of Rebecca Claire Newman, daughter of Mr and Mrs WJ Newman of Hinton-on-the-Green, and Timothy Stafford Hardisty, son of the late Patricia Hardisty of Northwick, Worcester, took place at St Peter's Church, Hinton-on-the-Green. The honeymoon was spent in South Africa and the Seychelles.  more...

  
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