Stories for 7 February 2008

5 - 7 Years

Charlie & Lola -- I can do anything that's everything on my own by Lauren Child

Charlie has a little sister, Lola.  more...

Charlie & Lola -- You can be my friend by Lauren Child

Charlie has a little sister Lola.  more...

8 - 10 Years

The X-Streamists by Patricia Jones

Year 8C class at Brennington High School is notorious. The other children consider them stupid and joke that they should be in the X stream - hence their nickname. They have already seen off six teachers in one term and they have one aim; to rid their class of any many substitute teachers by the end of term as possible.  more...

The Water Horse by Dick King-Smith

Is it a beastie? Is it at Kelpie? Is it a sea monster?  more...

Lee Raven Boy Thief by Zizou Corder

Lee Raven, boy theif, has stolen something he really didn't mean to.  more...

Lost by Jeremy Strong

Streaker the dog is lost. And not just a bit lost, but really lost.  more...

Tales of the Frog Princess by E D Baker

Follow the adventures of Princess Emeralda in three hilarious stories of witches, spells - and love.  more...

Abbot Dagger's Academy and the Quest for the Holy Grail by Sam Llewellyn

A boarding school for children so WEIRD, BAD or just plain BRILLIANT they must be locked up FAR from civilisation...  more...

Tangshan Tigers - The Golden Key by Dan Lee

Masters of Martial Arts Fighters of Crime - Matt, Catarina, Oliver, Shawn. Together they're the Tangshan Tigers.  more...

Business

Salon holding on to its crown for a ninth year

A WORCESTER beauty salon has scooped another top award. Beautique in Friar Street was presented with 2008 Crown Salon status at the annual Guinot Crown Salon Awards in London.  more...

Coach'S Column

The guys are buzzing in training after break

SOMETIMES it takes a week off training for you to actually realise how tired your body is.  more...

Education

How to save a life

PUPILS at Wyre Forest schools have been taught life-saving skills by two charities.  more...

Fashion Zone

Can I really pull off the Summer look and still keep warm in our English weather?

Spring/Summer 2008 nearly here and the first thought that's reaching everyone's minds is Can I really pull off the summer look and still keep warm in our English weather?' The truth is that we really haven't been having the best weather till now, but don't worry because fashions hit the high streets loaded up with all sorts to brighten a dull day and bring the warmth back into summer.  more...

Can I really pull off the Summer look and still keep warm in our English weather?

Spring/Summer 2008 nearly here and the first thought that's reaching everyone's minds is Can I really pull off the summer look and still keep warm in our English weather?' The truth is that we really haven't been having the best weather till now, but don't worry because fashions hit the high streets loaded up with all sorts to brighten a dull day and bring the warmth back into summer.  more...

General

Sexual health advice online

THE first virtual tour of a GUM - Genito-Urinary Medicine - clinic has been launched by pioneering youth charity YouthNet, on its guide to life for 16 to 24 year-olds, TheSite.org, to help bridge the gap in current sex education for young people.  more...

Sexual health advice online

THE first virtual tour of a GUM - Genito-Urinary Medicine - clinic has been launched by youth charity YouthNet, on its guide to life for 16 to 24 year-olds, TheSite.org, to help bridge the gap in current sex education for young people.  more...

Meningitis impact greater than thought

A SURVEY carried out by the UK's longest established meningitis charity - the Meningitis Trust - suggests the true impact of the devastating disease is far greater than many people realise.  more...

Junior Sports

Rovers through after draw

Bromsgrove Rovers FC junior football report.  more...

Colts hit eight

Bromsgrove Town under-13 Colts junior football report.  more...

Slender win for Lickey

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

Santiago Colts break their duck

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

Town finally net win

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

Six of the best

Meadow Park FC under-11s junior football report.  more...

Four star

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

Birkenshaw hits treble

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

Kidder News Latest

Final bell for popular head

THE headteacher of a secondary school who fought to save his classrooms from closure during the recent Wyre Forest education review is stepping down after the summer term.  more...

Final bell for popular head

THE headteacher of a secondary school who fought to save his classrooms from closure during the recent Wyre Forest education review is stepping down after the summer term.  more...

Town's thanks to hard workers

FIVE selfless people have been rewarded for their outstanding community service at Bewdley's annual Civic Awards ceremony.  more...

Forced to queue despite referral

A FORMER patient is complaining about having to queue for treatment in Worcester despite getting a referral from a doctor at Kidderminster Hospital.  more...

Forced to queue despite referral

A FORMER patient is complaining about having to queue for treatment in Worcester despite getting a referral from a doctor at Kidderminster Hospital.  more...

Forced to queue despite referral

A FORMER patient is complaining about having to queue for treatment in Worcester despite getting a referral from a doctor at Kidderminster Hospital.  more...

MP backs petition for palliative care beds

A PETITION is being launched as part of a campaign to bring dedicated palliative care beds to Kidderminster Hospital.  more...

Traders spread positive message

BEWDLEY traders insist they are still open for business and say they will remain "upbeat" despite misleading signs which have kept customers away from the town.  more...

Couple rescue love boat

A COUPLE who paid £42,000 for a new narrowboat face "a race against time" to get it shipshape for their honeymoon after the boatbuilders went into administration.  more...

Couple rescue love boat

A COUPLE who paid £42,000 for a new narrowboat face "a race against time" to get it shipshape for their honeymoon after the boatbuilders went into administration.  more...

Couple rescue love boat

A COUPLE who paid £42,000 for a new narrowboat face "a race against time" to get it shipshape for their honeymoon after the boatbuilders went into administration.  more...

Woman admits attacking her mother

A 22-year-old woman pleaded guilty to an attack on her mother on the day she was due to face trial by jury.  more...

OAPs targeted in distraction thefts

PENSIONERS in Bewdley have been targeted in a series of distraction thefts.  more...

Motorcyclist suffers serious injuries

A MOTORCYCLIST suffered serious injuries following a road accident in Kidderminster.  more...

More lead thefts

MORE lead thefts have been reported by householders in Wyre Forest.  more...

Ambulance technician's car raided

THIEVES have raided an ambulance technician's car, taking a medical kit bag containing first aid items.  more...

Ready steady cook

CHILDREN have been learning about cooking inside a special articulated bus which opens out into state-of-the-art fully sized teaching kitchens.  more...

How to save a life

PUPILS at Wyre Forest schools have been taught life-saving skills by two charities.  more...

Teen admits raiding homes

A TEENAGER who raided three Bewdley homes within a month has been remanded in custody for sentence at Worcester Crown Court.  more...

Salmon poacher's fine halved

AN angler caught poaching salmon on the River Severn near Bewdley has had a £1,000 fine reduced to £500 after an appeal to a judge at Worcester Crown Court.  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...

Poorly vicar and chaplain to bow out

A WORCESTERSHIRE vicar and chaplain to West Mercia police will retire after almost 10 years in the job.  more...

Success of eco bag grows

BUDDING entrepreneurs Justin and Michelle Chieffo, from Worcester, who appeared on the ITV show Tycoon, have signed up to help Sainsbury's promote the re-use of carrier bags.  more...

Criminal damages could be linked

GLASS door panels and windows smashed at a cinema and amusement arcade in Worcester city centre could be linked.  more...

Band to play Neighbours theme

EIGHTY young musicians from Worcestershire will be performing the theme tune to the popular Australian soap Neighbours in a national publicity event in London today.  more...

Conundrum king battles on

FANS of Channel 4’s Countdown programme have been watching a Worcester man outwit his opponents.  more...

County council among the country's best

CHAMPAGNE corks will be popping down at County Hall today after a Government watchdog rated Worcestershire County Council among the best local authorities in England.  more...

Who’s going to remove river's rubbish island?

A NEW island has emerged in the centre of Worcester.  more...

MP in PMQ eco-attack

A WORCESTERSHIRE MP launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Gordon Brown in Parliament yesterday, urging him to rule out building two new eco-towns in the county.  more...

"Hard-up" mum fiddled benefits - court

A SINGLE mum cheated the benefits system out of more than £2,000 after she claimed cash while she was working.  more...

Give them a medal – Charles rewards our brave soldiers

SOLDIERS from Worcestershire were among those to receive medals from the Prince of Wales.  more...

COMMENT: Rugby club's stadium plan is good news

THE new development planned for Worcester's Sixways rugby stadium is great news for the city's sporting status.  more...

Views sought on bus corridor plans

PEOPLE are being invited to give feedback on proposals for the creation of a bus corridor along Newtown Road in Worcester at a meeting tonight.   more...

Views sought on bus corridor plans

PEOPLE are being invited to give feedback on proposals for the creation of a bus corridor along Newtown Road in Worcester at a meeting tonight.   more...

Rail passengers suffer delays

THOUSANDS of passengers, including travellers to and from Worcester and Malvern, suffered severe delays when a high-speed train hit a man near Slough.   more...

Hospital boss says sorry for blunders

MORE than 4,500 patients tested at Hereford County Hospital for a range of illnesses may have been misdiagnosed.  more...

Worcester News weather watch

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

Teenager threatened to kill PC - court

A “THUGGISH” man laid into a youth and threatened to kill the policeman who arrested him following a foul-mouthed bust-up with his mum at a police station.  more...

Warriors stars swing into action for Acorns' golf day

WORCESTER Warriors stars swapped rugby tackles for golf swings to help promote a golf day to raise funds for Acorns Children’s Hospice.  more...

Worcester News weather watch

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

Political stalwart makes St John's comeback

ONE of St John’s’ best-known political figures is hoping to make his return to the Guildhall after an absence of five years.  more...

New headmaster wants to improve school’s facilities

A NEW headteacher has taken the helm at a village primary school near Worcester.  more...

Photographer and former water chief dies

CYRIL Kershaw, part of Worcester's business and social life for more than half a century, has died.  more...

Photographer and former water chief dies

CYRIL Kershaw, part of Worcester's business and social life for more than half a century, has died aged 81.  more...

Photographer and former water chief dies

CYRIL Kershaw, part of Worcester's business and social life for more than half a century, has died aged 81.  more...

Brush up your driving skills

PLACES are still available for a free advanced driving theory course and assessed drive for people aged under 26.  more...

Brush up your driving skills

PLACES are still available for a free advanced driving theory course and assessed drive for people aged under 26.  more...

Medical bag stolen from emergency vehicle

A MEDICAL kit bag was among items stolen from an ambulance technician's car which was broken into in Stourport.  more...

Get involved in music

FAMILIES are being invited to take part in a music workshop in Worcester during the half term holiday.  more...

Get involved in music

FAMILIES are being invited to take part in a music workshop in Worcester during the half term holiday.  more...

Be your own boss with womens' workshop

FEMALE entrepreneurs can take part in a free workshop in Malvern this month.  more...

Big bazaar will benefit flood heroes

FLOOD heroes who helped people hit by the torrential rain over the summer will benefit from a sale to raise funds for them.  more...

Wolf-whistler locked up - court

A teenager was yesterday (Thursday) locked up at Worcester Crown Court for contempt.  more...

Join us on Facebook!

DID you know that your Worcester News now has its own Facebook page?  more...

Wychavon puts a peg on council tax

WYCHAVON residents will continue to pay the lowest council tax rates in Worcestershire, it was announced this week.  more...

Download record label gives music for free

A MUSIC download service based in Worcester is providing people with live EPs for free.  more...

Schoolboy robbed on way to school

Two teenage youths have stolen a schoolboy's mobile phone, trainers and jacket after one of them sat on his chest while he was on his way to school.  more...

Battle of the Post Offices

BATTLELINES are being drawn by Vale residents determined to save their local post offices.  more...

Wychavon pegs tax rise for eighth year

WYCHAVON residents will continue to pay the lowest council tax rates in Worcestershire it was announced this week.  more...

GP criticises 'evil' extra hours plan

A PERSHORE doctor has accused the Government of hatching 'an evil plan' to dismantle the NHS.  more...

Vandals ruin concrete business

AN EVESHAM man has been left devastated after his business was attacked by vandals last night.  more...

Awards to honour specialist growers

THE hunt is on for the best food and drink producers to compete for the inaugural Made in Britain Awards.  more...

Massive protest against eco-town

MORE than 500 people turned out for a protest meeting opposed to the building of a new eco-town at Long Marston at the weekend - just three days after plans for the development had been outlined.  more...

Latets

Feelings run high over school path

By David Searle A PARENT has complained to the Advertiser following the decision by a primary school to stop children walking home across its fields.  more...

Feelings run high over school path

A PARENT has complained to the Advertiser following the decision by a primary school to stop children walking home across its fields.  more...

Holiday fun for kids of all ages

KIDS who get bored over the half-term holiday will be given the chance to get creative at Forge Mill Needle Museum.  more...

Leisure General

Husband and wife share library show

IT is a dynamic and extremely talented duo who are displaying their artistic wares this month at the Malvern Library.  more...

Brother and sister share library show

IT is a dynamic and extremely talented duo who are displaying their artistic wares this month at the Malvern Library.  more...

Sculptor holds first one-man show

A SCULPTOR who has recently returned to his home town of Malvern is holding his first one-man show.  more...

Letters

Let’s have strictly tea dancing for Guildhall

SIR - Those advocating Starbucks as a suitable business for our beautiful Guildhall are surely not serious. Can they not see the inappropriateness of an American coffee shop company operating in a Queen Anne building of considerable distinction?  more...

We can help with finding care home

SIR - EastEnders' viewers saw the angst and turmoil as Dot helped her husband Jim move to his care home.  more...

Lisbon Treaty is not democratic

SIR - The Lisbon Treaty, which will be ratified in February 2009 is not democratic because all the countries included will not be allowed to hold a referendum- all, that is, except Ireland which is bound by its own constitution which states that any amendments to its constitution must be put to its people for approval.  more...

Energy firms are just a nuisance

SIR - I really don't understand why the energy companies send people round knocking on the door to try to persuade you to change from one to the other.  more...

Keep writing to the News, John Shearon

SIR - I write following reports of council tax rises being used to further the interests of fat cats and hangers on.  more...

Remember lads, you only live once

SIR - Dr Ros Keeton tells us (January 28) that 15 people a week die locally from either heroin or cocaine.  more...

Faulty shades of green!

Re: Proposed "Eco-Town" at Long Marston. Green candidate Councillor Gordon Matthews must be green indeed if he believes that residents of the proposed "eco-town" at Long Marston "would not need to travel to work, school or shops". (Journal, January 31, 2008) Does he really think that people can exist in a vacuum?  more...

These are the facts

Over recent weeks I have witnessed several attacks from your readers towards my wife Councillor Amphlett.  more...

Praise for my MP and his wife’s work

In the light of the recent publicity about MP's relatives, I am writing to say what an excellent job Peter Luff's wife does.  more...

Pride of the Vale

Congratulations to the Phoenix Theatre Group for their wonderful performances of Dick Whittington recently.  more...

You’re not alone in coping with care for a loved one...

EASTENDERS' viewers saw the angst and turmoil as Dot helped her husband Jim move to his care home.  more...

Lifestyle

Flowers, chocolates and sexy underwear...it must be Valentine’s Day again

IN Worcester last year, one flower shop sold 15,000 roses for Valentine's Day - which proves that romance isn't dead in the city.  more...

Flowers, chocolates and sexy underwear...it must be Valentine’s Day again

IN Worcester last year, one flower shop sold 15,000 roses for Valentine's Day - which proves that romance isn't dead in the city.  more...

Memory Lane

100 Years Ago, February 15, 1908

WILLIAM Hill, a 22-year-old-labourer, appeared at Worcestershire Assizes charged with indecently assaulting a 12-year-old girl as she walked across a field at Tardebigge. Hill denied the charge, but was found guilty. He was supported in court by his local vicar, the Rev Roberts, and Mr Margesson, secretary to Lord Plymouth. Both said Hill was a hard working, honest and moral lad. The judge declared had it not been for the good people' who had spoken up for him he would have been forced to send him to jail. As it was he would be bound over.  more...

50 Years Ago, February 15, 1958

BROMSGROVE'S annual Brewster (licensing) Sessions were held at the town's police court. It was revealed that last year there had been 12 convictions for drunkenness and one for drink driving. Two 18-year-olds had been convicted of purchasing drink for people under age. All those convicted had been men. Bromsgrove, with a population of 42,715, had 64 licensed premises, which equated on average to one establishment for every 667 inhabitants.  more...

25 Years Ago, February 11, 1983

TWENTY firemen battled for hours to contain an early morning blaze which swept through the Dog and Pheasant pub in Worcester Road, Bromsgrove. Traffic was diverted from the town centre at the height of the blaze. The bar was extensively damaged, but prompt action by firemen save the rest of the building. Last July the pub had undergone a £70,000 refurbishment.  more...

The final curtain call

IT'S a final curtain call for the young performers and backstage staff who trod the boards at Catshill Senior School around 1950.  more...

Fairfield WI

Shirley, our president, opened the January meeting by wishing everyone a very happy and healthy New Year. Maggie read the minutes of the last meeting, which were approved and signed. Shirley said she felt the Christmas party had been a real success. She thanked members of her committee for both their hard work during the evening and their donation of raffle prizes.  more...

Hanbury WI

AT the January meeting members were welcomed by Greta, our president, who opened the first meeting for 2008.  more...

Music

Jools heads towards Eastnor

MUSICIAN and TV personality, Jools Holland, is set to rock Eastnor Castle with a night of music, fireworks and boogie-woogie.  more...

Young band is making an impact

THEY may only be 14 and 15 years old, but up-and-coming band Fuse are already one of Malvern's hottest musical properties.  more...

Nature Notes

Discover hidden gems of winter landscapes

BLEAK lifeless winter landscapes can be rather depressing but there is always a little and colour and interest to find if you go in search and I decided that Habberley Valley was going to be just the place for my next quest.  more...

News

Leven admirer Harker hopes Life wins battle

WORCESTER Wolves are hoping a former potential signing does not return to haunt them tomorrow night.  more...

Dryden handed fitness boost from his skipper

CHRIS Smith is set to give Worcester City a boost by returning to the side for Saturday's Blue Square North visit of Hucknall Town.  more...

Worcester ace Arr picks up cap from Raging Bull

WORCESTER Warriors' England young guns Miles Benjamin and Jonny Arr have been awarded their international caps.  more...

Victoria sponges soak up pressure

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have still had sweet FA from their FA Carlsberg Trophy Final appearance but chairman Barry Norgrove is hoping their Wembley wait will soon be over.  more...

Talks pave way for Wembley payday

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have still had sweet FA from their FA Carlsberg Trophy Final appearance but chairman Barry Norgrove is hoping their Wembley wait will soon be over.  more...

Yates pleased with ins and outs

HARRIERS manager Mark Yates believes the club did well during a hectic final day of the transfer window last Thursday night.

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Harriers set up fans forum

FANS can have their burning questions answered at a forum set up by Kidderminster Harriers on Friday, February 15 (7.30pm start).  more...

Pancake Race 2008

Waiting for the off

The LSA estate agent team: (from left) Lavinia Macdonald, Fran Eckersley, Mark Stephens and Chris Heritage.  more...

At your service

Staff at Waitrose, Edith Walk, entered two teams for the race.  more...

Press pack

The Gazette team look forward to the competition: (from left) Simon Gibson, Tarik Al Rasheed, Gary Bills-Geddes and Pat Grizzell.  more...

Relay race

Fran Eckersley from LSA flips her pancake during her leg of the race.  more...

Ready to race

Festival Housing's team: (from left) Kimberley Zahid, Ken Brown, Tim Davies and Rashael Hill.  more...

Braving the rain

Quite a crowd turned out to watch the Malvern Rotary Club pancake pace, despite wet weather.  more...

Past

From the Archives - February 7, 2008

100 Years Ago February 8, 1908 THE members of Evesham Rowing Club do not mean to rest upon the laurels gained by their famous junior crew last season but are doing their best to still further enhance the reputation of the club by a successful season this year. A senior crew, including three of the men who rowed last year, is already on the water and a new first-class boat, built by Sims, of Putney, the builder of the Oxford and Cambridge boats, has been purchased. This is a most workmanlike looking craft and carries the crew admirably. The men have only been out in her two or three times, but already they sit her well and if they keep fit they will make a good show for the town plate, which is to be revived this year on Whit Monday.  more...

Reports

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Round-Up

Latest skittle league results

ALL the latest results from the Worcester and District Women's Skittles League.  more...

Harriers running courses

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers Community Scheme are holding football courses for children aged five to 14 years during the forthcoming half-term.  more...

Jenkins takes on Taylor conqueror

LEDBURY'S Terry Jenkins searches for his first win in this season's Whyte & Mackay Premier League Darts tournament in Plymouth tonight.  more...

Ex-Green ace falls short in big test

FORMER Barnards Green player Daniel Flynn could not help New Zealand avoid a 50-run Twenty20 defeat to England.  more...

RGSAO pupils heading to finals

ROYAL Grammar School and Alice Ottley's gymnasts will represent the West Midlands in the national finals.  more...

Skipper still Rees as Nomads size up promotion bid

WORCESTER Nomads are plotting a strong bid for the Worcestershire League Division One title after going close last season.  more...

Davis is not put off by carp non-show

HALFWAY House Angling Club member Colin Davis comfortably won their latest encounter on Church Farm pool despite the disappearance of the venue's carp population.  more...

Busy day of rugby matches

ALL of the local rugby teams are in league action on Saturday as the second-half of the season gets into full swing.  more...

We won't rest on our laurels: Robins

MALVERN have a five-point lead at the top of Midlands Two West, but director of rugby David Robins is refusing to get carried away.  more...

Darby eyes win

BROMSGROVE Rovers caretaker boss Duane Darby is hoping to put the disappointment of last weekend's draw at Mangotsfield United behind him when they welcome Corby Town to the Victoria Ground on Saturday (3pm).  more...

Swifts up ffor big test

STOURPORT Swifts boss Neil Hunt is looking to use Saturday's trip to Rushall Olympic as a benchmark to see how far his side have come since he took up the reins in December.  more...

Malvern set to lose their skipper

MALVERN Town skipper Ja-mie Hyde could be about to play his last game for the British Gas Business Division One Midlands strugglers.  more...

Robins aim for lucky seven

DEFEAT may have not come along on a regular basis for Evesham United this season, but the one at the beginning of 2008 helped fire them on an unbeaten run which has taken Paul West's side to the top of the British Gas Business Division One Midlands table.  more...

Fields look to light up their season against Dynamo

WESTFIELDS host high-flying Loughborough Dynamo in the Midlands Alliance on saturday.  more...

MacKenzie wants to right some wrongs

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers' new keeper Chris MacKenzie is looking to lay some ghosts to rest when they head to second-place Torquay United.  more...

Will station open again 40 years on?

THE revival of Blackwell Station was discussed at the last meeting of Lickey and Blackwell Parish Council.  more...

Valentine’s dance

DROITWICH Spa's Twinning Association will hold a Valentine's dance on Saturday, February 16. The event will take place at the town's Sacred Heart Church from 7.30pm and consist of a three course meal with entertainment. Tickets cost £10 each and are available by phoning 01905 796243.  more...

Flood awards

WORKERS who helped Droitwich Spa clean up after the floods are set to be recognised at an award ceremony. Devoted Focsa Services staff are being honoured at the ceremony today (Thursday, February 7). The ceremony will be hosted by Wychavon District Council. Sharon Casswell, client services manager, said: "We get an excellent service from Focsa and these awards will recognise the hard work of its staff and in particular those with long service or who have gone the extra mile." Focsa holds the contract for the waste collection and street cleansing service on behalf of Wychavon and has just won the contract to provide the new alternate weekly collection service when it starts later this year.  more...

Parish Games annual meeting

THE annual general meeting of Wychavon Sport, which incorporates the debrief meeting of the 2007 Wychavon Parish Games, will take place next Wednesday, February 13 in the Civic Suite at Pershore Civic Centre.  more...

All the latest junior football reports

Broadway Utd U-13 6, Charlton Rvrs 0 SIX-HIT United moved five points clear at the top of the Cheltenham Youth League table after Sunday's emphatic success.  more...

Lady members overcome floods

LADY members at Evesham Golf Club kept themselves busy last month with competitions despite the waterlogging of the river holes on the Craycombe course.  more...

Wanderers have seven-up sparkle after pair of wins

Evesham and District Table Tennis Association WYRE Wanderers remain unbeaten at the top of Division Two after recording two more wins to make it seven games unbeaten this season.  more...

Train users fed up with delays

LOCAL train users say they are fed up with delays and cancellations of services beween the Malvern area and London.  more...

Today's events

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

Jenkins targets first success

LEDBURY'S Terry Jenkins searches for his first win in this season's Whyte & Mackay Premier League Darts tournament in Plymouth tonight.  more...

Fingers crossed for Boots store

STAFF in the Boots chemist store at Malvern Retail Park face a nervous wait to see if they are named the best in the country.  more...

Staff rewarded for dedication

LONG-serving staff from Malvern building merchants Bradfords were honoured for their dedication during a ceremony at Worcester Rugby Club.  more...

Residents have chance to air views

A CONSULTATION meeting with Malvern Hills District Council will give residents the chance to air their views on next year's budget.  more...

Residents have chance to air views

A CONSULTATION meeting with Malvern Hills District Council will give residents the chance to air their views on next year's budget.  more...

Residents have chance to air views

A CONSULTATION meeting with Malvern Hills District Council will give residents the chance to air their views on next year's budget.  more...

Children raise voices for charity

CHILDREN at a Malvern nursery were showing off their singing and sign language skills this week to help less fortunate youngsters.  more...

Children raise voices for charity

CHILDREN at a Malvern nursery were showing off their singing and sign language skills this week to help less fortunate youngsters.  more...

Dragon dance marks new year

STAFF at Festival Housing has been kicked off in style this week as they celebrated Chinese New Year with the help of local students.  more...

Do you know about old hospital?

RESEARCHERS for the Malvern Civic Society want to find out more about a hospital that used to exist in Malvern.  more...

New studio is being unveiled

HUSBAND and wife team Jim Collins and Carrie Wright hope to offer something completely new for Malvern when they open a new business with a firm focus on family fun.  more...

Bells will soon ring out again

AFTER eight years' silence, the bells at Hanley Swan's St Gabriel's Church could soon be ringing out again.  more...

College sites set to be developed

TWO historic sites in Malvern's conservation area are set to be redeveloped as part of the merger between the Malvern College Prep School and The Downs in Colwall.  more...

Bag campaign gathers momentum

THE campaign to discourage the use of throwaway plastic shopping bags has received the backing of Malvern Town Council - but only just.  more...

New playground now open for fun

AN adventure playground was reopened at the Duke's Meadow site yesterday (Thursday) as part of an initiative to refurbish older playgrounds in the district.  more...

Rail delays after man killed near Slough

THOUSANDS of passengers, including travellers to and Malvern, experienced severe delays and disruption to their travel plans last night (Wednesday) when a high-speed train struck a man on the main line from London Paddington near Slough.  more...

14-year-old served with anti-social behaviour order

A 14-year-old boy from Pound Bank Road, Malv-ern, has become the young-est person to get an Anti-Social Behaviour Order (ASBO) in the Malvern Hills district.  more...

14-year-old served with anti-social behaviour order

A 14-year-old boy from Pound Bank Road, Malv-ern, has become the young-est person to get an Anti-Social Behaviour Order (ASBO) in the Malvern Hills district.  more...

Roundup

Talks pave way for Wembley payday

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have still had sweet FA from their FA Carlsberg Trophy Final appearance but chairman Barry Norgrove is hoping their Wembley wait will soon be over.  more...

Runners and riders get off to good start

THE West Midlands point-to-point season got off to a flying start when 144 horses competed in a marathon 10-race card at Chaddesley Corbett on Sunday, writes Pete Lammas.  more...

Young fighters belt up at gradings

A HOST of fighters were successful at Samurai Judo Club's junior belt gradings.  more...

Kidderminster and District Football League round-up

ARELEY Kings saw off Quarry Bank 5-3 in an eight-goal thriller in the Saturday Premier Division.  more...

Pountney brace inspires Town victory

A SECOND half salvo from Lewis Pountney helped secure a 3-2 victory for Bewdley Town over Tividale in the West Midlands League Premier Division on Saturday.  more...

Harriers stretch unbeaten run

Women's football round-up  more...

Stourport tame Tigers

STOURPORT men made a winning start to the second half of the Slazenger National North Division by seeing Barford Tigers off 4-3 on Sunday.  more...

Stourport tame Tigers

STOURPORT men made a winning start to the second half of the Slazenger National North Division by seeing Barford Tigers off 4-3 on Sunday.  more...

Dynamic duo hit top form

Wyre Forest CRC's Mark Leyland and Pete Banham were in top form for the penultimate round of the West Midlands Cyclo-Cross League at Aldersley Stadium, Wolverhampton, on Sunday.  more...

Strong finish for Pye

n RUNNING: Shaw Pye was the first member of Amazing Feet to complete the Stourbridge Stagger 10 mile multi-terrain race, which was the third round of the club's race league.  more...

Strong finish for Pye

RUNNING: Shaw Pye was the first member of Amazing Feet to complete the Stourbridge Stagger 10 mile multi-terrain race, which was the third round of the club's race league.  more...

Checkmate for brothers

CHESS: Bewdley brothers Joseph and James Friar have booked themselves into the next round of a national tournament.  more...

Jane hits the mark

GOLF: Jane Palmer won Wyre Forest GC's ladies stableford competition with a score of 30 points.  more...

A-team edge out clubmates

SNOOKER: St Johns A edged out club rivals St Johns E 3-2 in the Kidderminster and District Wednesday League.  more...

Mixed feelings for skippers

CHESS: Kidderminster's Wolverhampton and District League captains Paul Tromans and Mike Kitchen had mixed emotions in their teams' latest games.  more...

Neal part of victorious trio

KICK BOXING: Kidderminster's Drew Neal was part of the Great Britain team that conquered all before them at an event in Palermo, Sicily.  more...

Harriers set up fans forum

Harriers have set up a fans' forum for Friday, February 15, while the team's Worcestershire Senior Cup semi-final at Worcester City has been organised for Monday, March 17.  more...

National call-up

TWO pupils from Winterfold House School will be hoping to hit their rivals into the distance after been selected for the English rounders squad.  more...

Society

Salwarpe WI

The president opened the meeting wishing everyone a good New Year and she pointed out many of the exciting Salwarpe WI activities arranged for the next 12 months. These include our birthday lunch to the Chateau Impney in February and summer outings to a vineyard in Herefordshire and Denman College. She encouraged members to participate in the spring food and craft rally in April and confirmed that Salwarpe WI will be holding the Corbett Group Meeting in October. She also reminded the meeting that our book and craft groups welcomed new members.  more...

Wychbold Women’s Fellowship

The New Year party was held on Monday, January 21, at St Mary de Wyche Church. It was another successful bring and share occasion among friends, with food and drink and exchanges of news. A well-stocked raffle was drawn to bring things to a satisfactory finale.  more...

Wychbold WI

The final meeting of 2007 was our Christmas meeting with mulled wine and mince pies adding to the pre-Christmas spirit.  more...

Clent Gardening Club

IT is normal for most clubs' AGMs to be staid affairs, attended by the committee and a few die-hard members sufficient in number to make a quorum.  more...

Hanbury WI

AT the January meeting members were welcomed by Greta, our president, who opened the first meeting for 2008.  more...

Wychbold Women’s Fellowship

The New Year party was held on Monday, January 21, at St Mary de Wyche Church. It was another successful bring and share occasion among friends, with food and drink and exchanges of news. A well-stocked raffle was drawn to bring things to a satisfactory finale.  more...

Wychbold WI

The final meeting of 2007 was our Christmas meeting with mulled wine and mince pies adding to the pre-Christmas spirit.  more...

Inner Wheel Club of Droitwich Spa

President Hazel Barnes welcomed members to the first meeting of 2008, held recently at the Raven Hotel.  more...

Probus ‘87

IN stark contrast to a dreary Monday outside, the air was filled with fun, frivolity - and balloons - as Probus '87 celebrated the 21st anniversary of its formation at the Raven Hotel. Richard Morris, the mayor of Droitwich, and the mayoress, along with chairman Keith Garvey and his wife Peggy, were among the many guests who had flocked far and wide to join members of the club in a sumptuous five course meal, which also included the presentation of badges to seven founder members. In a symbolic link between past and present, Eric Davis, himself a founder member and chairman in 1991-93, is shown cutting the cake. Bubbly was followed by entertainment from baritone Allan Astley-Morton and soprano Natalie Pinfield-Williams - granddaughter of an eminent past member. May Probus '87 continue to prosper.  more...

Stourport

CARNIVAL SOCIETY - The AGM wil take place on Monday at 7.30pm at Stourport Yacht Club. All welcome.  more...

Kidderminster

CLASSICAL MUSIC SOCIETY - Gwen Jones and Von Stewart took a second look back at artistes the society has engaged over the last 20 years in Ruby Retrospective II.  more...

Stourport

CARNIVAL SOCIETY - The AGM wil take place on Monday at 7.30pm at Stourport Yacht Club. All welcome.  more...

Wyre Forest

RAMBLERS ASSOCIATION - The group will be having a 6.5 mile walk around Stratford on Sunday. Meet at 9.30am at Vale Road car park, Stourport or Greenway car park, Stratford, at around 10.15am. Bring a packed lunch. Ring Ray on 01299 824084 for more details. Non-members welcome.  more...

Theatre

Classic horror gets fresh treatment

A SPECTACULAR spin on Bram Stoker's classic horror story, Dracula, will have audiences on the edge of their seats when it is performed in Kidderminster.  more...

Youngsters wanted for stage show

TWO local youngsters will get the chance to appear on stage in a professional production of favourite musical Fiddler on the Roof.  more...

Theatre Reviews

The night Elvis came to Worcester

THAT sobbing note at the end of every stanza, the rat tail of hair broken loose from an otherwise immaculate coiffure ... right down to the trademark snarl, this must surely be the King of rock n' roll returned to earth.  more...

Upton

Toy appeal enjoys its biggest success

AN annual toy appeal run by Upton Parish Church has enjoyed its biggest success to date.  more...

Council precept is frozen

There will be no rise in Upton Town Council's precept demand for 2008-9.  more...

Pub is latest flood victim

UNCERTAINTY over flooding is threatening to leave one of Upton's favourite venues high and dry.  more...

  
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