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Worcestershire | Archive | 2002 | November

Stories for 6 November 2002

Leisure

She Stoops to Conquer, The Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham

TO many historians and critics, the 18th century marks a hiatus in the development of the British theatre. more...

Pouring cold water on the Ulrika saga

THE name James Crossley probably doesn't ring many bells, but more people than would care to admit it remember Hunter from Gladiators. more...

Comedy on the cards

A BROMSGROVE school is bringing a Shakespearean comedy to life later this month. more...

Barn Dance

GRAB your cowboy hat and boots and side-step down to a barn dance in Bromsgrove this weekend. more...

Cake treats

CAKE 2002, the sugarcraft and cake decorating show at the NEC in Birmingham, has everything the cake decorator could possibly want under one roof. more...

Win Birmingham Tattoo tickets

THE organisers of this year's Birmingham Tattoo will mark the Queen's Golden Jubilee celebrations by staging the annual event at the NIA in her honour. more...

An illuminating tale to lighten any child's dark

The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark by Jill Tomlinson. Illustrated by Paul Howard (Mammoth, £9.99) more...

Church meet

Father Keith Harrison will be speaker at a meeting of Worcester Diocesan Assembly at St Peter's Church in Crabbs Cross, tomorrow from 7.30pm. more...

Church fair

St Stephen's Church is holding its Christmas fair on Saturday. more...

What My Heart Wants To Say Gareth Gates

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All dolled up!

REDDITCH Operatic Society is back with its biggest and most expensive show yet - the comedy musical Guys And Dolls at the Palace Theatre. more...

A New Day At Midnight David Gray

Two star more...

Disney on Ice Beauty and the Beast NIA, Birmingham (Until November 10)

Five star more...

Kids in Need

A CONCERT featuring the musical talents of children aged three to 18 takes place at the Palace Theatre next week to raise money for Children In Need. more...

Music trip

A century of theatre music will reverberate around the Ecumenical Centre at a fund-raising event for Where Next. more...

Actor Richard dons fat suit for great comic creation Falstaff

FAT knight Sir John Falstaff is one of Shakespeare's great comic creations - a man who justifies the description of larger-than-life more...

A mouthpiece for talent

SUNDAY sees the first of three rehearsed readings of new plays by up and coming playwrights at Inkberrow venue the Bulls Head Inn. more...

Re-Joyce in a top show

THE warmth, wit and gentle humour of the late Joyce Grenfell will be recreated by a young new comedienne at the Palace Theatre on Saturday. more...

Toyah rolls in

BIRMINGHAM'S own Toyah Wilcox stars in a new production of classic comedy musical Calamity Jane which opens next week. more...

Bringing a new mix from Amsterdam

A UNIQUE opportunity for dance lovers is on offer when the Dutch National Ballet visits Malvern Theatres this week. more...

Pilot hopes for smooth flight

PILOT Theatre Company celebrates its 21st birthday with Jim Cartwright's contemporary classic Road at Worcester's Swan Theatre next week. more...

Ford's still fit for the tough roles

He's used to being in the spotlight, but for once in his life it wasn't Harrison Ford getting all the attention during his recent trip to Britain, but the blonde actress with him. more...

Curiously savage

WYTHALL Theatre Company presents a comic tale of morality at the Palace Theatre next week. more...

Money for your seats

THE story of Dick Turpin will be brought to life by the Rowney Green Players from Wednesday, November 20, for a four-night run. more...

Musical night to enjoy

A CONCERT featuring the musical talents of children aged three to 18 takes place at the Palace Theatre next week to raise money for Children In Need. more...

Seeing red at band's first gig

What do you get when you take one ex-beauty queen, a teacher and a guy who has played in bands for over 20 years? more...

Definitely one for Christmas

Johan Fostier Guitar Recital - Ponce, Asencio, Castelnuovo-Tedesco. more...

I spy a super double delight

Review: Single Spies at the Festival Theatre, Malvern. more...

Up hills and down dales

With over 100 miles of footpaths in the Malvern Hills, it would be difficult to exhaust the walking possibilities. more...

Head for country

JUST a reminder to country music fans to get their tickets for a popular Spa event this weekend. more...

Classical music treats at anniversary concert

THE music of Bach, Beethoven and Haydn will be performed to perfection at a town concert this weekend. more...

News

NEW and old

Past and present HDAP New College students will meet on Tuesday, November 12 to exchange ideas and experience. more...

Dancer joy

Two pupils from a Redditch dance school have won a coveted trophy. more...

It's fun to be in the...

YOUNGSTERS aged five to 14 had a week of fun when they took part in Redditch YMCA's half-term playscheme last week. more...

Starry show

A history talk and slide show entitled The Russia of the Stars will be given on Monday by Graham Phillips at Wythall Forum. more...

Doctor is in

Dr Donald Hunt on organ and the Elgar Chorale will be performing at St John the Baptist Church in Feckenham on Friday, November 22. more...

Hats off to Charlotte

A STUDLEY guide is almost set for the trip of a lifetime to Australia after frantic fund-raising efforts paid off. more...

Village is to be avoided

MOTORISTS are being asked to avoid Alvechurch when work to install a traffic calming scheme begins. more...

Studley Local History Group

AT the last meeting, Mrs Jean Field, a local author, gave an enthusiastic talk about Walter Savage Landor. more...

Solihull & District Orchid Society

ON October 5, Ian Butterfield gave a talk and slideshow on pleiones. more...

Drakes Cross WI

THE AGM was held on October 23 when WI adviser Mrs Joan Ellis was present. more...

Book is found

Redditch features in a new book called Lost Railways of Herefordshire and Worcestershire by historian Leslie Oppitz. more...

Cymdeithas Gymraeg Redditch A'r Clych

A WELL-attended meeting on October 11 enjoyed a fascinating talk by Mr M Workman on The Sinking of the Lusitania. more...

Poet prizes

Prizes will be presented to the word-wise winners of the Cheltenham and Gloucester Poetry Competition on Friday. more...

Cookhill Keyboard Club

INTERNATIONAL organist John visited the club in October and gave a most thrilling performance. more...

Tourist worker earns award

THE director of the Heart of England Tourist board was in Redditch on Monday to present a NVQ certificate to a tourist worker. more...

Cameo Club

AT the October meeting, the speaker Mrs Noble gave a talk on the History of Underwear. more...

Shipping out to help others

A REDDITCH woman is set to embark on a mission of mercy to bring hope and healing to the developing world. more...

Bordesley Historical Society

THE winter season began with an entertaining talk by the senior guide at Coughton Court, Mrs Ann Fox. more...

High flyer Sue is Richard's winner

A COSMETICS manager from Redditch was shaken to her foundations when she was treated to an evening of luxury by Sir Richard Branson. more...

Arrow WI

MEMBERS observed a minute's silence for the late Betty Petherbridge, a past member. more...

Take a walk on the wild side

VOLUNTEERS who are enthusiastic about nature are being sought to help set up a club for young people who care about wildlife and their environment. more...

Alcester WI

MEMBERS heard a talk by Sue and Foster Richardson entitled A Chilean Adventure. more...

Dean's Mr Clean in the valeting world!

A WORCESTER man who has been cleaning cars ever since he was 11 is now going it alone and starting a mobile valeting business, thanks to help from the Prince's Trust. more...

For the record...

A PROJECT to record the stories and experiences of Redditch's rich industrial past before it is too late is forging ahead. more...

Alcester & District Local History Society

AT the October meeting, speaker Les Gwilliams gave a talk on The North Cotswolds. more...

Scrooge firms are told they don't have to be tight

HOLDING an office party doesn't need to be taxing, according to a Hereford accountantancy firm. more...

Top Tory to meet bosses

SHADOW Chancellor Michael Howard visits Redditch on Friday as part of a fact-finding tour of the West Midlands more...

Alcester Gardening Club

THE October meeting was to have been a talk on pruning but, unfortunately, the speaker was unable to attend due to a car accident. more...

B&Q to create 4,000 new jobs

HOME superstore B&Q has announced it will be creating 4,000 new jobs as part of its expansion plans over the next 12 months. more...

Pearl guides

Girl guiding units in Redditch and across Worcestershire have rallied together to raise £20,000 for the Acorns Three Counties Appeal to build a new children's home. more...

Top chef gets to work at historic Malvern hotel

AN historic Malvern hotel has appointed an AA Rosette-winning chef. more...

Alcester Civic Society

THE speaker at the September meeting was Martin Gough, owner of Alcester's historic Minerva Mill. more...

They're on right lines

MOBILE retailer The Carphone Warehouse today expanded its operations by agreeing a £65m deal to buy fixed-line telecoms group Opal Telecom. more...

Girls just want to have fun!

THERE was fun for all as Coconut Island in Lakeside opened its doors to the public. more...

Sparkling start to week-long festival

UP to 30 Hindu women and children brought food and presents to celebrate an Indian festival which runs all this week. more...

Food Thai-m

THE town's first Thai restaurant is set to open its doors on Friday and its owners are guaranteeing to an authentic experience. more...

Opening window on glass

SOME of the most beautiful stained glass windows Redditch and Bromsgrove have to offer are featured in a new book by former headteacher Roy Albutt. more...

They're on top of the world!

AN event celebrating global citizenship at Redditch Youth House has been hailed a huge success. more...

Firm's date with destiny

THE printing company which has produced a most unlikely 2003 calendar featuring Redditch roundabouts has been inundated with requests for one. more...

On song for firefighters

A CONCERT held by Redditch Welsh Society was music to the ears of Redditch firefighters. more...

Students hit third spot

NEW College's uniformed public service students proved themselves to be the top team from Worcestershire in a recent event held by the Army. more...

Take your partners...

A BARN dance takes place on Friday to raise funds for the Cookhill Village Hall building fund. more...

Centre stays shut

STUDLEY Leisure Centre may not be open until Easter when it closes for repairs on Monday. more...

Fire drama at Co-op store

RETAINED fire crews from Studley and Alcester dealt with an electrical fire at Studley's Pioneer Co-op store in the early hours of Thursday. more...

Co-op may pull plug

THE Co-op Group is threatening to drop a £2.5 million scheme to redevelop Studley's Pioneer supermarket after accusing Stratford Council of planning delays. more...

TB went out with the Victorians... didn't it?

MOTHER-of-two Sarah Jinks is among the new generation of people who are mysteriously catching TB. more...

Town stalwart dies, 87

A WOMAN who played a big part in the community life of Redditch and who was invited to open the Bromsgrove Highway in 1979 has died, aged 87. more...

Centre opening longer

BATCHLEY'S new OAK Centre has proved so popular it has extended its hours less than two months after opening its doors for the first time. more...

Campaigners target Esso

FRIENDS of the Earth campaigners gathered outside a Redditch Esso service station on Saturday for a peaceful protest. more...

Numbers gain

Luck certainly was a lady for one Redditch woman who went home £26,000 richer after her numbers came up during a bingo game last week. more...

Fortunes on the up for quiz family

THE fortunes of a Redditch family are looking up after they scooped nearly £4,000 on a TV game show screened last night. more...

Honouring our heroes

CHURCHES and the Royal British Legion are preparing for their services of Remembrance this weekend. more...

New store opens

COLOUR filled the skies when thousands of balloons were released to mark the opening of Debenhams. more...

Abandoned

A GERMAN Shepherd dog believed to be only two years old was tied up and abandoned outside a Redditch supermarket on Saturday. more...

Man loses arm

A 36-year-old Kingfisher Centre workman had the lower part of his arm severed after an horrific accident involving a concrete mixer at about 9.30pm on Monday. more...

Strike action hits college

NEW College lessons were disrupted yesterday as support, administrative and technical staff joined teaching colleagues for a national one-day strike. more...

Christians see red over `devil' poster

A CHRISTMAS marketing campaign by a Kingfisher Centre shop has outraged Christians. more...

Sickening thefts on ward

PARENTS of sick children are being warned to be on their guard after purses were stolen from one of the most secure wards at the Alexandra Hospital. more...

School roads safety boost

NEARLY a quarter of a million pounds will be spent on improving the town's roads as part of a travel plan for Spa schools. more...

Football-mad Paul tackles the flab

A MEMBER of a Spa slimming club has stripped off to appear in a calendar after shedding nearly two stone. more...

Cash rolls in for Gambia

AN Appeal to raise money for a new school playground in the Gambia has taken a promising turn as money has started rolling in. more...

Bulldozers set to roll at hotel site

by Emma Needle more...

Spirited celebration

GHOSTS and ghouls were among the scary topics being discussed at a Spa youth house when the town's children celebrated Halloween. more...

Jailed for raid on Spa farm

A hard-up father who took part in a raid on a stable block to buy his daughter clothes has been jailed for nine months. more...

Resident wants out of limelight

A BROMSGROVE man wants to take an axe to a 70 feet tall lime tree after spending a lifetime in its shadow. more...

Christmas presents to turn your head

PEOPLE looking for present ideas in the run-up to Christmas should check out an exhibition by the Worcestershire Woodturners. more...

Donations pour in for Lights of Love

DONATIONS of more than £1,200 has already flooded in for a Bromsgrove-based cancer charity, which launched its Christmas appeal just five days ago. more...

Residents lose chip shop battle

NEARLY 500 campaigning residents have lost their battle to stop a fish and chip shop being built on their estate. more...

Rising Phoenix-like from ashes

A VILLAGE club is rising like a phoenix from the ashes thanks to ambitious new owners. more...

Power cut probe is launched

A PROBE has been launched to find out why it took almost five days to get power back in parts of Bromsgrove after last week's storms. more...

Ineke has got it covered

TOWN bookworms can pick up more than a good read at the library with the opening of a new exhibition. more...

Prison medical centre plan

PLANS to improve healthcare at a prison near Bromsgrove look set to go ahead. more...

Prisoners involved in armed revolt

MASKED prisoners staged an armed rebellion at HMP Blakenhurst to protest against extra hours spent locked in cells. more...

Plans for DIY store move sparks row

An angry resident, who campaigned to move a town DIY store, has criticised a community leader for opposing its plans to relocate. more...

Persians galore

Preened and `purrfected' felines caused a frenzy among cat lovers in Bromsgrove this Saturday. more...

Grit and determination

Bromsgrove village residents have been given new grit bins with a twist. more...

Jailed for bus station attack

A 15-year-old boy was forced into a public toilet at Bromsgrove bus station and sexually molested, Worcester Crown Court heard. more...

Lessons hit as lecturers strike for 24 hours

LECTURES at NEW College in Bromsgrove were disrupted yesterday when lecturers and support staff went on strike over a pay claim. more...

Landslide fear for homes

THE safety of a Blackwell quarry was called into question at a public meeting on Monday night. more...

Sidemoor WI

PRESIDENT, Maureen Smith, welcomed members to the meeting, giving visitors a very warm welcome. more...

My fear of Luftwaffe

JOHN Phillpott (Evening News, October 28) spent an idyllic country childhood in the 1950s. I did likewise in the 1940s. more...

Salwarpe WI

A GOOD number of members were welcomed to Salwarpe WI's October meeting which was chaired by Morag Ford in the absence of Margaret Donnelly who was away helping her sick daughter. more...

Think of Worcester's citizens

THE City of Worcester is one of the best places to live in the UK, not least because of its cultural heritage and artistic diversity. more...

It's time to reassess priorities

HOW inspiring of Coun Stephen Inman to suggest running the Swan Theatre with volunteers! more...

Phoenix Dance Club

THE Phoenix Dance Club was formed in April 2002 on the closure of the Newton Works Sports and Social Club (Garringtons). more...

SO the President of the European Convention, Valery Giscard d'Estaing, has announced that his draft "Constitutional Treaty on the future of Europe" contains a proposal to change the name of the European Union to "The United States of Europe". more...

National Council for the Conservation of Plants and Gardens

THE council's 2002 Ron Sidwell lecture was given by Chris Bales, curator of the RHS Garden and Rosemoor. more...

Blair blind to Franco-German treachery

IAN Morris (You Say, October 19) claims that British MEPs have no clout in the European Parliament. more...

Bromsgrove Railway Club

THE November meeting of the Bromsgrove Railway Club sees a return visit by photographer David Eatwell from Bedfordshire with a slide show talk entitled "From Long Beach to Long Island". more...

Halloween

IF you decipher the words "trick or treat" it actually means "give us money or we will damage your property," or some sort of mischief. more...

25 years ago

BROMSGROVE and Droitwich was enjoying a new homes boom with several new estates presently under construction. In Grayshott Close, Bromsgrove, new semi-detached houses were on the market for £12,175 while at Friarscroft four bedroomed detached properties were selling for £21,500. In Droitwich, at Hillview Estate, three bed semis were being snapped up for £10,950. more...

50 years ago November 8, 1952

BOB McArthur, a 26-year-old American, stopped off briefly in Bromsgrove while making a round the world tour on his bike for bet which if he succeeded would land him a cool $10,000. His specially adapted cycle which was equipped with a harpoon for spearing fish, aroused much interest from shoppers in High Street. more...

100 years ago November 8, 1902

GEORGE Dyer, James Price, Herbert Stanley, Fred Kite and brothers George and Fred Insull appeared before Droitwich magistrates charged with letting off fireworks in Church Lane, Hanbury. All were fined 3/- (15p) except the Insulls who got away more lightly with a fine of 2/- (10p) each. more...

Touching down for best of both worlds

WHAT do you do if you want to focus on becoming a professional rugby player, but get a degree as well? more...

Spa town centre has been sacrificed to the builders

DEAR EDITOR - In granting planning permission for 96 flats on the site of the Worcestershire Hotel, Wychavon District Council have put the final nail in the coffin of Droitwich town centre. more...

Bus service is failing!

DEAR EDITOR - I am the proprietor of Droitwich Spa Taxis and I read with great interest that the First Bus Company is cutting its bus services and number 19 and 20 routes in Droitwich Spa because it cannot recruit drivers, and their ageing fleet of buses are under-used. more...

Time to improve theatre-resident relationships

DEAR EDITOR - As chairman of the Norbury Theatre I must take issue with your anonymous writer who is `looking forward to the final curtain.' more...

Re-cycle more items to reduce waste problems

DEAR EDITOR - Having been away for a few days I have only just seen the Advertiser/Messenger and other letters in connection with rubbish collections. At the risk of overkill I cannot resist commenting on Rob Brown's letter. more...

Swan and the vital role of arts funding

IN his letter (You Say, October 28) concerning the city council's grant to the Swan Theatre, Coun Ian Imray has unfortunately failed to acknowledge the pivotal role played by West Midlands Arts (WMA), the City's principal partner in the Swan's funding. more...

Swan Theatre rescue dumped

A WORCESTER city councillor threatened to resign as the fight to save the Swan Theatre suffered another blow. more...

Council asked to get skates on

PLANS are rolling forward for a new skate park for young people in Studley. more...

Fly posters face purge

FLY-posters illegally splattered across town for months are to be torn down after the launch of a massive clampdown on Monday. more...

Cold shoulder for callers

VULNERABLE people will be given help to feel safer at home by Worcestershire Trading Standards during National Consumer Week. more...

District tries to clean up its act

MOVES to clean up the Bromsgrove Council district have been put forward to health and leisure scrutiny committee members. more...

Green light for recycling

AN Alvechurch councillor taking part in a recycling experiment for Bromsgrove Council has reported her success. more...

Woman admits benefit fraud

A LAKESIDE woman has been give a 12-month conditional discharge after pleading guilty to benefit fraud at Droitwich Magistrates Court last Wednesday. more...

Historic radar dish scrapped

A GIANT radar dish that used to be one of Malvern's most distinctive landmarks and a key part of the town's history has been scrapped. more...

Raids sending out message

A TOTAL of 58 offences were detected after a series of raids over three days. more...

Bag snatch witness plea

POLICE are appealing to three people who helped a woman who had her bag snatched to come forward as they may have vital information. more...

Fruit machines are target of burglars

LETTERS have been sent to pub managers in Redditch and Bromsgrove warning them to be on their guard after a spate of break-ins. more...

Name to be chosen

NINE potential names for a new community facility in Church Hill will be debated by Redditch councillors tonight. more...

Mosque gets final consent

PLANS for a £1.5m mosque in Smallwood have been given the go-ahead by Redditch Council - despite concerns from residents. more...

Kidnap pair sentenced

Court correspondent more...

Marianne's compassion

A KIND-HEARTED schoolgirl has raised funds for a new Worcester hospice after learning that it was specifically for youngsters. more...

Marianne's compassion

A KIND-HEARTED schoolgirl has raised funds for a new Worcester hospice after learning that it was specifically for youngsters. more...

Smartie work by the Cubs

WORCESTER youngsters have been drumming up money for charity after packing as many items as possible into a small box of Smarties. more...

Fashion aid for the fund

BBC Hereford & Worcester presenters joined models from a city college to sashay down the catwalk and raise cash for Acorns Children's Hospice appeal. more...

Military display will help appeal

A NATIONAL re-enactment group is to stage a huge event in Worcester to raise cash for Acorns Children's Hospice Trust. more...

Friends raise hospital help

ABOUT £4,200 has been raised for the cancer and radiotherapy units at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham. more...

Decision date on licence for burner

A DECISION on whether or not to grant a licence to operate an animal carcass incinerator in Astwood Bank will be made on Monday, December 2, it has been announced. more...

Inflaming the issue

COMMENTS made by the directors of the company bidding to run an animal incinerator in Astwood Bank have sparked anger from villagers. more...

25 years ago

November 4, 1977 more...

50 years ago

November 7, 1952 more...

100 years ago

November 8, 1902 more...

School must function as normally as it can

AS chairman of governors to Astwood Bank First School, I would like to outline the present position of the governing body, and the school, with respect to the applications before Redditch Council for an incineration plant in Popes Lane. more...

Magic spell didn't work

I HAVE written before praising the Palace Theatre so I think it is only fair that I send a letter when things are not so good. more...

Mauled over coals

DON Vincent says it 'is possibly true' the miners 'were good' at their jobs (Letters, October 30). more...

Please give what you can

REMEMBRANCE Day this year falls on Monday, November 11, with services having taken place on Sunday in Redditch at St Stephen's Church and St Matthias and St George in Astwood Bank. more...

Howard is an inspiration!

BEING a regular reader of your letters section and only just having come out of therapy, I've become an avid fan of one of your regular contributors, namely Howard Bellaby. more...

Who wants to lie there and think of England?

IT appears that once again the older generation who are not in touch with today's open-minded society are imposing Victorian principles on those who are not embarrassed by sex and want to have the freedom of choice to shop where they want. more...

Who wants to lie there and think of England?

WITH reference to Mrs Holland's letter (Advertiser, October 30) expressing her horror at the thought of an 'adult shop' in Redditch, I would like to know what all the fuss is about. more...

How can bus company do this?

I FELT I had to write to complain about the way that First Bus has treated passengers. more...

Driver starts appeal fight

Court Correspondent more...

Animals ban for farmers

TWO Redditch farmers have been convicted of a string of offences relating to the mistreatment of animals. more...

Drunk girl spurs plea

POLICE have issued a stark warning to parents to make sure they know where their children are after an excessively drunk 13-year-old girl was rushed to hospital. more...

Legion chief recalls horror sinkings

ONE veteran of the Second World War who will be thinking of fallen comrades on Remembrance Sunday is the president of Alcester's Royal British Legion. more...

Who will determine centre's exact needs?

ONE of the items on the agenda for Tuesday's crucial meeting is a town centre enhancement study. more...

End in sight for website re-launch

THE new Alcester website should be up and running by the end of the year. more...

Help spend that million!

ALCESTER businesses have been urged to attend a crucial meeting next week to discuss how they are set to benefit from a £1m boost for the town. more...

Day was filled with beans

ALCESTER residents have played their part in smashing a world record. more...

Organ is no pipe dream

A VICTORIAN pipe organ is up for sale at a Wootton Wawen church. more...

Weather gives city fireworks show a beating

CHARITY takings at Worcester's biggest fireworks display were down two-thirds on last year. more...

Honouring our heroes

ALCESTER and the surrounding areas will fall silent on Sunday as people remember and honour the fallen heroes of the First and Second World Wars Alcester. more...

Woman escapes prison sentence

A PREGNANT woman who went on a spending spree after snatching a social worker's handbag has escaped a jail sentence. more...

Land plan rejected

ALCESTER may have lost out on plans to incorporate land from neighbouring parishes after the parish review was completed. more...

Cyclist killed in lorry crash

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a cyclist was killed in a collision with a lorry near Evesham Country Park. more...

Kids are Sophie's choice

SCALLYWAGS pre-school children cooked up a storm with some celebrity chefs. more...

Revamped car park open early

AN Evesham car park, which has received a facelift, is open for business earlier than expected. more...

Strike off as talks go on

THE first eight-day firefighters strike due to start today has been cancelled by the Fire Brigades Union while crucial money talks continue. more...

Our lane is `worst in the county'

A WORCESTER man claims the lane in which he lives is the worst in the county. more...

Gift in memory of a loved one

WITH a major £1m rejuvenation of the Greig Centre planned the Chronicle takes a look at the venue's history, which begins with one man's devotion to his wife. more...

Medics' advise to take `flu jab

PEOPLE across Herefordshire and Worcestershire most vulnerable to the `flu bug are being urged to protect themselves against the disease as winter approaches. more...

Council backs down on cemetery windmill ban

GUIDELINES are to be sent to families who were told to remove memorial windmills from their children's graves at Hereford Cemetery. more...

Trustee plea over funding

A GREIG Centre trustee has warned the popular community venue faces closure if a potential cash windfall falls through. more...

Threat to village hall Lotto cash

VILLAGE halls in Worcestershire and Herefordshire are under threat after funding from the National Lottery's Community Fund was slashed by nearly half. more...

Laura stepping to pass on skills

A WORCESTER woman who left the Faithful City almost 25-years-ago to pursue a hugely successful career in ballet is back home to pass on the skills that she learnt to the next generation. more...

Website set up to help the aged

SILVER surfers have the opportunity to find more about what is available for them thanks to a new website created by Help the Aged. more...

School cracks up in quake

A WORCESTERSHIRE school is picking up the pieces after suffering earthquake damage. more...

Drivers wanted to help disabled

KIND-hearted volunteers are being urged to help a community transport scheme, which provides transport for disabled people. more...

You'll make it worse

RESIDENTS in Bransford fear that plans to prevent flooding on the A4103 could make matters worse elsewhere in the area. more...

Light at the end of the tunnel for roundabout

AFTER almost a decade of campaigning, it looks like Warndon Parish Council's trouble with overgrown roundabouts might be coming to an end. more...

Male nurses are on the increase

THE rise in the number of male nurses in Worcestershire is partly due to the popularity of hospital dramas on television, it has been claimed. more...

Parking's becoming a problem

RESIDENTS in Warndon Villages are calling for more parking restrictions because the number of cars parking in their roads is creating a hazard. more...

School scoops special award

A SPECIAL needs school which uses illuminated floors to help autistic children has won a prestigious award. more...

Battle has been won

ANXIETY that had been building for 10 months was brought to an end in a matter of seconds in the chamber of the House of Commons. more...

`Fresh start' addict unable to resist city's cheap drugs

A HEROIN addict who moved to Worcester to kick his habit went shoplifting after buying cheap drugs on his first day in the city, a court heard. more...

She kissed us all goodnight, and then we heard a bang

A POPULAR widow who had been looking after her friends' pub died after falling down the stairs. more...

About chime, too...

FOR the first time in well over a century, councillors were called to the Guildhall by the chimes of a bell from St Andrew's Spire. more...

Room up top as double-decker joins school run

A DOUBLE-DECKER bus, brought in to stop overcrowding on a Worcestershire school route, is now up and running after suffering a series of setbacks. more...

Lorry driver beaten in road rage attack, claim

A LORRY driver was attacked in a road rage incident during the morning rush-hour, a jury has been told. more...

100 years old and still helping others

FOUR generations of a Worcester family will be raising a glass with a sprightly city woman who celebrates her 100th birthday today. more...

THROCKMORTON: Battle has been won

ANXIETY that had been building for 10 months was brought to an end in a matter of seconds in the chamber of the House of Commons. more...

THROCKMORTON: Jubilation as refugee plan is scrapped

BATTLING villagers were today celebrating a dramatic victory over plans to build a massive asylum seeker centre on their doorsteps at Throckmorton. more...

Tops for sir

A former Redditch man has scooped a prestigious science teacher of the year award sponsored by the Government and BT. more...

Site sighting

A site visit takes place tomorrow to provide an update on how NEW College's £9 million redevelopment project is progressing. more...

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