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Worcestershire | Archive | 2007 | February

Stories for 6 February 2007

Alcester

Conductor takes up new court role

THE conductor of Alcester Singers is trading the baton for the bench after 15 years of service as he becomes a High Court judge. more...

Officers honoured for community work

TWO Alcester Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) have been rewarded for their commitment to building a safer community. more...

Rotary holiday

MEMBERS of Alcester Rotary Club are getting their beach towels ready for a summer holiday to Blackpool. more...

In Bloom meeting

FLOWERS, hanging baskets and all things green will be discussed at Alcester In Bloom's AGM at 7.30pm on Monday, February 19 at 3, Sherwell Drive, Alcester. more...

FOND memories of the Aston Cantlow church they married in have been tarnished for a couple who have been ordered by the High Court to pay more than £200,000 for repairs to the building because of an "archaic" law. more...

Cones plan to aid parking problems

TRAFFIC cones are being placed outside St Nicholas' CE Primary School to resolve a long-term parking problem. more...

Am Dram

Blonde Bombshells Of 1943

TALENTED Worcester actor/musician Pam Jolley has followed an international tour with Riverdance by landing a part in Alan Plater's play Blonde Bombshells Of 1943. more...

Animals & Nature

WHITE LIONS – The legend grows as West Midlands Safari Park announce the birth of four white l

West Midland Safari Park announce the birth of the first ever white lion cubs to be born in the UK and they will be on view to visitors for the first time, when the Park opens on Saturday, 10th February 2007. more...

Business

Auctioneers star in TV cook show

WORCESTERSHIRE auctioneer Adrian Mackwell left the stresses of running a busy auction house to face the heat in the kitchen when he took part in BBC's popular daytime television series Ready Steady Cook, returning triumphant as he beat his colleague Jeremy Thornton. more...

Business News

Women urged to take up IT careers

WOMEN have been urged to take the first step to a new career at the Women in Technology event in Redditch. more...

Text scheme to cut truck crime

A SCHEME which will alert truck drivers by text message when an HGV has been stolen has been sponsored by a Redditch firm. more...

Community News

Try to make a Longship

VIKINGS are the inspiration for pottery workshops hoped to entertain youngsters over the half-term break. more...

Check out the farm, gym and workshops

A PRIVATE school near Upton-upon-Severn opened its doors to prospective parents and pupils. more...

City gallery show for student artists

THE work of a talented group of art students is going on show at a new gallery in the city. more...

Katie is a team first

A ST Mary's Convent School student has become the first pupil to play cricket for a county team. more...

Cricket

Colwall CC face Astwood Bank in Village KO opener

COLWALL CC have once again been drawn away at Astwood Bank in their opening round of the National Village Knockout competition. more...

Education

The mum who liked her son’s school so much, she bought it

ANNABEL Goodman struggled to find a school that could cater for the needs of her severely dyslexic son. more...

Football

Sunday league results

All the scores from local Sunday leagues. more...

Junior results

JUnior scores from the area. more...

Duggan at the double

Droitwich Spa 2 Warwick Town 1 ROSS Duggan bagged a brace as Droitwich came from behind to win this Midland Combination Division Two clash on Saturday. more...

Villa pass Police test

FAIRFIELD Villa set their stall out for the rest of the season with an impressive victory over West Midlands Police in the Midland Combination Division One on Saturday. more...

Gardening

Top tips to help make gardens a rural retreat

A WILDLIFE gardening expert is set to share her experience with Worcester residents. more...

General

Molly is now most popular pet name

RESULTS of an RSPCA pet survey show that the name Molly is now the most popular moniker for both cats and dogs. more...

Regional variation in used car prices

A COMPREHENSIVE new study by EurotaxGlass's of almost 200,000 used cars offered for sale throughout the UK via Auto Trader has found that the average asking price of a second-hand car is the highest in the South East of England, at £10,400 - 14 per cent more than in the North East, the area with the lowest recorded regional average, at £8,900. more...

Romantic holiday destinations

AS Valentine's Day approaches, Venice, Paris and Rome have been voted the top three destinations for a romantic break in a recent American Express Insurance Services survey. more...

Differential in used car prices

General Sport

Ladies grab team silver

THE ladies veterans from Bromsgrove and Redditch Athletic Club team put in fine performances as they finished second in the Gloucestershire Cross Country League in Droitwich. more...

In Brief

Scooter parade

A PARADE of scooters and wheelchairs will travel through the town tomorrow to mark the 20th anniversary of the town's Shopmobility scheme. more...

Kidder News Latest

Inspirational cycling mission

A WRIBBENHALL cyclist has completed a gruelling journey of more than 1,600 miles and is hoping to use his personal mission to help Kidderminster Hospital cancer patients. more...

Inspirational cycling mission

A WRIBBENHALL cyclist has completed a gruelling journey of more than 1,600 miles and is hoping to use his personal mission to help Kidderminster Hospital cancer patients. more...

Inspirational cycling mission

A WRIBBENHALL cyclist has completed a gruelling journey of more than 1,600 miles and is hoping to use his personal mission to help Kidderminster Hospital cancer patients. more...

Wake-up call for health trust

HEALTH services in Worcestershire have suffered another blow but women are set to benefit from a more accurate way of testing cervical smears. more...

Damaged masonry forces footpath closure

SCAFFOLDING has been erected in Kidderminster's Exchange Street after a damaged piece of masonry caused a footpath to be closed. more...

Dream wedding dresses go on show

AN ARRAY of wedding dresses from the 1930s until the present day go on display at a Kidderminster church on Saturday, February 17. more...

Riverside incident sparks safety plea

A RIVER rescue team has warned mountain bikers and walkers to take more precautions when their routes take them alongside flooded waterways. more...

Damaged masonry closes footpath

SCAFFOLDING has been erected in Kidderminster's Exchange Street after a damaged piece of masonry caused a footpath to be closed. more...

New faces at safari park

FOUR white lion cubs will be charming the crowds when West Midland Safari Park re-opens after its winter shutdown on Saturday. (Feb 10) Maryn, the cub's mother, gave birth to the youngsters, who are the first to be born in the UK, on her fourth birthday, in August and they are getting ready to make their debut at the Bewdley tourist attraction. more...

New faces at safari park

FOUR white lion cubs will be charming the crowds when West Midland Safari Park re-opens after its winter shutdown on Saturday. more...

Plans to cut down barriers

TALKS are planned to discuss setting up an awards scheme for people who offer services to the disabled. more...

Crackdown on car crime

Police in Wyre Forest have their sights on "a dirty dozen" after launching a crackdown on car crime across the district. more...

Talking tulips

GARDENING enthusiasts are being invited to attend the first official club event at a refurbished village hall. more...

Oil thieves strike

POLICE are hunting thieves who drained £4,000 of heating oil from two tanks at a firm on the Sandy Lane industrial estate. more...

Oil thieves strike

POLICE are hunting thieves who drained £4,000 of heating oil from two tanks at a firm on the Sandy Lane industrial estate. more...

Young hopefuls set for election drama

THE next generation of Wyre Forest politicians will be unveiled at a ceremony to elect young people's representatives. more...

Young hopefuls set for election drama

THE next generation of Wyre Forest politicians will be unveiled at a ceremony to elect young people's representatives. more...

Latest

County on alert for bird flu

POULTRY farmers across the two counties are today keeping a tense watch on the current outbreak of a deadly strain of bird flu. more...

Put up bird boxes and help wildlife

COUNTY residents are being encouraged to get involved in National Nest Box Week. more...

New inquest into Rachel Whitear death

A new inquest is to be held into the death of Rachel Whitear, whose tragic end was used in an anti-drugs video. more...

Snow could hit county on Thursday

THE heaviest snows of the year so far may fall on Thursday in Worcestershire causing some disruption to drivers. more...

Train driver breaks silence on horror attack

A TRAIN driver has spoken for the first time about the horrific attack which left him in hospital with extensive facial injuries. more...

Worcester travellers move on

A GROUP of travellers who descended on a Worcester car park appeared to be slowly moving on this evening. more...

Prison sentence warning

A 44-year-old Evesham man has been warned to expect a prison sentence for threatening to kill a police officer. more...

Regimental name to go

TENBURY soldiers who have served in the Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters will see the name disappear when it merges with the Staffordshires and the 22nd (Cheshire) in September to become the Mercian Regiment. more...

Latets

The race is on! Town to hold first cancer charity run

THOUSANDS of women will raise funds for the fight against cancer in Redditch this summer when the Race for Life comes to town for the first time. more...

Letters

Why didn’t we get a say on permit plans?

SIR - I have some questions and points about the future ban on taxpayers who transport their household waste in braked-trailers to council tips at their own expense. more...

Permits are to help users, not hinder

SIR - With regard to Terry Ford's letter (Letters, January 27), I would like to clear up any misunderstandings regarding using trailers at household waste sites. more...

I don’t get much dentistry from NHS

SIR - After all my moaning about the idea of moving two doctors' surgeries to Newtown Road, I have to admit the new surgery is very pleasant and it must be easier to work in. more...

Leaving age is not all that’s changed

SIR - Ellen Branagh's excellent article on school leaving ages (Worcester News, January 23) gives food for thought. more...

Will shops please turn out the lights

SIR - I was enjoying a pint in the Plough last week and admiring the sight of an illuminated Worcester cathedral when, at about 10.50pm, the lights were switched off and the cathedral disappeared. more...

Drivers are root of roundabout trouble

SIR - Regarding correspondence on the southern link road. more...

Live Match Coverage

Team news

Braintree (4-4-2): Morgan, Burgess, Jones, Adedeji, Edwards, Quinton, Martin, Good, Baker, Brayley. Subs: Hawes, Bradshaw, Bailey, Sutton, Sullivan. more...

Penn is only change

HARRIERS made one change to the side that was held to a frustrating goaless draw by Braintree in the first tie. more...

Supporters' speak

HARRIERS fan Dave Williams feared the replay would go to extra time and penalties on a freezing night in Essex. more...

0-20 minutes

BRAINTREE were in a much more attacking frame of mind in the replay with the onus on the hosts to push forward. more...

21 - 35 minutes

Harriers were given a let-off on 24 minutes when Quinton stabbed a glorious chance wide from six yards out after Bevan failed to get any distance on a punched clearance. more...

GOAL GOAL GOAL

Braintree 1 Harriers 0 - Edwards smashes in a tremendous volley from 15 yards after Brayley's pinpoint cross from the left more...

GOAL GOAL GOAL

Braintree 1 Harriers 0 - (43 minutes) Edwards smashes in a tremendous volley from 15 yards after Brayley's pinpoint cross from the left more...

36-45 minutes - Braintree 1 Harriers 0

It was developing into a keenly contested tie with a few crunching tackles flying in. more...

46-65 minutes - Braintree 1 Harriers 0

Harriers were forced into a change at the break with Kenna limping off with a recurrence of the injury he sustained on Saturday. more...

GOAL GOAL GOAL

Braintree 1 Harriers 1 Michael Blackwood (71) rams the ball past Morgan from close range to level the game. more...

GOAL GOAL GOAL

Braintree 1 Harriers 2 Olli Adedeji (73) turned the ball past his own keeper after Blackwood crossed following Penns's quick free kick. more...

GOAL GOAL GOAL

Braintree 1 Harriers 3 Russell (75) Finishes another quick raid by latching onto a loose ball to smash an 18-yard finish past Morgan. more...

GOAL GOAL GOAL

Braintree 1 Harriers 3 Russell (75) Finishes another quick raid by latching onto a loose ball to smash an 18-yard finish past Morgan. more...

66-90 minutes - Braintree 1 Harriers 3

Harriers were displaying a bit more urgency as the game entered the last 25 minutes. more...

Three goal burst rescues Harriers

THREE goals in five minutes rescued Harriers from the brink of an embarrassing FA Trophy upset at Braintree and sent them into the quarter finals. more...

Three goal burst rescues Harriers

THREE goals in five minutes rescued Harriers from the brink of an embarrassing FA Trophy upset at Braintree and sent them into the quarter finals. more...

Manager'S View

Our system worked but we suffered at set-pieces

WE decided to use a 3-4-3 formation for the FA Trophy match at Welling United. more...

News

Aussie paceman signs for County

TRUE to their word, Worces-tershire have signed a left-arm fast bowler who is available for all of the forthcoming season as their second overseas player by bringing in little-known Australian Doug Bollinger. more...

Aussie paceman signs for County

Powell handed ban

WARRIORS scrum-half Matt Powell will miss his side's Guinness Premiership meeting with Leicester on February 17 after he was banned for one week following a Rugby Football Union disciplinary hearing. more...

Phil finds form with a triple ton

WORCESTERSHIRE overseas star Phil Jaques has smashed his way back into form with a stunning 321 for his club side Sutherland against North Sydney. more...

Bollinger looking to sparkle at New Road

DOUG Bollinger is ready to step into the unknown when he arrives at New Road for his first taste of county cricket this summer. more...

Opinion

They’re doing all they can to beat bird flu

WORCESTERSHIRE's poultry breeders could have been forgiven for feeling a shiver down the spine when they heard about the bird flu outbreak at Bernard Matthews' Suffolk farm. more...

Reports

Seconds lose out to rivals

RELEGATION battling Bromsgrove ladies seconds failed to build on a dominant performance as local rivals Droitwich defeated them 2-0 on Saturday in the County League. more...

Spa victory rejuvenates promotion chances

Droitwich Spa men's 1st XI 3 Leamington men's 1st XI 2 THE promotion race in the DTZ West Midlands Division One took a twist as Droitwich Spa saw off rivals Leamington on Saturday. more...

Round-Up

Hit squad may tackle city’s problem parkers

A HIT squad could in the future be patrolling Worcester streets warning people against parking on double yellow lines. more...

Green-fingered fun for the family

PLANTS, pots and paints will be in abundance at Webbs Garden Centre, near Droitwich, during a fun-packed week of activities for children on half-term holidays. more...

Samurai sword pair are guilty

A MAN and a woman from Worcester caught with three samurai swords in the back of their car have been given a 12-month conditional discharge. more...

County poised to close village’s speed loophole

A SPEED limit loophole in a Worcestershire village will be closed in a bid to stop the possibility of drivers who go too fast escaping prosecution. more...

Sea Cadets do battle at annual competition

SEA Cadets from across Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire met for their annual district drill and piping competition on Sunday. more...

Michael teaches his grandad to surf web

A WORCESTERSHIRE whiz kid has won a laptop after he taught his grandfather to use the internet. more...

Big clean-ups target problem fly-tippers

TWO areas of Worcester will benefit from a cleaning blitz this week. more...

Makeover will attract wildlife to

A DINES Green car park is to be transformed into a haven for wildlife and horticulture. more...

Flower sellers in store will be helping heart campaign

A WORCESTER store is helping raise funds for the British Heart Foundation's Valentine appeal on Saturday. more...

Firebugs destroy replica Iron Age hut and workshop

SUSPECTED arson attacks have caused thousands of pounds damage at a workshop and destroyed an Iron Age hut built by teenagers at an outdoor education centre in Malvern. more...

Train chaos after death on Tube line

RAIL passengers faced chaos when services to and from Worcester were disrupted following a death. more...

I am praying for Woofers who are off to Afghanistan

A WOMAN whose husband, father and her brother served with the Woofers has offered them her prayers as they prepare for battle in Afghanistan. more...

Council missing targets on key planning decisions

TARGETS for deciding major housing, retail and employment projects in Worcester are being missed, according to new figures. more...

Cedric has a new home - but cat lovers are still wanted.

THE RSPCA has its lowest number of abandoned and unwanted cats, thanks to an appeal in the Worcester News. more...

Legal first in divorce courts for housewife

A HOUSEWIFE from Worcestershire is thought to be the first to successfully protect the divorce settlement awarded to her after the breakdown of her marriage, after her former husband declared himself bankrupt. more...

Someone will be hurt before alleyway is lit

A WOMAN campaigning for improved lighting down a dark alleyway in Worcester fears someone will be attacked before something is done. more...

Abstract art in new exhibition

A Worcestser art gallery is hosting a new exhibition this month. more...

Park-and-ride should be all year, say passengers

PASSENGERS want park-and-ride services in Hereford to run all year around after more than 3,000 journeys were made using the scheme in the run-up to Christmas last year. more...

HEREFORD: Park-and-ride should be all year, say passengers

PASSENGERS want park-and-ride services in Hereford to run all year around after more than 3,000 journeys were made using the scheme in the run-up to Christmas last year. more...

DROITWICH: Speeding motorists are putting lives in danger

CONCERNS are growing in Droitwich that a number of roads in residential areas are being used as rat runs by speeding motorists. more...

Drive to get 400 support officers on beat

WEST Mercia police are launching a recruitment drive to get more community support officers walking the beat. more...

Drive to get 400 support officers on beat

WEST Mercia police are launching a recruitment drive to get more community support officers walking the beat. more...

Alderton six-goal victory puts them in contention

ALDERTON moved into promotion contention in Division Two with a six-goal defeat of Defford/Besford United. more...

Cookley event

COOKLEY Cricket Club will be holding their annual race night and auction on Friday, February 23. more...

Tough cup draw

COLWALL have once again been drawn against Astwood Bank, who narrowly defeated them last year, in the National Village Knockout Cup. more...

West wants his players to learn

EVESHAM United manager Paul West wants his team to show an improved attitude when they visit Bishops Cleeve tomorrow night (7.30pm). more...

Lowe aiming for net gains

HOPES of producing the next Tim Henman are high at Pershore Tennis Centre following the rise to prominence of youngster Rob Lowe. more...

Spa sup from cup of joy

Droitwich Ladies FC booked their place in the semi-finals of the Soccersite League Cup by seeing off Redditch 3-1 on Sunday. more...

Will is big winner with double delight

THE Harkaway Club set the standard for the remaining West Midland meetings with 123 horses contesting 10 races at Chaddesley Corbett on Sunday. more...

Goal hungry Spartak welcome Alveston

BARNT Green Spartak will be aiming to use their new goal power to see off the threat of bottom side Alveston this Saturday (February 10, 3pm kick off). more...

Chairman’s delight at striker's loyalty

STRIKER Gary Hay has been praised by chairman Tom Herbert for staying loyal to Bromsgrove Rovers. more...

Michael surfs to a top prize

A SWITCHED-on teenager has beaten off competition from hundreds of other internet whiz kids to win a national prize. more...

Dog walker plea

POLICE believe that a collie-type dog could be the key to tracing a witness to a sexual assault which took place on a woman near Droitwich Spa town centre. more...

Fatal car crash

A MALE driver died after his vehicle left the A449, collided with a tree and overturned. more...

Celebrating diamond days

A HAPPY Upton Warren couple marked 60 years of marriage with family and friends. more...

Have your say

TOWN residents who want to have their say on the amount of future development in Droitwich Spa are being invited to a meeting at the Community Hall next Monday. more...

Highlight

AN event to highlight prostate cancer will be held at Droitwich's Community Hall on Tuesday, February 20. more...

Highlighting cancer

AN event to highlight prostate cancer will be held at Droitwich's Community Hall on Tuesday, February 20. more...

Flat fire

FIREFIGHTERS rescued a man from a blaze at his Droitwich Spa flat. more...

Alderton boosted by a six-hit show

ALDERTON moved into promotion contention in Division Two of the Birdseye Sports Evesham and District Sunday League after a six-goal defeat of Defford and Besford. more...

Russell brace wins it for Campden

Ilmington Mixed 1, Campden Mixed 3 CAMPDEN, sponsored by John Russell Digger Hire and Ground Works, sealed their second successive win thanks to goals from Sarah Bragg and John Russell. more...

Second half strikes secure a point

Badsey Ladies 2, Ludlow 2 A MUCH improved performance saw Badsey share the points in Saturday's league match. more...

Ladies lose out in top of table clash

Evesham Ladies 0, Redditch 2 SATURDAY saw second-placed Evesham play host to league leaders Redditch in an eagerly anticipated clash that was crucial to the home side's hopes of promotion. more...

Star Sarah starts in style

Bretforton Ladies 3, Colwall 0 PLAYER of the match Sarah Hall opened the scoring for a weakened home side after ten minutes with a neat reverse shot. more...

Meeting to discuss strategy

MALVERN Town Council is holding a special meeting on Monday, February 12, at 7pm, to discuss the West Midlands Regional Spatial Strategy, which aims to promote the creation of sustainable communities. more...

Teacher to visit Russia

A TEACHER at a Malvern primary school is visiting a school in Russia this week. more...

Band donates grand

THE Malvern Chase Brass Band had donated £1,000 to its nominated local charity, TG's Project. more...

Philip is guest of honour

PHILIP Serrell, antiques expert and raconteur, will be the guest of honour at a buffet supper to raise money for St Richard's Hospice. more...

Travellers' chance to speak out

PASSENGERS who use First Great Western trains that run through Malvern are invited to voice their feelings on a new website. more...

Free yoga on offer

YOGA teachers from a centre in Malvern are offering free tuition to celebrate Yoga Week next month. more...

Malvern artist chosen for show

A PAINTING by Catherine Moody has been selected for show in a major London exhibition. more...

Malvern artist chosen for show

A PAINTING by artist Catherine Moody has been selected for show in a major London exhibition. more...

Council blow to community centre

PLANS for a new £800,000 community centre have been dealt a blow after Redditch Council decided it would not provide funding for the scheme. more...

Crushing threat to clamped car

FOLLOWING a spate of car clamping horror stories, residents in Ipsley are being warned to take great care where they park. more...

Tributes to late town councillor

TRIBUTES have been paid to the late Tory councillor Ken Kenney at a Redditch Council meeting. more...

Groups in grant showcase

YOUNG people's groups which have received county council cash will be showcased at a special event in Bromsgrove on Tuesday. more...

Charity to mark 10 years

PEOPLE who have benefited from the good work of a Redditch charity for the homeless are being asked to come forward and share their experiences to celebrate the organisation's forthcoming anniversary. more...

Horse tack haul in raid

HORSE tack worth more than £3,000 and a motorbike worth about £1,000 have been stolen from a yard in Crofts Lane, Astwood Bank. more...

Council tenant in mould misery

A BATCHLEY council flat tenant says she has spent hundreds of pounds and three "miserable" years trying to make her home habitable because of a severe mould and damp problem. more...

Warning to van drivers

VAN drivers are being urged by police to secure their vehicles after two overnight thefts in Winyates. more...

Roundup

County sign second overseas player

Worcestershire CCC has announced the signing of New South Wales State Player, Doug Bollinger, as their second overseas player for the 2007 season. He will be joining fellow State Player, Phil Jaques on the county roster. more...

Rugby

Junior rugby round-up

Junior scores from around the area. more...

Droitwich edge it to hold off Hales

TABLE topping Droitwich weathered late pressure by title rivals Old Halesonians to win their 16th game in a row in the Midlands Division Four West (South) on Saturday. more...

Boars run riot

BROMSGROVE roared to an impressive victory over relegation battling Camp Hill at Finstall Park on Saturday. more...

Schools

Musical with a Twist!

THE boy who wanted more is the focus of Trinity High School's new production, the musical Oliver! more...

Travel

Head outdoors for the perfect proposal

ANYONE thinking of getting down on one knee this Valentine's Day should shun the romantic candlelit dinner, quit the city and head for the great outdoors - according to a University expert. more...

What'S Happening

Club for Summer

A NEW club at a Malvern school will offer summer holiday activities. more...

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