Worcestershire | Archive | 2008 | January


Stories for 26 January 2008

Education

Student film-makers tackle hot topic

THE hot issue of climate change is being tackled by student film-makers in an effort to educate youngsters.  more...

Eufc - Live Match Updates

Davis given second league start as West rings changes

ALLANDO Davis will take his place in Evesham's starting line-up for only the fifth time this season when the Robins play host to Dunstable this afternoon.  more...

Knott's early efforts fail to break deadlock

DUNSTABLE forced two corners in the opening five minutes both of which came to nothing.  more...

Captain Steve nets opener

SKIPPER Steve Lutz opened the scoring after 16 minutes nafter James Knott had seen a shot splendidly saved by Paul Taylor.  more...

Lutz and Scheppel go close to doubling lead

NATHAN Vaughan was brought to his knees by the foot of post to keep out Aaron Flood's 18th minute free-kick before Steve Lutz came close to doubling Evesham's lead.  more...

Lutz nets only goal of opening half

Evesham Utd 1, Dunstable Tn 0 STEVE Lutz netted his eighth goal of the season as the Robins took a slender lead into the second half.  more...

Visitors Town fielding a bare 11

IT emerged during the interval that Dunstable don't have any substitute's after a fall-out prior to kick-off.  more...

Poor quality hinders hopes of second goal

EVESHAM'S poor quality final ball into the box continued after the break when Allando Davis and Michael Hayden both sliced their attempted balls into the danger area - one into the terracing and the other straight to Paul Taylor in the visiting goal.  more...

Town keeper Taylor denies Hayden and Luckett

Nathan Vaughan forced another flap from his opposite number with a long-range free-kick but there was no Evesham player on hand to deal with the loose ball.  more...

Robins win again after disjointed display

Evesham Utd 1, Dunstable Tn 0 A decent cross from Michael Hayden 13 minutes from time was glanced goalwards by Danny Scheppel's head but the ball landed agonisingly wide of the left-hand upright.  more...

Robins win again after disjointed display

Evesham Utd 1, Dunstable Tn 0 A decent cross from Michael Hayden 13 minutes from time was glanced goalwards by Danny Scheppel's head but the ball landed agonisingly wide of the left-hand upright.  more...

In Brief

Nearly new sale

A NEARLY new sale will be held at Crown Meadow First School in Alvechurch by the Parent Teacher Association.  more...

Kidder News Latest

Youngsters play role in partnership

YOUNG people in Wyre Forest are developing a youth charter as part of a new community partnership scheme.  more...

Students and firefighters in fund-raiser

KIDDERMINSTER'S firefighters are teaming up with staff and students of Kidderminster College to appeal for support for a joint fund-raising event today.  more...

Students and firefighters in fund-raiser

KIDDERMINSTER'S firefighters are teaming up with staff and students of Kidderminster College to appeal for support for a joint fund-raising event today.  more...

Students and firefighters in fund-raiser

KIDDERMINSTER firefighters are teaming up with staff and students of Kidderminster College to appeal for support for a joint fund-raising event today.  more...

Give your hole name

THE owners of an acclaimed Wyre Forest garden have been using the world's first social networking site geared specifically for gardeners to come up with names for their rabbit holes.  more...

Give your hole name

THE owners of an acclaimed Wyre Forest garden have been using the world's first social networking site geared specifically for gardeners to come up with names for their rabbit holes.  more...

Give your hole name

THE owners of an acclaimed Wyre Forest garden have been using the world's first social networking site geared specifically for gardeners to come up with names for their rabbit holes.  more...

Jobs 'safe' in takeover

WORKERS at the Kidderminster office of a firm that supplies services to councils and housing authorities across the West Midlands have been assured their jobs are safe after the business was taken over.  more...

Jobs 'safe' in takeover

WORKERS at the Kidderminster office of a firm that supplies services to councils and housing authorities across the West Midlands have been assured their jobs are safe after the business was taken over.  more...

Crimestoppers nets criminals

INFORMATION passed anonymously to Crimestoppers has seen more than 200 criminals brought to justice across the area that includes Wyre Forest.  more...

Crimestopper calls net felons

INFORMATION passed anonymously to Crimestoppers has seen more than 200 criminals brought to justice across the area that includes Wyre Forest.  more...

Residents get say on development

RESIDENTS of Wyre Forest are being given the chance to have their say about the district's development blueprint.  more...

Floods grants deadline extended

PEOPLE who have watercourses running across their property are being given more time to apply to a grant scheme.  more...

Floods grants deadline extended

PEOPLE who have watercourses running across their property are being given more time to apply to a grant scheme.  more...

Latest

Latest travel news

Check out the latest travel news before you head off to the shops this Saturday morning.  more...

Learn to save someone’s life

STUDENTS at a Worcestershire school have been given the chance to learn life-saving skills thanks to two charities.  more...

Praise and thanks for county’s maternity services

MATERNITY services in Worcestershire have been praised despite sloppy standards being found in other hospitals across the country.  more...

Miss Worcester’s ice cream delight

MISS Worcester has been handing out triple scoops of ice cream to wish county residents luck in tonight's Lotto draw.  more...

Put forward your sports heroes

NOMINATIONS are open for Worcester sportspeople, coaches or clubs who have had an outstanding year.   more...

Arts workshop fears budget cuts

STAFF at Worcester Arts Workshop are still uncertain about the future of their services and jobs because the Arts Council has not told them if their annual £25,000 grant is to be cut.  more...

Arts workshop fears funding cuts

STAFF at Worcester Arts Workshop are still uncertain about the future of their services and jobs because the Arts Council has not told them if their annual £25,000 grant is to be cut.  more...

Vandals smash salon window

A WORCESTER hairdressing business has been targeted by vandals.  more...

WN goes social networking

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

Worcester News weather watch

BEFORE you venture outside to visit friends or go shopping, you'll need to know about the weather and travel.  more...

Restaurant reviews from your Worcester News

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

Restaurant reviews from your Worcester News

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

We can’t do a thing to stop this building blitz

A VAST house-building programme is on the cards for Worcestershire after regional representatives accepted they had little power to fight "irresponsible" Government demands.  more...

Bumper year for solving crimes

A CRIME-SOLVING charity has had a bumper year, thanks partly to the people in Worcestershire and in Herefordshire.  more...

Dentists short of NHS patients as city bucks trend

PATIENTS may struggle to find an NHS dentist in other parts of the country, but in Worcester it is dentists who are short of NHS patients.  more...

Straw in tribute to battered mum who spoke out

THE Secretary of State for Justice has described a Worcester woman as "very brave" after she spoke out against her abusive ex-husband.  more...

A warm welcome for the Prince of Hearts

HUNDREDS of people - the young and the old - turned out to welcome the Earl of Wessex to Droitwich.  more...

Addict glad to go to jail - court

A MAN who recognised his drug habit was out of control has welcomed a six-month prison sentence.   more...

Bogus workman preys on pensioner

A BOGUS caller has stolen more than £600 in cash after tricking a pensioner at her Malvern home.   more...

Book your place for pancake race

A CHARITY pancake race will be taking place outside the Guildhall in Worcester on Shrove Tuesday.   more...

Keep your details to yourself

PEOPLE in Worcestershire are being reminded not to pass on personal details after a bogus call in Stourbridge.  more...

Malvern taxi fares rise

TAXI fares in the Malvern district are to go up from April 1 to help cover the cost of rising fuel prices and drivers’ pay increases.   more...

Worcester flood warning withdrawn

The Environment Agency has withdrawn the flood warning on the River Severn from Bevere to Powick.  more...

New clerk at Broadway PC

BROADWAY Parish Council welcomed its new clerk into the hotseat at its meeting last Thursday (24) following the retirement of Eddie Vickers.  more...

Live Match Coverage

Droylsden v Harriers

Team line-ups.  more...

Harriers 0 Droylsden 0

First ten minutes.  more...

GOAL! Droylsden 1 Harriers 0

Goal - 15 mins - Banim.  more...

Droylsden 1 Harriers 0

16 to 20mins  more...

Droylsden 1 Harriers 0

21 to 30 minutes.  more...

HALF-TIME: Droylsden 1 Harriers 0

31 to 45mins.  more...

Droylsden 1 Harriers 0

46 to 55mins.  more...

Droylsden 1 Ha

56 to 65mins.  more...

Droylsden 1 Harriers 0

56 to 65mins.  more...

Droylsden 1 Harriers 0

66 to 75mins.  more...

FULL-TIME: Droylsden 1 Harriers 0

End of game.  more...

News

Colley is living the England dream

WHEN Nick Colley hears the national anthem for England's clash with Argentina at the World 5's Futsal Tournament in Malaysia on Tuesday, the Worcester City midfielder will be fighting back the tears.  more...

Matt wins battle to regain his form

LONG-serving Warriors scrum-half Matt Powell admits he has been disappointed with his form so far this season.  more...

Wolves duo injured

SKOUSON Harker and Shaun Durant are injury doubts as Worcester Wolves resume British Basketball League Championship duties tomorrow at Plymouth (4pm).  more...

Wolves duo injured

SKOUSON Harker and Shaun Durant are injury doubts as Worcester Wolves resume British Basketball League Championship duties tomorrow at Plymouth (4pm).  more...

Warriors storm to first premiership win of season

WORCESTER Warriors stormed to their first Guinness Premiership win of the season with a 25-5 success over Bristol at Sixways.  more...

Warriors storm to first Premiership win of season

WORCESTER Warriors stormed to their first Guinness Premiership win of the season with a 25-5 success over Bristol at Sixways.  more...

Warriors storm to first Premiership win of season

WORCESTER Warriors stormed to their first Guinness Premiership win of the season with a 25-5 success over Bristol at Sixways.  more...

Warriors storm to first Premiership win of season

WORCESTER Warriors raced to their first Guinness Premiership win of the season with a 25-5 success over Bristol at Sixways.  more...

Draws favour top of the pile Evesham

EVESHAM United have taken over at the top of the table following a single goal defeat of Dunstable this afternoon.  more...

Reports

Lutz leads from front to grab winner

Evesham Utd 1, Dunstable Tn 0 STEVE Lutz bagged his eighth goal of the season and his fourth in as many games as the Robins won for a third successive outing.  more...

Droylsden 1 Harriers 0

21 to 30 minutes.  more...

Round-Up

Dolphins drive

DROITWICH Dolphins made a promising start in the Worcester Winter League with a runners-up place in round one.  more...

Students impress at school

SEVENTEEN Pershore High School students across years nine to 12 competed admirably in terrible cross-country conditions at Bredon Pull Court School.  more...

Nomads Academy bag indoor victory

WORCESTER Nomads Academy recorded a three-wicket success over Avoncroft in the Worcestershire Cricket Board Indoor League with seven balls left.  more...

Case goes to tribunal

THE handymen made redundant from Bromsgrove School before Christmas are taking their case to an employment tribunal.  more...

Fear of flooding

A BROMSGROVE resident is living in fear of flooding after water threatened his property.  more...

Another brick in a new-look wall

A NEW Bromsgrove-based company has developed a radical range of high-tech building materials it claims is set to replace traditional bricks, paving stones and tiles.  more...

Chanin clocks up the miles

NEVILLE Chanin's cycling career took on a new high in 2007 when he pedalled 9,326 miles bringing his total miles clocked to an amazing 620,707.  more...

New appointments at cricket club

FOLLOWING the election of key officers at Evesham Cricket Club's annual general meeting, a further general meeting of players saw remaining positions for officers, committee and team captains filled.  more...

Latest news from Floorball League

THE B Championship matches were staged on Thursday in the Cotswold League when Ilmington's B team matched their A team counterparts by reaching the semi-final stages of their competition.  more...

Lutz leads from front to grab winner

Evesham Utd 1, Dunstable Tn 0 STEVE Lutz bagged his eighth goal of the season and his fourth in as many games as the Robins won for a third successive outing.  more...

Joy and despair after single goal games

WHILE Pershore Town were winning their Midland Combination clash by a single goal this afternoon, Littleton lost out by the only strike.  more...

Draws favour top of the pile Evesham

EVESHAM United have taken over at the top of the table following a single goal defeat of Dunstable this afternoon.  more...

Today's events

Saturday Bumper jumble sale at the Ascension Church Hall, Somers Park Avenue, Malvern. 10:00am. Admission 10p. Proceeds to church funds.  more...

Family show on at school

A BLEND of music and comedy showing Christianity is still relevant for today is coming to Hollywood.  more...

Hopes to net more players

FOOTBALL sessions recently launched in Redditch have been scoring well with participants, but there is still room for other youngsters to join in.  more...

  
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