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Worcestershire | Archive | 2008 | January

Stories for 28 January 2008

Am Dram

Chris joins Matt in aiming to be a West End star

TWO popular figures from the Worcestershire amateur dramatics scene are making their mark on the London theatre world. more...

Before The 1900'S

January 26-Feb 3

100 Years Ago: more...

Business

Liverpool choose Paul’s design for their new ground

A HEREFORD architect has been given the go-ahead to start work on a new multi-million pound stadium in Liverpool. more...

Find out about your tax liabilities

FARMERS and landowners in Worcestershire who are considering retirement or selling their business or farms are being invited by a major firm of solicitors to a seminar on the Chancellor's plans for the reform of capital gains tax. more...

Chickens could prove a coup for M&M

GARDEN and landscaping products specialist, M&M Timber, of Clows Top, is carrying out major changes to its sales strategy to help develop its place in the market. more...

Buildings energy deadline looming

BUSINESSES have just weeks to ensure they comply with new Government regulations requiring commercial properties to have Energy Performance Certificates - EPCs - property lawyers at MFG Solicitors are warning. more...

Education

James hits right note

A TALENTED trumpeter has been picked to play in a top national orchestra. more...

Equestrian

Don’t let this happen to your beloved pet

IT must be something that anyone who has ever sold a horse or pony, particularly one that has served them well over a number of years, dreads. more...

Farmers' Markets

Where to get the best produce.

For the final few days of Farmhouse Breakfast Week, the farmers' market at St Peter's Garden Centre, Worcester, is making it easy for you to enjoy a good start to your day. more...

Fixtures

County fixture list

TONIGHT Midland Floodlit Youth League Southern Division: Archdales 73 v Bromsgrove Rovers; Bewdley Town v Bishop's Cleeve; Stourport Swifts v Gloucester City; Wellington v Cinderford Town. more...

Gardening

Be sure to have a lot of fun with your allotment

TV cook Jamie Oliver may now be growing his own veg, but so are thousands of people in this country, many of whom are taking on allotments along railway sidings, behind housing estates and on pieces of land on the outskirts of town. more...

Good Enough to Eat - Chitting Potatoes

If you've ever tasted a potato that's been cooked just minutes after being dug up from the ground, you'll know how different the flavour is from any supermarket variety. So now's the time to grow your own. more...

WHAT TO DO THIS WEEK Jan 26

Complete the pruning of greenhouse vines while they are still dormant and remove loose bark which may harbour pests. more...

Best of the Bunch - Cyclamen coum

best of the bunch Cyclamen coum This pretty member of the primula family displays rounded marbled leaves in autumn, following on with flowers throughout winter and early spring. Some varieties come in strong colours, ranging from carmine and pink to white, and many display silver foliage. more...

Best of the Bunch - Cyclamen coum

This pretty member of the primula family displays rounded marbled leaves in autumn, following on with flowers throughout winter and early spring. Some varieties come in strong colours, ranging from carmine and pink to white, and many display silver foliage. more...

Hearts First Wyre Forest 5k

Harriers back Hearts event

BIG-HEARTED Kidderminster Harriers players are again throwing their support behind a jog to raise funds to help people with heart problems. more...

Kidder News Latest

Village school makes grade

YOUNGSTERS are all smiles after finding out their school has made the grade following an education inspector's visit. more...

Police officer's funeral

THE funeral of a "popular" police community support officer and father-of-two is due to take place today. more...

Harriers back Hearts event

BIG-HEARTED Kidderminster Harriers players are again throwing their support behind a jog to raise funds to help people with heart problems. more...

'Hundreds' homes s

WYRE Forest District Council leader John Campion has paid tribute to the "professional approach" which he believes prevented "hundreds" of homes flooding. more...

'Hundreds' of homes saved from floods

WYRE Forest District Council leader John Campion has paid tribute to the "professional approach" which he believes prevented "hundreds" of homes flooding. more...

Fake number plates targeted

FROM today, police are targeting drivers who change their number plates to evade detection and prosecution. more...

Fake number plates targeted

FROM today, police are targeting drivers who change their number plates to evade detection and prosecution. more...

Bewdley barriers protected 85 properties

A COMBINATION of demountable defences and temporary barriers protected a total of 85 Bewdley properties from last week's floodwaters. more...

Flood barriers' success hailed

A COMBINATION of demountable defences and temporary barriers protected a total of 85 Bewdley properties from last week's floodwaters. more...

Holocaust victims remembered

MORE than 100 people gathered outside Kidderminster's St Mary's Church yesterday to remember the millions of Holocaust victims. more...

Holocaust victims remembered

MORE than 100 people gathered outside Kidderminster's St Mary's Church yesterday to remember the millions of Holocaust victims. more...

Holocaust victims remembered

MORE than 100 people gathered outside Kidderminster's St Mary's Church yesterday to remember the millions of Holocaust victims. more...

Holocaust victims remembered

MORE than 100 people gathered outside Kidderminster's St Mary's Church yesterday to remember the millions of Holocaust victims. more...

Holocaust victims remembered

MORE than 100 people gathered outside Kidderminster's St Mary's Church yesterday to remember the millions of Holocaust victims. more...

Jobs go at boat builders

A STOURPORT boat builders has gone into administration resulting in the loss of 14 jobs. Administrators from KPMG in Birmingham were called into Severn Valley Boat Centre last Friday. more...

CSO colleagues pay respects at funeral

FAMILY, friends and colleagues of Community Support Officer, James Price, have this afternoon paid their final respects during his funeral service in Kidderminster. more...

Latest

Latest travel news

Check out the latest travel news before you go in to work this morning. more...

Latest travel news

Check out the latest travel news before you go home. more...

Artistocrat’s past comes up for sale

THE treasured and unique contents of a Worcestershire country house are to go under the hammer next month and auctioneers are expecting worldwide interest. more...

No time to lose in a race for cash

TIME is running out for organisations that are working with homeless people in Worcest-ershire to apply for a share of £500,000. more...

We’re trying to stay strong, says mother of tot killed by taxi

AN investigating is continuing into the death of a toddler who was knocked over by a taxi a week before Christmas. more...

Floods force wildlife on to roads

TWO otters have been killed on Worcester's roads in the last week as a result of flooding. more...

Watch out for cowboy traders

SHOPPERS have been finding out about how to beat avoid cowboy traders. more...

Rotary’s fund-raising events provide cheques for charities

A ROTARY club in Worcester has given £7,000 to charities in the city. more...

Fun day at college

THIS weekend saw a popular family fun day held at New College Worcester. more...

Australia day at the library

CHILDREN enjoyed a treat with a difference at Worcester library by taking part in an Australia Day. more...

Council workers parking perk

HUNDREDS of Worcester city council workers face a rise in car parking charges this spring as part of budget saving - but they will still be paying a fraction of the cost paid by ordinary folk. more...

COMMENT: Why did the drains stay blocked up?

THE issue of blocked drains has become a real hot potato across Worcestershire as flood water recedes. more...

Memories of the way we lived our lives

NOSTALGIA, they say, is a thing of the past, when times were always better than they are now, naturally. more...

Memories of the way we lived our lives

NOSTALGIA, they say, is a thing of the past, when times were always better than they are now, naturally. more...

Police attacked before funeral - court

A MAN assaulted two police officers after punching his own brother on the day of his grandfather�s funeral, a court heard. more...

Three people treated after car accident

THREE people had to be treated in hospital for their injuries after their car left the road on Sunday. more...

Plans for fuel depot near park-and-ride

A NEW fuel depot could be built on land near a park and ride facility in Worcester. more...

Police crackdown on illegal number plates

FROM today police will be cracking down on motorists who deliberately alter their number plates to evade detection and prosecution. more...

Watch out for cowboy traders

SHOPPERS have been finding out about how to avoid cowboy traders. more...

Handbag-snatcher broke pensioner's arm - court

A HANDBAG-snatcher who broke his elderly victim's arm threatened a pursuer with a flick knife, a court was told. more...

Police praise football fans

FOOTBALL supporters have been praised for their good behaviour at yesterday's game between Hereford United and Cardiff City. more...

Police praise football fans

FOOTBALL supporters have been praised for their good behaviour at yesterday's game between Hereford United and Cardiff City. more...

Street lights danger warning

CHILDREN are being warned about the dangers of street lights after three youngsters were caught tampering with a lamppost in Worcester. more...

£270m from Europe will create 10,000 jobs

A �270 million five-year programme of European investment to boost innovation and the start-up of new businesses in Worcestershire and across the region has been launched. more...

New homes help reduce rubbish

A PROPERTY developer is helping residents of a new housing development in Worcester to reduce their waste. more...

Parish youth shelter is a step closer

YOUNGSTERS in a Worcester parish are one step closer to having a much wanted multi-use games area and youth shelter. more...

UPDATE: Malvern power cut

ALMOST all of the 7,000 homes and businesses in Malvern left without electricity this morning have got their power back on. more...

REVIEW: Wes Dance at Marr's Bar

AFTER spending the week listening to his music on myspace.com, I had high hopes for Wes Dance. more...

Anger at recycling mix-up

PEOPLE have expressed outrage after they saw their recycled rubbish being binned alongside household waste. more...

Our teachers are friendly and make us feel welcome

A STUDENT survey has heaped praise on support services at a Worcester college. more...

Pupils settle in to new school

SIX new pupils have joined a Malvern school's reception class as part of its new year intake. more...

Putting singing back in schools

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

Putting singing back in schools

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

Putting singing back in schools

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

Ex-taxman is jailed for Tesco bomb plot

A former tax inspector has been jailed for six years for a �1m blackmail plot against supermarket giant Tesco, including its Ledbury store. more...

Worcester News weather watch

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

WN goes social networking

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

WN goes social networking

WE'RE adding more and more people to our 'friends' list on the Worcester News Facebook page. Find us and join them. more...

Youth radio earns its full street cred

AN internet radio station for young people in Worcestershire has begun broadcasting on FM after being awarded a community radio licence. more...

Shoplifting spree pair discharged - court

TWO women who went on a shoplifting spree in Worcester have been given conditional discharges. more...

Restaurant hygiene on show

A NEW scheme has been launched giving people the chance to find out the hygiene levels of different food outlets in Worcester. more...

Cosy up to a loved one

AN EVESHAM shopworker has created a special gift for lovers in the run up to Valentine's Day - a charity tea cosy. more...

Cosy up to a loved one

AN EVESHAM shop boss has created a special gift for lovers in the run up to Valentine's Day - a charity tea cosy. more...

Boost for firefighters' fund

THE WARWICKSHIRE Firefighters Families Fund has been given a huge boost after it received a donation of £45,000. more...

Police target motorists with illegal number plates

POLICE have this week launched a new campaign to target motorists with illegal number plates. more...

Stolen quad-bike appeal

POLICE today appealed to the public for help in tracing a stolen £4,100 quad-bike. more...

Helping to trace ancestors

A NEW guide to help families trace their ancestors in Worcestershire has been launched by the Birmingham & Midland Society for Geneology & Heraldry (BMSGH). more...

Air ambulance seeks volunteers

THE County Air Ambulance is looking to recruit volunteer coordinators as part of its latest recruitment campaign. more...

Memorial service for Warwickshire firefighters

HUNDREDS of firefighters, government ministers and MP's from across the country packed into Coventry Cathedral for a memorial service for the four men killed in the Atherstone warehouse blaze. more...

Memorial service for Warwickshire firefighters

HUNDREDS of firefighters, government ministers and MPs from across the country packed into Coventry Cathedral for a memorial service for the four men killed in the Atherstone warehouse blaze. more...

Memorial service for Warwickshire firefighters

HUNDREDS of firefighters, government ministers and MPs from across the country packed into Coventry Cathedral for a memorial service for the four men killed in the Atherstone warehouse blaze. more...

Memorial service for Warwickshire firefighters

HUNDREDS of firefighters, government ministers and MPs from across the country packed into Coventry Cathedral for a memorial service for the four men killed in the Atherstone warehouse blaze. more...

Letters

Theatre programme has a limited appeal

SIR - Mr Phillpott's article about the Swan Theatre (Saturday, January 19) reflected a singularly biased view of the "defining moment" five years ago when the city council decided to discontinue most of its funding of the theatre, despite the Arts Council's decision to increase its own substantial support. more...

There’s something for all at the Swan

SIR - At 70 years old, I don't get out at all in the evenings, but I am delighted for my fellow citizens that Chris Jaeger puts on a variety of shows at the Swan Theatre, from "bums-on-seats" populist shows to acts that cater for more specialist tastes. more...

Please take note, Britain is full up

IR - Once more I have to agree with Stan Parr, re building new homes in Worcestershire. We all understand why we need these new homes - for immigrants. more...

Please take note, Britain is full up

SIR - Once more I have to agree with Stan Parr, re building new homes in Worcestershire. We all understand why we need these new homes - for immigrants. more...

Guildhall could be used for weddings

SIR - Most Worcester people would probably agree that our Guildhall must continue to be accessible by the public but that it needs to generate income to reduce the cost to the taxpayers. more...

Be careful of slippy canalside footpath

SIR - I would just like to highlight the poor condition of the canalside footpath near Lowesmoor. more...

'Second-rate' shops?

I get annoyed when I read remarks about Kidderminster's second-rate' shops. more...

Harassed by dogs

I FEEL I must write to share my anger and annoyance at the disruption and nuisance caused by inconsiderate dog owners to walkers and cyclists, who try to enjoy the beauty of the riverside and woodland in the district. more...

Work at hill junction is a huge success

I HAVE been meaning to write in relation to the pathetic letters from a few local residents over recent weeks criticising highway engineers for the new traffic management scheme installed at the bottom of Bewdley Hill in Kidderminster. more...

Lea Castle already sold off?

I WROTE in December in response to an article concerning the closure of Lea Castle, you were kind enough to print it and as a result I have had numerous telephone calls from people connected with the hospital. more...

Praise for Welsh Water

MAY I, through the courtesy of your columns, place on record my appreciation of the efforts made by Welsh Water to minimise the inconvenience caused by the current road works. more...

What is happening to Ledbury?

I AM not normally sufficiently moved to write letters to the Ledbury Reporter but I feel very strongly about the current downward slide of Ledbury. The work being carried out by Welsh Water and the impact on local businesses for a protracted period is bad enough, but the unsightliness of the streets at the moment must surely be compounding matters. There seems to be an unprecedented amount of litter everywhere, a huge amount of weeds sprouting up in the pavements and the whole town just looks tired and dirty. The two piles of vomit outside the former Cottage Hospital have been there since New Year's Day. I telephoned Herefordshire Council to bring this to their attention and complain about the general condition of the streets but despite their assurance that they would get someone out to clear it up, a week later nothing has been done about it. more...

20mph speed limit

REFERENCE the letter of January 25 from Julian Brown, suggesting that more areas should have a 20mph speed limit imposed. Many people would enthusiastically support this idea, especially in our rural villages with narrow roads, and in residential areas with children and/or elderly residents. However the police refuse to monitor speeds in 30mph zones, unless there is a history of speed related accident and injury in these areas. As many motorists consistently ignore these 30 mph limits, what chance is there of achieving a reduction to 20mph.? more...

Damage to car

LAST year the police were appealing for the owner of a vehicle with a damaged wing mirror to come forward so that the culprit, now remorseful, could make amends. Perhaps the person who damaged the passenger side wing mirror of my Vauxhall Astra in Geraldine Road on the night of Saturday/Sunday, January 26/27, might like to do the same. Considerable force was used; this was no unfortunate accident. more...

In praise of wheelie bins

I APPLAUD the front page of the Malvern Gazette this morning (January 25). more...

Recycling problems

ON the subject of rubbish collection and re-cycling, I live about 200 yards inside the boundary of the north-east corner of Herefordshire and am therefore dependant on the Herefordshire Council for this. I have just received from them their newsletter Herefordshire Matters which includes a section entitled Mission Impossible on the subject of household waste. This goes on at great length about ways of reducing the waste of food etc., and while I realise this may be of educational benefit for the modern generation, as far as I am concerned personally, it smacks of teaching your grand-mother to suck eggs! This is because like most of my age group who were brought up during the war years and rationing, I rarely waste food and have a good store of recipes for using left-overs. Also I have owned a compost bin for years into which I place all my kitchen and garden waste. more...

Swimming is a pleasure at this pool

THE therapeutic benefits of regular swimming are well known, but perhaps not so well appreciated is the wonderful facility we have in this area at Hewell road Swimming Pool. more...

Swimming is a pleasure at this pool

THE therapeutic benefits of regular swimming are well known, but perhaps not so well appreciated is the wonderful facility we have in this area at Hewell road Swimming Pool. more...

Supervision is so vital

AS the operator of a children's play centre in Redditch, I felt I should comment on the assault on a child at Hickory Dickory in King's Heath reported in last week's edition. more...

Prison name will be a stigma...

LIKE many other people living in Redditch I can not agree to having a prison named after our super town. more...

So - which area would you choose?

REVEREND Andy Kelso and his eminence Dr Nazir Ali seem to know something about Islam that is worrying them both. more...

It’s a real poser for pedestrians

I NOTICED that if you stand at the end of the Trafford Park car park with your back to Halfords, and face the shops, there are two new, bright red signs with nice borders and white lettering. They both say - WARNING PEDESTRIANS'. more...

Concern at lack of pool staff

EARLIER this month a letter was printed about the swimming pool in Hewell Road. more...

Prevented from using footpath

I AM writing to air my concern and annoyance that all the local children from Woodrush Community High School and Coppice Primary School have been stopped from walking home across the school field to the nearby Bovis estate, This has happened since a new head teacher teacher took over at Coppice Primary School. more...

Wonderful help for local charities

REDDITCH Lions Club would like to thank all the people of Redditch, their friends from afar, and visitors to the town over the Christmas period who kindly donated to the club's welfare fund when collecting at the local supermarkets, Tesco and Morrison's. more...

We need more short-stay spaces

AS regards the dispute over car clamping at the Trafford retail park and the Lidl/Staples retail park. more...

Welcome to ‘pooh corner’

IT seems we are not the only ones to be appalled by the amount of dog faeces left around our neighbourhoods. more...

Local Walks

Monkwood Nature Reserve, near Sinton Green

Monkwood Nature Reserve is jointly owned by Worcestershire Wildlife Trust and Butterfly Conservation and is freely accessible to the public, with a good network of paths. Don't be dismayed if you come across evidence of tree-felling - it's just that some paths and rides are being widened this winter to improve the habitat for butterflies, especially the scarce wood white. more...