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Worcestershire | Archive | 2008 | May

Stories for 9 May 2008

Alcester

Appeal after wheels theft

A CAR in Welford on Avon has had all of its wheels stolen. more...

Call to join book group

ALCESTER library is putting a call out to keen bookworms throughout the town to get in touch. more...

Family celebrates birthday milestone

A RESIDENT of Cherry Trees Nursing Home in Oversley Green recently celebrated her 100th birthday with her family. more...

Auto Tyre And Battery Fire

Smoke billowed across the town

Picture by Brian Metcalf. more...

The smoke plume was visible for miles

Picture by Brian Metcalf. more...

Business

Handover day for £3.4m office park

THE first phase of a new Worcester business park has been completed. more...

Racedogs’ chance to show their loving side

WAGGING tails will greet shoppers at Webbs, the UK Garden Centre of the Year, at Wychbold, near Droitwich, tomorrow. more...

Kidder News Latest

Walking into tip rule is 'idiotic'

HEALTH and safety rules stopped a Kidderminster couple from walking through the gate of the Hoobrook household waste tip carrying four bags of rubbish. more...

Sofa tale sparks new complaints

MORE dissatisfied SCS customers have contacted the Shuttle/Times & News following last week's story that a peeling leather sofa was blamed on the owners' sweating. more...

Steve Winwood talks to shuttleXtra

MUSIC legend Steve Winwood is back with a new album, Nine Lives, out this week - his first solo album since 1994. The former Traffic and Blind Faith member tells shuttleXtra what he's been doing in the meantime and looks back on his hugely successful career. more...

Emily inquest opened and adjourned

AN inquest into the death of Emily Jordan, in an extreme sport accident in New Zealand, has been opened and adjourned. more...

Kidderminster College

Kidderminster Filmmaker Showcases his Talents

Craig Martin, 20, a talented film maker and HND Film Making Student at Kidderminster College, has entered his film Modern Times' into a competition in a bid to be recognised as a filmmaker of the future. more...

Kidderminster Filmmaker Showcases his Talents

Latest

Latest travel news

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

Latest travel news

Check out the latest travel news before you head out to work. more...

Handover day for office park

THE first phase of a new Worcester business park has been completed. more...

See the softer side of greyhounds

WAGGING tails will greet shoppers at Webbs, the UK Garden Centre of the Year, at Wychbold near Droitwich tomorrow. more...

Suspended jail term for benefit-fiddler - court

A MOTHER who claimed �5,568 in benefits she was not entitled to has been struggling with depression and her daughter�s behavioural problems. more...

Baldly going...

A SPONSORED head shave at a pub will raise money for St Richard�s Hospice. more...

Don’t panic over baby bottles chemical scare

WORCESTERSHIRE's public health chief has told parents not to panic over alleged 'gender-bending' chemicals in baby bottles. more...

Do your bit for the Burmese

CURRY-lovers are being invited to eat and help raise money for the victims of the cyclone disaster in Burma at the same time. more...

Spire project finally finished

FUNDRAISERS at a Malvern church have every right to be in high spirits. more...

First heart-swap patient dies 21 years after his op

WORCESTER'S first heart transplant patient has died 21 years after he received the donor organ. more...

Teen who stamped on girlfriend walks free - court

A MAN who "stamped" so hard on his girlfriend's stomach he tore her liver has walked free from court. more...

Dig ditches and put up barriers to keep messy travellers off land

DITCHES should be used to keep messy travellers off private land, says an angry parish councillor. more...

Link road upgrade tops the county’s wish list

A NEW road bridge and southern dual carriageway for Worcester head up an exciting �187 million package of city transport projects unveiled at County Hall. more...

Cat’s 90-mile journey to city remains a mystery

WORKERS at a Worcester motorbike shop were shocked to find a cat inside the showroom - but even more surprised to discover it had travelled 90 miles in a day. more...

The best rugby stand in Europe

WORCESTER Warriors� Sixways stadium will soon be one of Europe�s premier rugby venues � and this is the picture to prove it. more...

Flood grant reduction is a bitter blow, says MP

NEWS that an EU grant for flooded regions will only be a third of what was previously expected has been branded a bitter disappointment by a Worcestershire MP and flood campaigners. more...

COMMENT: What a great success are the Warriors

THE feelgood factor surrounding professional rugby in Worcester has been featured in this column on a number of occasions. We make no apologies in returning to the subject because Worcester Warriors are fast becoming the city's greatest modern-day success story. more...

COMMENT: What a great success are the Warriors

BREAKING: HGV crash in Worcestershire

EMERGENCY services are currently attending a road accident in Worcestershire. more...

Garden show proving a massive hit

THE Malvern Spring Garden Show is in full swing, and is proving to be a big hit with visitors. more...

Sisters moonlight for charity

TWO sisters from Worcester will be swapping their high heels for walking boots when they take part in a moonlit walk around the capital city. more...

Twitcher's paradise for early-risers

EARLY birds are being invited to catch the dawn chorus at a Worcester nature reserve. more...

Celebrate with the congregation

PARISHIONERS are gearing up for their church�s centenary celebrations with an appeal for items from the past 100 years of worship. more...

Gladiator waiting to hear fate on harass charges - court

A STRONGMAN is waiting to be sentenced after admitting harassing his ex-partner and intimidating a witness. more...

How can we stop

DITCHES and barriers will not stop inventive travellers parking their caravans on private land, says a councillor. more...

Don't just gaze at your garden - eat it!

GARDENING today is not just about looking at your blooming plants but eating them too. more...

Arrests made in Securicor raid investigation

THREE people have been arrested in connection with a burglary at a Group 4 Securicor depot in Droitwich last November. more...

Traffic chaos as crowds flock to Spring Garden Show

DRIVERS faced traffic chaos in Worcester and Malvern yesterday as visitors flocked to the Spring Garden Show. more...

Pair are off to Twickers

TWO rugby playing pupils from Bredon Hill Middle School will be trotting out at Twickenham later this month. more...

Asparabus tours through the Vale

A PICTURESQUE journey through the rolling fields of the Vale of Evesham will give residents and tourists a chance to learn more about the region's most famous vegetable. more...

Evesham residents urged to support Burma Appeal

MAJOR aid organisations are calling on Evesham residents to support the Burma Appeal and help the millions of people affected by the natural disaster. more...

Evesham Indoor Market opens again

ONE market trader was ready and waiting for business as Evesham's Central Indoor Market reopened yesterday (8) for the first time since it closed in December. more...

Evesham Indoor Market opens again

ONE market trader was ready and waiting for business as Evesham's Central Indoor Market reopened yesterday (8) for the first time since it closed in December. more...

Firm ordered to repay driver's wages

A HAULAGE firm which deducted a loan of more than than £900 from a lorry driver from his wages after he failed to repay it, has been ordered by an employment tribunal in Birmingham to repay it. more...

Threatened staff receive boost from MP

MORE than 50 workers at Evesham's tax office have received the support of their local MP as they fear for the future of their jobs. more...

Latets

Relay For Life awareness event

ANYONE who is interested in taking part in this year's Relay For Life is being invited to a special awareness event. more...

Relay For Life awareness event

ANYONE who is interested in taking part in this year's Relay For Life is being invited to a special awareness event. more...

Letters

Turn up radio and stop whinging about planes

SIR - Frankly, I find the moaning and whinging by residents of our so-called Faithful City concerning the orbiting RAF aircraft completely underwhelming. more...

No surprise Brown suffered in polls

Sir - Is it any surprise that Gorden Brown took such a drubbing in the polls. Given the extent of the stealth taxes he has introduced to pay for his so called prudence' it was inevitable. more...

I no longer collect litter – guess why

SIR - I read with interest the article about residents in Ronkswood being fined for leaving rubbish in black bin bags next to wheelie bins. more...

Wheelie bins are eysore in the city

SIR - I write regarding your story in the Worcester News, April 28 - saga of the wheelie bins. I couldn't agree more with those people, they are an eyesore in our beautiful city. more...

Pensioners could give it once over

quarter of a million pounds per year on financing a county council scrutiny committee why not call for volunteers from the large group of experienced retired people in our community who would cast an eagle-eye over the council for much less cost? more...

Pensioners could give it once over

SIR - Rather than spend a quarter of a million pounds per year on financing a county council scrutiny committee why not call for volunteers from the large group of experienced retired people in our community who would cast an eagle-eye over the council for much less cost? more...

No political party has monopoly on health

IT was a great pleasure to recently bring Andrew Lansley MP, Conservative Shadow Secretary of State for Health, to visit the new Urgent Care Services at Kidderminster Hospital. more...

Malvern Spring Garden Show 2008

Malvern Spring Gardening Show 2008

A multitude of colours on display. more...

Malvern Spring Gardening Show 2008

Lorna Hollings, marketing assistant, and promotions executive Kari Carvell, with Tyrrell's crisps. more...

Malvern Spring Gardening Show 2008

More crowds in the shadow of the Malvern Hills. more...

Malvern Spring Gardening Show 2008

Visotors looking for a new mower more...

Malvern Spring Gardening Show 2008

Graham Parker shows the gold award won by Bevere Nurseries for its display. more...

Malvern Spring Gardening Show 2008

Carol nichols, owner of Grange Farm Nursery, with the company's gold award. more...

Malvern Spring Gardening Show 2008

Some of the crowds more...

Malvern Spring Gardening Show 2008

Downs School pupils Jamie Bennet, 11, and nine-year-old Heather McDonald in their award-winning garden. more...

Malvern Spring Gardening Show 2008

The garden of Adcote School, Shrewsbury, won a silver gilt award. The garden was made with the help of Sergeant Nick Green, pictured. more...

Malvern Spring Gardening Show 2008

cara Bryan, head girl at Adcote School, Shrewsbury, with Sgt Nick Green. more...

Malvern Spring Gardening Show 2008

cara Bryan, head girl at Adcote School, Shrewsbury, with Sgt Nick Green. more...

Malvern Spring Gardening Show 2008

Rob Hurst, of the Cottage Herbery, Tenbury Wells, with the most creative floral award. more...

Malvern Spring Gardening Show 2008

Richard Reynolds, proprietor of Barbourne Cider, with some of his produce. more...

Malvern Spring Gardening Show 2008

Charlotte Smith, 15, who won Best in Show for her floral display. more...

Malvern Spring Gardening Show 2008

Area chairman of the Three Counties and South Wales National Association of Flower Arranging Society, Shields Hand, with 15-year-old Charlotte Smith, who won Best in Show for her floral display. more...

Malvern Spring Gardening Show 2008

Simon Willan, owner of Cumbrian Carvings, with an example of his work. more...

Malvern Spring Gardening Show 2008

A Visitor browsing one of the many plant stalls. more...

Malvern Spring Gardening Show 2008

Rob Hurst, of the Cottage Herbery in Tenbury Wells, who won the most creative floral award. more...

Don't just gaze at your garden - eat it!

GARDENING today is not just about looking at your blooming plants but eating them too. more...

Malvern Spring Gardening Show Pictures

Second only to Chelsea

Visitor Caroline Livingston thinks Malvern Spring Gardening Show is second only to the RHS Chelsea show. more...

Malvern Tyre Company Fire 2008

Malvern blaze

Picture by reader Brian Metcalf more...

Malvern blaze

Picture by reader Brian Metcalf more...

Malvern blaze

Picture by reader Charlotte Broome more...

Malvern blaze

Picture by reader Charlotte Broome more...

Malvern blaze

Picture by reader Charlotte Broome more...

Malvern blaze

Picture by reader Jennette Davy more...

Malvern blaze

Picture by reader Mark Price more...

Malvern blaze

Picture by reader Mark Price more...

Malvern blaze

Picture by reader Mark Price more...

Malvern blaze

Picture by reader Mark Price more...

Music

First blues festival is up and running

ACCLAIMED blues musicians will descend on a small Worcestershire pub this summer. more...

Classic swing show on your doorstep

THE sound of swing arrives in Evesham this month and your Worcester News is giving away tickets. more...

Old friends reunite to pay special tribute to The Who

TWO Worcester musicians have reunited after 25 years to pay tribute to The Who. more...

News

Follow Worcestershire against Loughborough

WORCESTER News cricket writer Michael Reeves is providing live coverage of the three-day match between Worcestershire and Loughborough at Kidderminster. more...

Dryden starts rebuilding talks

WORCESTER City boss Richard Dryden has spoken to 10 players as he begins to build a squad for next season. more...

Warriors quartet in Sixways farewell

WORCESTER Warrior legends Tony Windo, Shane Drahm, Drew Hickey and Thinus Delport are all set to wave goodbye to Sixways Stadium tomorrow (3pm). more...

More injury woe for Mason

MATT Mason suffered more injury woe today as he broke down with a groin strain at Kidderminster this morning. more...

More injury woe for Mason

MATT Mason suffered more injury woe today as he broke down with a groin strain at Kidderminster this morning. more...

More injury woe for Mason

MATT Mason suffered more injury woe today as he broke down with a groin strain at Kidderminster this morning. more...

Mason suffers injury blow

MATT Mason suffered more injury woe today as he broke down with a groin strain at Kidderminster. more...

Latham is primed for season finale

WALLABIES superstar Chris Latham has proved to be Queensland's comeback kid this week after being given the all-clear to play in the final two matches of his Super 14 career before joining Worcester in October. more...

Noah'S Ark Appeal

We aim to spread charity’s message say new recruits

NEW faces have joined a Worcester-based children's charity which is determined to support families in the two counties who have suffered a bereavement. more...

Recipes

Celery, Crayfish and potato salad

Alfresco dining and stress-free salads are the perfect way to say hello to summer. more...

Reports

Mason setback adds to County woe

MATT Mason suffered a minor setback in his return from injury after limping off the field during the final day of Worcestershire's match ag-ainst Loughborough UCCE at Kidderminster. more...

Restaurant Reviews

Swan with Two Nicks, New Street, Worcester.

MOST pubs seem to have jumped on the food wagon. Whether it's try-harders labelling themselves as gastro-pubs or more down-to-earth venues offering baskets of scampi and chips, drinkers needn't go hungry. more...

Round-Up

Cricket team line-ups

WORCESTER host Eastnor in Crusader Worcestershire League Division One tomorrow (1.30pm) looking to build on last week's one-wicket victory against Droitwich. more...

Honours up for grabs in Stourport

AROUND 200 competitors are expected for tomorrow's Worcestershire Amateur Athletics Association track and field county championships. more...

No excuses for Brands Hatch, insists Andrews

EVESHAM'S Simon Andrews is planning to dispense with the excuses on Sunday at Brands Hatch and finally make his mark on the Bennett's British Superbikes. more...

School are just champion!

NUNNERY Wood High School pupils have excelled in the fields of rugby union and rowing. more...

Malvern pair set to start

MALVERN duo Ryan Watkins and Ryan Henshaw will start for North Midlands in the second game of this season's County Championship Shield against Cumbria at Stourbridge tomorrow (3pm). more...

Insall leads Suffolk to the double

SUFFOLK Rangers Under 16s' Jamie Insall was star man as they claimed the Mercian Festival Junior League's Reg Box Cup with a 6-1 victory over Ferndale Flyers. more...

Malvern clubs in Mercian final joy

THE Mercian Festival Junior League completed their cup finals with the older youths' finals at Malvern Town. more...

Manager praises Brown's heroics

GRAHAM Turner believes Hereford United goalkeeper Wayne Brown is a worthy winner of his double award. more...

Newcomers make mark at city club

WORCESTER Bridge Club held a teams TryDuplicate session for newcomers to the game. more...

Holder moves Rats to second

ROWLAND Rats have moved up to second place in Division Two after the latest matches in the Worcester Sunday Skittles League. more...

Hart’s not risking her China date

DISABILITY athlete Katrina Hart's World Cup is over before it even started - but the youngster is determined her Paralympic dream will not go the same way. more...

Hart’s not risking her China date

DISABILITY athlete Katrina Hart's World Cup is over before it even started - but the youngster is determined her Paralympic dream will not go the same way. more...

Jones is pick of the juniors at Evesham

CREWS from Worcester Rowing Club competed at two popular regattas. more...

Action on both days for fans

THERE are two meetings to attract point-to-point enthusiasts this weekend. more...

Matt joins Zac in the final stage

ZAC Purchase and Matt Beechey cruised through their opening rounds in Munich at the first major test of the Olympic year. more...

Anger after operation is cancelled

A TOWN woman was left shocked and upset after sitting in a hospital corridor for five hours before being sent home without treatment. more...

Height of fashion

A RUBERY student, who turned her back on teaching to follow her dream career in fashion, has been awarded a medal of excellence. more...

New priorities

CHANGES that reflect new priorities have been made to the all-powerful district council's executive cabinet. more...

Joining forces

SIX district councillors representing two differing factions have joined forces, but only to secure seats on committees. more...

Axe attack at post office

TWO men armed with an axe and a crowbar entered the post office in Parsonage Drive, Cofton Hackett, just after 9am this morning. more...

Axe attack at post office

TWO men armed with an axe and a crowbar entered the post office in Parsonage Drive, Cofton Hackett, just after 9am this morning. more...

Pupil power

A GROUP of pupils at Droitwich Spa High School are attempting to challenge the hoody' stereotype of young people by developing a range of campaigns designed at improving their local community. more...

Claims go-ahead

A Droitwich personal assistant has been told she can go ahead with compensation claims after accusing the firm's management of treating her unfavourably as a part-time employee. more...

Pair are off to Twickers

TWO rugby playing pupils from Bredon Hill Middle School will be trotting out at Twickenham later this month. more...

Pair are off to Twickers

TWO rugby playing pupils from Bredon Hill Middle School will be trotting out at Twickenham later this month. more...

Rickleton in shock win

CLUB veteran John Rickleton stole the show, winning Ross Golf Club's first major trophy of the season. more...

Gilks stars as Malvern kickstart their campaign

RICHARD Gilks was the top performer as Malvern United Angling Club started their season with a packed day of action. more...

Howell dominates pack to go season unbeaten

JASON Howell made it a hat-trick of blue course title wins in the Malvern and District Orienteers League, finishing the season unbeaten. more...

Medals haul for golden group of prize fighters

Malvern Lau Gar Kung Fu were celebrating after taking a medals haul at the Regional Inter Academy Semi Contact Tournament in Bromyard. more...

Today's events

Friday Annual fun quiz at The Village Hall, Colwall. 7.30pm. Organised by The Colwall Players. more...

Malvern Spring Gardening Show brought to life

JOIN the Malvern Gazette & Ledbury Reporter as it presents live coverage of one of the UK's leading gardening shows from 10.30am on Thursday, May 8. more...

Malvern all out for 46 in opening loss

COLWALL v MALVERN. more...

Late winner in seven-goal cup thriller

SEVEN ALLSTARS 4, CROSS KEYS 3 AN 87th minute winner sealed the Malvern League's Norman Simmons Cup for Seven Allstars. more...

Late winner in seven-goal cup thriller

SEVEN ALLSTARS 4, CROSS KEYS 3. more...

Sponsor search is on for league

THE search for a new sponsor for the Malvern Football league will be top of the agenda at their AGM next Monday. more...

Malvern chess win at double

MALVERN Chess Club convincingly beat their Redditch counterparts twice in a week in their latest round of league matches. more...

Police throw cordon round burning Malvern business

Police established a 100m safety cordon on Thursday evening round a burning tyre, battery and exhaust business on the Spring Lane Industrial Estate in Malvern. more...

Fire discovered by police patrol

TWO police community service offices on patrol raised the alarm after discovering a serious factory fire yesterday (May 8). more...

Home has elderly in bed for over 17 hours a day

ELDERLY residents living in a nursing home in Malvern are left on the toilet for up to 15 minutes a time and are in bed for more than 17 hours a day according to an official report. more...

Fire crews came from across the county

FIRE crews came from across the county to tackle last night's major blaze at a Malvern trading estate. more...

Send us your cricket reports

WIN, lose or draw tell the town how your cricket side got on by sending your match reports, scorecards or latest updates to: mgnewsdesk@midlands.newsquest.co.uk by 7.30pm each Saturday night. more...

Send us your cricket reports

WIN, lose or draw tell the town how your cricket side got on by sending your match reports, scorecards or latest updates to: mgnewsdesk@midlands.newsquest.co.uk by 7.30pm each Saturday night. more...

Send us your cricket reports

WIN, lose or draw tell the town how your cricket side got on by sending your match reports, scorecards or latest updates to: mgnewsdesk@midlands.newsquest.co.uk by 7.30pm each Saturday night. more...

Live cricket updates tomorrow

SPEND your Saturday afternoon getting regular cricket updates from the Malvern Gazette/ Ledbury Reporter's brand new score update service. more...

Live cricket updates tomorrow

SPEND your Saturday afternoon getting regular cricket updates from the Malvern Gazette/ Ledbury Reporter's brand new score update service. more...

CRICKET SATURDAY- LIVE!

WELCOME to the Malvern Gazette's live Saturday cricket updates. more...

Blooming Hills winners announced

Great Malvern came into bloom last week as 29 businesses created a host of superb floral displays, including a water feature with live fish by Forget-me-Not Florists, a recreation of Vincent Van Gogh's Sunflowers' by iapetus gallery and a floral lady by Air Hairdressing. more...

Daughters recall father's war

THE memoirs of an army officer from Malvern who fought the German invasion in France and was taken prisoner at Dunkirk have just been published. more...

Blooming Hills winners announced

Residents to reclaim the street

RESIDENTS of Orford Way say they will be forced to take to the streets to protest against drivers using their roads as a rat run. more...

Battling it out in soccer final

YOUNG people from all over Redditch battled it out at the street soccer finals at Trinity High School. more...

New scheme gives young people a sporting chance

A NEW scheme is giving youngsters in Redditch a sporting chance as pupils took part in a sport festival week. more...

MP gets on board skate park project

THE shadow culture secretary was far from "board" during a trip to see the positive affect a skate park in Redditch is having on young people. more...

Roundup

Samurai gets gold reward for efforts

KIDDERMINSTER'S Samurai Judo Club has received national recognition for their treatment and coaching of students after being only the second of its kind in the country to be given the Clubmark Gold award. more...

Leaders win big against Ombersley

BOWLS: Bewdley A got the better of Ombersley to stay top of the Kidderminster and District Midweek League Division One. more...

Leaders win big against Ombersley

BOWLS: Bewdley A got the better of Ombersley to stay top of the Kidderminster and District Midweek League Division One. more...

Stainer wins tournament

GOLF: Joe Stainer won Bewdley Pines GC's Champion of Champions tournament. more...

Royals looking to kill off Loughborough

WORCESTERSHIRE CCC go into the final day of their match against Loughborough UCCE in a strong position. more...

Schools News

Closing this school makes me so angry

A FORMER schools inspector has criticised Worcestershire County Council chiefs' "unspeakable behaviour" over a decision to shut an award-winning primary school. more...

Society

Stourport

CORNERSTONE FAMILY CHURCH - All invited for family worship on Sundays at 10.30am. more...

Wolverley

WOLVERLEY AND COOKLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY - Forty-four members, including three new members, attended the April meeting. more...

This Life - Special Reports

I would recommend being a cat foster parent to anyone

WHEN you step into Valerie Briggs' front room, you'd be forgiven for thinking that this was just another home in a sleepy suburb of Worcester. more...

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