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Stories for 10 June 2008
Alcester
Book tells of life in a rural town
A LOCAL character around Alcester was celebrating a major achievement this weekend with the launch of his first novel. more...
Fun day for charity
IN the spirit of resurrecting old traditions, staff at the Shakespeare Inn in Welford on Avon are attempting to bring back the historical annual street fair which ran right outside. more...
Flooding issues in focus for agencies
ALCESTER is working to tackle issues encountered in last year's flooding in a collaboration between various agencies. more...
Beautiful gardens to aid fundraising
NOW in their 18th year Alcester and District Friends are organising their annual Garden Walkabout in aid of Cancer Research. more...
Business
Warriors players help firm launch new opportunity
STARS from Worcester Warriors rugby team were on hand to make sure the club's official creative partner, Modus Creative, launched a new venture in style. more...
New office opened in Worcester
ONE of the Midlands' leading firms of consulting engineers has opened a branch in Worcester. more...
Coach'S Column
Pressure for Twenty20 success has stepped up
IT'S that time of year again when Twenty20 Cup cricket gets going and following the an-nouncement of the Cham-pions League it will be taken more serious than ever. more...
Pressure for Twenty20 success has stepped up
IT'S that time of year again when Twenty20 Cup cricket gets going and following the announcement of the Champions League it will be taken more serious than ever. more...
Pressure for Twenty20 success has stepped up
IT'S that time of year again when Twenty20 Cup cricket gets going and following the announcement of the Champions League it will be taken more serious than ever. more...
Community News
SWANPOOL WI
members were welcomed by our president Joan Davies to our May meeting. Morag Ford, our adviser, was thanked for coming to help us with the resolutions discussion. more...
SWANPOOL WI
MEMBERS were welcomed by our president Joan Davies to our May meeting. Morag Ford, our adviser, was thanked for coming to help us with the resolutions discussion. more...
WYCHBOLD WOMEN'S FELLOWSHIP
The annual gathering of women's fellowships in the diocese was held on Thursday, May 15, in St Michael's Church, Upton Warren, and women from both near and far flocked to this ancient church for an afternoon of happy fellowship hosted by the ladies of Upton Warren Fellowship. more...
CLASSICAL MUSIC SOCIETY
Known as Didi to her friends, Di Xiao began her musical studies at the age of four and later emerged as the top student at Beijing Conservatoire, graduating with one of the highest marks in its history. She was awarded a scholarship to study at Birmingham Conservatoire where she graduated with distinction in 2006. more...
WYCHBOLD WI
Pat Tonks, president, was in the chair at the meeting on May 12 in the village hall. Business matters included discussion of items mentioned in the County WI News - especial appreciation was recorded of its lovely cover picture of Hanbury Hall - and possible plans to celebrate the 21st birthday in October of our own WI branch. more...
WYCHBOLD FLOWER CLUB
Ruth Bottomley, chairman, welcomed members to the meeting on May 13 in the village hall and recorded that she had received a card from Betty Wolsey (an ex-chairman) congratulating the club on it's 40th anniversary. more...
Education
Two into one will go, say leaders of latest countyschoolmerger
WHEN the proposal to merge Northwick Manor infant and junior school was first mentioned last year, a flurry of panic engulfed many parents. Would such a large school be able to offer their children the same standard of education they were getting in the separate schools? more...
Pupils are super savers
THRIFTY students are becoming super savers while learning about the banking profession at the first Wyre Forest school to be its own bank. more...
General
Cottage delights
THE garden of a Bewdley cottage, which features information on the Arley Ferry, can be viewed as part of the town's open studio event. more...
Hanley Castle High School Prom
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In Brief
Great voices
BELLE Voce (beautiful voices) a chamber choir of approximately 16 voices, makes a return visit to St Laurence's in Alvechurch on Saturday. more...
Outing
THOSE with a blooming interest in all things horticultural are invited to join Redditch Garden Society for a day out. more...
Kidder News Latest
Marathon head doubles charity target
A MARATHON-walking headteacher has doubled his fund-raising target - thanks mainly to the children, parents and staff at his Kidderminster school. more...
Marathon head doubles charity target
A MARATHON-walking headteacher has doubled his fund-raising target - thanks mainly to the children, parents and staff at his Kidderminster school. more...
Marathon head doubles charity target
A MARATHON-walking headteacher has doubled his fund-raising target - thanks mainly to the children, parents and staff at his Kidderminster school. more...
Scooter fire
A SCOOTER was set on fire in a Kidderminster field in the early hours of this morning. more...
Woman charged for elderly break-ins
A WOMAN has been charged after a series of sneak-in burglaries at the homes of elderly people in Kidderminster. more...
Police base open to public
A KIDDERMINSTER police base will be open to the public as part of a summer fair on Friday. more...
Police base open to public
A KIDDERMINSTER police base will be open to the public as part of a summer fair on Friday. more...
Safety challenge for Wyre Forest pupils
MORE than 1,000 Wyre Forest schoolchildren will take part in a special safety challenge later this month. more...
Lance corporal is Basra bound
A FORMER King Charles I pupil is preparing to give military lessons in the hostile and dangerous war-torn Iraqi town of Basra. more...
BBC 'datrs' not worth it
THE BBC's highly paid presenters would be ditched if Shuttle Online voters had their way. more...
BBC 'stars' not worth it
THE BBC's highly paid presenters would be ditched if Shuttle Online voters had their way. more...
Taking tea with teddies
MORE than 50 cuddly teddy bears were surrounded by a feast of tea and cakes in Bewdley's Jubilee Gardens during a Fairtrade tea party. more...
Action on drive centre closure
ANGRY driving instructors turned out in force in Kidderminster on Monday to fight plans which will result in learner drivers having to travel into the congested Black Country to take their tests. more...
Action on driving centre closure
ANGRY driving instructors turned out in force in Kidderminster on Monday to fight plans which will result in learner drivers having to travel into the congested Black Country to take their tests. more...
Taking tea with teddies
MORE than 50 cuddly teddy bears were surrounded by a feast of tea and cakes in Bewdley's Jubilee Gardens during a Fairtrade tea party. more...
Taking tea with teddies
MORE than 50 cuddly teddy bears were surrounded by a feast of tea and cakes in Bewdley's Jubilee Gardens during a Fairtrade tea party. more...
Taking tea with teddies
MORE than 50 cuddly teddy bears were surrounded by a feast of tea and cakes in Bewdley's Jubilee Gardens during a Fairtrade tea party. more...
Taking tea with teddies
MORE than 50 cuddly teddy bears were surrounded by a feast of tea and cakes in Bewdley's Jubilee Gardens during a Fairtrade tea party. more...
Charles & Camilla at SVR
PRINCE Charles took to the footplate of a steam engine today during a visit to the Severn Valley Railway with the Duchess of Cornwall. more...
Latest
Learn more about your city
LOCAL history enthusiasts are being invited to take a step back in time and discover more about two areas of north Worcester. more...
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...
Buy-out success for Evesham company
WORCESTERSHIRE-based Alamo Group Europe Ltd of Salford Priors, near Evesham, has acquired Rivard Developpement, a leading French manufacturer of vacuum trucks, jetting equipment and trenchers, for more than 15 million Euros. more...
Buy-out success for Evesham company
WORCESTERSHIRE-based Alamo Group Europe Ltd of Salford Priors, near Evesham, has acquired Rivard Developpement, a leading French manufacturer of vacuum trucks, jetting equipment and trenchers, for more than 15 million Euros. more...
Let there be light in parish hall
POWICK parish council has agreed to give an £800 grant to help pay for a new lighting system in the village’s parish hall. more...
Info boards will paint a better picture
NEW noticeboards could go up in Malvern to make sure members of the public are aware of the town council’s activities. more...
Dope pusher jailed - court
A 25-year-old Malvern man, jailed for two years for drug peddling, had acted with "utmost foolishness" said Judge Andrew Geddes at Worcester Crown Court. more...
After 350 years, prince will finally pay royal debt -- and he's paying cash
PRINCE Charles will personally repay a 350-year-old debt with Worcester's Clothiers Company when he visits the city today. more...
After 350 years, prince will finally settle royal debt - and he's paying cash
PRINCE Charles will personally repay a 350-year-old debt with Worcester's Clothiers Company when he visits the city today. more...
Changing the look of our towns and villages
Dramatic plans have been unveiled showing how the face of south Worcestershire could change over the next two decades. Reporter David Paine looks at what is planned for the Wychavon District Council area. more...
PC guilty of football match assault - court
A POLICEMAN has been convicted of an attack on an officer from the West Mercia force during a hotly contested football game in the National Police Cup. more...
Revealed: New look for pub
THIS is the state-of-the-art sports hall set to replace a traditional Worcester pub. more...
Cash boost for Worcester children's hospice
A CHILDREN'S hospice in Worcester has received a £320,000 boost. more...
COMMENT: Keep batting for Twenty20 cricket format
CRICKET'S Twenty20 competition begins tomorrow with the reduced-overs format threatening to change the face of the game forever. more...
Royal opening in Worcester
THE Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall were given a warm welcome as they officially opened the new Upton Surgery today. more...
Taxpayers lose £90m in sell-off - MPs
TAXPAYERS lost £90m through the part-privatisation of Malvern-based QinetiQ after it was sold for less than it was worth, say MPs. more...
I can’t live on fresh air for much longer
A TEENAGE mum and her partner are having to survive on £115 a week because their benefit claim is taking ages to process. more...
Mother and baby rescued from Severn
A MOTHER and her baby had to be resuced from the River Severn in Worcester earlier today. more...
Help shape the future of Droitwich today
RESIDENTS - old and young - traders, politicians and council officers, local societies and community agencies are taking part in a three-day consultation that could help to shape the centre of Droitwich for years to come. more...
I couldn't see the water for the weeds
WORCESTER’S MP was angry to find that the city riverside hidden by a six-feet-high “jungle of weeds” during a family walk. more...
Missing man's property found
A BICYCLE and clothing found by a brook may be that of an elderly man reported missing. more...
Worcester News weather watch
KEEP up with the latest weather forecast with us. more...
Special thanks to ex-mayor
AIR cadets in Droitwich have presented the town’s former Mayor with a gift to say thank you for his support during his year in office. more...
Hundreds welcome royal couple
CHARLES and Camilla arrived in Worcester to hundreds of well wishers today before spending nearly two hours touring the city’s Commandery. more...
Fire at historic farm
A TWO-hundred-year-old farm house in Worcestershire caught fire this morning. more...
Fire at historic farm
A TWO-hundred-year-old farm house in Worcestershire caught fire this morning. more...
Body discovered in brook
Police have found the body of a man in Badsey Brook near Evesham. more...
Head questions education drive
THE headteacher of a Worcester school, which could become the county’s first academy, has questionned the Government’s drive to raise standards of education. more...
Lord gets set for the off
A GOVERNMENT minister will be saddling up at the Worcester Warriors homeground to start an epic bike ride. more...
Big cash boost for hospice
A CHILDREN’S hospice in Worcester will get a £320,000 emergency funding package to help keep its beds open. more...
Two arrested after neighbours' dispute
TWO men were arrested following a dispute between neighbours in Snowshill late on Thursday night ( 5). more...
Council defends parking charge rise
WYCHAVON District Council this week rebuffed suggestions it had imposed huge hikes' in car parking charges as towns were struggling to recover from the floods. more...
Meet the M-way police
VALE residents who would like the chance to learn more about how our motorways are policed can now meet the men who do it for a living. more...
Body recovered from Badsey Brook
THE body of a man has been recovered from Badsey Brook, police confirmed today. more...
Home advantage in group final
BREDON'S cricketers are hoping to stay on the trail of a visit to Lord's when they play host to Marshfield on Sunday. more...
Rower Alex is angry at omission
GREAT Britain rower Alex Gregory's Olympic dream is hanging by a thread - after officials announced the team for next week's Beijing qualifying regatta without telling him he had been dropped. more...
Neighbourhood Watch Week
NATIONAL Neighbourhood Watch Week, from Monday, June 16, is set to celebrate a 25 year history that has given rise to 1,700 schemes in the West Mercia region alone. more...
Latets
Schools facing closure threat
TWO Redditch schools have been told by the Government to improve or face being shut down in a drastic drive to raise standards. more...
Letters
Service offered by the No 33 bus is appalling
SIR - It's tough living in Dines Green and St John's, Worcester, if you don't have a car. more...
Secretarial staff not as good as medical
Sir - While I agree that there seems to be complete satisfaction with the expertise of the nursing, medical and surgical staff at the Worcestershire Royal Hospital I find that this is not so with some of the secretarial staff. more...
Why don’t you just talk to each other?
SIR - I noticed recently in the local press that Bromsgrove District Council's leader Roger Hollingsworth was angry at George Lord, the leader of Worcestershire County Council, over the lack of money being invested in this part of the country. more...
Patients upset by the aircraft noise
SIR - Perhaps I was a little inattentive to recent complaints about aircraft noise. more...
Patients upset by the aircraft noise
SIR - Perhaps I was a little inattentive to recent complaints about aircraft noise. more...
Council should help keep these homes
SIR - I see a lot of these people who have bought houses to let are getting into trouble which could mean innocent people who are renting the property lose their home. I think the council should be prepared to buy up these properties and keep the people in their homes as a reasonable rent. more...
Mr Foster is good, honest politician
SIR - Mr Phillpott rudely calls the Right Honourable Labour MP Michael Foster Foxy.' All good fun, but I believe Mr Foster is an honest, sincere politician with an awful lot of plates to juggle in the air. No wonder he occasionally drops one. more...
No to new store
MY wife and I have lived in Stourport for 44 years and are quite satisfied with the present town shops. more...
Welcome addition
I WOULD like to comment on the story in the Shuttle about so-called Professor Roy Harrison saying that the new Tesco in Stourport will increase congestion and harmful gases. more...
Tesco: Welcome addition
I WOULD like to comment on the story in the Shuttle about so-called Professor Roy Harrison saying that the new Tesco in Stourport will increase congestion and harmful gases. more...
Tesco: Welcome addition
I WOULD like to comment on the story in the Shuttle about so-called Professor Roy Harrison saying that the new Tesco in Stourport will increase congestion and harmful gases. more...
Local issues ‘lost’ in local elections
ALTHOUGH I personally delivered some 3,500 leaflets to the 6,000 good people of Greenhill Ward, and received 154 votes for my trouble in the district council election on May 1, I understand why that was and have no complaint. more...
Local issues ‘lost’ in elections
ALTHOUGH I personally delivered some 3,500 leaflets to the 6,000 good people of Greenhill Ward, and received 154 votes for my trouble in the district council election on May 1, I understand why that was and have no complaint. more...
Thinking of Chico
I AM writing to thank all those people who helped me after my beloved little dog Chico was fatally attacked by another dog in Tennyson Way, Kidderminster, on May 21. more...
Pollution fears over crematorium
I READ about the possibility of a crematorium along the Stourport Road and am concerned about the possible pollutive effects. more...
Plea for footpath
DOES anyone out there know why there is an absence of footpath for the greater part of Wilden Lane ? more...
No complaints with SCS
MY thanks to Ms Brotheridge of Connells for the best laugh in the May 29 issue of the Shuttle (Sensibly priced houses sell). more...
Time to trust common sense of locals
I AM unsure who Nigel Knowles is referring to when he accuses non-Labour political parties of "Labour bashing" but as I first raised the issue of polyclinics in a letter to the Shuttle in February I assume this was directed at Health Concern. more...
Solution to dog mess problems?
WITH reference to your article on lazy dog owners (June 6); I've just returned from a trip to America - near Washington DC. Lots of dogs, and no dog mess. How do they do it? Simple. They have a zero tolerance approach to this problem. They have large fines and name and shame reporting. more...
No plastic bags here
IS Mrs Dyer, the plastic bag antagonist, aware that we have one supermarket in Malvern never gives free plastic bags? more...
Another dog mess solution?
IS there no sympathy for Gordon Brown? He has had to first abandon, then bury, Prudence, face up to past and impending future petrol/car tax riots, worry about pensioners trying to exist after their pension schemes have collapsed, try to calm unrest amongst the poor after they were faced with increased taxes, ignore the ruination of innocent people held in jail for 42 days, had to curb inheritance tax demands - and now risk the United States threatening war about airline taxes! more...
Mayoral pride in Ledbury
I HAVE recently had the privilege of attending two events in Ledbury which show our young people in the very best light and reflect what is best about our community. more...
The cost of volunteering
IT was with no surprise that I read that groups such as Community Action and Upton Community Care are struggling to recruit volunteers; most charities have always found it hard to find enough helpers, and this seems to be getting more difficult. However, I must express surprise at the suggestion that a part of the reason is that charities can offer only 40p a mile towards car costs. more...
Old Railway Yard
FEW would dispute that M and G Holt were perfectly correct in pointing out that proximity to a railway line is not a sufficient reason to turn down a planning proposal. However, objections to Landmarque's proposed development of the Old Railway Yard are based on a whole raft of adverse factors associated with building at such high density on this particular narrow strip of land. more...
Call for civic pride
I HAD hoped that, as the work on the Library grounds neared completion, the moaning Jeremiahs would finally be silenced, but still they witter on. more...
The cost of dog mess
WELL done in bringing to our attention the expense involved in cleaning up after these lazy dog owners. It's not just the expense, it's the health hazard involved as well. more...
Swan Pool Lane
LAST year's warning of a temporary closure of Swan Pool Lane - from the ancient Benedictine monastery, off Grange Road to Priory Road, via the monks' Fish Pond, and on to their mills, in what used to be called Mill Road (now Clarence) - referred to that walk by a series of digits only. more...
More bins, please!
I HAVEN'T been able to find out the exact area administered by Malvern Hills Conservators, but it includes the Malvern Hills and Commons, so it must be pretty extensive. more...
Library railings
WITH regard to the new metal railings I note that throughout their length there are no anchoring points and no support stays. The only thing that is holding the railings up are the stantions which are secured into a concrete block of 1 to 1.5 cubic feet. more...
Library railings
WITH regard to the new metal railings I note that throughout their length there are no anchoring points and no support stays. The only thing that is holding the railings up are the stantions which are secured into a concrete block of 1 to 1.5 cubic feet. more...
Dog walking routes
PROBLEM dog owners on the hills are not new! It is obvious that three dog bins for the hills car parks are not enough. more...
More dog mess comment
GOOD for you for headlining the trouble we still have with dog mess in the area. more...
More dog mess comment
GOOD for you for headlining the trouble we still have with dog mess in the area. more...
More dog mess comment
GOOD for you for headlining the trouble we still have with dog mess in the area. more...
More dog mess comment
GOOD for you for headlining the trouble we still have with dog mess in the area. more...
Freedom on the roads
I GREW up in Langland Avenue, and spent a very happy childhood playing there and in the Orford Way area. more...
Music
Baby, we're off to Glastonbury
A KIDDERMINSTER vocalist is set to rock Glastonbury when she plays the famous festival with her four-piece band. more...
News
Mason fit and eyes Twenty20 comeback
WORCESTERSHIRE'S injury-plagued seamer Matt Mason is targeting a first-team comeback in the Twenty20 Cup. more...
Mason fit and eyes Twenty20 comeback
WORCESTERSHIRE'S injury-plagued seamer Matt Mason is targeting a first-team comeback in the Twenty20 Cup. more...
Kiwi stars to line up against Worcs
NEW Zealand's world record breaking wicketkeeper Brendon McCullum will line up against Worcestershire Royals at New Road tomorrow (10.45 am). more...
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Round-Up
Hill bounces back to take club crown
KERRY Hill returned after a four-year break to win a title at the Stourport Trampoline Club championships. more...
Black belts and medals for tae kwon-do students
DROITWICH Spa TAGB Tae Kwon-Do Club are celebrating after three students were awarded their first-degree black belt in the martial art. more...
Festival of sport on the cards
PUPILS from a range of schools will be getting a taste of sport tomorrow. more...
City go through to next round
WORCESTER Bowling Club A' progressed in the Top Club competition with a convincing 4-1 home victory over St Dunstan's. more...
Duo are maiden winners at race
THE strong sun brought out the crowds for Broadheath under British Harness Racing Club rules at the Leominster circuit. more...
Harriers in search for girls
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers are holding trials for potential players for next season's girls' teams. more...
Poupart leads Echelon to team first place
ECHELON-Spiuk riders took the team award at the Corinium 25-mile time trial in Swindon. more...
Calado lands third spot at Silverstone
CROPTHORNE single-seater driver James Calado secured a podium place in round 11 of the 2008 Formula Renault UK with Michelin Championship at Silverstone. more...
Rovers fans step up takeover bid
THE consortium of Bromsgrove Rovers fans looking to take over the British Gas Business Division One Midlands outfit are determined to press on with their bid. more...
Moseley grabs glory in Fort William victory
MALVERN downhill mountain-biker Tracy Moseley was back to her brilliant best to win the World Cup event at Fort William in Scotland. more...
Narraway picked to face the All Blacks
LUKE Narraway, the former King's School Worcester pupil, has been named at number eight in England's new-look back row to take on New Zealand in Saturday's first Test. more...
£50,000 Hooper poised for United
HEREFORD United appear to have got their man with Southend United poised to accept the Bulls' bid for striker Gary Hooper. more...
More final woe for Sparkes
LAST season's Droitwich Pool League singles runner-up Paul Sparkes had to settle for second place again when he was beaten by former team-mate Andy Fletcher 3-2 in the best of five frame final at the Fox and Goose. more...
Hit over head with a bottle
A VAN driver from Dudley was hit over the head with a bottle in a road rage incident. more...
They’re musical ambassadors
A GROUP of musical sixth formers raised the roof at a prestigious concert in Birmingham's Symphony Hall. more...
Top tickets
THE top prize of £1,000 in the weekly Primrose Hospice Lottery has been won by the holder of ticket 43760. The £200 runner-up prize has gone to the holder of 18377, and the £50 prize to 76036. The £5 hospice lottery winners are as follows - 01471, 02546, 05768, 05988, 06222, 06519, 09813, 11186, 11639, 12655, 13557, 14582, 14733, 16942, 19313, 22419, 22644, 28340, 28924, 29884, 30668, 30751, 31451, 31577, 33364, 33537, 34962, 37477, 38431, 39182, 40233, 42177, 43239, 43240, 44703, 45484, 45500, 45649, 48160, 48993, 49504, 49831, 55654, 63180, 63565, 66051, 71991, 76414, 88577, 88783. more...
Money mystery
POLICE and banks are at a loss to know how to prevent bank card cloning after money disappeared from motorists' bank accounts in the Bromsgrove and Droitwich area. more...
Big treat for dads
TWO local heritage museums have joined forces to provide families with a special Fathers' Day transport treat. more...
Delay on excess rule
A DECISION on whether to ease the burden for motorists in Bromsgrove's car parks, was put on hold last Wednesday. more...
Lucky 13
TWO businesswomen have raised nearly £3,000 for children's charity CLIC Sargent after running 13 miles at the Jersey Fantastic North Run. more...
Top job for Michael
A FORMER Bromsgrove resident is celebrating after gaining a senior job at a Leicester shopping centre. more...
Cars and sun draw in crowds
THE Bromsgrove/Droitwich and Redditch Advertisers' first ever motor show proved to be a great success as drivers and dealers turned out in the weekend sunshine. more...
Row over council’s new computer system
A NEW £7m computer system which enables residents to submit building applications on the internet and see star ratings for restaurants, has been dubbed a white elephant' by the Labour group on Bromsgrove District Council. more...
Suspended jail sentence
A PREGNANT mother-of-three has been given a suspended prison sentence for obtaining more than £11,000 worth of goods by the fraudulent use of a credit card. more...
Assault on disabled woman
A DISABLED woman in a motorised buggy has been sexually assaulted in Charford. more...
Bonus time for staff savers
STAFF at Asda's store in Bromsgrove are celebrating after discovering they are to share a £37.5 million payout as a result of participating in a Save-As-You-Earn employee share plan. more...
Behaviour views sought
RESIDENTS in Bromsgrove are being asked their views on anti-social behaviour and under-age drinking, in their area, as part of a scrutiny exercise. more...
Calling all venues
A NUMBER of Worcestershire's top attractions, from hotels to sports clubs and theme parks have teamed up to put the county - including Bromsgrove - on the business tourism map. more...
The ‘eyes’ gain top level support
DISTRICT Council chairman, Councillor Caroline Spencer, is leading the way by donning her shades' this month to help publicise the good work of the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association and the importance of eye care in the sun. more...
Victim fell for e-mail hoax
AN elderly Bromsgrove widower who fell victim of a cruel boiler room theft' was conned into parting with £78,000. more...
End of year show
AN exhibition of student work is being held at the Artrix as part of this week's NEW College Arts Week. more...
After 35 year wait work finally starts on canals
THIRTY-FIVE years of campaigning have officially come to an end after work began on Droitwich Spa's £11.5million canals restoration project. more...
Engineers face a monumental task
IN restoring the canals, British Waterways' engineers will face challenges brought about by the dereliction of many of the sites. more...
Tourism set for a major boost
THE multi-million-pound project is set to hand Droitwich Spa a major tourism boost. more...
Nathan and Abhi bowl Evesham to victory
ABHISHEK Jhunjhunwala had the Indian sign over Saturday's Birmingham League second division hosts Smethwick as a superb all-round display helped Evesham to a second win of the summer. more...
Youngsters make mark at Evesham championship
JAKE Payne is the new club champion at Evesham Golf Club. more...
Home advantage in group final
BREDON'S cricketers are hoping to stay on the trail of a visit to Lord's when they play host to Marshfield on Sunday. more...
Home advantage in group final
BREDON'S cricketers are hoping to stay on the trail of a visit to Lord's when they play host to Marshfield on Sunday. more...
Home advantage in group final
BREDON'S cricketers are hoping to stay on the trail of a visit to Lord's when they play host to Marshfield on Sunday. more...
Stevens in a class of his own
KEITH Stevens in his Comet dinghy proved unbeatable on Sunday at the Arden club at Defford in both the Pursuit and Strensham Series. more...
Stevens in a class of his own
KEITH Stevens in his Comet dinghy proved unbeatable on Sunday at the Arden club at Defford in both the Pursuit and Strensham Series. more...
Creditable finish as Hobbs chooses to struggle on
ELMLEY Castle's Rachel Hobbs made the long trip to Vancouver to take part in the World Triathlon Age Group Championships as part of the Great Britain Age Group team. more...
Batsmen flop as Pershore's struggles continue
A DISAPPOINTING show with the bat led to Saturday sorrow for Pershore in their Worcestershire County League Division One fixture at home to Barnards Green. more...
Batsmen flop as Pershore's struggles continue
A DISAPPOINTING show with the bat led to Saturday sorrow for Pershore in their Worcestershire County League Division One fixture at home to Barnards Green. more...
Batsmen flop as Pershore's struggles continue
A DISAPPOINTING show with the bat led to Saturday sorrow for Pershore in their Worcestershire County League Division One fixture at home to Barnards Green. more...
Latest news from the pigeon lofts
Evesham and District Flying Club FIFTEEN members sent 222 birds to Poole on June 7, liberated at 9.45am into a light north west wind. more...
Latest news from the pigeon lofts
Evesham and District Flying Club FIFTEEN members sent 222 birds to Poole on June 7, liberated at 9.45am into a light north west wind. more...
Cropthorne's Calado back on podium
CROPTHORNE single-seater driver James Calado secured a podium place in round 11 of the 2008 Formula Renault UK with Michelin Championship at Silverstone on Sunday. more...
Rower Alex is angry at omission
GREAT Britain rower Alex Gregory's Olympic dream is hanging by a thread - after officials announced the team for next week's Beijing qualifying regatta without telling him he had been dropped. more...
Rower Alex is angry at omission
GREAT Britain rower Alex Gregory's Olympic dream is hanging by a thread - after officials announced the team for next week's Beijing qualifying regatta without telling him he had been dropped. more...
Rower Alex is angry at omission
GREAT Britain rower Alex Gregory's Olympic dream is hanging by a thread - after officials announced the team for next week's Beijing qualifying regatta without telling him he had been dropped. more...
Boys quick to book New Road date
THE Year Six Kwik cricket team from Blackminster Middle School have booked a visit to New Road. more...
Boys quick to book New Road date
THE Year Six Kwik cricket team from Blackminster Middle School have booked a visit to New Road. more...
Light us up lead from Town boss Pallett
MALVERN Town have launched an urgent appeal for financial help to get their floodlights to the required standard. more...
Sign up for the season
BUDDING Rooneys and Ronaldos have been urged to take their first steps to soccer stardom by signing up for a club. more...
Josh,16, has a sizzling start to his summertime
A 16-YEAR-OLD boy was the pride of division one as he took the crown at Worcestershire Golf Club's summer meeting medal. more...
Today's events
Tuesday See some of the fascinating archives given to the Museum by Elgar's godson E. Wulstan Atkins at The Elgar Birthplace Museum, Crown East Lane, Lower Broadheath. 11am. Museum admission applies. 01905 333224. more...
Green party candidate comments
Malcolm Victory, the Green Party parliamentary candidate, said: "The Malvern Hills area as a whole is expected to provide over 10,000 houses within this plan, as Worcester city has reached bursting point. For Malvern to accommodate only 1,500 is a relief, despite the dreadful consequences of even that number. more...
Warm welcome for Royal Couple
THE Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall were given a warm welcome as they officially opened the new Upton Surgery this morning. more...
Third green fair hailed a big hit
By Helen Clarke A SUNNY day on Saturday helped ensure the third annual Redditch Green Fair was a success. more...
Footie award for young goalie Leo
A FOOTY-mad youngster from Studley has been awarded an outstanding player award for his goalkeeping skills during a recent tournament. more...
Lions set for annual fun day
PEOPLE of all ages will be in for some entertainment and amusement on Saturday as the Redditch Lions annual fun day takes place. more...
Landlord fined
A LANDLORD who put his tenants at risk by operating a house in multiple occupation without a licence has been successfully prosecuted by Redditch Council. more...
Animal theme centre launch
A VIBRANT launch took place at the YMCA Maple Trees Children's Centre in Matchborough on Friday, May 23 when more than 100 people participated in all the free activities on offer to formally open the facility. more...
DJs for a day
TWO youngsters who fancy themselves as the next Chris Moyles and Terry Wogan recently got the chance to be a DJ for a day. more...
Alex bus help
HELP is at hand for people who were concerned about changes to the bus service to the Alex Hospital, thanks to a local travel company. more...
Relay teams beat fundraising target
SATURDAY brought together a host of families, friends and colleagues for 24 hours in Astwood Bank to remember loved ones and to celebrate the achievements and raise awareness of cancer sufferers. more...
Brave teen is a cut above rest
A YOUNGSTER from Redditch has proved he's a cut above the rest by taking part in a sponsored head shave for charity. more...
Help for carers to stay healthy
VOLUNTEERS from Redditch Carers Careline have been out and about in town giving the message to carers to stay healthy. more...
End to road problems
FOR months, the residents of Feckenham and Astwood Bank have put up with the noise, disruption and sight of heavy goods lorries blighting their village. more...
Drivers and dealers flocked to our show
THE Redditch and Bromsgrove Advertiser's first ever motor show proved to be a great success as drivers and dealers turned out in the sunshine. more...
Getting their motors running to raise funds
A MOTORCYCLE club which meets in Beoley has been revving in celebration after it held its first custom show in the village. more...
Royal Visit
Baby Inogen
The Duchess of Cornwall meets Anne Littlewood and baby Imogen, aged four months. more...
Baby Imogen
The Duchess of Cornwall meets Anne Littlewood and baby Imogen, aged four months. more...
Young admirers
The Duchess of Cornwall meets four-month-old Darcey Lancett and Sofia Merry, also aged four months. more...
A kind word for flood victims
The Prince of Wales speaks to 2007 summer flood victims Josephine Waring (left) and Doreen Beach. more...
A Royal Reception
The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall meet Upton school children as they arrive at the surgery. more...
Meeting the artists
The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall talk with Ben and Noel Sinclair, who designed the special stained glass window unveiled to commemorate their visit. more...
A Patriotic Greeting
The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall meet children from Upton Primary School, who greeted their arrival by waving Union Jack flags. more...
Meeting the patients
The Prince of Wales meets staff and patient Betty Williams in the surgery's minor operations suite. more...
The Big Unveil
The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall unveil special stained glass windows commemorating their visit. more...
A visit to the dentist
The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall meet dentist Tim Lewin, patient Jo Challens, and dental nurse Jayne Williams. more...
Meet and Greet
The Duchess of Cornwall meets dentist Tim Lewin. more...
Youngster's Delight
The Duchess of Cornwall meets Gillian Earle and eight-month-old baby Callum. more...
Schools News
Classroom can stay
A WORCESTER primary school has been given permission to keep a mobile classroom. more...
Children help families around world
CHILDREN at a Worcestershire school have raised enough money to help buy a survival box for families in need across the world. more...
Booklet aiming to increase harmony
THE Diocese of Worcester has launched a new resource for its church schools. more...
Pirates’ voyage of fun and discovery
ABOUT 80 swashbuckling youngsters from a Worcester church spent their half-term holiday enjoying the company of pirates stranded on a sun-soaked Caribbean island. more...
Elgar to host netball aces
ELGAR Technology College in Worcester is to host a team of professional netball coaches from New Zealand and Australia. more...
Novel vote highlights importance of reading
SCHOOL pupils in Worcestershire have voted Jacqueline Wilson's Kiss their favourite book. more...
Writers talk about books
TWO authors dropped in on pupils at Worcester's Bishop Perowne CE College during National Share a Story Month. more...
Global topic for pupils
PUPILS at Droitwich Spa High School took part in the school's first-ever international conference. more...
Society
Clows Top
GARDENING CLUB - At the May meeting, speaker Peter Riley, gave a talk on garden style developments. more...
St. John'S Ce
Disappointment for St John's.
St John's made a good start beating St Bartholomew's by a magnificent 70 runs with Ollie Wood punting the ball to the boundary regularly. After that, the tables turned and in the second match against Hagley Primary, chasing 264 to win after Evan Jones had taken three wickets, a valiant effort at the death saw the boys fall just three runs short scoring 261. Now having to beat the best team to qualify for the semi-finals St John's were really up against it and when they scored just 224 it looked certain that Hartlebury would win by a mile, but some brilliant bowling from Alistair Howard and good all round fielding saw St John's lose by just seven runs. Although St John's were out of the competition, they agreed to play a friendly 10-a-side match against St George's. They dominated the game, scoring 286, to see them win by a huge 53 runs. Heronswood were deserved winners in the final against Hartlebury winning by 20 runs. more...
Disappointment for St John's at the District Schools Cricket Tournament – Year 6.
St John's made a good start beating St Bartholomew's by a magnificent 70 runs with Ollie Wood punting the ball to the boundary regularly. After that, the tables turned and in the second match against Hagley Primary, chasing 264 to win after Evan Jones had taken three wickets, a valiant effort at the death saw the boys fall just three runs short scoring 261. Now having to beat the best team to qualify for the semi-finals St John's were really up against it and when they scored just 224 it looked certain that Hartlebury would win by a mile, but some brilliant bowling from Alistair Howard and good all round fielding saw St John's lose by just seven runs. Although St John's were out of the competition, they agreed to play a friendly 10-a-side match against St George's. They dominated the game, scoring 286, to see them win by a huge 53 runs. Heronswood were deserved winners in the final against Hartlebury winning by 20 runs. more...
The Changing Environment
Heat Islands
As our villages, towns and cities expand they create huge heat islands which in turn influences our climate on a local scale. more...
Heat Islands
As our villages, towns and cities expand they create huge heat islands which in turn influences our climate on a local scale. more...
Theatre
Dream nights with touring performers
SHAKESPEARE play, A Midsummer Night's Dream, will be staged by the Crescent Theatre Touring Company at Harvington Hall next month. more...
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