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Apples are an extremely versatile fruit, suitable for eating both cooked or raw, hot or cold, in sweet or savoury dishes. There are said to be at least six thousand British varieties in the U.K. and there are around fifty or so grown commercially in Britain. Over ten thousand varieties have been identified internationally but only a tiny portion of these are widely available. Apples grow anywhere in the Northern Hemisphere, south of latitude 65oN, and also in similar climates in the Southern Hemisphere, providing they get adequate cold resting period in winter. more...
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A group of year 7 students began their first project at Elgar Technology College by looking at how we use light and dark tones to create form and realistic images. Having practiced these tones on a scale, by applying and releasing pressure, students were asked to select an image of a very cute looking puppy. more...
COMMUNITY and business groups in Worcestershire and the West Midlands are set to take part in a series of events aimed at inspiring the entrepreneurs of the future as part of Enterprise Week. more...
Worcester businesswoman and mother of two Shirley Evans has scooped the top prize for best newcomer at an awards ceremony organised by the children's arts and crafts club Messy Monsters. more...
WIN tickets to Your Horse Live as well as horsey goodies for you and your horse-loving chums For those who love horses, Your Horse Live is the perfect weekend out - three whole days filled with fun for the horse fanatic. This year's equine extravaganza is taking place from Friday to Sunday, November 9, 10 and 11, at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire. more...
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MONDAY Midland Floodlit Youth League Southern Division: Bewdley Town v Cinderford Town; Wellington v Malvern Town. more...
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I'm ashamed to say that in the past, when I've lifted summer bulbs in October I haven't really taken care with storage and have at times ended up with rotten, soggy specimens which are unfit for planting the following year. more...
Most ornamental cherries are grown for their spring blossom, but some have the most amazing autumn colour. more...
They used to be the speciality of gardeners with access to an orangery in a stately home, but these delicious citrus fruits can be grown in pots in a conservatory or heated greenhouse in temperatures above 13C (55F). more...
Make a beautiful rockery 1. Stick to using one type of rock, making sure that the lines of sandstone or whatever rock you are using lie in the same direction. more...
Make a beautiful rockery more...
Make a beautiful rockery more...
CLub mascot Harry applauds the fans before kick-off. more...
Club mascot Harry claps the fans before kick-off. more...
Paul Bignot makes an early foray forward as Harriers make a bright start. more...
But Vauxhall Motors defend solidly, with midfielder Michael Garrity making a timely block in on Brian Smikle. more...
But Vauxhall Motors defend solidly, with midfielder Michael Garrity making a timely block on Brian Smikle. more...
But Vauxhall Motors defend solidly, with midfielder Michael Garrity making a timely block on Brian Smikle. more...
Andy Ferrell checks a Vauxhall midfielder who has been pole-axed more...
Mark Creighton flies in on striker David Roberts, who tries to get Vauxhall motoring with a counter-attack. more...
Creighton then tests Vauxhall's resolve with a header, but keeper Sean Lake makes a fine save. more...
As Harriers push forward they are susceptible to Vauxhall's breaks and goalkeeper Chris MacKenzie denies Paul Taylor. more...
Harriers' goalkeeper did well to keep improving Motors at bay. more...
But the keeper is helpless as Roberts pounces on poor defending by Harriers and puts the Wirral side ahead. more...
Manager Mark Yates cuts a forlorn figure on the touchline after watching his side struggle. more...
The manager throws on midfielder Michael McGrath at half-time in a bid to get his side back on the FA Cup fast track. more...
Striker Matthew Barnes-Homer also looks eager to tear into Vauxhall's defence as Harriers step up a gear. more...
Paul Bignot, stopped in his tracks by Roberts, was also looking dangerous for Harriers and provided the cross for Barnes-Homer to level the scores. more...
Paul Bignot was also looking dangerous for Harriers and provided the cross for Barnes-Homer to level the scores. more...
Barnes-Homer takes the accolades after getting Harriers back on level terms at the start of second half. more...
Bignot leaps on his team-mate to celebrate the leveller. more...
Justin Richards continued to work hard and hustle Motors backline throughout. more...
But Richards rues missing a good chance to put the home team ahead. more...
To his credit Richards does not give up and tests Vauxhall's defence with a shot, before heading Harriers into the lead in the 76th minute. more...
Russ Penn, who was called up to the England's National Game squad last week, has time on the ball as Harriers go in search of more goals. more...
Russ Penn, who was called up to the England's National Game squad last week, has time on the ball as Harriers go in search of more goals. more...
McGrath puts the icing on the cake with a third goal to turn a potential cup banana skin into a walk in the park. more...
Brian Smikle slides the ball beyond keeper Sean Lake in the game's dying minutes but sees his effort ruled out for offside. more...
Bignot, Smikle, Barnes-Homer and Richards celebrate an impressive second half, which ensures Harriers play Ware FC in Hertfordshire in the FA Cup first round on November 10. more...
AN air ambulance was scrambled following a two car collision in which a child and a man died. more...
AN air ambulance was scrambled following a two car collision in which a boy and a man died. more...
AN air ambulance was scrambled following a two car collision in which a boy and a man died. more...
AN air ambulance was scrambled following a two car collision in which a boy and a man died. more...
SHOPPERS will be able to give charities a boost while buying their Christmas cards in Bewdley. more...
SHOPPERS will be able to give charities a boost while buying their Christmas cards in Bewdley. more...
A 10-YEAR-OLD boy and his father have died following a tragic road collision near a garden nursery. more...
A 10-YEAR-OLD boy and his father have died following a tragic road collision near a garden nursery. more...
VIOLENT attacks on hospital staff by patients and visitors have prompted NHS chiefs to look at ways of improving security. more...
VIOLENT attacks on hospital staff by patients and visitors have prompted NHS chiefs to look at ways of improving security. more...
A MAN angered by loud music injured his neighbour with a Samurai sword after threatening to cut his head off. more...
LATE night Christmas shoppers can stock up on festive goodies at Worcestershire County Museum in Hartlebury next week. more...
DUE to illness, the scheduled speaker for a meeting of a Kidderminster history group will be unable to attend. more...
DUE to illness, the scheduled speaker for a meeting of a Kidderminster history group will be unable to attend. more...
A CHANGE has been made to the parade arrangements for this year's Remembrance Sunday event in Kidderminster. more...
Are you a fan of the Yuck's Fart Club and Captain Underpants books? more...
Are you a fan of the Yuck's Fart Club and Captain Underpants books? more...
POLICE officers in Worcester have hit out at the Government over poor pay after a 2.3 per cent pay offer. more...
PLAYING classical music outside shops to disperse youths congregating outside is an interesting idea. The ploy is used at more than 200 stores across the country. more...
I SUPPOSE they could put on the wrapper "As supplied to Elizabeth I", but the Berkeley family of Spetchley has never been among the more ostentatious of the Worcestershire's large landowners. more...
I SUPPOSE they could put on the wrapper "As supplied to Elizabeth I", but the Berkeley family of Spetchley has never been among the more ostentatious of the Worcestershire's large landowners. more...
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TWO people have died after a car crashed into a tree in Kidderminster. more...
TWO people who died after a car was in collision with another vehicle in Kidderminster have been named. more...
SUB-postmasters in Worcestershire will no longer be prevented from speaking out in public about plans to close their post office. more...
SUB-postmasters in Worcestershire will no longer be prevented from speaking out in public about plans to close their post office. more...
THE last few soldiers from Worcestershire have returned home from fighting on the frontline in southern Afghanistan. more...
THE last few soldiers from Worcestershire have returned home from fighting on the frontline in southern Afghanistan. more...
CCTV footage showing the moment an armed man robbed a Worcester bookmakers has been released by police. more...
TOMORROW marks the start of three days of celebrations for students as the University of Worcester begins its annual graduation ceremonies. more...
MORE affordable homes need to be built in Worcester, according to the city's MP. more...
A LETTER written by Worcestershire-born composer Sir Edward Elgar apologising for being in breach of contract is to go under the hammer this week. more...
A LETTER written by Worcestershire-born composer Sir Edward Elgar apologising for being in breach of contract is to go under the hammer this week. more...
AS the winter weather approaches, landlords in Worcestershire fear smokers will not want to brave lighting up in the cold. more...
SPEEDING cars, litter and tackling anti-social behaviour were top of the agenda for residents of a Worcester estate. more...
THE Malvern Hills has been nominated as one of the country's top dog walking spots in a new poll that is sure to set tails wagging. more...
THE Malvern Hills has been nominated as one of the country's top dog walking spots in a new poll that is sure to set tails wagging. more...
THE parents of a motorcyclist who died while competing in a Worcester racing event have thanked those who helped after the accident. more...
HOSPITAL staff and paramedics are being given advice and information on how to stay safe in the job. more...
A WORCESTER bride is among dozens franctically searching for a last-minute wedding dress after a city store closed without warning. more...
A MOTORCYCLIST has suffered serious injuries following a collision near Malvern. more...
RIDING schools and equine businesses that have been crippled by rising insurance costs will finally have their voices heard with a new Bill this month. more...
RIDING schools and equine businesses that have been crippled by rising insurance costs will finally have their voices heard with a new Bill this month. more...
RIDING schools and equine businesses that have been crippled by rising insurance costs will finally have their voices heard with a new Bill this month. more...
A NEW face will be seen at the next Broadway Parish Council meeting after councillors approved the co-option of a new member. more...
A COW got into a spot on bother when it got stuck in a 9ft deep slurry pit and had to be hauled out by firefighters. more...
EVESHAM residents have been urged to ensure they buy their fireworks from a trusty source as bonfire night approaches. more...
Hinckley United 1, Redditch United 2 IF there was ever a game Redditch needed to win it was this one against a Hinckley side rooted to the foot of the table. more...
Hinckley United 1, Redditch United 2 IF there was ever a game Redditch needed to win it was this one against a Hinckley side rooted to the foot of the table. more...
A REDDITCH man pleaded guilty to the rape of an 81-year-old woman when he appeared at Worcester Crown Court. more...
SIR - Suddenly everyone's a rugby fan, and though few of us actually know the rules, we were all on tenterhooks during the World Cup final in bars all around Worcester and all around the country. more...
SIR - We at Help the Aged would like to offer some advice to your readers who may be worried at this time of year about unsolicited callers. more...
SIR - I don't like tattoos and have never had the slightest intention of getting tattooed but Claire Fry's article (October 18) caused me to smile when I remembered a wartime incident. more...
SIR - I would like to bring the attention of your readers to the recent ruling that the conviction under the Hunting Act of members of the Somerset Quantock Staghounds should stand. In particular, the ruling that any hunting carried out for the purpose of sport and recreation is always illegal. more...
SIR - I see Wychavon District Council has acted in a much more democratic way than Worcester City Council over wheelie bins. more...
Purshull Green is a delightful place, but you could easily live a lifetime in Worcestershire without ever knowing it existed. more...
Purshull Green is a delightful place, but you could easily live a lifetime in Worcestershire without ever knowing it existed. more...
Purshull Green is a delightful place, but you could easily live a lifetime in Worcestershire without ever knowing it existed. more...
WHEN the air in the atmosphere gets cold it becomes denser and begins to fall. This in general is a good thing as this falling air does not allow water vapour to condense out of it, so clouds don't form and we usually experience sunny weather. more...
WARRIORS director of rugby Mike Ruddock had no complaints after seeing his side thrashed 47-16 by reigning Magners League champions Ospreys in Pool C' of the EDF Energy Cup at Sixways. more...
ALL Blacks centre Sam Tuitupou will not make his Worcester Warriors debut until early December after breaking his wrist. more...
WORCESTERSHIRE'S Graeme Hick is hoping that the club's batting line-up can play their part in firing the County back to the top flight of the County Championship. more...
MANAGERLESS Worcester City will this week put a time-frame in place as they begin the task of replacing Andy Preece. more...
EVESHAM'S second round game in the Errea Cup at home to Gloucester City will now take place on Tuesday, November 20. more...
MANAGER Paul West insists Evesham United will be fully committed' for tomorrow night's FA Cup replay at Halifax Town (7.45pm). more...
THE RFU have awarded Malvern the two points for a league victory at Newbold rather than have the fixture replayed after the match went to uncontested scrums. more...
THE RFU have awarded Malvern the two points for a league victory at Newbold rather than have the fixture replayed after the match went to uncontested scrums. more...
THE RFU have awarded Malvern the two points for a league victory at Newbold rather than have the fixture replayed after the match went to uncontested scrums. more...
WHEN people start casting around looking for the causes of society's ills, the 1960s are often cited as being the time when it all started to go pear-shaped. more...
OVER the years I've heard various excuses made for cancelling interviews with journalists, but nipping off for a triple heart by-pass was a new one on me. more...
OVER the years I've heard various excuses made for cancelling interviews with journalists, but nipping off for a triple heart by-pass was a new one on me. more...
Kidderminster Harriers 3 Vauxhall Motors 1 more...
Kidderminster Harriers 3 Vauxhall Motors 1 more...
BROMSGROVE AND DISTRICT LEAGUE Division One: Cofton Celtic 2 DDS & S Dons 4; Bromsgrove General reserves 0 Bromsgrove Town 6. more...
ARCHDALES 73 walked into the next round of the Worcestershire FA Junior Cup after thrashing Arley Kings 6-0. more...
ARCHDALES 73 walked into the next round of the Worcestershire FA Junior Cup after thrashing Areley Kings 6-0. more...
BROMYARD Town remain rooted to the bottom of West Midlands League Premier Division after a 3-0 home defeat to Tividale. more...
WESTFIELDS failed to halt their recent Midland Alliance slide when they lost their third consecutive match, falling 3-2 at home to Oldbury United. more...
TERRY Jenkins reached the last 16 of the PartyPoker.net German Darts Trophy at the SeePark in Kirchheim. more...
MONARCHS, Misspins, The Outsiders and Woodmen are level at the top of Worcester and District League Division Three. more...
GROSVENOR Sports are making a strong challenge for the Worcester League Saturday Division, crushing rivals Hallow WMC 6-1. more...
NORTH Midlands Under 16s were edged out 10-7 by East Midlands in their second of four county games at Syston's ground near Leicester. more...
DROITWICH scored a late try to snatch a hard-fought 23-21 victory at Nuneaton Old Edwardians in Midlands Three West (South). more...
PERSHORE produced a much better performance but were still beaten 20-8 by Stroud in Western Counties North. more...
WORCESTER Wanderers failed to build on their impressive Midlands Four West (South) victory over Dunlop as they lost 11-5 at Kings Norton. more...
MALVERN came unstuck in the first real test of their Midlands Two West campaign with a 28-10 defeat to Hereford at Spring Lane. more...
AFTER slipping to successive defeats, Worcester Ladies claimed their first triumph of the season with an 18-7 verdict at Henley. more...
WORCESTER City slipped to their first West Midlands Women's League Division One South defeat of the season with a 2-1 setback at leaders Hereford Phoenix. more...
THE sweet smell of success is in the air again at a garden centre where staff are celebrating after retaining the best garden centre in the Midlands title. more...
FARMERS are backing calls for a national badger cull in an attempt to curb tuberculosis in cattle. more...
A BIG hearted 81-year-old widow has been inundated with nearly-new items to raise cash for cancer research. more...
POLICE are praising the actions of elderly householders who have turned away bogus callers. more...
MARATHON man Paul Davies put his best foot forward when he was ranked as one of the quickest UK entrants in a leading race. more...
AN SOS has gone out to the people of Bromsgrove to support our armed forces this Christmas. more...
ANYONE who is interested in joining Catshill WI is urged to attend its monthly meetings. Members meet on the second Monday in the month at 7.45pm in the village hall, Golden Cross Lane. For further details please contact the president, Joy Perrygrove, on 0121 445 3299. more...
WAYNE Rooney has scored for charity after a Barnt Green sports shop raffled off one of his shirts. The Locker Room, in Hewell Road, held a raffle during the summer holidays and raised £100 for Cure Leukaemia. Geoff Thomas, the former Wolves and England international footballer, visited the store to receive the cheque and thank the staff for their contribution. more...
THE sweet smell of success is in the air again at a garden centre where staff are celebrating after retaining the best garden centre in the Midlands title. more...
A FATHER, whose son has autism, is backing a new report which claims that many damaging misconceptions about the condition still remain. more...
A SPA lifesaving club is using this year's Children In Need event to encourage people to learn the vital skills to save a life. more...
FARMERS are backing calls for a national badger cull in an attempt to curb tuberculosis in cattle. more...
AN SOS has gone out to the people of Droitwich Spa to support our armed forces this Christmas. more...
UNDER-15 players from Bredon Buzzards enjoyed a successful tour to Paris where Disneyland was the first destination. more...
TWENTY Evesham Wheelers left the High Street into a stiff and challenging headwind on Sunday with the threat of rain hanging over them. more...
Evesham and District League Results - Division One: The Bear A 5 (2), Bretforton RBL 4 (1); Hampton WMC 4 (2), Coach & Horses 5 (1); Angel Vaults B 3 (3), Talbot Inn C 6 (0); Hospital Club B 4 (2), Norton Grange 5 (1); Wheatsheaf Inn 3 (2), Swan Inn 6 (1); Rowing Club 2 (1), Hospital Club C 7 (2). more...
Evesham Jubilee AC BIDFORD AC visited the Jubilee Fishery last Sunday to contest the annual ten-a-side match. more...
Mosella Manor Farm Leisure Results - October 24 (Island): 1 Pete Bennett (Yorkshire Baits) 124.12.0 (peg 7); 2 Lee Werrett (Fox Match Hereford) 92.12.0 (23); 3 Martin Woods (Bait Box) 81.4.0 (14). October 25 (Affordable Open, Boundary): 1 Pete Clarke (Maggots End) 61.8.0 (17); 2 Mark Rice (Garbolino) 49.12.0 (35); 3 Adrian Davis (Gloucester) 36.0.0 939). October 27 (Middle): 1 Mark Malin (Specialist Baits) 83.2.0 (7); 2 Chris Cameron (Mosella SW) 73.4.0 (23); 3 Duncan Field (MFL) 48.2.0 (24). October 28 (Island): 1 Dave Schofield (MFL) 145.0.0 (36); 2 Brian Steer (Got Baits) 93.14.0 (11); 3 Andy Simmonds (Match Box) 78.12.0 (34). more...
EVESHAM Under-10s travelled to Droitwich last weekend when both clubs were able to field two teams and a hard-fought mini tournament ensued. more...
Stroud 20pts, Pershore 8 PERSHORE produced a much better performance on Saturday but it still wasn't enough to beat a well-organised visiting side. more...
Pershore 2, Evesham 0 THEY say that the formbook gets thrown out the window for local derby matches and so it proved at Prince Henry's High School on Saturday. more...
Pershore 2, Evesham 0 THEY say that the formbook gets thrown out the window for local derby matches and so it proved at Prince Henry's High School on Saturday. more...
Droitwich Spa 1, Littleton 0 LITTLETON were handed an away tie for the 11th time in their past 12 WFA County Cup games and lost out to the only goal last Saturday. more...
Hereford II 4, Bretforton II 0 BRETFORTON were slow out of the traps on Saturday and their hosts took full advantage with an early goal from a goalmouth scramble. more...
EVESHAM'S second round game in the Errea Cup at home to Gloucester City will now take place on Tuesday, November 20. more...
BADSEY'S junior cricket committee has been raising money for the past 12 to18 months towards the cost of an artificial pitch. more...
Pershore Tn Ladies 3, Burlish Olympic 3 SUNDAY'S hosts threw away a two-goal lead but still extended their unbeaten run in the Kidderminster County League to three matches. more...
MANAGER Paul West insists Evesham United will be fully committed' for tonight's FA Cup replay at Halifax Town (7.45). more...
MANAGER Paul West insists Evesham United will be fully committed' for tomorrow night's FA Cup replay at Halifax Town (7.45pm). more...
MALVERN'S Round Table club is looking to give worthy community causes a helping hand. more...
A MALVERN family could not believe their eyes when their pet dog gave birth to a litter of 13 puppies. more...
A FUNDRAISING event brought an extra splash of colour to Malvern Theatres, as staff donned bright pink to raise money for breast cancer research last Friday (October 26). more...
THREE members of Malvern Hills Conservators held on to their seats in last week's elections. more...
THREE members of Malvern Hills Conservators held on to their seats in last week's elections. more...
THREE members of Malvern Hills Conservators held on to their seats in last week's elections. more...
THREE members of Malvern Hills Conservators held on to their seats in last week's elections. more...
THREE members of Malvern Hills Conservators held on to their seats in last week's elections. more...
LOCAL clubs and groups are being urged to apply for cash from Malvern Hills Lions Club's community grants scheme. more...
PUPILS and staff at Dyson Perrins High School are recovering from jet lag this week after completing a dream trip to the USA. more...
PUPILS and staff at Dyson Perrins High School are recovering from jet lag this week after completing a dream trip to the USA. more...
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TERRY Jenkins suffered a fifth round defeat in the PartyPoker.net German Darts Trophy at the SeePark in Kirchheim. more...
CYCLISTS from Redditch have been showing off their pedal power at a bike ride to raise money for research into men's cancer. more...
FORTY years ago as Redditch New Town was being planned, a huge project was undertaken to examine the archaeology of the area about to be built on. more...
A GOVERNMENT-funded website is giving young people throughout Redditch the chance to promote their own events. more...
AN intrepid former surgeon from Studley has just returned from an epic journey, cycling solo across Australia to raise funds for two good causes. more...
A NEW leaflet to help Redditch parents make informed decisions about whether or not to use real nappies has been produced. more...
THE son of a music promoter in Redditch has created a website to remember his father's work. more...
WORCESTERSHIRE County Council could step up negotiations with Redditch Council in a bid to bring more services into Woodrow Library - and plans to limit the amount of free internet usage could also be scrapped. more...
HARRIERS face a trip into the unknown in the first round of the FA Cup after being drawn against Hertfordshire based side Ware FC. more...
STAUNCH defending by Kidderminster Carolians RFC ensured they recorded a third win of the season in the Midlands Division Three West (South) by edging out Bedworth 6-3 at Marlpool Lane on Saturday. more...
CHILDREN from a Crabbs Cross first school will be extremely well read after holding a book fair. more...
There are many factors which come into play regarding Global Warming. Many man made, others contributed to natural changes, some of those influenced by Global Warming itself. It is a ever riding process. Some of the carbon dioxide we add to the air by burning fossil fuels dissolves in the oceans, some absorbed by green plants, making plants grow faster and bigger. more...
A MOVING play about groups of friends fighting for their country in the First World War will be performed at the Rose Theatre in Kidderminster this week. more...
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SAVE £200 with Jurassic Coast Tours and Belmont House this autumn. more...
West Midland Safari Park's fantastic Bonfire and Firework Extravaganza is BACK AGAIN on Saturday, 3rd November 2007! And, after last year's spectacular event, the best advice is PLEASE GET THERE EARLY! more...
West Midland Safari Park's fantastic Bonfire and Firework Extravaganza is BACK AGAIN on Saturday, 3rd November 2007! And, after last year's spectacular event, the best advice is PLEASE GET THERE EARLY! more...
West Midland Safari Park's fantastic Bonfire and Firework Extravaganza is BACK AGAIN on Saturday, 3rd November 2007! And, after last year's spectacular event, the best advice is PLEASE GET THERE EARLY! more...
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