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Fears for children as bus drivers refuse to stop

SCHOOLCHILDREN are being forced to cross a busy main road - because the bus is not dropping them off where it should.  more...

Clearing a soldier's name

A former Worcester police detective has gone back in time more than 300 years to solve a historical riddle. John Phillpott joins him on the bloody trail that led to the Battle of Powick Bridge MYTHS have a habit of becoming fact until an expert suddenly comes along and lifts the mossy stones of history to reveal the truth.  more...

Clearing a soldier's name

A former Worcester police detective has gone back in time more than 300 years to solve a historical riddle. John Phillpott joins him on the bloody trail that led to the Battle of Powick Bridge MYTHS have a habit of becoming fact until an expert suddenly comes along and lifts the mossy stones of history to reveal the truth.  more...

Clearing a soldier's name

A former Worcester police detective has gone back in time more than 300 years to solve a historical riddle. John Phillpott joins him on the bloody trail that led to the Battle of Powick Bridge >/p> MYTHS have a habit of becoming fact until an expert suddenly comes along and lifts the mossy stones of history to reveal the truth.  more...

Clearing a soldier's name

A former Worcester police detective has gone back in time more than 300 years to solve a historical riddle. John Phillpott joins him on the bloody trail that led to the Battle of Powick Bridge   more...

Clearing a soldier's name

A former Worcester police detective has gone back in time more than 300 years to solve a historical riddle. John Phillpott joins him on the bloody trail that led to the Battle of Powick Bridge   more...

Christmas in a caravan for couple

GRAHAM Harrison and his wife Cheryl will spend much of this festive season in the caravan they have called home for the last four months.  more...

Hot meal service saved for time being

A HOT meal service for pensioners has been saved in the short-term after Worcestershire County Council bowed to pressure and agreed to extend funding for six months.  more...

Man dies in three car smash

ONE man has died and a woman has been left in a critical condition after a three car smash near Harvington, Evesham.  more...

COMMENT: Flood stories are the stuff of inspiration

THIS week, in a series of special reports, your Worcester News focuses on the aftermath of this year's summer floods.  more...

The wet summer wiped out half of all our wild birds

THIS year's wet summer has had a disastrous effect on Worcestershire's wild birds. The heavy rains of June and July washed away many of the caterpillars they feed on, while hungry chicks got wet, caught chills and died in their nests.  more...

Two men assaulted in city

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after two men were robbed in the city at the weekend.  more...

Crash closes city centre road

PART of Worcester's one-way system has been closed following an accident.  more...

Blind teen is still missing

CONCERN is growing for a blind teenager missing from her home near Ledbury for 10 days.  more...

Hospital’s debts will not count against it

A HOSPITAL trust with a "troubled financial history" will no longer be rated on the basis of old debts thanks to a rule change by an independent watchdog.  more...

Cadets find their way to victory

Pupils at an independent Worcester school have "swept the board" in a national orienteering competition. King's School, Worcester, won the Junior Combined Cadet Force (CCF) boys and girls team events, with Junior Corporal Duncan Leeson and Cadet Katie Davies both taking the fastest individual junior cadet prize and Sergeant Cara Evans winning the fastest individual senior CCF girls' prize. The boys' team included JCpl Duncan Leeson, Cdt Russell Whitehouse, Cdt Rob Cowburn and Cdt Tom Mills. The junior girls' team included JCpl Sophie Morris, Cdt Katie Davis, Cdt Katie Wreghitt and Cdt Philippa Thomas. Both Sgt Cara Evans and Cpl Ellie Nicholas took part in the senior girls event. A school spokesman said: "We are delighted by their performance in such an important event and they have done the CCF, the school and themselves proud." Picture by Jon Fuller-Rowell. 462228801  more...

Cadets find their way to victory

Pupils at an independent Worcester school have "swept the board" in a national orienteering competition.  more...

Flooding slashes value of council's building

THIS year's summer floods are likely to cost Malvern Hills District Council thousands of pounds in its bid to sell Temeside House in Tenbury Wells.  more...

Speed camera IS working

A SPEED camera in Worcester city centre is giving accurate readings, according to a long-awaited report from manufacturers and police.  more...

Drink-driver's lucky escape from floods

A TEENAGER had a lucky escape from his crashed car as it was engulfed by floodwaters following a night out in Worcester.  more...

Man dead, woman 'critical' after road accident

A MAN was killed and an elderly woman critically injured after a three-car pile-up near Evesham last night.  more...

Earl's daughter to give evidence

AN Earl's daughter has agreed to testify for the first time against a man who has been making her life misery in the warped belief that he has had a Lady-Chatterley style affair with her.  more...

Evesham artists's work for sale

A UNIQUE oil painting by a local Victorian artist who used to refer to himself as animal painter to the Queen' has been put up for sale by the Hanover Square Gallery.  more...

Local schools to help plant 12m trees

THE Woodland Trust has embarked on a new project with local schools and scout groups to plant 12 million trees by 2009.  more...

Police appealing for witnesses into fatal accident

POLICE are appealing for witnesses into a three car pile-up near Evesham which left one man dead and a woman in a critical condition.  more...

Police appealing for witnesses into fatal accident

POLICE are appealing for witnesses into a three car pile-up near Evesham which left one man dead and a woman in a critical condition.  more...

Latets

Brave Libby wins Little Star award

WHEN Lisa Preston watched her four-year-old daughter Libby walk through the school gates for the first time she had more reason than most to feel emotional - brave Libby had just completed two years of chemotherapy treatment for cancer.  more...

Brave Libby wins Little Star award

WHEN Lisa Preston watched her four-year-old daughter Libby walk through the school gates for the first time she had more reason than most to feel emotional - brave Libby had just completed two years of chemotherapy treatment for cancer.  more...

Letters

Ensure pensioners get what is owed to them

SIR - Here we go again, the Department for Works and Pensions new figures show a fall in new claims for pension credits.  more...

ID cards must not get go ahead now

SIR - Once again the people of this country are going to suffer from being governed by what must surely be the most incompetent set of politicians in living memory.  more...

It will be difficult to honour heroes

SIR - It's wonderful that a welcome back home march through Worcester is arranged for the return of the troops from 2nd battalion Mercian Regiment (Worcs and Foresters) from Afghanistan.  more...

£10,000 firework cash was a waste

SIR - In our local supermarket last week customers (including myself) were giving donations for the families who lost their loved ones fire fighting.  more...

However would I explain pink stain?

SIR - It's not cricket!  more...

Poor Heather just needs to be heard

SIR - I entirely sympathise with Heather Mills McCartney's outburst (News, November 1).  more...

Please ban phones from the library

SIR - Why does the city library allow the use of mobile phones? It used to be a place of peace, quiet and culture. Is there no sanctuary from this 21st century menace?  more...

Search for Ken Wilkinson

I AM trying to contact a gentleman called Ken Wilkinson who at one time was a miner at Askern Colliery near Doncaster.  more...

Local News

What's It Like Being in Charge?

On the 31st October, Halloween, a group of students went to the Civic Centre in Pershore to learn more about Local Council. This event gave young people, like us, the chance to challenge, discuses and talk to county and district councillors about issues in our local area. Attending were students from Prince Henry's, Evesham, Droitwich and Pershore High schools. During g the day we took part in loads of different activities including political speed dating (wasn't as weird as it sounds!) and workshop.  more...

What's It Like Being in Charge?

On the 31st October, Halloween, a group of students went to the Civic Centre in Pershore to learn more about Local Council. This event gave young people, like us, the chance to challenge, discuses and talk to county and district councillors about issues in our local area. Attending were students from Prince Henry's, Evesham, Droitwich and Pershore High schools. During g the day we took part in loads of different activities including political speed dating (wasn't as weird as it sounds!) and workshop.  more...

What's It Like Being in Charge?

On the 31st October, Halloween, a group of students went to the Civic Centre in Pershore to learn more about Local Council. This event gave young people, like us, the chance to challenge, discuses and talk to county and district councillors about issues in our local area. Attending were students from Prince Henry's, Evesham, Droitwich and Pershore High schools. During g the day we took part in loads of different activities including political speed dating (wasn't as weird as it sounds!) and workshop.  more...

Local Walks

Shoulton

Wallabies in Worcestershire? An unlikely scenario, perhaps, but you should glimpse some on this walk.  more...

Shoulton

Wallabies in Worcestershire? An unlikely scenario, perhaps, but you should glimpse some on this walk.  more...

Music

Bells are ringing

A PRE-Christmas candle-lit concert will put the audience in a festive mood.  more...

Elgar event at town hall

MUSIC fans are in for a treat when Wyre Forest Symphony Orchestra performs in a concert to mark the anniversary of Worcestershire composer, Sir Edward Elgar.  more...

News

Rhodes waits on response from Gul

WORCESTERSHIRE director of cricket Steve Rhodes insists that the Umar Gul deal is not dead in the water.  more...

Brown departs Rovers post

ROD Brown has been sacked as manager of Bromsgrove Rovers following Saturday's 2-1 defeat at Banbury United.  more...

Replay win will earn trip up north

Victory for Evesham United in tomorrow night's FA Trophy replay at Redditch will earn the Robins a trip to Droyslden in the first round on Saturday, December 15.  more...

Fighting talk from manager West

EVESHAM United boss Paul West is hoping Redditch United will concentrate on fighting each other rather than the job at hand as they bid for a place in the first round of the FA Trophy.  more...

Fighting talk from manager West

EVESHAM United boss Paul West is hoping Redditch United will concentrate on fighting each other rather than the job at hand as they bid for a place in the first round of the FA Trophy.  more...

Fighting talk from manager West

EVESHAM United boss Paul West is hoping Redditch United will concentrate on fighting each other rather than the job at hand as they bid for a place in the first round of the FA Trophy.  more...

Harriers start Trophy up north

Harriers have been drawn against Yorkshire side Guiseley AFC in the first round of the FA Trophy.  more...

Phillpot Files

Little people shouldn’t be allowed to have a vote

MANY people rejoice in the fact that we are no longer ruled by the upper classes. I'm not so sure they're right.  more...

Pryce'S People

Dave packs a painting into only half an inch

SIZE, as they say, matters. Especially if you are Dave Williams, who usually operates on two inches but has been known to pack everything into a mighty half-inch.  more...

Reader'S Pictures

Autumn at Croome Park Church, near Upton.

By T Barnett, of Kempsey, near Worcester.  more...

Autumn fruit at Croome Park, near Upton

By T Barnett, of Kempsey, near Worcester.  more...

Results

Results extra

MERCIAN FESTIVAL JUNIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE U8s: Kempsey Colts 1, Newtown Sports Juniors 10; Westbury Celtic Youth 0, Leigh & Bransford Badgers Spurs 5.  more...

Round-Up

Anchor drop hint at title chase

ANCHOR are making a strong challenge for the Worcester Sunday League Division Four title with games in hand on the leaders.  more...

Anchor drop hint at title chase

ANCHOR are making a strong challenge for the Worcester Sunday League Division Four title with games in hand on the leaders.  more...

City's conquerors draw Harriers

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers will be looking to succeed where Worcester City failed after being handed a trip to Guiseley in the first round proper of the FA Trophy.  more...

Dales are dumped out of cup

ARCHDALES 73 went crashing out of the Worcestershire FA Junior Cup after losing 2-1 to Bredon after extra-time.  more...

Bromyard storm to vital win

BROMYARD Town picked up a vital 2-0 West Midlands League Premier Division home win over Bustleholme.  more...

Fields end poor Alliance run

WESTFIELDS ended their five-match Midland Alliance run without a win when they recorded a fine 2-1 success at Oadby Town.  more...

Hyde bags late winner in ding-dong battle

PEGASUS Juniors triumphed 4-3 against AFC Wallingford in the Hellenic League Premier Division.  more...

Ledbury secure vital success

LEDBURY Town moved up to fourth-from-bottom in the West Midlands League Premier Division with a fine 3-1 win over Lye Town.  more...

League troubles go on for Pershore

PERSHORE'S Western Counties North woe continues as they were well beaten 37-12 by a mediocre Gordon League side in Gloucester.  more...

Nerveless Matt the hero for Droitwich

A LATE penalty by Matt Blackmore saw Droitwich edge home 15-14 in a nervous Midlands Division Three West (South) affair with Leamington at the Glyn Mitchell Memorial Ground.  more...

Spartans win high-scoring contest

WORCESTER Wanderers hosted league-leaders Spartans and lost 45-24 in an entertaining Midlands Four West (South) match.  more...

Robins angered by poor Malvern

MALVERN director of rugby David Robins slated his side for capitulating' to an 18-17 home defeat against Solihull in Midlands Two West.  more...

Bromsgrove axe Brown

ROD Brown has been sacked as manager of Bromsgrove Rovers following Saturday's 2-1 defeat at Banbury United.  more...

Jenkins faces Shepherd

NUMBER four seed Terry Jenkins has been drawn against Kirk Shepherd in the first round of the Ladbrokes.com PDC World Darts Championship.  more...

Banned driver was drunk at the wheel

A MAN who was cleared of causing death by dangerous driving earlier in the year has been given a suspended prison sentence for a spate of separate motoring offences.  more...

Don’t be a victim of the thieves

POLICE have issued a warning to householders to think about security when putting up their Christmas decorations.  more...

Poetic justice for well read tots

YOUNGSTERS at Lickey End Playgroup were thrilled when they heard that their poems are to be published next year.  more...

Lucy’s big day out

A YOUNG animal lover was thrilled to meet former Blue Peter presenter Matt Baker at the grand final of Scruffts Family Crossbreed Dog of the Year 2007 show.  more...

Lucy’s big day out

A YOUNG animal lover was thrilled to meet former Blue Peter presenter Matt Baker at the grand final of Scruffts Family Crossbreed Dog of the Year 2007 show.  more...

Turning the town green

IT'S congratulations all round for the people of Bromsgrove and their local council for getting even greener.  more...

Rubery vandalism

PATROLS have been stepped up in Rubery following more cases of vandalism.  more...

Raiders steal antiques worth nearly £100,000

NEARLY £100,000 worth of antiques have been stolen from a house in Bromsgrove.  more...

Taking art to the streets

ARTISTIC Spa school children have brightened up the town's historic High Street with paintings and drawings.  more...

Bengeworth end Bretforton's run of Games success

BRETFORTON'S impressive sequence of three successive wins in the annual Wychavon Parish Games came to an end when Evesham Bengeworth were crowned the 2007 champions.  more...

Teenage duo in county squad

GOALKEEPER Tom Shepherd and striker Jamie Clarke have both been named in the Worcestershire FA Under-18 Youth squad for Sunday's match against Derbyshire.  more...

Brian bags the top weight

Evesham Jubilee Society LAST weekend's club match on the Jubilee Pool saw members struggling for bites.  more...

Brian bags the top weight

Evesham Jubilee Society LAST weekend's club match on the Jubilee Pool saw members struggling for bites.  more...

Badsey duo claim pairs success

Evesham and District Crib League THE League Pairs competition took place at Bretforton RBL where 20 pairs were at the tables.  more...

Local ladies facing tougn tests

STILL without a point from their opening ten Kidderminster County Women's League, Evesham United face another tough test this weekend.  more...

Replay win will earn trip up north

Victory for Evesham United in tomorrow night's FA Trophy replay at Redditch will earn the Robins a trip to Droyslden in the first round on Saturday, December 15.  more...

Foundation helps out rugby clubs

EVESHAM and Pershore are two of four North Midlands rugby clubs to be awarded emergency grants by the Rugby Football Foundation to help them recover from the effects of damage sustained during July's severe flooding.  more...

Ladies darts cup draws

Birdseye Sports Evesham Ladies League Knockout Cup second round: Beckford SC v Red Horse, Fairfield v Crown & Trumpet, Hospital C v Badsey RBL, Fladbury SC v Long Lartin A, Ivy Inn v Pershore FC A, Offenham Silver v Oddfellows B, Oddfellows A v Ambassador.  more...

Overcome rivals to increase lead

LAST week's action in the Worcestershire Cricket Centre Indoor League saw Vale Academy extend their lead at the top of the table to six points following victory over closest rivals Ashton.  more...

Fighting talk from United boss West

EVESHAM United boss Paul West is hoping Redditch United will concentrate on fighting each other rather than the job at hand as they bid for a place in the first round of the FA Trophy.  more...

Petition details will be looked after

THE owners of Malvern's Pepper and Oz brasserie have assured anyone who has signed a petition to retain a parasol at the business that their personal details will be properly looked after.  more...

Malvern Gazette reporter wins award

MALVERN Gazette reporter Tarik Al Rasheed was among the top trainee journalists in the country in this year's professional journalism examinations.  more...

Christmas lights switch-on in Malvern on Friday

THE Great Malvern Christmas lights switch-on takes place this Friday, November 30, and festive events will run into the weekend and throughout December.  more...

Stricken ship holds happy memories

NEWS that the Antarctic tour ship M/S Explorer was slowly sinking after hitting an iceberg off the coast of the South Shetland Islands last week held particular resonance for a Malvern couple.  more...

Council set for first female chief

WORCESTERSHIRE County Council's appointments panel has agreed to recommend Trish Haines be appointed the authority's next permanent chief executive.  more...

Palace hosted fashion forum

INTERNATIONAL designers visited Redditch this week as the Inkberrow Design Centre (IDC) hosted a Creative Careers Fashion Forum, its first at the Palace Theatre.  more...

Firm maps out town’s history

THE past of Redditch and Bromsgrove has been mapped out by a new publication showing how the towns have evolved in the last two centuries.  more...

Lottery cash for club

WYTHALL Radio Club has proved it's on the same wavelength as the National Lottery after it secured £5,000 to provide training courses for members of the community who want to gain an amateur transmitting license.  more...

Driver’s fears after collision

A REDDITCH taxi driver fears he will be penniless over Christmas after he was in a serious collision with another driver who drove away without stopping.  more...

Youth elections deadline looms

TIME is ticking for youngsters in Redditch who want to take part in this year's Worcestershire Youth Cabinet and UK Youth Parliament elections.  more...

Woman jailed for breaching ASBO

A REDDITCH woman has been given a further custodial sentence for breaching the terms of an Antisocial Behaviour Order (ASBO).  more...

Friends celebrate a successful year

THE Alexandra Hospital's League of Friends has had yet another superb year and has spent nearly £145,000 on vital equipment for the hospital and its patients.  more...

League in stamp appeal

PEOPLE who want to give their stamp of approval to the good work done by the Alexandra Hospital's League of Friends have a way of helping out.  more...

Flower arrangers sought

MORE flower power is needed to make the Alexandra Hospital look nice for patients, staff and visitors.  more...

Santa set for festive fair

THE Alexandra Hospital's League of Friends will be providing some festive cheer when it holds it Christmas Fair on December 8.  more...

Children take up planting project

REDDITCH children have been improving the environment at a shopping centre by planting spring flowering bulbs as part of a project initiated by police and a local councillor.  more...

Residents in centre tidy-up

COMMUNITY spirit is far from rubbish in Church Hill where residents and councillors gathered recently for a litter pick.  more...

Roundup

Harriers start Trophy up north

Harriers have been drawn against Yorkshire side Guiseley AFC in the first round of the FA Trophy.  more...

Schools News

School recognises everyone’s worth

PARENTS of children at a Catholic primary school in Worcester have praised the education and care their children receive.  more...

Villageplaygroupmust protectchildrenbetter

A VILLAGE playgroup has been given notice to improve after Ofsted inspectors said quality and standards of care were inadequate.  more...

Villageplaygroupmust protectchildrenbetter

A VILLAGE playgroup has been given notice to improve after Ofsted inspectors said quality and standards of care were inadequate.  more...

Villageplaygroupmust protectchildrenbetter

A VILLAGE playgroup has been given notice to improve after Ofsted inspectors said quality and standards of care were inadequate.  more...

Society

Cookley

WI - At the AGM earlier this month, Mrs Jeanne Round was elected president for the coming year. Mrs Ann Evanson retired after four years in office. The secretary and treasurer gave their annual results and WI advisor, Marjorie Whiting, told of the events planned for the Worcestershire Federation's 90th birthday. One of them is pairing with another WI and Cookley have been paired with Wychbury WI.  more...

Kidderminster

CYCLING CLUB - There is one ride this Sunday. The ride starts at 9am and goes to Harvington Hall for the club's annual Christmas dinner. Pre booking is essential. Decorated bikes are optional and members should bring a small prize for the raffle.  more...

St Richard'S Hospice

Young farmers pedal to raise money

YOUNG farmers took to the roads at the weekend peddling 15 miles across the county to raise money for a Worcester hospice.  more...

Stourport Lights

Stourport Lights

Brownie Sarah Parslow, 10, all set.  more...

Stourport Lights

Leonie Russello, 5, enjoying the parade.  more...

Stourport Lights

Mathew Hobday, with seven-month-old Nellie, waiting for Father Christmas by the river.  more...

Stourport Lights

Brownie Charlotte Voysey, 7, getting ready for the parade.  more...

Stourport Lights

Mark Russell with son Archie, 2, at Riverside Amusements.  more...

Stourport Lights

Father Christmas arrives by boat.   more...

Stourport Lights

Father Christmas ready to join the parade.  more...

Stourport Lights

Brownies Emily Jones, 7, and Amy Breakwell, 8, joining the parade.  more...

Stourport Lights

David Gwilliam, responsible for turning on the Christmas lights during the parade.  more...

Stourport Lights

Olivia Roberts, 4, watching the parade.  more...

Stourport Lights

One of the Three Kings leading the parade.  more...

Stourport Lights

The parade making its way through town.  more...

Stourport Lights

Stourport District Scout and Guide Band performing for the parade.  more...

Stourport Lights

Stourport Mayor, councillor Mike Salter, collecting during the parade.  more...

Stourport Lights

Monday Night Group pantomime dame Colin Hughes in the parade.  more...

Stourport Lights

Train with Carnival Queen and attendants during the parade.  more...

Stourport Lights

Carnival Queen Katie Billingham with Rosebud Holly Brown and Princess Georgie Jennings.  more...

Stourport Lights

Father Christmas on his sleigh in the parade.  more...

Stourport Lights

Stourport High School orchestra members Andy Fry and Annie Holden, both 15, at the end of the parade.  more...

Stourport Lights

Jack Powell, 15, of Stourport High School orchestra at the Civic Centre.  more...

Stourport Lights

Three Kings Kate Adams, 14, Jodie Fulloway, 14, and Gabby Willmott-Ballard, 16.  more...

Stourport Lights

Alison Potter singing carols with Joseph Eidson, 2.  more...

Stourport Lights

The turning on of the Christmas tree lights with Father Christmas and Carnival Queen, Katie Billingham.  more...

Stourport Lights

Zoe Willetts, 6, and Willow Bourne, 5, singing by the Civic Centre.  more...

Stourport Lights

Laura Breakwell, 10, opposite the war memorial, enjoying the festivities.  more...

The Changing Environment

Climates of the World Part 1

Zambia in Africa is mainly a region of grassland called the savannah. These areas vary from place to place, in some areas the trees grow more closely together creating more of an open forest. In other places only shrubs and stunted trees can survive the long cold dry winters. In November, summer begins, the rains come. Empty waterholes fill, lowlands flood and seeds left dormant in the soil germinate. The ground is then carpeted with an array of colourful flowers. As the flowers decay, grasses take their place and soon takes over.   more...

This Week In........

November 24-December 1

THIS WEEK IN 1957:  more...

November 24-December 1

THIS WEEK IN 1957:  more...