THE first-ever radio station specifically for young people in Worcester is to be set up after its application was approved by Ofcom, the Government's communication watchdog. Youth Community Media, in partnership with Youthcomm, Worcestershire Youth Service
CONSULTATION with the public about the future of West Mercia Constabulary will continue as planned until the end of the month, the chairman of the force's police authority board, Paul Deneen, has pledged. The announcement came after the Worcester News
FLEXI-buses were out and about in Worcester last week offering residents a glimpse of the transport of the future. A tram bus - named StreetCar - spent the morning testing the W1, W2 and W3 park-and-ride routes on Friday to trial the journeys and let
A FORMER teacher and school governor has died. Peter Cook, who was aged 62, died suddenly at his Droitwich home. A funeral service is due to be held today at Worcester Crematorium at 1.30pm. Mr Cook gave a lifetime to service to education - much of it
A 94-YEAR-OLD city man is appealing for help after losing his disabled parking badge. Ernest Llewellyn's carer, Kim Weston, thinks the badge fell out of her car at some point on Thursday or Friday. Now Mr Llewellyn cannot leave the house for appointments
ABOUT 750 Worcester homes, flats and businesses were left without electricity for an hour yesterday after a power cut. Central Networks said the black-out, at around 1.45pm, affected properties in the centre of the city including Severn Terrace, Sansome
AN evening of festive sparkling entertainment is being lined up for guest shoppers at Reindeer Court, Worcester on Thursday. Shoppers will be invited to join store owners for wine and nibbles, a live clothes show and entertainment - all in aid of St Richard's
PATHETIC is a strong word. But that is what Andy Preece chose to describe Worcester City's Nationwide North goal return before the demolition of Hednesford Town. Preece wore a broad grin after City pummelled the Pitmen 6-2 at St George's Lane, primarily
WORCESTER Warriors' skipper Pat Sanderson looks set to retain his England place for the Twickenham clash with New Zealand on Saturday. But head coach Andy Robinson has again ruled out an immediate Test match return for World Cup hero Jonny Wilkinson.
WALES head coach Mike Ruddock has delayed naming his side to face South Africa until Wednesday lunch-time to give Worcester's Chris Horsman, Dafydd Jones and Kevin Morgan maximum time to prove their fitness. Ruddock was due to unveil his 22 tomorrow evening
HERO Adam Webster netted Worcester City a £91,000 FA Cup jackpot last night with the killer goal against 10-man Chippenham Town. On a night of high drama and controversy, Webster fired City into the second round of the cup for the first time in 22 years
CITY skipper Graham Hyde was overjoyed with the Chippenham result. Hyde said: "All the lads are chuffed, absolutely delighted. "We've worked hard and, over the two games, we edged it. "There was not a lot in the game and I felt maybe one goal would settle
WALES head coach Mike Ruddock has delayed naming his side to face South Africa until Wednesday lunch-time to give Worcester's Chris Horsman, Dafydd Jones and Kevin Morgan maximum time to prove their fitness. Ruddock was due to unveil his 22 tomorrow evening
WORCESTER Warriors' skipper Pat Sanderson looks set to retain his England place for the Twickenham clash with New Zealand on Saturday. But head coach Andy Robinson has again ruled out an immediate Test match return for World Cup hero Jonny Wilkinson.
Sunday, November 13, 2005 WORCESTER Wolves' 12-match winning run came to an end at Essex & Herts Leopards. The University of Worcester-based side lost 85-79 at Leopards who gained a psychological boost before the two sides meet in Saturday's National
SIR - In response to John Norwood's comments about the expense of parking at the Royal Worcestershire Hospital, all I can say was at least he got a parking space for his £3. When taking my son for tests recently at the hospital, my husband paid £3 for
SIR - Another residents' action group concerned about changes to the character of their neighbourhood has emerged in Sunnyside Road, Worcester. It is sad to see the nature of our city being changed by large developers who are buying up properties of both
SIR - N Taylor thinks that it is wrong to object to a cathedral car park for reasons of political advantage, and Kenneth Peggrem suggests that we elected our local councillors to make decisions on our behalf not farm them out to high-charging outsiders
A WEST Malvern watering hole now has a plaque to prove it has the best pub views in Britain. The 200 year-old Brewers Arms, in Lower Dingle, won the accolade of boasting the best view in a national competition organised by pub operator Eldridge Pope and
TOUGH measures introduced to combat anti-social behaviour in Ronkswood need to be extended to include a wider area, according to one worried resident. Carol Jordan said that she has had eggs thrown at her windows and family, her property vandalised and
A SCHOOL in Worcester has been named as one of the worst in Britain for truancy. But the headteacher of Elgar Technology College has hit back, saying the Government is using statistics that are two years out of date. The city high school, in Bilford Road
Sea cadets, other youth organisations, veterans and Royal Naval Association standard bearers, paraded on Castle Green, Hereford at a drumhead service in the shadow of the Nelson memorial column, part of a weekend of events commemorating the Battle of
In a very clear admission that there are boy racers in the boardroom, Mercedes recently veered a little way off its traditionally elegant path to come up with a Sport edition of the suave C-Class saloon. The four-door flyer, not to be confused with the
STOURBRIDGE will be buzzing with festive fun when the town's Christmas lights are switched on. The Mayor of Dudley - Pedmore and Stourbridge East councillor Ian Kettle - will be lighting up his hometown when he flicks the switch at the official ceremony
STOURBRIDGE and Kingswinford Lions will be bringing Christmas cheer to the streets with their seasonal Santa's sleigh tour in the run-up to the festive period. The group will be touring the Stourbridge area, Kingswinford, Hagley and Halesowen throughout
The combination of cards and gifts of distinction along with exceptional chocolates from Thorntons are the Hallmark of good taste. Roger Eame's family has a history of trading in Stourbridge for more than 100 years so he knows that quality is the key
The traditional Christmas feast of turkey and all the trimmings is usually enough to delight most people. But adventurous cooks may wish to add a few twists to the familiar menu and serve up an extra special meal on December 25. To discover how to go
This historic building sits like a jewel in the crown of Stourbridge and has now received the sympathetic and generous restorative attention it deserves. The new bar is as contemporary as any found in the big cities and yet retains the character and breeding
A 'Happy Hogmanay' is planned for your New Year celebrations! Sponsors Fone Fashion welcome you to the Town Hall with a complementary glass of eggnog to warm your arrival from 7.30pm. The Scottish New Year spirit of fun will be alive here in Stourbridge
Christmas is the one time of the year when just about everyone gets the urge to eat out, whether it is with the family, friends or the office gang. The motto of "eat, drink and be merry" is at the heart of the festive season and if you haven't already
You may have ordered your Christmas turkey, posted your overseas cards and even finished buying presents, but have you remembered to sort out your Christmas wine? There's nothing more frustrating during that last-minute whiz around a supermarket only
The traditional buildings host a wealth of wonderful gifts and services in Worcester Street. Where else can you start at the pub, order some curtains, pick up a bouquet of flowers, frame your favourite print, buy some antique gloves, repair your Christmas
Britt Ekland needs little introduction - so with the world her stage, why is she sprinkling Hollywood glamour along with plenty of fairy dust on a pantomime in the area? Juliette Kemp finds out. SWEDISH beauty and international star Britt Ekland doesn't
Your Christmas list should be well worn by now, as you tramp the streets looking for that 'perfect gift'. But before you head for the bright lights of neighbouring big cities - stop and think about shopping on your doorstep. Small no longer translates
CANDLES, in our all-electric age, have never been more popular. Birthdays and romance aside, however, the image of a lit candle has become an inextricable part of Christmas and has its own particular significance. There's no two ways about it, a carols
We don't just dress ourselves up for Christmas - we dress our houses up too! Putting up the festive decorations is as much a part of the traditional preparations as preparing the turkey and buying gifts. Whether you take it extremely seriously - a themed
Lemore Manor Eardisley, Herefordshire. Price guide: £1.75 million FILL an ancient country site in the 'manor' to which you've always wanted to be accustomed. Lemore Manor was first purchased in about 1640 from Henry, Earl of Worcester by George Coke DD
Inspired by model faces of the era, such as Jean Shrimpton and Brigitte Bardot, the season's hottest look is all about a dark eye with a pale lip. DRAMA is in the air, especially with the Swinging '60s having such a big influence. Rather than the harsh
The '40s and '50s currently have a starring role in fashion. As you rediscover your feminine side with stiletto heels and pencil skirts, why not complete the Hollywood starlet transformation with some luxuriously packaged products? From sexy shimmer powders
Peter Pan, Malvern Theatres, Malvern. 01684 892277. www.malvern-theatres.co.uk FLY off to Neverland with Malvern Theatres and see that dreams really do come true. J M Barrie's world-famous story makes a fabulous family pantomime which is played out in
1. Richard Aird (chairman of the Hydrosense Appeal and headteacher of Barrs Court Special School) performs at the Man, Myth & Hydrosense concert which raised more than £1,000. 2. Lucy Aird (chairman's daughter) shows off her Hydrosense badge at Jingshen
1. Chairman of the organ committee, Kevin Mason, and vice-chairman of the Friends of Hereford Cathedral, Anthony Evans. 2. Lindsay Lafford, aged 92, former chorister and article pupil to former organist Sir Percy Hull and the only person to have played
1. Bobbie Heavens (fourth from left), managing director of the Association for the Promotion of Herefordshire, and Roger Phillips, leader of Herefordshire Council (third from right) celebrate with the winners at the Heart of England Excellence in Tourism
1. Enjoying allpay.net's annual summer ball at the Three Counties Hotel, Hereford, in September are (from left): Jayne Davies, Zoe Reid, Kate Holder, Shelley Eyers and Mel Wenyon. 2. Sheila Murray, Linda Wozencroft, Lee Snead, Elaine Bufton 3. Britannia
TAKING the fight to established sporting luxury saloons, Audi has pulled the wraps off its new S8 Quattro at the Tokyo Motor Show. Under the long bonnet is a 5.2-litre V10 petrol engine using Audis FSI technology, based on the 5.0-litre V10 from the Lamborghini
PROGRESS is a wonderful thing. Take Jaguar's venerable XJS for example. Long and lithe, the car earned a reputation for being a relaxing tourer, despite its cramped cabin. Launched back in 1996, the car is now the oldest model in Jaguar's line-up and
With availability of cheap alternatives to official navigation systems fuelling consumer demand, there's bound to be a few finding their way into Christmas stockings. But a new report says car manufacturers must look to their strategies if they are to
Here are some great tips and ideas to make your home festive and merry for Christmas this year. Change the everyday into the special...remove all regular pictures, knick-knacks and plants, etc to make way for all your holiday pictures, treasures and decorations
FESTIVE fever is in the air in Wollaston - with residents in the country's most Christmassy street counting down the days to December 25. People living in Leonard Road have been busy for the last few weeks decking their homes and gardens with giant Santa
Start your festive shopping in style with a visit to the Crown Centre. To keep weary shoppers full of Christmas cheer the popular centre has plenty of fun-filled entertainment. Starting on Saturday December 3 clowns Abbey and teabags will be in the Crown
Practice manager and new dad James Hewitt leads the family-orientated team at Docker and Wilson. He is proud of his team and the fantastic service they provide. "Many people forget an eye test is a basic health check which needs to be repeated at least
In aid of the Stourbridge Rotary Club's "Lets sing it's Christmas" charity, our local hero Geoff Hill has donated a host of desirable goods as prizes with a Philips 21" TV/DVD player, Dyson Vacuum 'The Ball', B.M.X. bike, JVC DVD video Combi and many
If the festive season puts you in the mood to do your bit for charity, then why not do a little something for Mary Stevens Hospice? This Oldswinford-based hospice offers free care to life-limited patients and their families from in and around Dudley borough
For more than 15 years Bassams have been expertly creating unique jewellery with the finest skill in the most exquisite designs. Everyone can have his or her ideal piece of jewellery custom made in hand crafted 9ct or 18ct gold, as well as sterling silver
The choices locally are ever increasing for entertainment, eating out and partying. Just look at what's on offer: Chicago rocks at Christmas with buffets starting from £12.95, which include disco and dancing. Bookings taken will attract free priority
Peachy Keen's foaming citrus eggnog Eggnog is a traditional festive drink to warm and fortify us during the Christmas season. This new version is pepped up with orange juice and rind to give a lighter, fresher taste and has a much wider appeal or should
Twinkle and shimmer in golds, purples and reds It's time to get dressed up girls - the festive whirlwind of Christmas and New Year parties is upon us. This is the season to turn heads and dance until you drop in the most feminine, flirty frock you can
This Christmas there's no need to trail round the supermarkets. Everything you could imagine and desire for the celebration table is offered fresh and ready to go from the superb delis, farm shops and independent retailers of our home county. Read on
What parent doesn't approach the festive season swamped by a barrage of requests from the offspring? Check out the ten top buys for youngsters this season - if they're not already on your youngster's Christmas wishlist . . . 1. Crazy Frog Ringtone Plush
As temperatures cool across the UK, the air gets drier and, as a consequence, so does your skin. Plenty of work is in order to keep that complexion glowing! THE winter wind can take its toll on complexions, leaving them parched and dry. As the temperature
Greenlands House, Widemarsh St, Hereford. Price Guide: See below. CONTEMPORARY apartments on four floors can now be found behind the classical faade of Greenlands House, built in 1860 as a ladies' college. The grand building has now been carefully designed
Glendower House Glendower Street, Monmouth. Price guide: £690,000 OUT of a former Grade II* listed chapel, built by Bristolian architect Armstrong, comes Glendower House - a hymn to the modern age. Originally constructed in 1844, the current owners have
Woodlands Bridstow, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire. Price guide: £835,000 DON'T let the name mislead you, Woodlands is a beautiful Victorian country house, complete with cottage annexe and outbuildings, at the centre of three acres of landscaped and established
1. Jewelled dress, £85, long mohair cardigan, £65, from Kookai. 2. Party glamour and warmth from Emreco cardigan. £52. 3. Crinkle silk chiffon dress from Fenn Wright Manson. £150. 4. Top £79, trouser £89, hair clamp £19, from Jacques Vert. Clotheshow
BREAK out the gorgeous gladrags - Christmas is coming. There can't be a much better reason than that all-important party season for donning the sparkles and velvets, satin and lace. And if you can't dress to thrill at the New Year's Eve bash then why
If you've been allocated the role of head chef on December 25, there are plenty of short cuts to minimise the last-minute madness. "Lists, lists, lists," are the key to a successful Christmas dinner, according to Mary Cadogan, editor of the Good Food
British summertime might only have officially ended on October 30, but the Christmas countdown started way before the clocks went back for winter. But it need not be a stressful time - there are ways round it. Advent calendars and bumper chocolate tins
1. Charles Martell, of the Stinking Bishop Company, with Helen Cotterell, regional fund-raiser Breast Cancer Haven (centre), and Henrietta Whittal Williams. 2. The cake specially baked for the evening by Debbie Brown. 3. Auctioneer for the evening, Pete
1. Refreshments are always popular! From left: Chris Evans, Tilly Hare, Gillie Bulmer (chairman of the Herefordshire fund-raising committee and host at Oak House), Jackie Hurley and Sarah Sharp-Smith. 2. Ralph and Elizabeth Howard (right) and Rob Hurst
HISTORICAL allies they may be, but in the wildlife kingdom America has declared war on England as vicious armour-plated crayfish threaten to wipe out the native variety. The Wyre Forest area has been revealed as one of the areas in the country which is
CAMPAIGNERS wanting more money for Worcester-shire's schools hope a new Government league table will add strength to their argument. Worcestershire parents have long complained that the county's schoolchildren get the thin end of the wedge because the
YOUNGSTERS at a Worcester school have been busy sewing a patchwork quilt to raise awareness of the benefits of adoption. In support of National Adoption week pupils at Warndon Junior School added patches designed by themselves and illustrating their favourite
FIXTURES Harvey World Travel Midland Football Alliance Tuesday, November 15, Racing Club Warwick v Malvern Town (7.45). Saturday, November 19, Malvern Town v Romulus (3.00). Saturday, November 26, League Cup, round two, Malvern Town v Alvechurch (3.00
DROITWICH people dug deep for the chance to win a car - and helped St Richard's Hospice at the same time. More than 250 tickets for the Worcester hospice's annual raffle were snapped up while the Honda Jazz first prize was on display at the farmers' market
THE latest police clampdown on Worcester's yob culture is a strong signal to those who make so many lives a misery that persistent bad behaviour will not be tolerated. Make no mistake - there is a war going on. This particular conflict is taking the form
July 2005 (friendlies) Tues 19 Alvechurch (a) 2-1 Martin 2 WEDS 20 TAMWORTH (H) 0-1 SAT 23 Leamington (a) 2-1 Ball, Pinkney TUES 26 MOOR GREEN (H) 2-1 Duncan, Ball SAT 30 WORCESTER CITY (H) 0-0 August TUES 2 REDDITCH UTD (H) 1-1 O'Toole THURS KIDDERMINSTER
WORCESTER City boss Andy Preece hailed his FA Cup stars and admits the result has still not sunk in. "I don't think it will sink in for a while," said Preece. "It's just surreal, fantastic. But I enjoyed Saturday's victory over Hednesford more. "It just
WORCESTER Wolves' 12-match winning run came to an end at Essex & Herts Leopards. The University of Worcester-based side lost 85-79 at Leopards who gained a psychological boost before the two sides meet in Saturday's National Cup semi-final. Andrew
NORTH Midlands Under 19s continued their impressive start to the season with a 31-20 victory over Middlesex in an entertaining encounter at Dudley Kingswinford. North Midlands proved their resilience by withstanding a fightback that saw Middlesex pull
MALVERN Town boss Neil Hunt may be chasing Quorn at the moment but he believes two other sides present a bigger Midland Alliance challenge. Mid-table Leamington and Chasetown are the teams to beat, according to Hunt, after their cash bonanzas from FA
WHEN Eric Davies and his family moved to Worcestershire they did not have many friends and it was hard to find places for his children to play. But that all changed when Eric and his wife Nicola found a children's centre on their estate, which not only
SIR - When are the police going to stop cyclists using the pavement? I read this is against the law of the country but I have not heard of anyone being charged. TERRY AMBLER, Worcester.
SIR - I agree with Martin Roberts' recent letter. Teenagers today think they can literally get away with murder. I had a poor village upbringing - I was born in 1937 - but I never broke the law. Stronger punishment is the answer. GEORGE COWLEY, Worcester
SIR - Tom Wareing (Letters, Monday, October 24) upbraids me, but does not say why. I assume it has to do with my recent riposte to G Cowley's unwarranted criticism of Mayor Aubrey Tarbuck. Fair enough. However, I am bemused by the references to Messrs
SIR - When I visit my brother or friends off Bilford Road, I take my life in my hands, trying to cross over between the local shops and the Post Office with traffic coming from three directions. It is disgraceful that nothing has been done to make it
SIR - Droitwich Canals Trust would like to thank everyone who rang in to ITV's People's Millions lottery programme on November 1 to 'vote for the boat'. Thanks to this tremendous support, we were successful in winning the £50,000 on offer. We would also
SIR - Crime statistics show an approximate 50 per cent increase in crime when the clocks are put back. Wouldn't it be more logical, therefore, if we put them forward one hour instead? We would then be going to work in the dark but coming back in the light
CHESS players from across Worcestershire will go head to head in a charity tournament next month. The players will do battle in aid of St Richard's Hospice at the Blitz Chess Tournament on Thursday, December 3, at St Stephen's Church Hall, in Droitwich
Forces' fire calls THE commander of a military task force spoke of his pride today at the efforts of service personnel to provide emergency cover during a three-hour firefighters' strike in the West Midlands. Brigadier Chris Murray, the head of 143 West
Monday, November 14, 2005 HERO Adam Webster netted Worcester City a £91,000 FA Cup jackpot last night with the killer goal against 10-man Chippenham Town. On a night of high drama and controversy, Webster fired City into the second round of the cup for
A YOUNG entrepreneur who set up his business while studying in Worcester is hoping to scoop a national award. Paul Johnson, from Brickle-hampton near Pershore, is the 21-year-old managing director of his own firm. He was studying business management and
WORCESTER City boss Andy Preece hailed his FA Cup stars and admits the result has still not sunk in. "I don't think it will sink in for a while," said Preece. "It's just surreal, fantastic. But I enjoyed Saturday's victory over Hednesford more. "It just
BUSINESS Link West Mercia is this week running Enterprise Week events aimed at inspiring people in their teens and twenties to make their ideas happen. During this event, the enterprise team at Business Link will be working with other organisations such
CITY skipper Graham Hyde was overjoyed with the Chippenham result. Hyde said: "All the lads are chuffed, absolutely delighted. "We've worked hard and, over the two games, we edged it. "There was not a lot in the game and I felt maybe one goal would settle
PEOPLE living in a troubled part of Worcester have been urged to put the heart back into their community after increasing incidents of anti-social behaviour forced the police to apply for powers to tackle young tearaways . A Section 30 Dispersal Order
MANY thought he'd never make it, but Britain's most married man Ron Sheppard is today celebrating his first anniversary to his eighth wife. The 57-year-old from Lansdowne Row, off Madresfield Road, in Malvern, said that he was looking forward to at least
