TEENAGERS with a talent for script writing are invited to create a 15-minute show for shadow puppets. The winning script will be performed after a day of free workshops in shadow puppetry and junk percussion on Saturday, May 21, at Malvern Youth Centre
A WEST Malvern artist who designed postage stamps and illustrated Radio Times' covers has produced a new painting for a charity exhibition. Linda Gray's abstract work on the theme of freedom will be on display at the Art for Amnesty exhibition in the
MALVERN'S Young Writer of the Year for 2005 is Kate Ennis, 15, of St James's School in West Malvern. She won the competition, arranged by Malvern Writers' Circle, with her story Trouble with the Natives, which also won the Tony Grounds Memorial Award.
MALVERN Priory audiences should be out in force on Sunday when Hereford Police Male Voice Choir performs. They will be teaming up with the Glasgow Phoenix Choir for two concerts locally, a return favour for a performance as part of the Scots' 50th anniversary
Help is needed to solve questions about the life of Malvern's most famous son. The Elgar in Hereford Group hopes someone will be able to fill the gaps in its archives. Members would like to know where in Colwall the composer's mother stayed when he visited
Until May 10: The Topographic Artist Exhibition by David Birtwhistle at Number 8 Community Arts Centre, 8 High Street, Pershore. Until end of July: Daily Life in Mediaeval Worcester. An exhibition exploring the Deansway excavations of 1988-9. Worcester
Until May 7: Great Witley Operatic Society presents Gilbert & Sullivan's Ruddigore at the Swan Theatre, Worcester. Box office 01905 611427. Until May 7: Talking to Terrorists at Malvern Theatres. Box office: 01684 892277. Until May 7: The Norbury
Malvern Cinema: The Interpreter (12A) Daily 7.30pm, Sat, Sun & Thurs at 4pm. Weds only - Ae Fond Kiss (15) 8.15pm at the Forum. Odeon Worcester: Kingdom of Heaven (15) 2.35, 5.30, 8.30; Downfall (15) 2.15, 5.20, 8.20; The Machinist (15) 2.35, 6.50
A SLICE of Manchester will be coming to the Malvern Hills this month as Mancunian singer songwriter Clive Gregson, pictured, journeys to the area for a concert. Clive is one half of Gregson Collister with Christine Collister and now plays with Eddi Reader
More than a decade ago a band from this very county was belting out Flamenco rock tunes in Spain, touring alongside such big name bands as The Ramones. How could they possibly know that years later the tunes would act as a catalyst for a renaissance of
A TWO-week campaign to highlight the need for more foster carers in the county kicks off on Monday. Fostering Fortnight, being run by Worcestershire County Council's Fostering Team, is a chance to tell the local community more about the crucial work of
AN exciting open day at a city college allowed visitors and prospective pupils to experience first-hand the facilities for blind students in Worcester. Nine-year-old Connah Anders, above, tried his hand at kayaking at RNIB New College, Whittington Road
YOUNGSTERS in Malvern will be engaging in everything from circus skills to Afro-Caribbean culture as their school holds an alternative curriculum week. St Joseph's RC School, in Newtown Road, is holding the annual event from Monday, May 23 to Friday,
FINAL arrangements are being made to a music event in Malvern this summer to ensure it hits the right note. The Bands in the Park event is supported by Malvern Town Council and this summer's string of weekly concerts runs from Sunday, May 29 to Sunday
Luke Milward, Morgan Davies, Kimberly Powell, Chantel Bird and Thomas Smith, along with their classmates at Malvern Hills Primary School, in Bluebell Close, have been studying miniature beasts this term. As part of the project, teachers have set up a
The Travel Factory Midland Football Alliance Wednesday, May 11: Worcester Infirmary Cup final: Malvern Town v Pershore Town or Bromyard Town (at Ledbury Town FC, kick-off 7.45pm). Malvern Town Reserves West Midlands League Division One Saturday, May 8
Health Concern have been almost wiped out on Worcestershire County Council, while the Conservatives took control of the authority. The hospital pressure group have only one councillor left after five of its county members lost their seats. Jill-Fairbrother
Tomorrow (Saturday), the annual church jumble sale is from 2pm in Castlemorton Parish Hall. Refreshments, cakes, produce and a raffle. The late afternoon sunshine last Sunday ensured a good attendance for rogation service. Thank you to Mr and Mrs Bryan
On Sunday, your friendly local tennis club will be holding a 'play tennis' open day. Mathon, Cradley and Storridge Tennis Club will be open from 10am till noon for free tennis matches, with three classes: Under-10s, juniors and adults. People of all ages
PLEASE come and support our plant and cake stall at Hollybush Church room tomorrow (Saturday) at 2pm. Lots of bargains for the garden lover. We would be most grateful for any plants or cakes that you would like to donate. Plenty of parking on the delightful
THIS Sunday, another book fair takes place at Powick Parish Hall from 10am-4pm. Book bargains - come and browse - plus refreshments. The family service at St Peter's Church this Sunday is at 11am and includes baptism. Next Tuesday, there is the opportunity
A WEST Malvern artist who designed postage stamps and illustrated Radio Times' covers has produced a new painting for a charity exhibition. Linda Gray's abstract work on the theme of freedom will be on display at the Art for Amnesty exhibition in the
A WORLD-acclaimed choir from Glasgow will be journeying down to Worcester Cathedral to join forces with singing Hereford policemen in a fund-raising concert. The Glasgow Phoenix Choir will get in tune with The Hereford Police choir to sing especially
OUTLINE permission to create a business park on the old Ronkswood Hospital site in Newtown Road, Worcester, is among plans to be discussed at Warndon Parish Council's meeting on Monday. The proposal, to put up 26 offices on the site, comes after similar
A FORMER Bishop has come out of Africa to take up a post in Droitwich. The Rt Rev Jonathan Ruhumuliza, formerly Bishop of Kigali in Rwanda - which was the scene of racial massacres in 1994 - has been appointed Associate Minister in the Droitwich Spa Team
THE seeds of something great have been sown in Bromyard. Gloves Galore, written and directed by local women Josie Ann Dolan and Margaret Dallow, was staged for the first time at the Conquest. It was charming production based on the day-to-day workings
People in Upton are being urged to help draw up a blueprint for the future development of the town. The town council is setting up a town plan steering group, following a questionnaire asking people what they would like to see happen. Suggestions included
Two special walks are being held for visitors to Croome Park. Expert Rebecca Collins will lead a bat walk on Tuesday (May 10), pointing out the species found in the National Trust park. Visitors will be able to use bat detectors that pick up the sonar
Upton Rowing Club has forged links with a club in France. Former members Hamish and Carol Barkley, who moved close to Villeneuve Sur Lot last year, invited rowers from Upton to spend a few days with their new club. Members enjoyed meeting their French
JOHN Thompson has been elected mayor of Upton. This move follows a decision by former mayor Mark Kerrigan to stand down due to work pressures. Coun Thompson was previously deputy mayor, a role that will now be taken by Sheena Walsh. ELEANOR Grigson is
RANGERS' visit to Ray Hall Lane proved successful for the first time after losing on each of their three previous visits. BUSTLEHOLME RESERVES 2, MALVERN RANGERS 3 In their first attack, Bustleholme took the lead when not only did it appear that Neil
BOTH divisional championships have been decided on the penultimate Sunday in The Soccer Site Malvern Football League after two close games. Oak AllStars entertained last season's champions Bishops Frome knowing that only a victory would be good enough
THE Conservatives clung on to the West Worcestershire seat in a close election battle. Sir Michael Spicer clinched his ninth successive term in the seat, despite Liberal Democrat challenger Tom Wells slashing his majority by more than half, from 5,374
Can anyone explain to me where the Riverside Park is? It certainly isn't apparent from the brace of confusing new fingerposts that have been erected by the River Leadon. We have a sign at the south end facing north; we have a sign at the north end facing
MALVERN will mark the 60th anniversary of the end of the Second World War with a major event in Priory Park. Victory in Europe (VE) Day is on Sunday but events will continue over the summer and include a celebration of Victory in Japan (VJ) Day and the
MALVERN Ladies FC travelled to Stourport Swifts FC to face Burlish Olympic in the Kidderminster Hospital Cup final, for the third year running. MALVERN LADIES 3, BURLISH OLYMPIC LADIES 2 (AET) Malvern started brightly and took the lead in the 11th minute
ANCHOR Falcons signed off their Worcester Sunday Division Three season with a convincing win over Trinity Sports Reserves, Paul Park smashing five goals to become the club's top scorer for the season. ANCHOR FALCONS 8, TRINITY SPORTS RESERVES 2 The game
IN these days of constant complaints, I felt I would like to make a change and express my thanks. While asleep at 6.45am on April 14, I fell from my bed and was trapped between furniture and unable to move. As I suffer with heart problems and asthma this
A LEADING firm of estate agents has admitted using false information while selling a cottage. Taylors (West) Ltd pleaded guilty to one charge of using a false written statement when selling a home in Old Hills, Callow End, to Christopher and Jayne Riley
WEST Malvern composer Paul Farrer has written the theme tune for a British version of the Jerry Springer Show, due to be broadcast on ITV later this year. The American talk show host is currently filming the show in Manchester. It is expected to be broadcast
THE next meeting of the Mercian Festival Junior Football League will take place on Sunday (May 8) at the Bell Inn, St Johns, Worcester, starting at 8pm. All clubs must be represented.
I WOULD be interested to know if anyone living in Malvern in the late 1930s or early 1940s remembers a bad accident that occurred at The Quabbs, West Malvern. My mother, almost 90, is in a residential care home and mentally confused. She is most distressed
ORGANISERS of Ledbury English Festival are appealing for helpers to ensure its continued success. A lack of volunteers meant this year's St George's Day parade was cut back, as was the grand opening and combined launch with Ledbury in Bloom. Festival
A 41-year-old Bringsty man died after his motorbike was in collision with a tractor at Castle Frome. The accident took place around 2pm on Friday on the B4214, between Bromyard and Ledbury, near the junction between Castle Frome church and the main A4103
PUPILS involved in bullying at The Chase could be offered anger management courses and counselling. The school is currently reviewing its anti-bullying policy and plans to introduce the new measures from September. It hopes to secure cash from Government
FATHER and son Bob and Lee Mears are setting off on a journey through Africa - on motorbikes. Both ex-forces, with the experience of military operations behind them, they will be guiding ten people on a motorcycling adventure of a lifetime to Timbuktu
A thanksgiving service to mark 21 years of care at St Richard's Hospice takes place at Malvern Priory. Thousands of patients and their families have been cared for at the hospice in Worcester since it opened in 1984. The hospice, which supports people
THE sun shone on all sorts of weird and wonderful aliens at Malvern's Priory Park on Saturday. Creatures from the far corners of the galaxy made contact with Earth as part of the annual May Day celebrations. The event started with the traditional procession
A long-standing employee of the Malvern Hills Conservators is retiring after 29 years. Bob Allen, from Hollybush, started work as a member of the field staff in 1976 and has remained in the job ever since. Mr Allen, who turns 65 next month, will retire
BOOMING voices filled Bromyard when the cream of the world's town-criers gathered for an annual contest. Bromyard Spring Festival of Town Criers attracted entries from across the UK and as far afield as Holland and Belgium. "It was absolutely sensational
MALVERN'S Three Counties Showground will be transformed into a gardener's paradise for the Spring Gardening Show 2005. The 20th anniversary event runs from Friday to Sunday, May 13 to 15, and is packed with attractions. Fifteen inspirational show gardens
MALVERN racing driver Clinton Dorrell was presented with the ultimate 'number one' as winner of the SR & GT Challenge last season and enjoyed a first race victory at Snetterton. Driving his V8 Chevrolet-powered Cobra, his qualifying session saw him
ROB Wood demonstrated his mastery of the cycling time trial with another convincing win in last week's Velo Club Sevale 10-mile event held on the Chance Lane circuit. His winning time was 22min 27sec, with Brian Boswell second in 24min 13sec, and Nick
MANOR Park Men's D opened their season with a 4-2 victory over Hallow C. Colin Weedon and David Hallam inspired the team and were in sublime form and won their two matches convincingly and quickly. C Weedon & D Hallam 6-1, 6-3 and 6-0, 6-1. G Wills
Tomorrow (Saturday) Malvern RFC hold their sponsors' day match against University of Worcester. 1st XV meet 1.30pm. Kick-off 3pm. No 1 dress code. Maroon warm up tops, maroon or blue shorts, 1st XV or club maroon socks. M Richardson (captain), A Wenden
THE Selina Belli Strings will be playing a concert at Alfrick Village Hall on Saturday, May 14, at 7.30pm. The quartet is an ensemble of local musicians who have played in a variety of chamber groups and orchestras. The programme at this concert will
MALVERN Priory audiences should be out in force on Sunday when Hereford Police Male Voice Choir performs. They will be teaming up with the Glasgow Phoenix Choir for two concerts locally, a return favour for a performance as part of the Scots' 50th anniversary
EDWARD Elgar and Birmingham is the title of the current exhibition at the composer's birthplace in Lower Broadheath. The exhibition marks the centenary of Elgar's appointment as professor of music at Birmingham University. It includes material from the
HAVING reached the Midlands One promotion play-off stage courtesy of a stunning win at Hinckley, Malvern travelled back to Leicestershire but found the sleepy little village of Market Bosworth belied the reality found on the rugby field. MARKET BOSWORTH
MALVERN Town played their final Midland Alliance game of the season when Romulus were the visitors to Langland Stadium on Saturday. MALVERN TOWN 0, ROMULUS 3 A typical end of season game was killed off early on when the visitors scored two quick goals
WITH Malvern's first XV having played the previous day against Market Bosworth for a place in Midlands One, their seconds, who have enjoyed an excellent season under captain Vince Hill, made up the bulk of the squad to face Luctonians in the semi-final
May 6: South Worcestershire Osteoporosis Group invites you to a Partner Whist Drive at Wichenford Village Hall. All welcome. May 6 and every Friday: Country Western partner dancing at Whitbourne Village Hall, for further details telephone Jeff and Thelma
Until May 10: The Topographic Artist Exhibition by David Birtwhistle at Number 8 Community Arts Centre, 8 High Street, Pershore. Until end of July: Daily Life in Mediaeval Worcester. An exhibition exploring the Deansway excavations of 1988-9. Worcester
WHAT is happening to Europe? The recent inclusion of Slav and former communist-controlled states will not enhance its position one iota in world standings. In fact, due to the fact that most of those newly-adopted cousins are of little more than Third
WORCESTER Nomads 1st XI entertained Coombs Wood at Bransford in their first Worcestershire County League division two game of the season on Saturday. Nomads won the toss and put Coombs Wood into bat and the captain Darren Lakin was rewarded in his decision
MALVERN fans witnessed the promise of new world snooker champion Shaun Murphy back in 2000 when he won his first professional trophy. An 18-year-old Murphy lifted the Bensons & Hedges Snooker Championship title when the event was played at the Willie
Until May 7: Great Witley Operatic Society presents Gilbert & Sullivan's Ruddigore at the Swan Theatre, Worcester. Box office 01905 611427. Until May 7: Talking to Terrorists at Malvern Theatres. Box office: 01684 892277. Until May 7: The Norbury
I REFER to the letter from Alan E Coldicott (Letters, Tuesday, April 19). I quote the second paragraph of this correspondent's contribution: "However all (political) parties fail because none proposes to teach all four of the national languages of Great
LABOUR'S Jacqui Smith held on to her Redditch seat in the General Election, maintaining her majority over Conservative Karen Lumley. Ms Smith picked up 44.7 per cent of the vote, down by less than one per cent on the 2001 election. Mrs Lumley received
A fast-paced comedy about Tudor politics and monarchy is Malvern Theatre Players' next production. With a plot about political scandal and corruption in the court of a dying queen, The Clink should have audiences on the edge of their seats. Director Lee
Conquest Youth Thea-tre presents a double bill of one-act plays on Friday and Saturday, May 13-14. Farcical comedy The Queen Must Die, by David Farr, is first on the programme. A small town is due to host a Queen's Jubilee procession, featuring a giant
ACTRESS Patsy Palmer will be tapping away at Malvern Theatres in dancing comedy Stepping Out. The show looks at the lives and loves of a weekly adult tap class, including a lonely man seeking company and a middle-age woman who treats it as a therapy session
COLWALL took the chance to play an inter-club warm-up game on the last Saturday before league games commence for the four elevens. Waterlogging on the Ghost Meadow outfield prevented two games from being played, so three teams contested a 30-over contest
TERRY Connnolly is an old friend of this column. A privateer vintner from deepest Warwickshire, he sells personally selected wines to his faithful flock at tastings held in church halls. Each season he has a special top of the range wine to titillate
MALVERN Town play in the final of the Worcester Infirmary Cup (7.45pm) at Ledbury Town's ground on Wednesday (May 11). Their opponents will be either Pershore Town or Bromyard Town, who play their semi-final tomorrow (Saturday).
A SLICE of Manchester will be coming to the Malvern Hills this month as Mancunian singer songwriter Clive Gregson, pictured, journeys to the area for a concert. Clive is one half of Gregson Collister with Christine Collister and now plays with Eddi Reader
FOLK-rock veterans Fairport Convention will be breezing into Worcester next week for a concert at the city's Huntingdon Hall. The band has been together for nearly 40 years and the late radio DJ John Peel was one of the many staunch champions of their
JOHN Maples held Stratford for the Conservatives polling 12,184 more votes than his nearest rival, the Liberal Democrat candidate Susan Juned. Mr Maples returns to Westminster for his third term as MP for Alcester, Bidford and Studley. After the results
TELECOMS group Marconi said today it was cutting 800 jobs in the UK as part of an overhaul aimed at improving its competitiveness. The move comes a week after Marconi was plunged into crisis by its failure to land a lucrative network upgrade contract
FROM traffic island to paradise island - that's literally the life swap ahead for lucky Worcestershire garden centre worker Brett Moore. Next week, 31-year-old Mr Moore heads off for a new life on the tiny car-free island of Herm, three miles off the
THE main sponsor of Worcester Warriors rugby club has urged other businesses to capitalise on the squad's success. City-based energy giant, npower, is asking firms to think about the possibilities presented by another season in the Premiership. "Being
Candidates hold seats in two counties as Labour win thrid term with cut majority Victory and defeat faced by Foster LABOUR'S Mike Foster was 'delighted and relieved' to have held on to his Worcester seat despite seeing his majority slashed by nearly seven
A SECOND charity shop dedicated to raising money for life-limited children has been opened in Worcester. The Acorns shop in St Peter's Drive, St Peter's was officially opened last week to support the Acorns Children's Hospice. Charity chief executive
THE seeds of something great have been sown in Bromyard. Gloves Galore, written and directed by local women Josie Ann Dolan and Margaret Dallow, was staged for the first time at the Conquest. It was charming production based on the day-to-day workings
A GROUP of amateur thespians from Worcester is urging county residents to show their support and snap up tickets for its forthcoming production. St John's Players shall be performing the comedy Key for Two at Droitwich's Norbury Theatre from Wednesday
SEX and rock 'n' roll have been on the menu for students at University College Worcester - but don't worry it's not for real and is all in the name of theatre. Drama students at University College Worcester have been limbering up to take to the stage
THE Selina Belli Strings will be playing a concert at Alfrick Village Hall on Saturday, May 14, at 7.30pm. The quartet is an ensemble of local musicians who have played in a variety of chamber groups and orchestras. The programme at this concert will
COLWALL Village Hall will welcome folk singer-songwriter Clive Gregson for a concert on Saturday, May 14. Originally from Manchester, Clive is both an acclaimed musician and producer, and was nominated for a Nashville Music Award in 1997. He will be coming
EDWARD Elgar and Birmingham is the title of the current exhibition at the composer's birthplace in Lower Broadheath. The exhibition marks the centenary of Elgar's appointment as professor of music at Birmingham University. It includes material from the
May 6: South Worcestershire Osteoporosis Group invites you to a Partner Whist Drive at Wichenford Village Hall. All welcome. May 6 and every Friday: Country Western partner dancing at Whitbourne Village Hall, for further details telephone Jeff and Thelma
April 30: Worcester Cathedral Chamber Choir presents A Miscellany of Choral Music at St Peter's Church, Kinver. Proceeds to St Peter's Church organ restoration fund. Tickets available from 01384 877339 or 01384 877698. May 4: Barber Institute of Fine
A fast-paced comedy about Tudor politics and monarchy is Malvern Theatre Players' next production. With a plot about political scandal and corruption in the court of a dying queen, The Clink should have audiences on the edge of their seats. Director Lee
children's drama workshops take place at St James's School, West Malvern, on Saturdays, May 14 and 21, and June 18. Children from years 5-7 of any local school can attend sessions, which run from 10am to 11am or 11.30am to 12.30pm, each with a maximum
Conquest Youth Thea-tre presents a double bill of one-act plays on Friday and Saturday, May 13-14. Farcical comedy The Queen Must Die, by David Farr, is first on the programme. A small town is due to host a Queen's Jubilee procession, featuring a giant
ACTRESS Patsy Palmer will be tapping away at Malvern Theatres in dancing comedy Stepping Out. The show looks at the lives and loves of a weekly adult tap class, including a lonely man seeking company and a middle-age woman who treats it as a therapy session
Theatre May Until 7-Talking to Terrorists by Robin Soans at the Festival Theatre, Malvern. 2.30pm, 8pm. £12-£18. Box office (01684)892277. 7-Freddie Starr at the Forum, Malvern Theatres. 7.30pm. £17.50. Box office (01684) 892277. 9-14-Stepping Out at
TERRY Connnolly is an old friend of this column. A privateer vintner from deepest Warwickshire, he sells personally selected wines to his faithful flock at tastings held in church halls. Each season he has a special top of the range wine to titillate
FOLK-rock veterans Fairport Convention will be breezing into Worcester next week for a concert at the city's Huntingdon Hall. The band has been together for nearly 40 years and the late radio DJ John Peel was one of the many staunch champions of their
Brothers-in-law are setting their aims high to raise money for charity. Stewart Willis and Rob Harrison are walking 250 miles from their home town of Droitwich to Snowdonia, where they plan to scale 3,560ft up Wales' highest peak, Snowdon. Just in case
MUSIC legends Johnny Dankworth and Cleo Laine will be on stage in Worcester tonight with a show at the city's Huntingdon Hall. Cleo Laine has several gold and platinum albums under her belt as well as Grammy and Tony awards. Her husband Johnny Dankworth
GREEN-fingered fans who can tear themselves away from their garden for a few hours can pick up some bargains at a horticultural market. The Garden Fest returns to Kidderminster Town Centre tomorrow Around 30 stalls will be open, selling garden tools,
A CHARITY fund-raiser from Worcester who ran the London Marathon on his 40th birthday has handed over more than £1,000 to a worthy cause. Stephen Hodgetts ran last year's 26-mile event to raise money for those suffering from Crohn's disease - an inflammatory
WANNABE pop stars can learn to dance like their idols at a new event in Malvern. Video pop stars enables children, aged 5-14, to learn all the moves in the videos made by the likes of Britney Spears, Rachel Stevens, Girls Aloud and Busted. The classes
DON'T forget, next week is our jumble sale at Berrow/ Pendock Village Hall. Doors open 2pm prompt. Please bring along any contributions during morning of sale - bric-a-brac, cakes, raffle.
SUNDAY, May 1 proved a very enjoyable day for the village. A well attended rogation service in the grounds of Bosbury House, followed in the afternoon by a fundraising bluebell walk in the Bosbury House woods. The clear sunny afternoon afforded excellent
TOMORROW (Saturday), there will be Red Cross jazz evening at Colwall Village Hall at 7.30pm. A plant sale for St James' Church flower fund will take place at the village hall on May 14. The Friends of Colwall Primary School are holding the May fayre on
A CONCERT with the Pax Singers takes place at Newland Church on Saturday, May 21 from 7.30pm. Music includes Bach and the tickets, priced £6, include a glass of wine. They are available from the Beauchamp Community or Charles Allsopp, 1 Woodlands, Newland
THE doors of the hall will open on Saturday at 10am for the May fair and purchases can be made up till 12.30pm. This event is one of the major fundraisers for Memorial Hall funds, so do please support it. There will be lots of goodies to be had and a
Legendary! That is the only possible description for West Malvern's achievements in last weekend's well dressing competition, for which the theme was mythology. Led by Chantal Crawford, the Garden and Nature Club chose The Lady of the Lake as the subject
TEENAGERS with a talent for script writing are invited to create a 15-minute show for shadow puppets. The winning script will be performed after a day of free workshops in shadow puppetry and junk percussion on Saturday, May 21, at Malvern Youth Centre
MALVERN'S Young Writer of the Year for 2005 is Kate Ennis, 15, of St James's School in West Malvern. She won the competition, arranged by Malvern Writers' Circle, with her story Trouble with the Natives, which also won the Tony Grounds Memorial Award.
ELECTIONS don't change anything, say those disenchanted with politics, so why bother voting? Those people will have had their views confirmed by the results of last night's ballot. The political landscape today looks much the same as it did yesterday,
Candidates hold seats in two counties as Labour win thrid term with cut majority Victory and defeat faced by Foster LABOUR'S Mike Foster was 'delighted and relieved' to have held on to his Worcester seat despite seeing his majority slashed by nearly seven
A DIABETIC teacher and his team mate are due to cross the finish line of their epic race to the North Pole today. After battling flu, freezing temperatures and the threat of polar bears - all while dragging 90lb sleds - the end is in site for Team Scott-Dunn
THE Eckington gipsies are receiving mounting support from villagers wanting to see them return to land they own next to an area of outstanding natural beauty. The petition they have set up has collected nearly 1,000 names, who say the gipsies should be
A YOUNG woman died suddenly after collapsing during a clothes sale at a village memorial hall. The 22-year-old, who is due to be formally identified this afternoon, was found unconscious in a van outside Martley Memorial Hall, west of Worcester, at about
A SECOND charity shop dedicated to raising money for life-limited children has been opened in Worcester. The Acorns shop in St Peter's Drive, St Peter's was officially opened last week to support the Acorns Children's Hospice. Charity chief executive
PLANS to convert a community centre in a Worcestershire village to provide a day nursery have been put on hold because of fears over road safety. Parents of more than 80 village children support the plans for Kempsey Community Centre, which would secure
A MALVERN teenager has proved the pen is truly mightier than the sword - after scooping a prestigious award for her writing skills. Fifteen-year-old St James' School pupil Kate Ennis won the Malvern Young Writer of the Year Competition with her short
A PLEA has gone out to help a disabled two-year-old Worcestershire boy get a special trike to give him mobility for the next few years. Daniel Collins, of Evesham, was born with spina bifida and needs a specialist cycle to support his back for the next
A teenager who died from a brain haemorrhage less than a year after returning from the Iraq war is to be awarded a posthumous medal for her role serving in the conflict. Signaller Victoria Turner will be recognised by the Army for her services during
THE Soccer Site Malvern League hold their Senior Cup final on Sunday at Ledbury Town FC when holders Bishops Frome play last season's runners-up Oak AllStars. With both teams having been neck and neck all season in division one and following last week's
I AM writing with regard to the article (Malvern Gazette, April 22) that requested support for the planning application for a housing development in Halfkey Road. I was completely bemused by how public spirited Mr Gilbert Brook, of Alfrick, would appear
n Bosbury: Friday, May 20: At the parish hall, a concert of wartime songs will be followed by a ration book supper, including Woolton Pie, a wartime recipe from the Savoy Hotel. The Greenwood Voices will join the wartime singalong and everyone is encouraged
WEST Malvern completed their Worcester League division one programme on Saturday with a convincing 7-1 win over Fernhill Heath Spurs. WEST MALVERN 7, FERNHILL HEATH SPURS 1 Star of the game was Phil Jenkins, who scored four goals. West Malvern made all
THOSE in our community who are campaigning for the limitation of poly- tunnels should think very seriously of the alternative before going any further. I for one have no wish to look out over acres of derelict farmland and if fruit farmers are forced
MOST readers would have been surprised and confused when reading your article 'Police tailor patrols to target time of most crime' (Ledbury Reporter, April 29). Let's be truthful about this problem, most crime in and around Ledbury is not reported, our
JO McFarlane finds it "amusing" (Your Letters, April 15) that the district and county councils have not demanded far more from the developers of North Site and asks "whose side are the councils on, the developers or existing residents?" The answer, as
CRIME figures released this week show parts of Malvern do not live up to the town's quiet reputation. The Pickersleigh, Link and Brook Farm areas were particular crime hotspots in an audit carried out from 2001 to 2003. But the South Worcestershire Community
NEWTOWN Sports Colts completed a remarkable hat-trick as Mercian League U14 cup winners, with the same team having won at the U12, U13 and now U14 age groups. LITTLETON JUNIORS 0, NEWTOWN SPORTS COLTS 3 In this year's final, they faced last year's champions
FIRST of all, thank you Mark Haslam for his letter (April 22) re: The Horseshoe Inn, Bromsgreen. We are some of the many people who have sent letters and, yes, we might not live in the village anymore due to work etc, but we are and have always been village
CROWDS flocked to Upton over the bank holiday weekend for the town's annual folk festival. Now in its 15th year, the three-day event featured morris dancers and musicians from all over the country. Among the performers were 45 dance sides from as far
INKBERROW EAGLES U15s 1, MALVERN TOWN WANDERERS U15s 2 MALVERN Town Wanderers visited Inkberrow Eagles to play their last away fixture in the Mercian Festival League and battled hard to leave with all three points. The first-half saw Inkberrow take an
A Malvern church is celebrating the completion of a £100,000 refurbishment project. Members of Lansdowne Crescent Methodist Church will hold a launch event tomorrow (Saturday), to show off the improvements. Work on a new glazed entrance area, including
A Leigh Sinton couple were left with a pile of raw sewage at the end of their drive after a storm drain repeatedly flooded. Katie Smith and Nick Taylor, of Hereford Road, woke on Bank Holiday Monday to find human excrement and sanitary towels floating
A PETITION containing 1,400 names in support of a local football club has been presented to Malvern Hills District Council. It was started by Newtown Sports Junior FC as part of its campaign to move to playing fields off Sling Lane. MHDC's executive committee
An exceptional Malvern charity worker has celebrated her 90th birthday. Audrey Jones was presented with a bouquet from Malvern Age Concern, where she has been a volunteer since its launch, 17 years ago. Mrs Jones, whose birthday was on Monday (May 2),
A fundraising drive for a £20,000 pre-school building next to the village primary school has been launched in Welland. Plans for the building have been submitted and more than £1,500 was raised towards the project at an auction at The Pheasant pub. The
A second amateur cricket team has been deprived of their overseas player following difficulties with Home Office regulations. Pakistani international Zahid Saeed was due to turn out for Bromyard Cricket Club but was deported before he could play a single
IT was another hat-trick for owner Clive Hitchings and trainer Andy Hobbs at Monday's North Ledbury point-to-point meeting. The duo had sent out three winners at the previous fixture over this course two weeks ago and they repeated that feat at this meeting
THE Worcestershire Golf Club played host to the Worcester-shire County Men's elite players in a pre-season friendly match played off scratch. Some notable performances came from the Worcestershire players with wins in the singles for Peter Lupino, Steven
MATHON, Cradley & Storridge (MCS) men's tennis team started their summer league campaign with a fine 3-1 away victory against Leominster B. William Coomer, playing his first league match, partnered Tony Dalley. They won a hard-fought opening rubber
THE members of Arden Sailing Club Defford sailed three races, the first of the day was the second race in the Arden Trophy series. This was sailed in a brisk force 3-4 south westerly wind and included a good turnout with six classes of dinghy represented
GLEN Derry was the clear winner of the Directlines stableford played at Sapey Golf Club on May 2. Derry carded an 11-under-par 47 points, well clear of second-placed Neil Box with 41 points and Paul Broadrick and Mark Williams, both on 40 points.
TONIGHT (FRIDAY) FOOTBALL MARTLEY CUP FINAL Martley Spurs v Powick (at Worcester City FC, 7.30pm). MERCIAN JUNIOR FESTIVAL LEAGUE U14s: Newtown Sports Colts v Worcester Raiders. SATURDAY FOOTBALL WEST MIDLANDS LEAGUE Premier Division: Market Drayton Town
A GROUP of amateur thespians from Worcester is urging county residents to show their support and snap up tickets for its forthcoming production. St John's Players shall be performing the comedy Key for Two at Droitwich's Norbury Theatre from Wednesday
SEX and rock 'n' roll have been on the menu for students at University College Worcester - but don't worry it's not for real and is all in the name of theatre. Drama students at University College Worcester have been limbering up to take to the stage
COLWALL Village Hall will welcome folk singer-songwriter Clive Gregson for a concert on Saturday, May 14. Originally from Manchester, Clive is both an acclaimed musician and producer, and was nominated for a Nashville Music Award in 1997. He will be coming
Help is needed to solve questions about the life of Malvern's most famous son. The Elgar in Hereford Group hopes someone will be able to fill the gaps in its archives. Members would like to know where in Colwall the composer's mother stayed when he visited
BARNARDS Green made a good start in the Worcester-shire County League division two following their promotion last season. COOKLEY v BARNARDS GREEN Green travelled to Cookley for their opening fixture on Saturday and enjoyed a convincing 147-run victory
April 30: Worcester Cathedral Chamber Choir presents A Miscellany of Choral Music at St Peter's Church, Kinver. Proceeds to St Peter's Church organ restoration fund. Tickets available from 01384 877339 or 01384 877698. May 4: Barber Institute of Fine
WE hear much talk in Britain of not being able to cover a shortfall in pension funds.The likelihood is that we will all be falling down a black hole. But we should look at the way the over-60 year old woman and 65-year-old man are treated. Many would
I READ the article (Worcester News, Wednesday, April 27) about Daniel Scollan's misadventure in McDonald's with some concern. This concern is not at the alleged shortcomings of the restaurant staff but those of Daniel's mother. When, oh when, will parents
REGARDING the proposed bus service from park-and-ride Worcester North to Worcestershire Royal Hospital, I am overjoyed that this was first suggested by the Forum 18 months ago, and at every occasion where transport was on the agenda. Working in partnership
FORMER triumphs were relived for a successful Malvern Sunday football side, during a one-off charity football match. Re-united former Worcester League premier division and WFA county cup winners, the Three Nuns beat a Cross Keys select XI 5-3 at Victoria
MALVERN is not progressive. That was the conclusion of a well-attended meeting of the town's debating society 50 years ago. "One after another, speakers who included visitors as well as members, subjected the town to severe criticism," reported the Gazette
A STRANGE touch of Armageddon came to Malvern 50 years ago, when the town was the venue for an army exercise involving the 53rd (Welsh) Infantry Division (Territorial Army). "The exercise, code-named Jordan, was to study the deployment of Divisional Medical
100 years ago There was some discussion at the Petty Sessions on Wednesday as to what constitutes an "open and public place" in the Act with reference to gaming. Several youths were summoned for playing pitch and toss in a hop field within six yards of
Malvern Cinema: The Interpreter (12A) Daily 7.30pm, Sat, Sun & Thurs at 4pm. Weds only - Ae Fond Kiss (15) 8.15pm at the Forum. Odeon Worcester: Kingdom of Heaven (15) 2.35, 5.30, 8.30; Downfall (15) 2.15, 5.20, 8.20; The Machinist (15) 2.35, 6.50
children's drama workshops take place at St James's School, West Malvern, on Saturdays, May 14 and 21, and June 18. Children from years 5-7 of any local school can attend sessions, which run from 10am to 11am or 11.30am to 12.30pm, each with a maximum
MALVERN Seconds were hosts to Pedmore Seconds on the opening Saturday of the season. MALVERN II v PEDMORE II With the sun beating down, new second XI captain Richard Cullen won an important toss and put the visitors into bat. The decision looked to be
IN only their third full season running youth cricket, Hanley Castle and Upton CC have produced two young players who have been selected for county squads. Rory Matthews (U11) and Will Chambers (U10) have attended winter training with a full squad and
MALVERN CC Saturday, May 7 Worcestershire County League Division Two 1st XI v Worcester Nomads I (Home). Meet 12.45pm. D Arnold, A Arnold, D Cox, M Baugh, R Francis, A Dovey, J Lee. L Hallion, S Carter, M Storey, M Hooley. 2nd XI v Worcester Nomads II
Theatre May Until 7-Talking to Terrorists by Robin Soans at the Festival Theatre, Malvern. 2.30pm, 8pm. £12-£18. Box office (01684)892277. 7-Freddie Starr at the Forum, Malvern Theatres. 7.30pm. £17.50. Box office (01684) 892277. 9-14-Stepping Out at
More than a decade ago a band from this very county was belting out Flamenco rock tunes in Spain, touring alongside such big name bands as The Ramones. How could they possibly know that years later the tunes would act as a catalyst for a renaissance of
A WORCESTER investment and property company launched just four years ago has bagged a £200m deal to redevelop a piece of land once managed by rail pioneer George Stephenson. Maximus Securities has acquired the 230-acre site of the former Biwater foundry
GOOD business leaders tend to be born rather than made, and are not always liked but respected for their vision, and they inspire others. That is according to the entrepreneur Sir Alan Sugar, star of The Apprentice, in a new guide on how to be a success
THE franchisee of seven Domino's Pizza stores, including Malvern, has been rewarded for business achievements in hospitality and catering. James Swift,aged 29, was recognised for his dedication in the prestigious annual Caterer & Hotelkeeper Acorn
TOWN Reserves welcomed Wednesbury to the Langland Stadium on Tuesday evening for the return leg of the league cup semi-final and, with the comfort of a 3-0 lead from the first leg, started in bright fashion. MALVERN TOWN RESERVES 3, WEDNESBURY TOWN 2
