THERE was continued panic at the petrol pumps as motorists frantically filled their tanks to make sure they would be able to travel for the next few days. Several stations in Worcester had their unleaded pumps emptied by early afternoon yesterday as queues
BBC Hereford & Worcester's Dave Bradley survived facing Aussie pace bowler Glenn McGrath only to fracture his knee-cap while running for a catch, The DJ, more used to cracking jokes than bones, was playing in a testimonial match for Worcestershire's
DRUG addiction led a Stourport man into crime, Kidderminster magistrates have heard. Adam Garfield, 20, had been involved with drugs since he was 14, his solicitor, Graham Morgan, told the court. Offences continued when he was on bail, after he was put
A PLAN for 13 new homes in Cleobury Mortimer has raised hopes the area will be better able to meet a growing demand for affordable housing. Parish councillors are set to make a site visit to land at Pinkham after news of a coming application for outline
THE owners of a site for a planned controversial incinerator have offered to pull out of the deal. British Sugar has told Severn Waste Services it will return the deposit for the option agreement and waive further payments under the deal. But Severn Waste
A DEBT-ridden Kidderminster man gassed himself in his car, an inquest heard. Divorced forklift truck driver, Trevor Jones was found slumped in the driver's seat of his car in Chadwick Lane, Stourport Common. The engine was running, the lights were on
A TINY hamlet just outside Droitwich is welcoming new inhabitants into its community thanks to the work of a housing association. Spa Housing Association has built three modified homes for needy people in Himbleton. The development in Crowle Road, a three-bedroomed
ONE Droitwich haulier claims he is close to giving up his business due to the rising fuel crisis. Alan Hawkes, of Alan's Transport, says that if his company had more trucks, and he could afford to take time off, he would join the blockades outside petrol
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers will be without defender Adie Smith for tonight's Nationwide League Division Three clash against Southend United at Roots Hall (7.45pm). The former Bromsgrove Rovers campaigner picked up a hamstring strain during Saturday's goalless
THE goals will come, don't worry about that -- I know we haven't scored in our last three matches, but I'm convinced we've got enough fire power to start hitting the net on a regular basis. And I'm hoping we'll be bang on target tonight when we visit
DYLAN Kerr is in line to start his first macth for Kidderminster Harriers as they head for Southend United for tonight's Nationwide League Division Three match at Roots Hall (7.45). The former Leeds United defender is likely to slot in at left back because
THE war of words between Premiership and First Division rugby clubs intensified last night as a last-ditch attempt to avoid a High Court date failed. Worcester's Cecil Duckworth, representing First Division clubs, tried in vain to prevent Friday's High
DYLAN Kerr is in line to start his first macth for Kidderminster Harriers as they head for Southend United for tonight's Nationwide League Division Three match at Roots Hall (7.45). The former Leeds United defender is likely to slot in at left back because
SNOOKER ace Dave Finbow was the victim of a vintage Whirlwind performance at the Newport Centre last night. The 32-year-old Malvern professional had his hopes of qualifying for the final stage of the China Open dashed 5-0 by Jimmy White. White, forced
A COCKEREL faces the death penalty because its early morning crowing is driving neighbours potty. The family pet of the Hickman family, from Upton-upon-Severn, is facing destruction after officers from Malvern Hills District Council instigated an investigation
GLENN McGrath is determined to sign off his first County Championship campaign by helping Worcestershire clinch promotion to the First Division. And the Australian pace star is convinced the County will have booked their place in the top flight at the
A MILKMAN on his round was head-butted and kicked in an unprovoked attack. Police are searching for the person who attacked David Friday as he did his round in Stourbridge Road, Bromsgrove, in the early hours of last Thursday morning. Mr Friday was approached
HOSPITALS and the emergency services maintain elaborate "major alert" plans to deal with situations involving multiple casualties. Such catastrophes are unlikely but possible events. In view of recent reports (for example, Evening News Saturday September
THERE are people who welcome European convergence because it is the only defence left against the spread of unrestrained market capitalism and the total subservience of governments to globalisation. The idea that any country the size of Britain can run
HEREFORD United Director of Football Graham Turner has appealed to fans to behave themselves ahead of tonight's Nationwide Conference game at Nuneaton Borough. The club could face a Football Association charge after an incident in their recent away game
EMERGENCY services in Stratford said its business as usual today (Tuesday) despite the tightening grip of the petrol crisis. Rush-hour commuters who decided not to brave the log petrol queues across region last night were left disappointed as more and
A BROMSGROVE employee has been chosen to join a list of outstanding workers in a national scheme. Cheryl Horsfall, who works for Rentokil Office Machine Maintenance, has been nominated for Rentokil Initial's "Be Proud" award. She was picked from thousands
WORCESTER businesses baffled by technology can now seek help from a "jargon-busting" technology guide. A survey of 200 small businesses in Britain, undertaken by RSL COM UK, found that the majority of small and medium businesses struggle with new technology
FORTY new jobs will be created by an insurance company dedicated to finding customers the lowest quotes. A high-quality staff base and good road links have prompted Insurancevillage to launch its headquarters in Worcester. Forty new positions are in the
POLICE and soldiers could be used to break up the blockade at the refinery which supplies petrol stations in Worcestershire and Herefordshire. The Kingsbury refinery in Warwickshire supplies petrol to Jet, BP and Texaco stations. A meeting of the Queen
THE fuel blockades crippling Britain may have been sparked by a meeting of disgruntled farmers at Worcestershire's Frankley Services, according to reports today. It is claimed a meeting of 12 farmers at the M5 service station, near Bromsgrove, this spring
HERE'S where there was still petrol in Worcester at around 10am today. Check individual stations for the latest information. BP at Blackpole - No unleaded or diesel and only 1,000 litres of lead replacement petrol (LRP) which was expected to run out by
HEALTH leaders were making contingency plans today to ensure the service for patients continues during the petrol crisis. Ambulances in Herefordshire and Worcestershire have cancelled all non-important transport until the fuel crisis is over. The service
A SCHOOLBOY mugger broke an 82-year-old woman's hip as he robbed her in a Worcester alley to repay a drug debt. Matthew Davies, aged 16, was playing truant when he wrenched a shopping bag from victim Diana Watkins' grasp. He heard her hip break as she
A NEW road layout in Worcester city centre could turn into a fatal accident spot, according to a concerned cyclist. Harry Green says he is regularly forced out of the cycle lane and into the main body of traffic along Foregate Street following new works
A BOY fled home crying after a man pointed an imitation gun at his head and pulled the trigger, a jury was told. Maurice Puttock, father of the six-year-old, said he felt like beating up the man with the gun, adding: "I wanted to kill him but I just told
BURGLAR Mark Simpson was caught after police followed a trail of sawdust to a Kidderminster garden. The 22-year-old had carried out a number of raids on neighbouring properties to feed a drugs habit. But during a break-in at a private garage adjoining
SO Tony Blair says there will be no cave-in over the fuel crisis which, today, was creeping closer to the Government's doorstep in London. In being so resolute, he's made the latest in a series of mistakes and misjudgements that will shape the rest of
THE horse chestnut tree in the Belfry Gardens high above the town of Mons has begun to swell with those fruits of late summer so familiar and beloved of small boys. It occurs to me that this old tree must have seen many sights, perched here on top of
GLENN McGrath is determined to sign off his first County Championship campaign by helping Worcestershire clinch promotion to the First Division. And the Australian pace star is convinced the County will have booked their place in the top flight at the
HEREFORD United Director of Football Graham Turner has appealed to fans to behave themselves ahead of tonight's Nationwide Conference game at Nuneaton Borough. The club could face a Football Association charge after an incident in their recent away game
HEREFORD United are chasing a club record when they visit Nuneaton Borough in the Nationwide Conference tonight (7.45). Victory would give United their fourth successive away win - something they've never previously managed in their 76-year history. United
The first round of the Worcester League's Bernard Finnegan Cup saw an outstanding individual performance from Gavin Warren of Claines who netted eight times in a 13-1 rout of AFC Vauxhall. Chris Atkinson also helped himself to a hat-trick. In the same
Love Everlasting was unlucky to come up against a potentially classy youngster last time and can gain a well-deserved first success in the European Breeders' Fund Garrowby Maiden Fillies' Stakes at Beverley tomorrow. Mark Johnston's charge went down by
NEW volunteers are needed for a charity specialising in home visits for youngsters with special needs. Portage, based in Malvern, is looking for people to spare up to two hours per week helping youngsters develop with teaching and stimulation at home.
6 NO matter how hard we try, there will unfortunately always be some, like G Hutchinson, who wilfully ignore or misunderstand oft-published straightforward fact. Grants from the Lotteries Fund and from local benefactor Cecil Duckworth, totalling £105,000
MARGARET Thatcher not only took milk from school children during her reign, she also robbed pensioners by changing the link between pensions and earnings to pensions rising in line with inflation. So, over the years, pensions have been reduced dramatically
AS the new term gets under way, the court case (Evening News, August 29) in which Karen Mapp was cleared of causing alarm, harassment and distress in a row with a girl she accused of bullying her daughter, brings into focus the misery caused by school
THE war of words between Premiership and First Division rugby clubs intensified last night as a last-ditch attempt to avoid a High Court date failed. Worcester's Cecil Duckworth, representing First Division clubs, tried in vain to prevent Friday's High
HEREFORD United are chasing a club record when they visit Nuneaton Borough in the Nationwide Conference tonight (7.45). Victory would give United their fourth successive away win - something they've never previously managed in their 76-year history. United
THE VALE of Evesham had virtually run dry of petrol by mid morning on Tuesday. Motorists had been causing chaos panic buying around the clock and blocking roads with their queues. BP in High Street was one of the few remaining garages still serving at
POLICE in Gloucestershire say there is no immediate danger of a fuel shortage affecting their vehicles. The force says it is trying to use supplies as wisely as it can, but says its operational commitments are not affected. It has also set up a working
