THREE of Kidderminster's young players helped the Wyre Forest men to a Birmingham and District Premier League draw at high-flying Halesowen. They survived the last 25 overs of Saturday's match to finish on 165-9 in reply to Halesowen's formidable 253-
A FINE display by Ian Chambers secured Chaddesley Corbett's second Worcestershire League Division One win of the season with just one ball left. Hosts Droitwich, batting first, made a good start but tight bowling from Chambers and Mark Edwards kept the
A CREDITABLE 240 runs was not enough for Victoria Carpets/Blakeley Hall who lost at home to Rushwick in Worcestershire League Division Three fixture. The villagers reached their target with an over and two wickets to spare to leave Victoria third from
LEE Shewry proved he could produce the goods for the firsts as well as the seconds at Cookley. Shewry followed up his B team century the previous week with an unbeaten 79 as the village side beat Barnards Green by 50 runs in Worcestershire League Division
NEIL Fletcher made the headlines once again as he hit yet another century for Cutnall Green in a Worcestershire County Cricket League fixture. Fletcher figures prominently in the local batting honour charts after previous scores of 144 and 113 not out
SCOTT Fowler took 5-3 for Wolverley Social, helping his team beat British Sugar by eight wickets in the Stainweld Cricket League Wednesday Premier Division. Kevin Haycock took 5-6, including four in as many balls, but he could not prevent Stagborough
VOTERS in Worcester headed for polling stations to elect a new Government and county council. By the time voting ended at 10pm, Parliamentary candidates will have knocked on doors in Worcester, West Worcestershire, Mid-Worcestershire, Wyre Forest, Bromsgrove
MEN and women who fought in the Second World War turned out to honour those who did not return, in a D-Day Remembrance Service organised by members of the Worcester Royal British Legion. The service, to mark the anniversary of the day in 1944 the Allied
AFTER 30 years of tireless campaigning, construction of the Wyre Piddle bypass has finally started. Frustrated residents saw the first tangible signs that the road was on the way when highway engineers from Worcestershire County Council began erecting
PLANS are underway for the full-scale move of patients from Worcester's Castle Street hospital when the new multi-million pound hospital opens next March. A fleet of ambulances will be on hand to ferry patients to the Newtown site on Sunday, March 24.
KIND-hearted carers in Worcestershire will be treated with a pampering and a pub lunch as part of Carers Health Week. Worcestershire Association of Carers is organising various events as part of the week, from next Monday, June 11, to Sunday, June 17.
TRADERS in Bromsgrove fear their businesses could be forced to close, claiming that roadworks outside their premises are driving customers away. Paul Gill and Tim Court, joint owners of P and T Models, in Worcester Road, have launched a petition calling
A MILLION pounds is needed to help redevelop an arts centre desperately in need of new space and facilities. Number Eight in Pershore, a rapidly developing centre for the arts, is already home to many artists, craftspeople and dancers. Its busy timetable
FRESH complaints have been levelled at Cosworth Technology about smells from its factory in Worcester. Warndon Parish Council member Yvonne Griffiths said she had found the stench particularly unpleasant this week. "On Sunday it was pretty unbearable
WORCESTERSHIRE farmers are being given a boost thanks to international barefoot runner Zola Budd-Pieterse. The former Olympian will be running in the London fun run to raise money for farmers hit by the foot-and-mouth crisis. And Arthur Hill, the West
A COUPLE whose eyes first met across a crowded dance floor have both a diamond wedding and a milestone birthday to celebrate today. Bill and Gwen Lowe, of Drake Avenue, Dines Green, tied the knot in Bristol on June 7, 1941 - Bill's 30th birthday. The
PUPILS at a county school found out what it was like to live 2,000 years ago when they took part in a Roman Day on Tuesday. Year Five and Six pupils at Bowbrook House School, at Peopleton, near Pershore, enjoyed practical demonstrations and activities
NEW medical research has uncovered additional health risks from waste-burning incinerators including a 15-fold increase in one type of cancer, protesters have claimed. Stop Kidderminster Incinerator (SKI) campaigners say findings published recently in
AN ambulance crew chased off a gang after they launched a second unprovoked attack on two men who were walking home following a night out in Kidderminster. One of the two victims, who were in their early 20s, was knocked unconscious in the initial assault
FURIOUS residents have launched campaigns against plans for two mobile phone masts in Kidderminster and Stourport. Planners were due to make recommendations on proposals for masts in Bewdley Road, Stourport, and on land near Husum Way, Kidderminster,
THE Worcestershire Symphony Orchestra will be performing at Pershore Abbey on Saturday. Soloist Nicola Daw will play Franz Strauss' Horn Concerto in C Minor. The programme includes Tchaikovsky's Fantasy Overture - Romeo & Juliet, as well as Schubert's
MICHAEL Heald and Liana Embovica have chosen a very appealing programme to round off the Charlton Church Chamber Concerts on June 16. The duo will be performing sonatas for piano and violin by Mozart, Elgar and Franck. Michael has performed at Charlton
SO, four weeks of rhetoric, spin and vote-catching gimmicks are over and, for 15 hours today, the future of our country's in our own hands. But what impressions will we take into the polling booth? In 1997, it was John Major's calm assurance, Tony Blair's
SWIMMING: Prolific medal winner Chris Holmes has picked up two swimming titles at the BT Five Nations Challenge Trophy. The Great Britain Paralympic ace struck gold in the 50m freestyle in the S12 category for partially-sighted swimmers in a time of 26.87
SWIMMING: Amy Smith has topped the national rankings for her age group after a fine time in the 50 metres freestyle at the Midland Long Course and Sprint Championships. Wyre Forest Swimming Club's Smith, who competes as a 14-year-old, qualified for the
VOLLEYBALL: A fundraising fun tournament on Saturday will raise cash for a cause close to the heart of Cleobury Mortimer Volleyball Club coach Carl Brookes. The six-a-side competitions is for friends and family of club members at Cleobury Sports Centre
ATHLETICS: Ten Stourport High School athletes have qualified for the English Schools Athletic Association Midland finals this month. They finished in the top four at the County Combined Events Athletic Championships. The junior girls team of Sam Rogers
MOTOR SPORT: Dunley's Elton Sheldon scored valuable points in the Volkswagen Racing Cup on Sunday when he contested the seventh and eighth rounds at Cadwell Park in Lincolnshire. Sheldon has now amassed a points tally of 66 to move into eighth place overall
TENNIS: Stourport's mixed teams have had a successful week in the Kidderminster League. The A team achieved their third win in succession, this time against Cutnall Green. Bob Tarpey and Hilary Hatt won their two matches easily and Derek Tarpey and Carole
ANIMAL-lovers are worried about plans to build five houses on Stourport land containing a badger sett. Neighbours of the site on the junction of Bewdley Road and Vernon Road fear 15 badgers could be under threat in the plan by Timothy Smith Homes. However
TAE KWON DO: Joseph Cartwright and Mohammed Zafar were awarded their black belts at a recent grade examination at Glades Leisure Centre. The duo from Forest Glades Tae Kwon Do School had to train for three-and-a-half years to achieve their goal. Second
CYCLING: Howard Jones recorded the fastest time for Wyre Forest Fabricolour Cycle Racing Club in the veterans 10-mile time trial championships. Jones posted 23 minutes 27 seconds in the competition at Ryton, Coventry. The other two members competing were
A police officer has set up football sessions for youngsters in a bid to keep them off the streets. South west Redditch beat manager Pc Richard Waterhouse has organised a professional coach for youngsters aged between 13 and 17. The sessions will run
GOLF: Mike Ellis won the May monthly medal for men at Ombersley Golf Club ahead of second-placed James Gray and Reg Barber in third. James Blair took the KGB Scratch Shield at the Crossway Green club with Richard Panting and Darren Pearson not far behind
CHESS: Maurice Bissell and Jim Friar tied for first place ahead of ten rivals in Kidderminster Chess Club's annual quick-play tournament. Full scores: Bissell and Friar 8.5, John Wrench and Peter Yates 7, Paul Thomas and Mark Riley 6, Ken Durnell 5.5,
FOUR Redditch women will be getting completely lost for charity this month. The Heart FM radio station event, raising money for the children's charity First Steps, will be contested on Fathers' Day, Sunday, June 17. The four women, dressed in Christmas
FORMER Status Quo drummer Jeff Rich rounded off a mini tour of Redditch schools last week at Abbey High. He held a drum and percussion masterclass for pupils at five schools in Redditch, including St Peters First, Walkwood Middle, Church Hill Middle,
A MAN accused of hitting a guest with a video camera at a wedding anniversary party has been bound over to keep the peace. Eamon Power, 38, of Cathedral Avenue, Kidderminster, denied assaulting Robert Woodall causing actual bodily harm last November.
AN 81-year-old woman had her handbag snatched on her doorstep in a night-time swipe. The pensioner of Talbot Street, Kidderminster, was about to enter her house last Friday at 10pm when the thief struck. She was shocked but unhurt by the bag-snatch. The
A BIKER who has never passed a driving test led police on an 85mph chase, Worcester Crown Court heard. Neil Soley overtook an unmarked police car on the 70mph dual track on the outskirts of Stourport at a speed of 79mph, said Mr William Rickarby, prosecuting
POLICE are hunting a "very smartly-dressed" thief who has carried out a series of credit card thefts at hotels, using them to net more than £10,000. The man, whose victims have mainly been businessmen, has entered bedrooms and conference rooms at Wyre
A WOULD-BE university student from Kidderminster who had a "fascination with cars" led police on a high-speed early morning chase through Worcester after a row with his girlfriend. Jason Watkins went through traffic lights on red, drove the wrong side
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A BOY of 10, the youngest age recognised by the law for criminal responsibility, has been put under supervision for three months by a Kidderminster youth court after he admitted stealing a pair of gloves from Halfords.
I REFER to the article entitled 'flood measure looks damned' in the edition of the Evesham Journal dated May 31, and feel that it is necessary to clarify the district councils policy on seeking contributions from parish councils towards flood alleviation
AN appeal has gone out to former members of the Royal Berkshire Regiment for a Great Annual Reunion at Brock Barracks Reading on July 28 and 29 2001, come and meet your old army mates from 50 years ago before it is to late, (all Postings) some reasonable
POLICE watched as a woman carried out two drug deals in Kidderminster streets, Worcester Crown Court was told. Louise Grainge sold wraps of heroin to two men and more was found inside her body when she was arrested and taken to the police station, said
NOW that Websters has closed its doors Pershore no longer has a cycle shop. Thank you Mike and Sue for your service, since my arrival in the town in September 1994, and for forming the Pershore Easy Riders, for those people with bikes, which introduced
I AM writing to congratulate all the volunteers on all their hard work and commitment featured in 'The Evesham Journal' on Thursday, May 31. I am referring to the article entitled 'See how rewarding volunteering can be.' In my opinion local volunteers
WITH reference to your article, in May 31 Journal regarding a group of 'youngsters of to-day' causing the fury of some 'old fogies' of yesterday by skateboarding on the War Memorial in the High Street, Bidford. Its very unlikely the young boarders even
TIM Concannon completed a remarkable double when he was named Players' Player of the Year at Pershore Town's presentation evening last Friday night. The senior award followed Concannon's vote as Player of the Season for the second team 12 months earlier
TO celebrate Women's Football Awareness Week, the Worcestershire Football Association, in partnership with Pershore High School and Wychavon District Council, are proud to announce they are hosting their first female soccer festival. The one-day event
I AM writing to you on behalf of hundreds, if not thousands of skateboarders, BMXers and inline skaters in the Wyre Forest district. These are harmless, healthy activities, which require a great deal of practice, dedication and skill. At the moment there
IN your round-up of county council candidates in your May 31 issue, Margaret Gregory, the Conservative candidate for St Chads, describes herself as "chairman of the Tenants Consultative Committee for Offmore and Comberton". She is chairman of the Offmore
A GRANDFATHER has stepped in to try and revive a team that is in danger of folding this summer. Franche Boys U-11s, who will move up to U-12s level next season, have lost many players to Kidderminster Lions after their management team switched clubs.
STOURPORT angler Richard Carter caught a 32lb catfish with sausage bait on the Erics Lake at Shatterford Fishery. Over 30 catfish were caught there last week, the largest weighing 32lb 8oz. A 13-year-old angler landed three carp to 17lb 12oz on strawberry
WRIBBENHALL Wasps are buzzing over the summer after completing a Stourport & District Football League and Cup double at U-12s level. Wasps rounded off the achievement with a 5-0 cup final win over Nunnery Wood Colts at Aggborough. The team also reached
FORMER golden boy Nick Baxter is coming to terms with the harsh reality of professional sport after being axed by Worcester Rugby Club. The 27-year-old winger, whose contract was up at the end of last season, has been told he has no future at the club
BACK in the late 1980s when a group of golfing enthusiasts gathered on Wednesday mornings to trundle round Perdiswell's nine-hole municipal course they can have scarcely imagined where their in-auspicious beginnings would lead. For a little over ten years
JEAN Eyers won the first Ravensmeadow Golf Club Ladies Championship, just a day after obtaining her handicap certificate. She scored a nett 60 to pip runner-up Pam Bird on countback and pick up a glass bowl trophy. "I joined four years ago and had some
CONSERVATIVE big gun Ann Widdecombe came to Kidderminster to spread the message on law and order. She spent half an hour in Kidderminster town centre meeting shoppers and putting over the Conservative message of tougher sentences and new police powers
A CARPET industry labourer who had made several attempts to take his own life died after taking a large overdose of tablets, an inquest heard. But David Turbutt, 53, of Abbey Road, Kidderminster, who was found dead at his home by his sister and brother-in-law
WORCESTERSHIRE County Councillors have deferred a decision as to whether to allow a waste firm to delay filling a Hartlebury quarry. Biffa has a licence to dump waste at the Whitlenge Lane quarry but will next month apply for a variation which will permit
A WOMAN who loved her garden so much she took it with her when she moved house has re-opened it to the public. Lindsay Randle's cottage garden, which took 10 years to create, was moved several hundred yards to its current location, a feat which involved
WE'RE approaching that time of year again when the call of the great outdoors becomes impossible to resist and each minute spent away from the riverbank is a minute lost. It seems like only yesterday that the rods and tackle were packed away in the shed
100 years ago June 8, 1901 CHURCH LENCH: John Raynard and Aaron Smith, of no fixed abode, were charged with encamping on the highway at Church Lench on May 31. The defendants did not appear. PC Hancock proved service of the summonses and stated the facts
THERE'S a recurring conversation among certain old codgers at the Evening News that always runs along the same lines. It usually starts like this. Sports editor Paul Ricketts will start whistling or attempting to, anyway a tune by an instrumental beat
A EUROPEAN football match kicked off 15 minutes late to allow television viewers to find out who shot EastEnders thug Phil Mitchell. The start of the UEFA Cup semi-final between Liverpool and Barcelona from the Nou Camp stadium was put back to 8.15pm
A MOTHER of two has pumped up more than her confidence by representing her country in an international physique competition only 11 months after starting to lose weight. Bewdley woman Isobel Ward has returned from a successful foray into international
ANYONE who has ever embarked on a programme of serious investigation will tell you that it can be the most frustrating business. It's a bit like angling. There can be hours between bites and even when the float dips, there's no guarantee of landing a
PEOPLE in Kidderminster will be encouraged to become foster parents when a county-wide campaign comes to the town. Worcestershire Social Services' fostering playbus will be in the town on Wednesday as part of a tour to promote Fostering Awareness Week
I'M not sure where I read it or, indeed, whether it's one of my own concoctions, but it has to do with this business of slipping the mortal coil. I know it's not the ideal way to start today's File, but there's method, not to mention Methodism, in my
FORMER Gloucester stalwart John Brain has been appointed as Worcester Rugby Club's new head coach. The 40-year-old, who spent most of his playing career at Kingsholm, has left the Zurich Premiership club to take up the Sixways role vacated by Adrian Skeggs
ARGENTINIAN international Alejandro Moreno is the latest star to sign up for Worcester Rugby Club's promotion challenge. The prop, who has won three caps for the Pumas, came to Sixways for a trial at the beginning of last season but was already contracted
JIM Jenner has snubbed Leicester and Leeds in a bid to guide Worcester Rugby Club into the Zurich Premiership. The 29-year-old signed for the Sixways club last night despite interest from the two top-flight outfits and is now more determined than ever
PREMIERSHIP star Chris Yates is the latest big-name star to be snapped up by Worcester Rugby Club. The 29-year-old centre, who was not offered a new contract by Gloucester coach Philippe Saint-Andre at the end of the season, moves to Sixways after two
WORCESTER Rugby Club have continued their summer rebuilding programme with two new signings. Flying Australian winger Chris Garrard and Henley's highly rated centre Duncan Roke are set to play crucial roles next season at Sixways as Worcester attempt
JIM Jenner has admitted he "would love" to help Worcester Rugby Club into the Premiership. The 29-year-old, who is out of contract after being released by Newcastle Falcons, is set to hold talks with Worcester chairman Cecil Duckworth this week about
Three members of Worcester Rugby Club's ladies' first team will leave for a four-week tour of Australia and New Zealand this weekend. Wing Nicola Crawford, scrum half Joanne Yapp and hooker Nicola Goodwin are all included in the 28-strong England squad
FORMER England star Dave Sims is the latest big name star to pledge his future to Worcester Rugby Club. The popular lock will put pen to paper on a new deal next week after being offered a contract by Geoff Cooke. Sims, who enjoyed an outstanding season
FOUR members of Worcester Rugby Club's ladies team helped England to third place at the European Championships following a 34-26 victory over France. Centre Karen Andrew, hooker Nicola Goodwin, number eight Jaine Lock and flanker Alex Pilkington all played
BEWDLEY residents opposed to "lunatic proposals" for traffic calming measures are planning to turn out in force to show their feelings at a public meeting. The assembly on Monday will see Worcestershire County Council consulting members of the public
ADRIAN Skeggs has been axed as Worcester Rugby Club coach after less than a year in charge. The Australian, who signed a one-year contract as director of coaching last July, has paid the ultimate price for failing to bring Premiership rugby to Sixways
FOUR members of Worcester Rugby Club's ladies' first team were involved in England's semi-final defeat in the European Championships. Number eight Jaine Lock, flanker Alex Pilkington, hooker Nicola Goodwin and centre Karen Andrew were part of the 24-strong
EXPERT advice on how to protect homes from flooding will be on offer to Bewdley folk next week. Shrewsbury-based conservation architect Andrew Arrol will be giving a talk on "flood precautions and minimising the damage in practice" at the town's Baptist
A "FANTASTIC" opportunity to revive Bewdley with up to £1 million in Government funding has been welcomed by town leaders. Bewdley Town Council has pledged to make the most of the town's inclusion in the Market Towns Initiative, which will mean funding
WORCESTER Rugby Club skipper Alistair Murdoch blamed the players' attitudes for their lack-lustre showing in Saturday's draw at Solihull. The Australian was disappointed with his side's show during the 26-26 stalemate and said the performance was just
CHRIS Hall has the potential to go all the way in the game, according to Worcester Rugby Club coach Adrian Skeggs. The hooker, who has been Andrew Lamerton's deputy for most of the season, enjoyed another solid display against Moseley on Saturday and
RUDI Keil has played his final game for Worcester after leaving the rugby club in a shock move. The South African made up his mind last week to return to his homeland and will not return to Sixways next season. The 22-year-old centre has enjoyed a successful
WORCESTER Rugby Club number eight David Merlin has announced his retirement from professional rugby at the end of this season. Merlin, who celebrates his 29th birthday on Sunday, has been on loan to Stourbridge for most of this season but has missed match
ADRIAN Skeggs described Worcester Rugby Club's phenomenal second-half display as "the best of the season" as his side swamped Orrell 67-13. Worcester found themselves 13-10 down at the break to a battling Orrell team fighting for their National One lives
WORCESTER Rugby Club's coach Adrian Skeggs says the devastating defeat at Leeds has made him more determined to succeed. The Australian, who only arrived at Sixways last summer, has led his side to second place in National One and a points tally that
NICK Baxter's future at Worcester Rugby Club is once again in doubt after being axed from the side to face Orrell on Saturday. Worcester's golden boy, who has spent much of the season on the sidelines, is once again the fall guy for the National One clash
THIS week 50 years ago, Worcester's historic Public Hall was officially re-opened following expensive internal restoration work financed by the City Council. The Journal reported in 1951: "At the civic re-opening of the Public Hall, the City Chamberlain
ADRIAN Skeggs looks set to stick with his tried and trusted players for Worcester Rugby Club's final three games. Worcester face Orrell next Saturday and then meet Moseley before a final National One game at Birmingham & Solihull. And Sixways' director
THE Journal edition for this week of 1951 announced that the Hon. John Coventry, a former Mayor and alderman of Worcester, had become a full partner in Tattersall, the horse racing organisation. "He is the grandson of the 9th Earl of Coventry, owner of
WORCESTER Rugby Club scrum-half Ricky Pellow has been called in to the England 'A' team for their match against France this weekend. Pellow was called up after Leeds scrum-half Scott Benton suffered a knee injury and his replacement Martyn Wood went down
WORCESTER Rugby Club owner Cecil Duckworth is poised to make a bid to take over troubled Premiership side Wasps. If it comes off, it could see some of the London club's top players, such as former England captain Lawrence Dallaglio, coming to Sixways.
ANOTHER indifferent batting performance by Shipston gave Wellesbourne every chance to record a deserved away victory but they in turn lost wickets at key times eventually falling 20 runs short of their target. Pete Birtles, Colin Phazey and Rupert Mulraine
PREMIER Division leaders Bidford lost for the first time this summer but they still retain top spot as the Cotswold Hills League, sponsored by Readers and John Shepherd, seems set for an exciting season. It was reigning champions Exhall and Wixford who
THE Journal for this week of 1951 mourned the loss of a clearly colourful local personality Tiny Smith. Worcester has lost one of its best known characters with the death in the Royal Infirmary of Joseph Frederick ('Tiny') Smith of No.1 Bath Road. Tiny
AFTER the euphoria of an opening league win the previous week, Evesham were brought crashing down to earth with a narrow reverse at Malvern. Runs were hard to come by all afternoon but Evesham ought to have capitalised on the steady start given to them
ALCESTER and Ragley are set to stage their first home match of the Cotswold Hills League season. Their Ragley Park home has been inaccessible because of the Foot and Mouth outbreak but it is due to re-open today and cricket should start again on June
THERE was a cricketing aspect to a peculiar item in Crowquill's comment column in the Journal this week a century ago. Word was about last weekend that George Wilson, the popular Worcestershire bowler, had died suddenly. There was unspeakable alarm among
ADRIAN Skeggs has conceded defeat in Worcester Rugby Club's quest for promotion after yesterday's devastating defeat at Leeds Tykes. Worcester's director of coaching saw his side outplayed by the new National One leaders and red-hot favourites for promotion
EXECUTIONS at Red Hill Worcester's traditional gallows site for centuries featured prominently in the Journal news for this week of 250 and 200 years ago. In 1751, the Worcester Journal reported on two hangings at Red Hill: Yesterday, William MacAuly
SATEKI Tuipulotu has been warned to keep his cool on his return to Headingley tomorrow by coach Adrian Skeggs. The Tongan international makes his second trip back to Leeds since his move to Worcester and will want to improve on his last visit there when
ANDY Mabbett's fine all-round show helped CCFRA defeat Long Lartin officers in a 20-over challenge. Woodward (20) and Hall (14) were the main contributors in a total of 108 as Mabbett took 2-5 from four exemplary overs. The Badsey hosts found Williams
LEEDS Tykes coach Phil Davies believes the pressure is on Worcester to perform in tomorrow's winner-take-all crunch clash at Headingley. Worcester have seen their lead at the top of National One cut from 11 points to just three in recent months and with
PERSHORE entertained Division One high flyers Kington in the Worcester-shire County League at The Bottoms on Saturday in a match that was ultimately decided by two individual batting performances. Pershore, fielding a depleted side, won the toss and stand
NEARLY a third of the 74 prisoners at Worcester Assizes in the Guildhall this week 200 years ago were sentenced to death. However, of the 21 convicts found guilty of capital crimes, all but six were reprieved and transported instead to the colonies or
CHRIS Simpson-Daniel has been ruled out of Worcester's National One showdown at Leeds on Sunday after crashing his car. The scrum-half drove into a tree near his home and after whiplash injuries were diagnosed early this week, the former England under
THE long running saga over relegation and promotion to the Zurich Premiership has finally been resolved. English Second Division Rugby (ESDR) agreed yesterday to one automatic promotion place for the winners of National One for this season and next. The
FORMER Leeds Rhinos star Harvey Howard could play a vital part in the Tykes downfall after being drafted into the Worcester Rugby Club squad. Worcester's director of coaching, Adrian Skeggs has brought in long-time friend Howard as a secret weapon to
ADRIAN Skeggs has admitted for the first time that he could be facing the axe if Worcester Rugby Club lose at Leeds on Sunday. The Sixways director of coaching was only appointed in the summer, but feels he may be out the door if his side fail to win
ENGLAND Skipper Joanne Yapp is gunning for glory as she jets out for Hong Kong today. The Worcester Rugby Club scrum-half flies out with club-mate Nicky Crawford as part of the England Stormers squad bound for the showpiece sevens tournament which starts
WORCESTERSHIRE rugby fans will have a rare opportunity to see the Crawshay's Welsh XV, one of the world's leading touring clubs, in action at Worcester's Sixways ground on Tuesday, April 3 (7.30pm). Crawshay's make a few visits to England these days,
ADRIAN Skeggs blas-ted his Worcester Rugby Club side despite their 27-8 win over Manchester, admitting: "We will win nothing if we play like that at Leeds." The Sixways director of coaching ripped apart his team at the end of the match and even hauled
SPENCER Bromley should be playing in the Premiership according to his coach Adrian Skeggs. The Worcester Rugby Club director of coaching believes the 31-year-old is yet to fulfil his true potential but thinks there is still time for the winger. Bromley
The Rugby Football Union's top officials will be at Worcester Rugby Club on Monday (March 19) to face questions from supporters. As part of a country-wide information tour, RFU president Budge Rogers and chief executive Francis Baron, assisted by other
MATHEW Back has been bit by a 'substantial fine' after throwing his Worcester jersey to the floor in anger. The former Welsh international's frustration got the better of him at Bedford on Saturday when he threw his shirt on the ground after being substituted
NICK Baxter's double try burst saw Worcester Warriors seal a 29-19 win at Coventry last night. The winger, who has seen Spen-cer Bromley take his first-team slot at Sixways after a superb hat-trick at Bedford, did his best to remind the Worcester coaches
HAT-TRICK hero Spencer Bromley admitted he fears the axe despite his stunning display in Worcester's 32-14 demolition of Bedford on Saturday. The former Harlequins winger was the outstanding player on show for the National One leaders as he ran the relegation
ADRIAN Skeggs has ruled out a rapid Worcester first-team comeback for Andy Higgins and could keep the player out for the rest of the season. The director of rugby at Sixways has been nursing the 19-year-old back into training this month after he made
West Side Story comes to the Alexandra Theatre this month. The famous musical, telling the story of The Sharks and The Jets, begins at the Birmingham theatre next Tuesday and runs until June 23. Tickets range from £7.50 to £26 and are available from the
INSIDE Out Theatre is bringing the traditional tale of The Shoemaker and the Elf to the Worcestershire stage. The company is using its blend of storytelling, puppetry and performance to bring the story to life for a new generation of children at the Palace
THERE'S a show for the ladies coming to Cheltenham's Everyman Theatre next week. Ladies' Night runs from next Monday until June 16. Tickets cost from £6.50 to £15 and are available from 01242 572573.
WORCESTER'S Nicky Crawford and Joanne Yapp have kept their places in the England ladies rugby union squad to face Scotland in the Six Nations Championship this weekend. Both players start in the international at Richmond on Sunday (2.30pm). Scrum-half
ADRIAN Skeggs toasted Worcester Rugby Club's 27-16 win over Coventry with a special offer for the fans as a reward for their loyalty this season. The Sixways coach, while celebrating the victory which sealed a precious bonus point for the National One
WORCESTER Warriors hit back from 14-0 down to clinch a notable 21-14 win over Bristol United at Sixways last night. Ally McLean and Laulala Langkilde bagged first-half tries after Bristol took advantage of a sloppy opening period from the Warriors to
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WE were greeted by blue skies and 20 degrees as we arrived in Spain yesterday, a world away from the freezing, muddy conditions at Wakefield. Most of the players looked as if they had just stumbled out of a night-club as they staggered onto the plane
FORMER England coach Geoff Cooke labelled Worcester's 23-5 victory at Wakefield in desperate conditions as "terrific for the club." Worcester's director of rugby was in high spirits after seeing his side guts it out on a sorry day in Yorkshire -- conditions
ADRIAN Skeggs is banking on Worcester's fan power to inspire his side to a Wakefield win this afternoon. The Australian coach has been taken by surprise by the vocal support his team gets on their travels and is looking for more of the same in to-day's
THREE Vale men held a special ceremony to commemorate the anniversary of five airmen who died in the Whitley Bomber crash at Broadway Tower on June 2. 1943. Michael Barnard, Brian Kedward and John Dallimore held a minute's silence at 2.15pm last Saturday
Residents in Mill Avenue, Broadway, are calling for a cheaper flood alleviation scheme now the parish council has declined to back an expensive reservoir plan. Wychavon District Council informed parish councillors that it was prepared to carry out option
NICK Baxter has won a sensational recall to the Worcester Rugby Club line-up just 19 days after fearing his season was over. The Sixways winger returns for the crunch National One clash at Wakefield on Saturday hoping for a repeat of his last trip to
WORCESTER Rugby Club's star goal-kicker Sateki Tuipulotu is facing a race against time before Saturday's clash at Wakefield after having his boots stolen! The Tongan international, who has kicked more than 300 points this season with his lucky boots,
WORCESTER Rugby Club's Nick Broughton is to join the London Broncos for a week in a bid to tighten up his game. The former Bedford flanker has been sent to former Brisbane Broncos man Kelvin Giles in the hope that he can improve the defensive side of
WORCESTER Rugby Club's title challenge took a huge dent yesterday as bottom side Waterloo denied them a precious bonus point before going down 30-18 at Sixways. Adrian Skeggs' men took four points from the victory to go nine clear at the top of National
NICK Baxter could make a dramatic return from injury at Wakefield on Saturday after being given the green light to play. Worcester Rugby Club's golden boy has made a quicker than expected recovery from the eye socket injury he suffered last month against
MR consistent Dave Fryday is Worcester Rugby Club's unsung hero according to coach Adrian Skeggs. The influential number eight, who has been one of the National One leaders' most steady performers this season, still does not receive the plaudits he deserves
ANTIQUES expert Henry Sandon is hosting an evening of conversation about his life and old pots at Chipping Norton Theatre. Made famous by his appearances on The Antiques Roadshow on BBC television, Henry has also presented Songs of Praise and appeared
SIX Worcester Rugby Club girls will be wearing the red rose of England with pride this weekend as they lock horns with Wales in the Six Nations Championship. Scrum-half Joanne Yapp and wing Nicky Crawford are starting for England in Sunday's opening clash
TONY Yapp starts once again on the bench today at Exeter with Worcester Rugby Club coach Adrian Skeggs telling him: "patience is the key." The 23-year-old has made just one start this season and has found it impossible to jump ahead of Worcester's key
FORMER England manager Geoff Cooke believes Scott Barrow can make it to the very top after his blockbusting debut for Worcester Rugby Club. Sixways' chief executive was delighted with the 20-year-old's display in the 56-18 victory over Henley Hawks but
WORCESTER Rugby Club were today stunned by the news of Nick Baxter's suspected fractured eye socket which could rule him out for months. The winger, who only made his comeback into the Gold'n'Blues first team at Otley recently after a long spell out of
FORMER St Helens star Scott Barrow is determined to bring that extra ingredient to Worcester's title challenge after a polished display on his first-team debut. Barrow, who was playing his first competitive Union clash since his move from League, stole
NICK Baxter announced his return to Worcester Rugby Club's first team in stunning style with a double try burst which sealed a 31-19 win at Otley. The Sixways' golden boy put the visitors on their way with a try on seven minutes and then, with Worcester
WORCESTER coaches Geoff Cooke and Adrian Skeggs are banking on the three recalled players making a big impact in their National League Division One game at Otley later today. Dave Sims, Chris Simpson-Daniel and Nick Baxter return to the line-up at Cross
OTLEY coach Peter Clegg is hoping to build on their second-half Sixways show back in November as they lock horns once again with Worcester tomorrow. The Yorkshire side won that period at Worcester 9-0 after going down 37-3 in the first-half and, on the
FOR a moment yesterday the long-running dispute among England's professional clubs over relegation and promotion seemed likely to be settled. Then, just as quickly, hopes were dashed by the two warring parties. First Brian Baister, chairman of the Rugby
NICK Baxter has been handed the chance to revive his Worcester Rugby Club career after winning a recall to the side facing Otley on Saturday (2.15pm). The 27-year-old, whose contract is up in the summer, has found himself frozen out of the Sixways line-up
FORMER England star Dave Sims will be missing from the Worcester Rugby Club line-up when the National One leaders face Exeter Chiefs at Sixways on Saturday (3pm). The 31-year-old has become a father for the third time this week and has been given the
ADRIAN Skeggs has challenged Sixways favourite Nick Baxter to save his Worcester Rugby Club career by insisting: "You can't live on the past". Worcester's director of coaching believes Baxter, who is now in his seventh season at Sixways, can get himself
SIXWAYS favourite Nick Baxter will be taking it easy over Christmas in a bid to be ready for a rare first-team start next Saturday at Henley. The 27-year-old Worcester Rugby Club star, who has just one try to his name after a frustrating season, is champing
WORCESTER Rugby Club favourite Nick Baxter is facing a race against time to save his Sixways career after his "worst season ever" at the club. The 27-year-old, who two years ago set a National League record for 29 tries in a season, has seen his first-team
A WHOLE host of Worcester Rugby Club stars aim to stake a claim for next weekend's trip to Henley by impressing for the Warriors tonight at Rugby. Wingers Nick Baxter and Ally McLean will be bidding to prove a point to coach Adrian Skeggs while scrum-half
BATTERED and bruised London Welsh come to Sixways tomorrow with an ever-expanding injury list but coach Adrian Davies hopes it will be Worcester who are hurting come Saturday night. The director of coaching at Old Deer Park has not only seen his side
ADRIAN Skeggs makes three changes to the Worcester Rugby Club side to face London Welsh at Sixways as he bids to get his National One pacesetters back on track. The Sixways' director of coaching has dropped Mathew Back, Ally McLean and Nathan Carter in
CLASSIC rock fans were treated to a double helping of rock at Evesham Working Men's Club last Friday. Billed as the gig of the year, the evening lived up to all expectations, playing to a capacity audience. Evesham bank Guilty kicked off the evening with
ALISTAIR Murdoch is convinced Worcester Rugby Club will bounce back from their first league defeat of the season but admitted the loss was a set-back in their race for honours. The Sixways skipper was one of a host of players to disappoint at Bournbrook
HARVINGTON SINGERS: Summer concert, performed in St James' church last Friday evening was well attended and well received, many complimentary remarks at the end of the evening. The songs, chosen by choirmaster Peter Harrison of Pebworth, were designed
ADRIAN Skeggs paid tribute to his side's character and belief as Worcester battled from behind against Birmingham & Solihull to make it a perfect 10 yesterday. Sixways' director of coaching saw Worcester fight back from 16-10 down in the second half
ANDY Collins aims to stake a claim for a first-team return when he stars for Worcester Warriors tomorrow as Sale Jets travel to Sixways (ko 7.30pm). The England under-21 prop is in the frame, along with Virgil Hartland and Mohamed Benbouhout, to replace
SPENCER Bromley is bidding to put himself back in the Worcester frame with a starring role against South Africa tonight in Sixways' glamour game (7.30pm). The winger lines up in a National Divisions side facing a Springbok team four days before their
WORCESTER Rugby Club will know later today whether they are free to pursue their Premiership dream with an announcement expected on the future of the game. English First Division Rugby (EFDR) clubs met yesterday to decide on the proposal to come out of
WORCESTER Rugby Club flanker Cameron Mather has been called in to the English National League side to face South Africa at Sixways tomorrow (7.30pm). The 28-year-old, who can play at blindside or openside flanker, received a call from English National
EVESHAM staged its Bowmaker competition played by teams of three, off handicap, with the best two scores to count. The winning team with a net 142 were Richard Minton, Eric Pike, and Dave Portman from runners-up Sean Curtis, Peter Edmunds and Ian Morgan
IAN Heslop has represented Eve-sham Golf Club during the past five decades. The 71-year-old was "dragged out" last month to bolster the club's B team. "They were desperate," he recalled. "I got thrashed but so did the team." Ian now plays off 18 but his
LONDON Welsh coach Adrian Davies has insisted there is no fear factor as Worcester Rugby Club travel to Old Deer Park tomorrow. The National Division One leaders will be hoping to extend their advantage over Leeds Tykes with a victory in Surrey, but Davies
WORCESTER Rugby Club are predicting a sell out for the match between former World Champions South Africa and the English National Divisions at Sixways on Tuesday. So far more than 4,600 tickets have been sold for the match, the largest crowd Sixways has
GEOFF Cooke has blasted the England rugby union squad for "holding their country to ransom" after their threatened strike was averted earlier today. Worcester Rugby Club's chief executive believes the squad have lost public support after their threats
WORCESTER Rugby Club have won the race to sign highly rated centre Scott Barrow from Rugby League giants St Helens. The 20-year-old is the latest league star to switch codes despite interest from Castleford Tigers and Leigh Centurions last month and he
ADRIAN Skeggs branded his Worcester Rugby Club team "unprofessional" as they once again showed their capacity to exhilarate and frustrate with equal intensity yesterday. The Sixways side showed their Jekyll and Mr Hyde characteristics with a sometime
LEADING Kidderminster firms have been rapped for claiming carpets pose no problems for asthma sufferers. However, the town-based Carpet Foundation is standing by its stance after the Advertising Standards Authority upheld a complaint. The foundation,
Margot Sadler and her fellow Cookley knitters have made 3,200 teddies since 1996. Their teddies are then taken to volunteer organiser Margaret Taylor who lives near Evesham and who finds outlets for the teddies. They are all made to the same pattern for
WORCESTER Rugby Club star Earl Va'a has been passed fit for tomorrow's National League Division One clash with Otley at Sixways (3pm). The Samoan international has missed the past four weeks with a hand injury but was given the green light yesterday for
AUSSIE Adrian Skeggs is tipping England to upset the Wallabies tomorrow at Twickenham. Worcester Rugby Club's director of coaching believes Clive Woodward's men will have too much for the Gold'n'Greens as the two sides battle for the Cook Cup. He said
At the meeting on May 15 the two resolutions were discussed. Tessa Hyams, service head of health visiting and school nursing for Wyre Forest Primary Care Trust, spoke about the first resolution which concerned, Provision of the School Nursing Service.
At the annual meeting, the officers and committee were re-elected - chairman Graham Kiteley, vice-chair Von Stewart, secretary Gwen Jones, treasurer Bob Drew, committee Mike Holmes, Ann Norman and Alison Osborne. In his report, Graham commented on events
There will be two rides this Sunday. The A ride starts at 8.30am and goes to Hay-on-Wye. The B ride starts at 9.30am and visits The Lenches near Evesham. Both rides leave from The Green, Blakebrook, opposite the hospital. All cyclists will be welcome
WORCESTER Rugby Club are expecting to be cheered on by up to 1,000 travelling supporters when they take on Saracens tomorrow in their Tetley Bitter Cup tie at Watford (3pm). Media officer Nicola Goodwin said the club had been inundated with inquiries
SATEKI Tuipulotu has been ruled out of Worcester Rugby Club's glamour Tetley Bitter fifth round cup tie at Saracens through injury. The Tongan injured his ribs and shoulder in training and will not be fit in time for the match according to Sixways' director
The next meeting of this group will be at The Post Graduate Centre, Bewdley Road on June 14 at 7.30pm. Jane McKergie Riley will talk on McTimoney Chiropractice. All visitors will be welcome. For further information contact Pat Mills on 01562 753734
WHEN Worcester Rugby Club coach Adrian Skeggs ordered his side to clean up their act the players thought they were in for a hard time in training. However, he had something else in mind as the squad, due to play Saracens in the Tetley Bitter Cup on Sunday
As part of National Diabetes Week there will be a diabetes open evening on Wednesday at the Post Graduate Centre at Kidderminster Hospital, starting at 6.30pm. Members of the branch as well as diabetes nurses, dieticians, chiropodists and representatives
THE Office of Fair Trading is due to make a decision this week on whether English First Division Rugby clubs acted unfairly in the ongoing promotion and relegation row. English Second Division Rugby clubs (ESDR) applied to the office three weeks ago after
ADRIAN Skeggs has ordered his Worcester Rugby Club side to brush up on their skills despite booking their place in the fifth round of the Tetley Bitter Cup with a convincing 76-12 victory at Tyne-dale on Saturday. The Worcester director of coaching will
SATEKI Tuipulotu returns to the Worcester Rugby Club side for the tricky Tetley Bitter Cup test at Tynedale on Saturday. The Tongan ace was left out of Worcester's 32-19 weekend win at Waterloo but comes back in place of winger Nick Baxter for the fourth
An outing has been organised to Bodenham Arboretum, Wolverley, on Thursday, June 14, the coach to leave Areley Kings at 6.15pm. Supper will be included.
WORCESTER Rugby Club will have to do without Samoan fly- half Earl Va'a at Saracens if they come through their Tetley Bitter Cup fourth round clash at Tynedale on Saturday. The Sixways team, due to play at Vicarage Road in the fifth round on November
The Resolutions were discussed at the April meeting. Members were thanked for their response to the appeal for food for farmers. The Resolutions were discussed for the IGM being at Cardiff yesterday. Barbara Shenton was presented with "Teddies for Tragedies
The next meeting will be on Thursday, June 14, at 7.30pm in the Social Day Centre, New Street, Stourport. The speaker for the evening will be Len Holder on The History of the Severn Steamers. Members and non-members will be welcome for a small admission
SPENCER Bromley went back to his old stomping ground today with fond memories of Waterloo. The 30-year-old Worcester winger spent two seasons at Liverpool St Helens while studying at university and knows the territory better than most. However, he is
In a "Choc Shop" initiative involving various games and activities on a chocolate theme, Baxter Church Youth group raised £106.50 for the charity and £57 worth of Fair Trade chocolate was sold. Members of St Chad's Youth Group joined in the fun.
On Wednesday, 9 Low Habberley, Kidderminster, will open from noon until 7pm in aid of the scheme. This is a cottage-style garden with mixed plants of mainly old fashioned plants, roses and herbs, featured on the BBC's Gardeners World. Teas will be available
WORCESTER Rugby Club have been dealt an injury blow ahead of their battle of Waterloo on Saturday with Earl Va'a ruled out for three weeks. The Samoan international fly-half has a fractured hand and will definitely miss the weekend's National Division
Our team will bring you the results - just as soon as we get them.
MOSELEY fly-half Ben Harvey aims to take his anger out on Worcester Rugby Club when the two Midland heavyweights square up tomorrow for a Tetley Bitter Cup clash of the titans. The 26-year-old admitted being released by the Sixways club in the summer
A FRIEND'S workmate recently attended Kidderminster General Hospital to have stitches put into a cut finger and yet had to then go to Redditch to have a dressing on it. No wonder the downgrading was so unpopular. It was a pathetic decision made by Health
The next meeting of the Wyre Forest group will be held on Thursday, June 14, when members will be giving demonstrations. Visitors and new members to the group will be welcome. For further information telephone 01746 780491 or 01299 879995.
MY May 29 letter implied that Labour would give a pensioner's rise across the board when it's the intention of the Tories. They've now progressed that offer into a choice of having the usual annual rise or a small weekly rise. This would help compensate
CHRIS Simpson-Daniel admits he is under pressure with the arrival of new boy Richard Jarman but will let his rugby do the talking against his old club this afternoon. Simpson-Daniel lines up against Wakefield knowing that the new scrum-half on the block
I AM writing to ask whether any of your readers suffer from Single Sock Syndrome like me? I'd be grateful if they could write to me, telling me how they lost one sock and maybe, if they were lucky enough, found it years later. Please enclose an SAE. Many
NEW signing Richard Jarman settled into the Sixways surroundings yesterday -- and set his sights on Chris Simpson-Daniel's shirt. The Kiwi, who joined Worcester Rugby Club from New Zealand side Taranaki, is keen to cement a place in the Sixways team and
THE police can send three cars to a parking matter but no cars to a bus driver under attack from stone throwing yobs (Evening News, June 1). We know there's more money in writing tickets than catching yobs. It's just like writing cheques. The police should
COACH Adrian Skeggs paid tribute to his Worcester players after seeing them go seven points clear at the top of National League Division One. The director of coaching at Sixways was delighted with his team's performance as they swept aside Coventry 34
MR C J Salisbury asked what Mike Foster has done as Worcester's first Labour MP (You Say, May 30) Along with politicians of other parties, he has contributed to the downgrading of health care in Worcestershire - something no doubt they all proud off.
WORCESTER Rugby Club's latest signing Cameron Mather begins the first step towards the Premiership when he makes his debut at Coventry today. The 28-year-old flanker, who has spent this week settling into new surroundings, said one of the main reasons
MY continuing charity work with the sick and dying in Bangalore India, has made me more than appreciate our National Health Service, despite its shortcomings. Having spent four weeks in Maple Ward in Newtown Hospital, I am full of praise for the doctors
CAMERON Mather is still in shock after being included in the Worcester side to face Coventry tomorrow. The 28-year-old flanker got his chance earlier than expected after Christian Evans picked up an ankle knock in Worcester's weekend win over Bedford.
NEW signing Cameron Mather will be sent to Coventry to make his Worcester Rugby Club debut on Saturday. The 28-year-old Scottish international flanker plays his first game at Barkers Butts Lane as Worcester look to continue their 100 per cent start in
OVER the last few weeks, Francis Lankester has written many letters to the Evening News. Well, what a lot of rubbish he writes, only fit for the dustbin! First, pensioners are not living in poverty. A tight budget, yes, but even more so if the Tories
RINGMASTER Adrian Skeggs labelled his side 'clowns' as Worcester Rugby Club squeezed past Bedford 31-25 at Sixways on Saturday. The director of coaching was far from happy with Worcester's display after watching them concede three tries for the first
WORCESTER Rugby Club have strengthened their promotion bid with the signing of former New Zealand under-19 international Richard Jarman. Scrum-half Jarman will put pen to paper at Sixways as soon as his season finishes Down Under with Clifton Seniors
WORCESTER Rugby Club will play host to former World Cup champions South Africa for a mouth-watering clash in November. The Springboks will travel to Sixways on November 28 for an encounter with a National League Divisions XV, four days before their Twickenham
WORCESTER Rugby Club are set to add another international to their ranks with the signing of flanker Cameron Mather from Edinburgh Reivers. The 28-year-old Scottish international will put pen to paper at Sixways in the next 48 hours but will not be considered
SPENCER Bromley bids to kick-start his season with a run-out at Sale Jets tomorrow night as Worcester Rugby Club's second string side, the Warriors, begin this season's campaign. The winger, who injured his knee early in Worcester's opening National League
SATEKI Tuipulotu was desperate to put one over on his former club today -- even if it means the doghouse for the full back! The Tongan ace was due to face his old side at Sixways for the crunch National League Division One clash between Worcester and
WORCESTER Rugby Club face a crucial test of their National Lea-gue Division One title credentials at Sixways tomorrow (3pm). A crowd approaching 4,000 is expected for the visit of Leeds Tykes who are regarded as the Gold'n'Blues major rivals for championship-winning
AUSTRALIAN all-rounder Andy Bichel took a career-best six for 44 as Worcestershire defeated Gloucestershire by 252 runs at Bristol. Bichel and Alamgir Sheriyar, who claimed three for 42, were rewarded for bowling a disciplined line and length on an easy-paced
WORCESTERSHIRE became bogged down by a century from Derbyshire's Michael Di Venuto when their weather-ravaged County Championship Division Two match finally got under way at muddy New Road on Saturday. The 27-year-old Australian cracked 108 before the
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
OPENER Philip Weston scored an unbeaten 78 as Worcestershire made a bold but unsuccessful bid to reach a daunting target of 296 in 49 overs in their rain-ravaged County Championship Division Two draw against Sussex at New Road. Skipper Graeme Hick could
NEW hooker Andrea Moretti is promising an Italian job on Saturday as Worcester begin their quest for glory. The former Petrarca star, who signed in at Sixways last month, is confident his new side can lay the ghosts of seasons past to rest and clinch
WORCESTER Rugby club will be able to give fringe first team players vital experience this season after launching a new reserve side. Worcester Warriors were today unveiled with chief executive Geoff Cooke hailing it as the solution to a long-running problem
ALISTAIR Murdoch will be confirmed as Worcester Rugby Club's new skipper later today. The 33-year-old centre, who joined the Sixways club in the summer, will lead Adrian Skeggs' side in their National League Division One opener at Orrell on Saturday.
ADRIAN Skeggs will give league debuts to EIGHT new signings in Worcester Rugby Club's Division One opener at Orrell on Saturday. The Sixways director of coaching has included French under-21 international prop forward Mohamed Benbouhout in his side which
FORMER England stars Phil De Glanville and Jeremy Guscott are included in the Bath side who face Worcester Rugby Club in their final pre-season game at Sixways tonight (7.30pm). De Glanville is pencilled in to face Adrian Skegg's side and Guscott will
ADRIAN Skeggs believes Worcester Rugby Club's latest signing will give his side the mean streak they need to clinch promotion. The Sixways director of coaching has signed Mohamed Benbouhout on a one-year contract after the French Under-21 international
CHEATING has been a part of school life, I'm sure, since school began. Human nature being what it is, the chance to do better than you would have hoped, by copying someone else's work when it is offered, is too appealing... especially if you think you
WORCESTER Rugby Club have announced a 23-man squad to travel to Pontypool for their fifth pre-season friendly match tomorrow (7pm). This will be a chance for Worcester to view players before kicking off their league campaign away at Orrell on September
ONE of the first social skills you're taught at school is how to time manage effectively. Not only do you have to finish homework and get to lessons; you have to get to school on time as well. This can be easier for some than for others. Some people are
CHRISTIAN Evans liked the feeling of promotion so much that he's come to Worcester to try and achieve it again. The 30-year-old number eight arrived at Sixways during the close-season from Bristol, who he helped win promotion to the top flight two seasons
TEACHING used to be a respected profession, pupils would look up to its practitioners, parents would listen to them, and everyone was happy. But the 21st Century has seen a dramatic turn of events. Teachers are packing their bags and looking to work abroad
TRIES from second row Gavin Webster and wing Sateki Tuipulotu helped Worcester to a convincing 3-17 victory over Melrose. Worcester's first win of the season came after a solid and mature performance from the entire team, with the visitors totally dominating
WHY is it we always seem to remember the naughty pupils from school rather than the conscientious children who buried themselves in their work? There was always a handful in my year at school who would find themselves outside the head of year's office
A FIELD trip in my school days usually meant a day out pond-dipping after spending a couple of hours sat in a crammed minibus. The most you were likely to see was a colourful dragonfly, a plethora of larvae and maybe a frog, if you were lucky. Then there
WORCESTER Rugby Club chairman Cecil Duckworth is preparing to go into battle with First Division clubs for a fair deal over promotion. Representatives of the 14 Second Division clubs are set to declare a civil war with their First Division counterparts
WORCESTER Rugby Club's new Argentinian signing Alejandro Moreno is likely to wait until next week to make his Sixways debut. The 27-year-old prop forward, capped six times by his country, will not be involved in tonight's away friendly with Scottish club
IT'S easy being a teacher. Work from 9am to 4pm and enjoy the long holidays in between the short term times, do a bit of marking after work and then trot down the pub for a beer. You could prepare for the next day if you want, but if not you can always
EXTRA Government funding and a specialist status can be incentive enough for schools to consider concentrating on one aspect of a child's education. Since the 1990s, there has been an increase in the number of schools changing to technology colleges a
WORCESTER'S latest international signing, Samoan centre Laulala Langkilde, will make his debut against Ebbw Vale tomorrow (2.00). The 29-year-old will play outside centre against the Welsh side -- just 48 hours after arriving in England. The Samoan international
WORCESTER'S Director of Rugby, Geoff Cooke, knows he'll have to start looking for another job if the Sixways outfit fail to win promotion to Zurich Insurance Premiership this season. The former England supremo has pulled on a tracksuit again to help out
WORCESTER'S new director of coaching Adrian Skeggs is aiming high in his first season at Sixways. The former New South Wales, Queensland and Natal prop has worked as assistant coach at Harlequins and Bedford, but his recent appointment by Worcester is
GAVIN Webster will use the disappointment of his play-off at Rotherham as a spur to success with Worcester. The lock played for Rotherham two seasons ago when they lost on tries scored to Bedford after missing out on the Premiership Two title to Bristol
MATTHEW Back has arrived to steady the ship at one of Worcester's problem positions -- full-back. Last season the club tried a host of players at 15 and found an injury to just one player could leave them scratching their heads for a solution. Twelve
WORCESTER Rugby Club have snapped up four more new players to take their number of close-season signings to 19. They are the last few pieces of the jigsaw in Worcester's bid to clinch promotion from the Allied Dunbar Premiership Two next season. The latest
SECOND just won't be good enough for one of Worcester's summer recruits Nick Broughton. The back row forward wants nothing less than promotion and the Premiership Two trophy. And the desire for success has been fired by the disappointment of being part
