A HAIRDRESSER jumped into a Worcester canal to save three cygnets which he spotted covered in oil and left to die. Quick-thinking Dean Awford saw the frightened birds as he was walking along the canal near the Commandery with his family yesterday afternoon
A FRENCH student from the college attended by murdered teenager Celine Figard is spending a fortnight in Worcester, compliments of an English language centre. Christelle Mougeot, a student at Lycee le Grand Chenois, was awarded the scholarship by Kingsway
THE Environment Agency is calling for Worcestershire people to take part in a review of how water resources are used and managed in the River Severn corridor. This will then lead to the first Catchment Abstraction Management Survey (CAMS) for the river
CHILDREN with special educational needs (SEN) should have more access to mainstream schools, delegates at an international conference held in Worcester have heard. The director of education at Worcestershire County Council said a national strategy should
NEW calls have been made for people who have been the victims of indecent exposure in Worcester to contact the police. Since April the police have had five reports of a man exposing himself, including two in the Shrub Hill area and two around Foregate
THIRTY family members and friends gathered at a pub near Pershore to celebrate the 100th birthday of Nora Burgoyne. Miss Burgoyne, who is "very independent" and a "very lovely lady" according to the wardens at Cherry Orchard House, Pershore, where she
WORCESTER clung onto the coat tails of the Premiership Two pacesetters by mounting a dramatic comeback against Exeter to score a priceless 28-24 victory under the Sixways floodlights. They trailed 24-15 just after half-time, were outscored by four tries
Thieves stole a Rover car worth £20,000 after breaking into a house in Stanklyn Lane, Kidderminster, and taking the keys. The raid, which happened before 8.10pm last Thursday, was one of a mini-spree which also saw two Audis stolen from homes in Hagley
SWANSEA City defender Steve Jones has become Kidderminster manager Jan Molby's second new signing in a week. The 30-year-old has agreed a two-year deal with Harriers following his release from The Vetch Field and joins Welsh Under-21 midfielder Danny
THERE are jobs in this life which take workers into areas where they can expect to face a level of intimidation or threat akin to being on a front line of some kind. But being the person who ferries people around the community isn't one of them - unless
MALVERN Rugby Club open their Midlands Division One campaign with five of the hardest possible fixtures next season. They start away to Old Dunstablians on September 8, who were promoted from the eastern area with an unbeaten record. Director of Rugby
STEVE Rhodes is hoping to pass a fitness test in time to play for promotion-chasing Worcestershire Royals in tomorrow's floodlit Norwich Union League Division Two clash against Derbyshire Scorpions at Derby. The long-serving wicketkeeper has missed the
WORCESTERSHIRE were on the receiving end of a record-breaking Nottinghamshire win in the County Championship Division Two match at New Road today. Notts, needing 458 to clinch victory, closed last night on 367-2 after a century from Darren Bicknell, while
WORCESTER City face an away start in this season's FA Cup -- while they are at home to familiar opponents in the FA Umbro Trophy. City's Cup quest starts with a second qualifying round trip to either Minehead, Bemerton Heath, Clevedon United or Barnstaple
PITCHCROFT racecourse was a sea of fashion and colour as a bumper crowd of more than 4,500 enjoyed the traditional Ladies' Day in bright sunshine. After a winter wash-out, Worcester Racecourse has bounced back in style with a succession of successful
Jodeeka doesn't have many miles on the clock for a sprint handicapper and can prove a cut above average in the Tote Exacta Stakes (Showcase Handicap) at Hamilton Park tomorrow. His trainer Jeremy Glover has few peers when it comes to placing his string
THE MUMMY RETURNS (12) Spectacular sequel opens the summer blockbuster season. Odeon, Worcester. (12.30, 3.15 Fri-Mon, Wed & Thurs) (6.00, 8.45 not Thurs). UCI Merry Hill, (12.15 Sat & Sun), 3.00, 6.00, 9.00 Warner Village (9.25, not Thurs). BRIDGET
REGARDING my recent critics who say I am living on "handouts" and should get a "small, part-time paid job", I would like to point out that I am now working at a charity shop twice a week, from 9.30am until 1pm. GEORGE COWLEY, Worcester
RECENTLY, a letter in You Say referred to various types of people to be seen in central Worcester. The buskers interest me. Some are really good and an asset to the High Street. Although I am just an old age pensioner, I always give something to the better
HOW touching to hear that Jo Hodges decided to defend Gary Kibblewhite's honour at Wednesday evening's council meeting. I wonder why the great man himself hasn't yet seen fit to explain his decision to go independent - confining himself instead to vacuous
A BAN on tobacco advertising has clearly taken on symbolic importance for everyone involved in the war against smoking and, as a result, some important arguments have been overlooked. Government has a responsibility to educate people about the health
YES, the Rev D G Griffin (You Say, June 25), Oldham has been in racial turmoil for a very long time. There was little previous mention by national politicians or the media, especially during the run-up to the General Election when we had the unelected
June 29 Clive John. Malvern Hills Hotel, Wynds Point, Malvern. ESCHA and Frantik. The Marr's Bar, Pierpoint Street, Worcester. June 30 Come Together - 4 piece Beatles Band. Barbourne Ex-Servicemens Club, The Moors, Worcester. Bad Manners support by The
PLANNING is sensible anticipation - the offensive against the unforeseen. He/she who plans well seldom fails! The NHS in Worcestershire, in past years, has given every indication of a seemingly self-perpetuating oligarchy of ineptitude. The reason for
Henry V by William Shakespeare.(Festival Players Theatre Co). June 24. 5.30pm, ground open 4pm Sounion, Old Road North, Kempsey.(open air production, please bring own chairs, picnics etc, indoor if wet). (01905 820436). They Shoot Horses, Don't They?
AN observation on Today in History, (Evening News, June 25). Chief Sitting Bull led the Sioux and Cheyenne at the Battle of Little Big Horn. Crazy Horse was second in command. A total of 225 soldiers were killed, not 264, as reported in your article.
THE Rev D G Griffin's right to protest at the erosion of British culture and its resulting social ill effects. This clearly has its roots in the importing into this country of heathen cultures. It's no surprise that the most prosperous democracies in
I FEEL I must write to voice my agreement with G Lewis of Malvern (You Say, June 25) regarding his comments about the downgrading of Kidderminster Hospital. He said: "The days of having local hospitals every 15 miles is well gone. With the advances in
BUSY Kidderminster Harriers boss Jan Molby has completed two more signings in preparation for a second season in Division Three. The Dane reunites with defender Steve Jones, an old boy from his managerial days at Swansea City, on a two-year contract.
A PATHOLOGIST has been giving evidence at the trial of Omar Mohammed, the man accused of murdering Liam Gall in Redditch last year. Home Office pathologist Peter Acland told Worcester Crown Court that Gall, 18, had been stabbed through the mid-upper left
SIR Michael Spicer could be named the new chairman of the 1922 Committee of backbench Tory MPs next week - placing him in charge of the party's leadership battle. Elections for the prestigious post take place on Wednesday, with the West Worcestershire
BUSINESSES are being deprived of information about the single currency, according to the Chamber of Commerce for Herefordshire and Worcestershire. Two seminars are planned this week as part of the organisation's aim of explaining the issues. "The Government
A YOUNG passenger missed injury by inches when an air rifle pellet was fired at a bus travelling through Dines Green, Worcester. Boomerang Bus Company boss Nick Warner believes someone will be killed unless the attacks, which have been frequent in the
WORCESTER Cathedral has marked the new millennium by having its priceless collection of mediaeval manuscripts from the 10th Century published as a comprehensive catalogue. The thousand-year-old documents form the second largest manuscript collection still
A DEBT-ridden salesman escaped a six-month driving ban after he was caught speeding through Kempsey. Father-of-three Leon Hughes already had nine penalty points on his licence when a camera caught him doing 43mph in the 30mph limit. The extra points would
PEOPLE living close to a business trading without planning permission on greenbelt land say they have lost faith in Worcester City Council. Alex Kear, and other homeowners on Droitwich Road, Worcester, are campaigning against Pots Direct, which has set
CHILDREN who need help with their homework are among those who will reap the benefits of a new computer at a Worcester community centre. Warndon Community Centre is one of 63 organisations set to receive an internet-ready computer as part of BT's Community
A MEDIAEVAL church in Herefordshire needs more than £40,000 of repairs, according to Church of England surveyors and architects. A plea has been made to English Heritage for funds, after a team that studied St Michael and All Angels listed a string of
A SERIOUSLY injured motorcyclist was airlifted to Birmingham's Selly Oak Hospital after being in collision with a Land Rover. The 23-year-old was today said to be in a "critical but stable condition" in the intensive care unit. He suffered serious damage
EXPLOSIVES found in a Worcester home are today being examined to discover exactly what they are. The city's police and bomb disposal experts were called to two homes on the Tolladine estate on Thursday, June 28, after a call to the emergency services.
HUNDREDS of people flocked to Pitchcroft racecourse for the annual Worcester Carnival 10km run. Organisers say they received more entries than ever for the race, which was started by Worcester Carnival Queen Jenni Francis. Worcester Athletics Club (WAC
THE Rotherham fans' chants of "easy, easy" were painfully near the mark. Worcester's bid to upset the order at the top of Premiership Two fell woefully short on an afternoon when Rotherham showed they are ready for the great leap upwards. The league leaders
A PARK in Bewdley is today's setting when an environmental group continues its bid to preserve the countryside. Members of BTCV (British Trust for Conservation Volunteers) and the public will be at Blackstone Meadows Riverside Park, which is the first
BUSY Kidderminster Harriers boss Jan Molby has completed two more signings in preparation for a second season in Division Three. The Dane reunites with defender Steve Jones, an old boy from his managerial days at Swansea City, on a two-year contract.
BARNARDS GREEN 1ST XI v MALVERN RAMBLERS 1ST XI MALVERN Ramblers visited their neighbours Barnards Green on Saturday in the Second Division of the Worcestershie Couty League and produced their most convincing performance of the season to win by the massive
JOHN Brain today began the daunting task of building team spirit at Worcester Rugby Club -- a job he admits will shape their whole season. The former Gloucester stalwart officially started his role as head coach today and after another Sixways summer
SWANSEA City defender Steve Jones has become Kidderminster manager Jan Molby's second new signing in a week. The 30-year-old has agreed a two-year deal with Harriers following his release from The Vetch Field and joins Welsh Under-21 midfielder Danny
WORCESTER-based Robert McCracken has marked the end of his career by being named as the Boxer of the Year in the Midland Area Council's annual awards. McCracken, 32, retired in April after being stopped in 10 rounds by Howard Eastman in their European
STEVE Rhodes is hoping to pass a fitness test in time to play for promotion-chasing Worcestershire Royals in tomorrow's floodlit Norwich Union League Division Two clash against Derbyshire Scorpions at Derby. The long-serving wicketkeeper has missed the
JOHN Brain today began the daunting task of building team spirit at Worcester Rugby Club -- a job he admits will shape their whole season. The former Gloucester stalwart officially started his role as head coach today and after another Sixways summer
WORCESTER City face an away start in this season's FA Cup -- while they are at home to familiar opponents in the FA Umbro Trophy. City's Cup quest starts with a second qualifying round trip to either Minehead, Bemerton Heath, Clevedon United or Barnstaple
SEEING city-bound motorists sitting in stationery traffic queues at Northwick made me think that perhaps the city council might like to recruit some students for the summer holidays with the sole purpose of canvassing drivers and pointing out the close
Quiz Night - Friend's of St Stephen's (proceeds to the Residents of St. Stephen's Home). June 29. 8pm. The Alma Tavern, Droitwich Road, Worcester. Cheese & Wine Evening with barbecue. (proceeds to Residents and day care Clients). June 29. 6.45pm.
Design and Technology - By pupils of Droitwich High School. June 26-July 7. The Librarian, Droitwich Spa Library, Victoria Square, Droitwich Spa, Worcs (01905 773292 or 779970). mac Staff Show - work by tutors of mac visual art and craft classes. June
IT'S time the authorities took action regarding the rats around Worcester. I have seen rats, running up the passageway leading from Foregate Street to The Butts, next to a food shop and near to the Odeon Cinema. It's high time the authorities examined
CBSO artSites Tour - Community Concert. June 29. 7.30pm. Perry Beeches artSite, Perry Beeches School, Beeches Road, Great Barr, Birmingham (0121 360 4242). Summer Spirit - Malvern Christian Witness Choir (In aid of Lay Witness Movement). June 29-30. 7.30pm
WORCESTERSHIRE were on the receiving end of a record-breaking Nottinghamshire win in the County Championship Division Two match at New Road today. Notts, needing 458 to clinch victory, closed last night on 367-2 after a century from Darren Bicknell, while
A GROUP of hard-working fund-raisers are celebrating reaching the magic £100,000 mark. Members of the Worcestershire and North Cotswold Group of the Crohn's In Childhood Research Association handed over £13,000 at the charity's national annual meeting
The new season's fixtures will appear here - just as soon as they're available.
HOMES are selling twice as quickly in Evesham as the national average, according to building society Bradford and Bingley. The society has found property changes hands in only five weeks on average, whereas elsewhere the deal takes 11 weeks. First-time
JINGLE creator and well-known broadcaster Brian Savin is to take the reins as programme controller for a new regional radio station. Saga 105.7 FM, headed by Ombersley man Peter Tomlinson, is due to hit the airwaves in October. The new member of the team
