A YOUNG girl practising her flute has caused a rift between two families on a Worcester housing estate. Cancer sufferer John Rowbotham said he and his wife Laura May were at the end of their tethers because of the noise from their next door neighbours
TWELVE months of planning and a galaxy of family-style attractions spectacularly failed to draw the crowds to Malvern's first Leisuretime Show at the weekend. Only 7,000 visitors passed through the Three Counties Showground turnstiles over the two days
PEOPLE living in Worcestershire have been thanked for their support for the Queen's Royal Hussars by the regiment's commanding officer. Lieutenant Colonel David Swann said the 300-year association between Worcestershire and the Hussars was still extremely
BLAKENHURST Prison claims shock test figures, that showed more than a quarter of inmates at the Worcestershire jail tested positive for drugs, are misleading. In the annual figures released by the Prison Reform Trust, 28 per cent of inmates at the prison
WORCESTERSHIRE'S tank regiment has been congratulated for its high standards of work across the world by Prince Philip during a royal visit marking the Queen's Golden Jubilee. The Prince praised the Queen's Royal Hussars after presenting them with medals
A MOTHER and her partner both admitted to neglecting her daughter while she was in their care. Worcester magistrates heard how the two 23-year-olds, from Dines Green, failed to take the child to a doctor for two days despite the girl suffering severe
THE spotlight looks set to shine on Droitwich next week with the arrival of a television crew. Central News at Six will be presented from the Brine Baths, in St Andrew's Street, one day next week as two presenters take to the road for the company's summer
TOURISM in Bewdley is being killed as a result of major and disruptive projects being carried out in the middle of the peak season, traders have claimed. Businessmen in the heart of the town are up in arms after suffering losses in trade of up to 50 per
THERE were mixed reactions in Droitwich this week as townspeople took a look at the new plans for a multi-million pound Waitrose store. The proposals, which were revealed last week, have been criticised and welcomed. Some claim nothing significant has
A youth and community worker has been cleared at Worcester Crown Court of passing counterfeit £5 notes in Droitwich. Prosecutor William Rickarby offered no evidence against 33-year-old Anthony O'Neill when the case came before the court for trial. Mr
MALVERN Theatres chief executive Nic Lloyd, Worcester fundraiser Bill Davison and Evesham entrepreneur Richard Austin have all been nominated for the title of Midlander of the Year 2002. The Carlton Television award, supported by the Evening News, was
KIDDERMINSTER man Cpl Liam Carvill has praised the Duke of Edinburgh for his interest and willingness to listen to all levels of the regiment. The 29-year-old spoke to the Duke as he visited displays of the regiment's work in Kosovo. Cpl Carvill, a member
THE Queen's Royal Hussars, whose unofficial motto is "Better by far, a Queen's Royal Hussar", has direct links with Sir Winston Churchill who was commissioned into the Fourth Hussars in 1895. Athlone Barracks still has the original "officers' comment
VICTIMS of a "horrendous" crash are deemed "lucky to be alive" by members of the emergency services who attended the seen. One driver suffered serious head and leg injuries in last Saturday's smash on the A38, near a lay-by between Martin Hussingtree
A PAIR of tech-heads from Hereford can be seen competing in the new series of BBC2's Robot Wars this week. It took six months for Marlon Pritchard and Simon Baldwin, engineers from Hereford, to rebuild their robot, called X-Terminator. X-Terminator is
THE Vikings are coming to a popular Worcestershire tourist attraction. A demonstration of Viking life and fighting will take place at Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings, near Bromsgrove. Insights into the crafts and trades carried out by the Vikings
A KIDDERMINSTER school will soon have new computer equipment for children with learning difficulties, thanks to a grant from Ronald McDonald Children's Charities. Stourminster School has received a grant of £2,000 to provide the equipment. Christine Creamer
DROITWICH'S MP has called on the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) to give the most "sympathetic consideration possible" to the bid to restore the town's canal. Mid Worcestershire MP Peter Luff wrote to the director of the HLF, Anthea Case, after learning that
POLICE are investigating a sex attack in the grounds of Leominster Priory. Few details have been released about the incident, but Hereford police want to speak to a white, six-foot tall man who may have been in the area between 11am and 11.45am on Friday
FINAL plans for changes to the electoral wards in Hanbury have been submitted to the Electoral Commission. The recommendations from the Boundary Committee for England mark the end of a year-long review. If given the go-ahead this year, there will be a
DROITWICH county council workers are taking part in a major survey in a bid to assess the feelgood factor of staff across the authority. The huge study into communications, being carried out by Worcestershire, has seen staff, such as teachers, home care
CREATIVE youngsters in Droitwich Spa are being given the perfect opportunity to put their skills to the test during a one-off poetry and writing session at the library. Professional poet and performer Simon Pitt will present Blast Off tomorrow (Thursday
THE Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG) has announced that it has suspended its bid to operate the Malvern Theatres. In a statement released on Friday ATG stated: "Following the invitation to ATG two and a half years ago by Malvern Theatres Trust and Malvern
PAT Lyons could play in tonight's friendly with Bedworth United at St George's Lane just 48 hours after fears his ankle was fractured. The Worcester City midfielder was forced to return to hospital on Saturday after his bruised ankle deteriorated during
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers boss Ian Britton took the blame for Drewe Broughton's late penalty miss in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Lincoln City at Aggborough. Broughton had the chance to get Harriers' Nationwide Third Division campaign off to a flying start with
ANOTHER win, another clean sheet - but a far from totally convincing performance by Hereford United whose 1-0 victory at Evesham United was their final friendly before the Nationwide Conference season opens next Saturday. Hereford's defence, in which
WORCESTERSHIRE race ace Matt Neal broke his spell of bad luck to win the sprint race at yesterday's round of the Green Flag British Touring Car Championship at Knockhill, Scotland. The Hanbury ace finished fourth in the feature race in his Egg Sport Vauxhall
Sat July 20 Halesowen Harriers (a) 3-1 Mulders, Stanier, Dobson Sat July 27 Boldmere St Michaels (a) 1-4 Giddings Mon July 29 Stourbridge (h) 3-2 Giddings, Stanier, Fletcher Thurs Aug 1 Rushall Olympic (h) 2-3 Bailey, A Nicholls Sat Aug 3 Telford United
IT'S decision time Mark II for Droitwich Lido, now the deadline has expired on the latest series of bids to run the controversial site. Wychavon District Council now has to choose which company will take on the Lido, with a final decision due next month
WHAT a triumph! The musical Annie was the best I have seen at the Swan Theatre for a long time. My congratulations go out to Anna-Julia Grinnell, who played the lead role. She sparkled as soon as she came on to the stage. My thanks go out to everyone
I FAIL to understand E F Showell's reference to a "U-turn" made by myself (You Say, July 30). There are 10, not 15, candidate countries for EU membership in 2004. The aspirations of five states have been put on hold. These 10 countries are certainly not
Sat July 13 Stratford Town (a) 1-1 Lewis Mon July 15 Evesham United (a) 4-0 Ducros, Broughton, Corbett, Shilton Fri July 19 Reading (h) 2-4 Broughton, Henriksen Sun July 21 Solihull Borough (a) 3-4 Shilton, Foster (pen), Corbett Wed July 24 Wolverhampton
HOME, away (Dr Martens Western fixtures unless stated) Thu Jul 18 Cradley Town (Friendly) 1-0 (Crisp) Sat Jul 20 WEST BROMWICH ALBION (Friendly) 1-6 (Burgess) Tue Jul 23 STOURBRIDGE (Friendly) 1-3 (Lloyd) Sat Jul 27 WILLENHALL TOWN (Friendly) 2-0 (Laydon
PEOPLE'S fascination with everything old means customers are queuing up at a new Worcester business. Mark and Jude Hubbard have set up a company called Oakleaf, which specialises in creating traditional interiors using inexpensive reproduction products
THE body that represents pubs and hotels in the city has found success with a new course for door supervisors. The Worcester Licensed Victuallers Association had nine successful candidates on the recent Door Supervisors Training Course. Worcester LVA
MEMBERS of Malvern Junior Hockey Club are playing in bright new kit - and helping to train a new hockey coach and umpire. Trainee coach Ian Londesbrough, who is a business analyst manager in npower's Worcester office, arranged for the company to give
A TRAINING organisation is leading the way in the transformation of an inner-city site ripe for regeneration. The Learning and Skills Council (LSC) is relocating its head office to Central Park, Midland Road, next to the Lea & Perrins factory. It
ONE old comrade had been brought out of retirement so he could meet the Duke during the parade. Winston - the Hussars' mascot, named after one of the regiment's most well-known officers, Winston Churchill - was re-introduced to the Duke during the ceremony
THE perception that Army wives sit around feeling homesick and lonely while their husbands go on exercises is not one Nicola Milton would share. The 33-year-old mother of two children says it's thanks to her husband, Andy, being in the Queen Royal Hussars
THE comments of commanding officer Lt Col David Swann were echoed by an old comrade of the Worcestershire tank regiment. Joe Cox, at Athlone Barracks for the Regimental Association visit which coincided with Prince Philip's presentation of Golden Jubilee
A PAIR of Worcester animal lovers, who have given a terminally ill dog a new lease of life, want to discover its name. The elderly whippet has a tumour on one of its legs and is only expected to live another 12 to 18 months. The animal had been abandoned
A HEROIN addict who stole the wedding ring from the finger of a dead woman in a Worcester chapel of rest, and tried to sell it to a jeweller, has been locked up for two years. Darren Simpson burgled the funeral parlour of AV Band in St Nicholas Street
PAT Lyons could play in tonight's friendly with Bedworth United at St George's Lane just 48 hours after fears his ankle was fractured. The Worcester City midfielder was forced to return to hospital on Saturday after his bruised ankle deteriorated during
PROBLEMS surround the treatment of more than 250 Worcestershire patients as the county's healthcare Trusts consider how to fund their operations. South Worcestershire Primary Care Trust is expected to meet the £600,000 cost for the treatment of an additional
AN unusual garden feature is causing a stir in a Worcester neighbourhood in the shape of a 14ft flagpole. Councillor Margaret Layland bought a Union Jack and a St George flag during the World Cup and Golden Jubilee when a rep called at her workplace.
At the moment, the Hussars are using the Challenger II tank, which is made by Vickers Defence Systems, which was deployed into the British Army in 1998. Here are five more interesting facts about the tank. Forget Ferrari and Bentleys, the Challenger II
A hut used by more than 250 youngsters a week, is to get a makeover, thanks to the town's Helping Hands initiative. The Girl Guide Headquarters, in Acre Lane, Droitwich, will receive a welcome lick of paint thanks to £500-worth of Wilkinson vouchers.
THE Droitwich branch of Home-Start, which offers support and friendship to families with young children, is celebrating its second anniversary. It helps families who are going through a difficult spell due to things such as loneliness, relationship problems
ALTHOUGH Worcester man Ricci Lancaster says he is pleased to be back at Athlone Barracks, he also added that going to Kosovo was an experience he was glad to be involved with. The Lance Corporal said that while it was good to be back in Germany, the six-month
Waitrose's proposals are now just a mouse click away. Wychavon District Council has put the plans on its website, at www.wychavon.gov.uk, enabling surfers to see an artist's impression of how the store will fit into the town. More detailed plans are on
SPA youngsters strutted their stuff last week when a disco was held at their holiday club. Children going along to the Youth House, in Old Coach Road, during the summer holidays were greeted with fun and games last Tuesday when Fun Busters came to town
WORCESTER City Council's fun-filled Summer in the City programme is now in its third week and there is a long list of activities on offer. Highlights include storytelling, theatre, workshops, wildlife walks, competitions, clowns, music and trips to well-known
A SHOPLIFTER fleeing from a Droitwich Spa store threatened to infect staff with his blood as they tried to arrest him, Worcester Crown Court was told. Steven Davis waved a bloodied palm at Safeway assistant manager James Ford and said: "I've got Aids.
A REVISED assessment of Upton-upon-Severn's case for flood defences could take place if new methods of calculating the cost of flooding are accepted. Jim Haywood, who became area manager for the Environment Agency's Lower Severn patch last week, pledged
HADZOR Hall has finally been bought for around £4m by Neil Grinnall Homes Limited. The purchase will now see the Grade Two-listed mansion and some of the other buildings on the site turned into 71 Georgian style homes. The 54-acre spot contains a whole
A CARING Spa charity, which offers support and friendship to families with young children, is celebrating its two-year anniversary. The Droitwich branch of Home-Start was set up at the end of 2000 following a Lottery grant of £106,000 over three years
EASTNOR Castle, near Ledbury, is hosting a 'fun week' for children with energy to burn. The annual event is set to be even better than the last, as this year features the largest bouncy castle in England which is 50 feet wide and over 100 feet long. Alongside
EIGHT hours of non-stop fun are lined up for Tything Fest, the sixth annual festival to raise money for local charities. This year's event on Monday, August 26, will include live music, an auction and bargain hunt with local expert Phil Serrell, raffles
PARISHIONERS said a fond farewell to their Minister this week when he left his church after more than eight years. The Rev Peter Hatton, of Droitwich Spa Methodist Church, took his final service on Sunday, July 28, and left the manse yesterday (Tuesday
A SPA student discovered his hard work had reaped success when he received a first class honours degree in Economics. Andrew Williams (pictured, right), of Westwood Close, is celebrating following his success at Lancaster University Management School,
SPA youngsters have been keeping themselves occupied during the summer holidays by taking part in a playscheme. The club, at Westlands Community Centre, in Farmers Way, held its first session last Tuesday, July 30, and received a great response. More
LEOMINSTER sisters Linda Smith and Tracey Powell made history when they toppled Colchester's 2000 England and British Champions Liz Tunn and Brenda Brown to take the National Express Women's All England Pairs Bowls title at Leamington. Smith, 52, and
DIRECTOR of Cricket Tom Moody believes Worcestershire can go into this week's match against promotion rivals Derbyshire full of confidence after drawing their rain-hit County Championship Division Two match with Nottinghamshire at Kidderminster. The game
WORCESTER Triathlon Club held their annual triathlon race yesterday at the Droitwich Pool and Leisure Centre. The event was blessed with ideal racing conditions, unlike last year when torrential rain slowed competitors on the bike course. Held over the
JOHN Bickerton claimed his biggest ever pay-day with runners up spot at the Celtic Manor Resort Wales Open. The Droitwich golfer will see his bank balance boosted by £122,220 this week after finishing behind Paul Lawrie in the £1.1million tournament.
Saturday, August 10, 2002 KIDDERMINSTER Harriers boss Ian Britton took the blame for Drewe Broughton's late penalty miss in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Lincoln City at Aggborough. Broughton had the chance to get Harriers' Nationwide Third Division campaign
PLAYER-BOSS Tim Langford grabbed a late goal to earn Stourport Swifts a draw against their Dr Martens Premier Division visitors Halesowen Town on Friday. And the former Kidderminster and Telford striker then admitted he felt the fittest he had been for
REGARDING your story headlined Dirty Old Town (Evening News, Friday, August 2) I think everyone caught dropping litter should receive the maximum punishment. As regards cleaning up, ask the chief probation officer to provide a few hundred hours that he
COULD I please correct the information in Bill Harrison's letter "Tony Blair is incapable of running the country (You Say, Wednesday, July 31). Mr Harrison says that Mr Blair was "... elected on the votes of only 40 odd percent of the voting population
ARE your readers aware that, by a draconian terrorism law hastily passed by the Blair Government in 2000, it is considered a terrorist and criminal offence to interfere or try to overthrow any government, however tyrannical, of another country? Are not
ONCE again, it appears that interference from the European Court of Human Rights means Britain's incarcerated criminals enjoy more "rights" than either their victims, or the society that sentenced them. For those of you out of touch with this further
YOU asked for reader's views on how to clean up Worcester City. To start with, I suggest that the bulldozers be brought in to flatten all those 1960s eyesores and replace them with duplicates of the pre-1960s originals. Let's clean up our streets and
If you're looking to give your kids a fun-filled school summer holiday, then the Worcester Evening News' Summer in the City listings can help. Every week throughout the holidays it will tell you all you need to know about activities and sporting action
DIRECTOR of Cricket Tom Moody believes Worcestershire can go into this week's match against promotion rivals Derbyshire full of confidence after drawing their rain-hit County Championship Division Two match with Nottinghamshire at Kidderminster. The game
