A FORMER Worcester schoolboy and an ex-Droitwich rugby player are among the Britons feared dead in the Bali nightclub bombing. Neil Bowler, who went to The King's School, and Tom Holmes, originally from Droitwich, were both on rugby tours at the time
IT'S the Evening News' birthday tomorrow and no birthday would be complete without a cake. Peter Clarke, of Colston Bakeries in Malvern, is pictured applying the finishing touches to the cake as the Faithful City's favourite read prepares to celebrate
A WORCESTER headmaster is urging schools across the two counties to take positive action to help save youngsters' lives. Bob Flynn has donated his primary school - complete with children - for the launch of the latest police campaign designed to make
WORCESTER Fire Brigade has launched an appeal to raise £1,250 to pay for a permanent memorial to those who died in the September 11 terrorist attack on New York. The proposed design for the memorial comprises a glass plinth containing debris from Ground
PUBLIC demonstrations and petitions were among the suggestions made at a crisis meeting to save Worcester's Swan Theatre. Three hundred supporters gathered at the theatre to discuss the way forward after a budget cut of £83,000 was proposed last week.
AN elderly woman who was killed in a road accident near Evesham has been named as Elsie Rodgers, from Birmingham. The 88-year-old was a passenger in a maroon Ford Escort which spun out of control on a bend and careered across Worcester Road on Sunday.
MPs were today due to vote on a controversial £210m package which could spark the closure of up to 31 post offices in Worcestershire and Herefordshire. Consignia was seeking Parliamentary approval for its plans to axe up to a third of Britain's urban
A Stop Notice has been served on a mobile phone company by the local council because it started work on a proposed mast site without planning permission. T-Mobile started work yesterday morning at Tinker's Coppice, at Collins Green, near Knightwick, which
A WORCESTER postman whose friend was shot before the England football team's match in Bratislava has labelled the Slovakian police ''a joke'' - after fans were struck with missiles. Lee Deeley, aged 32, was with England fan Phil Holland from Warndon,
HOME Secretary David Blunkett has vowed to reverse a House of Lords defeat over plans to build a massive asylum seeker centre at Throckmorton. Mr Blunkett accused Conservative peers who rejected his flagship Asylum, Nationality and Immigration Bill of
Helping people with learning disabilities find work is the aim of the Routes to Employment job fair, which is being held at Kidderminster College tomorrow. The Employment Strategy Group, a working partnership between social services and organisations
WORCESTER Sixth Form College turns less able pupils into highly successful students, research by Durham University has found. The data looks at students' ability when they start at the Spetchley Road college and what they achieve at the end, compared
POLICE in the Wyre Forest are visiting schools this week to warn youngsters that they are "on the case" in the weeks leading up to Guy Fawkes night. More than 36 calls were made by worried members of the public on the Comberton and Offmore estates in
PEOPLE in Worcestershire helped to smash a world record by taking part in Macmillan Cancer Relief's World's Biggest Coffee Morning. Those who brewed up for charity on Friday, September 27, were among an estimated 1.5 million others across the country
STUDENTS in Herefordshire will be able to reap the benefits of financial advice to help them achieve higher education ambitions. The Aimhigher Road Show was due to drop into Herefordshire College of Art and Design yesterday and today. Financial advisers
BRICK and nail making were just two of the authentic workshops on offer when history was brought to life at a Worcestershire museum. Members of the Mercian Guard recreated life under the Vikings, including the crafts and trades of the time, at Avoncroft
CAPTAIN Sean Flynn is warning his Kidderminster Harriers team-mates not to let too many bookings jeopardise their chances of clinching a play-off spot in the Nationwide League Division Three. So far this season Harriers have piled up 30 yellow cards in
Tuesday, October 15, 2002 ROVERS begin their quest for the Birmingham Senior Cup with a first round trip to Atherstone United tonight. Gary Hackett and Jon Ford's team beat United 3-0 at the Victoria Ground last Saturday in the Dr Martens Western. A match
Lottery grants totalling nearly £30,000 have been given to groups in the Malvern area. Malvern Rugby Club, Malvern Theatre Players, Malvern-based Beacon Camera Club and Worcestershire Golf Club are all winners under the Awards for All scheme, along with
MANAGER Dave Titterton will have to chop and change his Stourport Swifts' side ahead of tonight's cup clash with Halesowen Town (7.45). The Walshes Meadow club entertain The Yeltz in the first round of the Worcestershire Senior Cup without Simon Marsh
WORCESTER Wolves player-coach Rick Solvason has urged his players to keep their feet on the ground as they prepare for a crucial National Basketball Trophy match tonight. Wolves take on Bath at University College Worcester (7.45) still bubbling after
MANAGER Dave Titterton will have to chop and change his Stourport Swifts' side ahead of tonight's cup clash with Halesowen Town (7.45). The Walshes Meadow club entertain The Yeltz in the first round of the Worcestershire Senior Cup without Simon Marsh
I WONDER if someone can help me. I am researching the life of Sir Pendrill Varrier-Jones, who was the founder and director of Papworth Hospital and village settlement near St Neots, Cambridgeshire. I understand he was born in a village on the English/
WHEN my letter (You Say, October 4) was printed concerning foxhunting, I received two phone calls from irate pro-hunters. It appeared to me, after talking to them, that the problems they perceive would not exist if the hunts took up drag hunting. This
IN his explanation over Britain becoming a European state, Gary Webb likened EU federalism with the American states of the USA. If one is allowed to expand on his explanation, certain similarities can be drawn. For example, it took a bloody civil war,
BRIAN Hunt - the unofficial spokesman of Worcester's "Independent" party - has once again managed to concoct a bogus charge on which to attack the Labour Party and local Labour councillors. On this occasion (You Say, October 4) he chooses to completely
A MAN was arrested and charged with suspicion of being drunk and disorderly in Ombersley Street East, Droitwich Spa, last Friday at 8.25pm. He is due before magistrates on Thursday.
FAKE owls are being used in the city to scare away seagulls that are causing problems for businesses. To combat what they see as a growing menace, several organisations have invested in model owls and birds of prey to put on their roofs to scare the seagulls
GETTING stuck into books has never been more fun thanks to a reading scheme being run throughout the county. Worcester MP Mike Foster was on hand to present certificates and medals to keen bookworms at St John's Library as part of The Reading Planet initiative
KEEP warm, safe and well is the message that organisers will be giving at a special meeting for the over 50s. Age Concern Herefordshire and Worcestershire is holding an event this Wednesday on how to prepare for the winter months. The free event, at the
NEWLYWEDS Katie and Gary Davies are heartbroken after a thief stole the only copy of their wedding video. It was snatched from their car outside their home in Wain Green, Long Meadow, Warndon Villages, last Tuesday night. The thief took both the car stereo
THE same chain letter, originating from David Rhodes, of Norfolk, has also found its way to Kempsey. A handwritten manila envelope bearing a second class stamp was sent to David Bevan, of Oakfield Drive, Kempsey, last week. His wife, Mary, said the fact
THE people of Worcester are being warned against chain letters demanding cash after a former city councillor was sent one. Colin Layland received the letter telling him he could turn £87 into £43,540 in 60 days. The 55-year-old former Labour and Independent
MIDLANDS ONE Saturday, October 19 Friendly: Malvern v Dudley/Kingswinford II. Saturday, October 26 Hinckley v Malvern. Saturday, November 2 Malvern v Spalding. Saturday, November 16 Kenilworth v Malvern. Saturday, November 23 Malvern v Longton. Saturday
A LOTTERY award of £300,000 has brought a dream nearer to reality for a community group in Areley Kings, Stourport. The Community Fund award will be used to build a centre for a wide range of activities, including sports, amateur dramatics, wedding receptions
ECO-FRIENDLY Bromsgrove councillors are attempting to "slim their bins" in a bid to reduce the district's rubbish mountain. The cross-party group hopes their efforts will encourage local residents to do the same and cut down on the amount of household
A SUNSHINE snap has landed an Evening News reader with the family holiday of a lifetime. Kerri Wood from Ronkswood is packing her bags for Disneyland, near Paris, after scooping the top award in the summertime competition. Readers were asked to send in
A "DEPRESSED" Worcestershire accountant was more than four times the drink-drive limit when he took to the wheel after downing a bottle of vodka. Paul Newman had been swerving across the A44 Evesham to Broadway road and into oncoming traffic when police
FIXTURES WEST MIDLANDS REGIONAL LEAGUE Saturday, October 19 FA VASE First Round: Malvern Town v Norton United (3pm). Saturday, October 26 Premier Division: Malvern Town v Walsall Wood (2.45). Division One South: Leominster Town v Malvern Town Reserves
BROMSGROVE Rovers' trip to Atherstone United in the Birmingham Senior Cup First Round tonight goes ahead as planned despite atrocious weather conditions. The tie has to be settled tonight with extra time and penalties both options if needed.
TODAY, as Britain and the rest of the civilised world mourns the murdered victims of the Bali terrorist outrage, the world's leaders will be considering their response. As Australia and Far Eastern countries went on high alert, fearing that al Qaeda was
Dr Martens League Western Division AUGUST SAT, 17 GRESLEY ROVERS 1-0 Scorer, Bullock Att, 111 Mon, 19 Solihull Borough (a) 2-2 Lutz, Pinkney 216 Sat, 24 Taunton Town (a) 2-3 Bullock, Preedy 358 MON, 26 CINDERFORD TOWN (H) 3-1 Jukes, May (2) 134 Sat, 31
HEREFORD United must start to win at home if they are to sustain a Conference challenge warns manager Graham Turner. The Bulls tackle Northwich Victoria at Edgar Street tonight (7.45) still chasing a home run to match their fine away form. With just five
WERNER Swanepoel has been suspended by Worcester Rugby Club following his red card at London Welsh. The Sixways skipper is to take an enforced break from action while the club review video evidence of the sending off at Old Deer Park on Saturday. Swanepoel
NICKY Crawford has spoken of her delight after being named as English rugby's top female player. The Worcester Rugby Club winger, who has an incredible record of 40 tries from 40 matches at international level, picked up the England player of the year
WORCESTER Wolves player-coach Rick Solvason has urged his players to keep their feet on the ground as they prepare for a crucial National Basketball Trophy match tonight. Wolves take on Bath at University College Worcester (7.45) still bubbling after
WORCESTER City's injury problems show no sign of easing with the news David Foy will see a knee specialist on Thursday. The midfielder is unable to achieve a full lock on the joint and manager John Barton has moved swiftly to book him in with a Birmingham
BROMSGROVE Rovers have a swift return clash with Atherstone United tonight in the Birmingham Senior Cup (7.45). The two clubs met at the weekend with Rovers winning 3-0 at the Victoria Ground club to extend their lead at the top of the Dr Martens Western
THE annual Worcestershire Beacon Race over the Malvern Hills attracted its largest ever field of 260 runners. The race, now in its 49th year and organised by Worcester Athletic Club, took competitors on a punishing 10km course over the top of the Beacon
GEORGE Cowley wrote (You Say, October 7) of his thoughts regarding the location of the future Worcester football club. He said it should be on the moon. In many respects, I agree with him - for once. However, it would be a good idea to have at the stadium
I HAVE written before that I am neither for nor against foxhunting. Until relatively recently, I had a gun in my possession. So when I contradict John Norwood of Kidderminster, (You Say, October 4) ), I think I know what I am writing about. In all the
YET again Tim Pinney (You Say, October 3) rambles on with a feeble defence of hunting. Now, he blames backbench members of the Government for the proposed ban. In his recent, but tiresome, old propaganda, he says that the total number in the London march
BROMSGROVE residents took their health into their own hands on Saturday and lined up to protect themselves from the winter blues. Health-conscious customers at ASDA supermarket took the opportunity to purchase a flu jab along with their weekly shopping
HOME, away (Dr Martens Western fixtures unless stated) JULY Thu 18 Cradley Town (Friendly) 1-0 (Crisp) Sat 20 WEST BROMWICH ALBION (Friendly) 1-6 (Burgess) Tue 23 STOURBRIDGE (Friendly) 1-3 (Lloyd) Sat 27 WILLENHALL TOWN (Friendly) 2-0 (Laydon, Palmer
NICKY Crawford has spoken of her delight after being named as English rugby's top female player. The Worcester Rugby Club winger, who has an incredible record of 40 tries from 40 matches at international level, picked up the England player of the year
WERNER Swanepoel has been suspended by Worcester Rugby Club following his red card at London Welsh. The Sixways skipper is to take an enforced break from action while the club review video evidence of the sending off at Old Deer Park on Saturday. Swanepoel
THE Minister of State for Lifelong Learning and Higher Education took time out of her busy schedule to visit the Worcester offices of the Learning and Skills Council, Herefordshire and Worcestershire. Following the visit, Margaret Hodge MP said she was
ALMOST 70 new homes are set to be built on a site in Malvern Link and the surrounding woodland turned into a "sustainable development". The new development of affordable homes, called The Glades, will be built on Worcester Road, if planning permission
WORCESTER City's injury problems show no sign of easing with the news David Foy will see a knee specialist on Thursday. The midfielder is unable to achieve a full lock on the joint and manager John Barton has moved swiftly to book him in with a Birmingham
MALVERN Town and Ettingshall fought out a fairly lack lustre Express and Star West Midlands League Premier Division goaless draw at the Langland Stadium on Saturday. MALVERN TOWN 0, ETTINGSHALL HT 0 In a game in which struggled to flow throughout, Town
