WORCESTER'S troubled hospital has been shortlisted for an award as the best hospital in Britain. The Sunday Times Good Hospital Guide says the Worcestershire Royal Hospital is in the top seven in the country when judged on mortality rates, patient waiting
THE strains of Moon River accompanied the coffin of Evening News cartoonist Horace Winwood, as friends and family gathered to say their farewells. The 95-year-old died suddenly at his home last week. His funeral took place at Worcester Crematorium yesterday
A MAN was airlifted to hospital yesterday after being kicked in the head by a horse. The accident happened at Upper Sapey, on the Bromyard to Stourport Road, near the Gate Hangs Well pub, at about 12.10pm. The man, in his 20s, had been kicked in the front
The General Medical Council has cleared a Hereford consultant of allegations of professional misconduct. Dr Neil Fraser, of Coningsby Street, was facing charges of irresponsibly and unprofessionally failing to provide a medical legal report as instructed
THE nation's leading violin virtuoso sweeps into Malvern Theatres with his trademark eccentric hair, all in black with chequered scarf and bumping fists with everyone he meets. Nigel Kennedy, Malvern's most famous resident, hasn't played a gig in his
A FORMER Malvern College pupil is mourning a fellow Royal Marine officer who was killed in a helicopter crash south of the Kuwait border. Maj Nick Cunningham, who is peacekeeping in Sierra Leone, said he was devastated to hear his friend and former colleague
THE commander of HMS Ledbury has thanked townspeople for their support and says morale is high as the ship continues operations close to Iraq. Speaking from the Gulf, Lt Cmdr Peter Olive, pictured, said he and the crew valued the backing they had received
AN American basketball player's inspiring story of student life in Worcester has placed him in line for a major award. Josh Cooprider, a postgraduate student at University College Worcester has been shortlisted in the International Student Awards. The
PLANS for a new Indian takeaway in Northwick shopping centre have been approved, despite fears takeaways are taking over the area. Worcester City Council planning committee went against planners' recommendation that the proposals to change Orchards Fayre
IT'S a long way from Daytona Beach, USA, to Shelsley Walsh, Worcestershire, but the obvious connection is fast cars. For a personal fitness trainer who runs his business from a converted barn complex near the famous hill climb track, flew to America recently
AN action group in Malvern is within two seats of seizing control of the town council - before a single vote is cast. Details of candidates for elections on May 1 show Malvern Town Action Group is guaranteed to gain at least nine seats when the new council
WORCESTER Wolves Basketball Club are confident they can win the biggest game in their short history tonight. Wolves take on North-West London in their National League Division One play-off semi-final at University College Worcester (7pm) in front of an
WORCESTER Wolves Basketball Club are confident they can win the biggest game in their short history tonight. Wolves take on North-West London in their National League Division One play-off semi-final at University College Worcester (7pm) in front of an
WORCESTER badminton star Simon Archer jetted out from Birmingham today to compete in next week's Korean Open. He will be taking part in the mixed doubles along with Kirsteen McEwan. Their first taste of action will be on Wednesday. For Archer it will
STEVE Johnson has achieved a rare feat in Worcester skittling circles. The 41-year-old scored five 'spares' in his five legs, playing for Rushwick against Castaways in Monday Division One of the Worcester Friendly League. But his total score of 67 still
DARREN Middleton exorcised a few spot kick de-mons last weekend with two penalties on his way to a match-winning hat-trick. The Worcester City midfielder confessed to a few nerves before taking the first of the penalties against Weymouth after missing
WORCESTERSHIRE'S final scheduled cricket match on tour in South Africa was used as a practice match involving the whole squad and several local academy players in Duivelskloof. The County's batsmen faced their own bowlers with England Under 19 Kadeer
A FATHER-OF-FOUR has been turned away from the pub he has visited every weekend for the past three years - because, he says, of his tattoo. Gary Page and his wife Pat had enjoyed a friendly pint on a Sunday night at Barrels Wine Bar, on Angel Row, in
MIDWIVES and other health staff are working together to bring down Worcester's high level of Caesarean section births. But they still cannot explain why the rate in the city is so high. The rate of Caesarean sections at Worcestershire Royal Hospital is
A CARPENTER has been cleared by a jury at Worcester Crown Court of exposing himself twice near an Evesham school. Four girls and a woman picked out William Jones on a police identity parade. But Mr Jones, a married man of good character, insisted it was
PEACE activist Jo Wilding was thrown out of Baghdad 48 hours before American troops arrived at the outskirts of the city - but today she said she wishes she could have stayed. The 28-year-old went to Iraq in February to act as a witness to human rights
A WOMAN who supplied heroin on the instructions of a boyfriend unable to get out of his bed has been jailed for 16 months. Katie Hirschfield handed over a wrap worth £25 to a caller at their door, Worcester Crown Court heard. But police were already watching
WORCESTERSHIRE'S final scheduled cricket match on tour in South Africa was used as a practice match involving the whole squad and several local academy players in Duivelskloof. The County's batsmen faced their own bowlers with England Under 19 Kadeer
COACH Richard O'Kelly admits it will be a massive disappointment if Hereford United fail to make the Conference play-offs. But if the Bulls do miss out he believes his young squad will be better equipped to deal with a challenge next season. "If we don't
IAN Britton is convinced that the transfer market will be 'littered with players' during the summer. The Kidderminster Harriers chief's comments come at a time when several cash-strapped Football League clubs are struggling to keep their heads above water
WORCESTER'S coaches John Brain and Andy Keast believe their side have made big strides since they lost to Rotherham in November. The league leaders have picked up gritty wins at Exeter and Bedford since then while turning on the style in a number of National
IAN Britton is convinced that the transfer market will be 'littered with players' during the summer. The Kidderminster Harriers chief's comments come at a time when several cash-strapped Football League clubs are struggling to keep their heads above water
THIS spring marks the 20th anniversary of the revival of the centuries-old Cathedral Watergate Ferry at Worcester. It was re-launched in 1983, after a gap of more than 20 years and operates each summer season for up to 50 days at weekends and Bank Holidays
WORCESTER'S coaches John Brain and Andy Keast believe their side have made big strides since they lost to Rotherham in November. The league leaders have picked up gritty wins at Exeter and Bedford since then while turning on the style in a number of National
